SPOOKTACULAR PARTY
LVC SPOOKTACULAR LVC is hosting a small Halloween party for the veterans community with children and grandchildren on MONDAY 30TH OCTOBER. Please let us know if you wish to attend and how many children are coming with ages.
Change of CEO
Our CEO, Ian Stewart, retired on Friday 29th September after a very successful and transformative four years at LVC. He will be sadly missed by his colleagues, volunteers, the Board of Trustees and all at LVC. The good news is that although Ian has stepped down as CEO, he intends to join the Board of […]
Scottish Veterans Commissioner
We had the privilege of hosting Susie Hamilton, the Scottish Veterans Commissioner, on Wednesday 13th September. She visited the centre to hear about the good work that we do and then went to meet some of our veterans and family members at the D Day Club.
Barnton Bunker Trip
Our veterans and families had a cracking day out last Friday 8th September when we visited Barnton Bunker. Big thanks go out to Ben and Jordan who showed us round the bunker that they have been painstakingly restoring to its former 1950’s glory. One of our Royal Signals veterans, Anne Alexander, spent the day reminiscing […]
Armed Forces Families Day 2023
Had a great Family Sports Day, the weather was kind to us and we had over 120 people attend. There are multiple thanks the LVC team would like to say: Our volunteers and helpers who were invaluable in making the day the success it was. To our families for attending. Massive thanks to the Armed […]
Loch Goil Cruisers
Some of the team and veterans took a trip west to Loch Goil Cruisers. They had the use of 3 cruisers for the full day, surrounded by fabulous scenery and scorching sunshine. A few veterans spent the day reeling in some fish, whilst others (Pauline) basked in the sun topping up her tan.
Quiz Royale
WOW What an incredible night we had on Friday 5th May at our quiz. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and donated. In total, we managed to raise an incredible £935 for the centre. Thank you to Dalkeith British Legion X for hosting us and providing a tasty buffet. Thank you also to the […]
Rothiemurchus Family Trip
In April LVC had the privilege of being able to take a select few families away for 3 days to Rothiemurchus, Aviemore. We stayed at Rothiemurchus for the duration where George was more than welcoming and accommodating. Over the 3 days we visited Jenni at Cairngorm Alpacas, Landmark Adventure Park and Strathspey Steam Railway. The […]
Scottish Veterans Awards 2023
WINNER WINNER VETERANS’ DINNER! We are celebrating at LVC after Ian and Mo won their respective categories at the Scottish Veterans Awards last night. Please join us in congratulating Ian on his Lifetime Achievement award and Mo on his Role Model of the Year award. They are well deserved! What a fantastic night!
Fairwell to Sandy Thomson
It is with the utmost sadness that we have to let you all know of the passing of Sandy Thomson, ex-RAF, on 8th February 2023. Sandy was a stalwart of LVC and he was almost part of the furniture here. Despite a long battle with Parkinsons and Dementia he didn’t let it stop him from […]