Community Veterans Support

21/08/2026

Last week, for your viewing pleasure we brought you Gordon Bentham all in a spin over our Friday lunch. This week? Feast your eyes upon the ancient magic of the mystical East (Gallowgate) with the Masked Magician and his assistant, Rolls McGhee!

21/08/2026

TGIF? Hey, it's the weekend and another busy week behind us. Looking back over the events of another week with the expected and unexpected it begged the question: 'What do Veterans Really Need? Good question. Asked Ai... I summarise:

Transitioning from the military to civilian life removes a complete, highly structured daily system. Beyond basic logistics, what veterans actually need centres on structural, psychological, and relational support. They need:

Purpose

Genuine Community

Authentic Respect over Polite Gestures

For 13 years CVS has striven, every day to meet the needs of any veteran who walks through our door...and that ambition is as real today as it was when we first opened our doors. We offer all of the above, every day.

A warm welcome, always. A free breakfast and hot lunch, Monday to Friday, free clothes washing and drying facilities for veterans and their families. Real 360 degree advice and support and the kind of brutal banter you have dearly missed. Come join us, on Monday we do it all again. Have a great weekend!

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Lothians Veterans Centre
Scottish Veterans Commissioner
Veterans Scotland
ACVC HUB
Operation Cairngorms CIC
Help for Heroes Community Builder for Glasgow
Veterans Chaplaincy
SSAFA Glasgow & Renfrewshire
The National Lottery
Veterans' Foundation
BFBS Scotland
Royal British Legion
Glasgow Riverside Innovation District
Venture Trust
Govan Housing Association
RAF Benevolent Fund
ABF Scotland
12 Guitars
The Robertson Trust

17/08/2026

For info:

After a fantastic first Veterans Recovery Network event at Stirling Castle, we’re bringing veterans together there again, on Saturday 5 September 2026 between 12pm and 2pm.

Taking place in one of Scotland’s most historic settings, the session will give veterans an opportunity to meet others, spend time together and connect in a relaxed, supportive environment.

The event is open to all veterans, including those who have never accessed Combat Stress. There is no expectation to share personal experiences or take part in any particular way. You are welcome to join in at a level that feels comfortable for you.

Led by veterans with lived experience of recovery, these sessions are designed to show that change is possible and that recovery is within reach.

This event is part of our Veterans Recovery Network, building local, accessible support across the UK. Thank you to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum for providing the location.

Find out more and register your interest: https://combatstress.org.uk/veterans-recovery-network

17/08/2026

For info:

Housing Options Scotland is going out on tour!

Wednesday 30 September - Wednesday 28 October 2026

Dundee. Aberdeen. Ayr. Glasgow. Edinburgh.

Come and talk to us about how we can help you with your housing needs and questions.

We can answer your questions on selling and buying, private or social renting, sheltered housing, housing for older adults, adapting your home, veterans housing and homelessness. In the session, you will meet the team and find out how we can help. If you want, you can also register to get further 1-to-1 support – remember, our service is free and independent.

We will have staff team members, volunteers and board members present for all sessions, including some former clients who we have helped to find a home. Light refreshments will be provided.

Find out more and book your place ➡️ https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/ontour/

17/08/2026

Warning Order:

Join our Glasgow big curry lunch to raise funds for the Army Benevolent Fund and The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity.

16/08/2026

The food on Friday was so good it put Gordon Bentham into a complete spin...

16/08/2026

Busy and varied week as ever in the Centre. Everything from Lisa from RAF Benevolent Fund holding a clinic for RAF veterans through to the usual pool and chess games. We had a brilliant insight into WW1 when one of our veterans brought in personal items from that war and, of course, terrific and free hot food every day, Monday to Friday. Come Monday, we do it all again. CVS, every day 09:30-16:00.

fans
Lothians Veterans Centre
Scottish Veterans Commissioner
Veterans Scotland
ACVC HUB
Operation Cairngorms CIC
Help for Heroes Community Builder for Glasgow
Veterans Chaplaincy
SSAFA Glasgow & Renfrewshire
The National Lottery
Veterans' Foundation
ABF
BFBS Scotland
Royal British Legion
Glasgow Riverside Innovation District
Venture Trust
Govan Housing Association
ABF Scotland
The Robertson Trust

16/08/2026

Three years ago CVS began a groundbreaking community engagement project, 'Scoff & Banter' where our veterans hosted members of the local community into the Centre for a weekly program of great food and entertainment. The first local to walk through our doors was Heather Louise Potter. Heather has rarely missed a week and latterly ran our weekly quiz.

It was with the greatest of pleasure that members of CVS attended her wedding on Saturday. We wish Heather and Fran congratulations on their marriage and every good wish for their future together.

fans
Lothians Veterans Centre
Veterans Scotland
Scottish Veterans Commissioner
ACVC HUB
Operation Cairngorms CIC
Veterans Chaplaincy
The National Lottery
SSAFA Glasgow & Renfrewshire
Veterans' Foundation
Vector24
The Royal Marines Charity
Erskine Veterans Charity
ABF
Royal British Legion
BFBS Scotland
Glasgow Riverside Innovation District
Venture Trust
Govan Housing Association
12 Guitars
Help for Heroes Community Builder for Glasgow
The Robertson Trust

14/08/2026

Following our recent training session on drug awareness from the Scottish Drugs Forum, we are pleased to have received our official certificates!

Lothians Veterans Centre
Scottish Veterans Commissioner
Veterans Scotland
ACVC HUB
Operation Cairngorms CIC
Veterans Chaplaincy
The National Lottery
SSAFA Glasgow & Renfrewshire
Veterans' Foundation
Vector24
The Royal Marines Charity
BFBS Scotland
Erskine Veterans Charity
Royal British Legion
Army Benevolent Fund
Venture Trust
Govan Housing Association
Glasgow Riverside Innovation District

13/08/2026

It was great hosting Lisa Innes from our partner organisation, the RAF Benevolent Fund, yesterday.

If you’ve previously served in the RAF and are interested in how the RAF Benevolent Fund can help you, Lisa will be back in September to host another drop-in clinic. No appointment is necessary.

Lothians Veterans Centre
Scottish Veterans Commissioner
Veterans Scotland
ACVC HUB
Operation Cairngorms CIC
Veterans Chaplaincy
The National Lottery
SSAFA Glasgow & Renfrewshire
Veterans' Foundation
Vector24
The Royal Marines Charity
BFBS Scotland
Erskine Veterans Charity
Royal British Legion
Army Benevolent Fund
Venture Trust
Govan Housing Association
Glasgow Riverside Innovation District