Fairwell to Keith MacKenzie
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we pass on the news of the death of Keith McKenzie, truly a giant in the veterans world. Keith, a former paratrooper and fire fighter, was the founder of Sadaya, a charity that took veterans on mindfulness retreats, and the Veterans Community Cafe in Edinburgh. He never […]
Scottish Conservative Leader, Douglas Ross MP MSP Visits
Douglas Ross MP MSP asked to visit LVC and have an opportunity to chat with some of our service users. He was introduced to our D Day Club members over at The Royal British Legion, Dalkeith and sat chatting amongst the veterans and family members. He took a personal interest in veterans issues, asking a […]
Farewell Whitson
It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Robert (Whitson) Johnson passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday 22nd of August 2021 at the Erskine Home Bishopton. His family report that Whitson was his usual bright and cheery self on the day he passed and had spent a happy time on […]
Farewell to Tony
It is with the deepest regret, the LVC team has to announce the sudden passing of one of our regulars, Tony Bishop. The team was informed Tony passed away unexpectedly and suddenly. We would like to extend our condolences to Tony’s wife, Irene, and his family. He will be dearly missed.
Congrats to Whitson
It was an honour to be able to present World War Two RAF veteran Whitson Johnson with a model and a drawing of a Tiger Moth from his comrades at Lothians Veterans Centre as a mark of respect and esteem for his service. We had planned to have Whitson as our guest of honour at […]
Zooming to VE Day
Oh we had such plans for a great street party to celebrate VE Day 75, bunting, tea, cakes and lashings of ginger beer. But Covid got in the way. So we had to do it by Zoom. It was good anyway!