http://www.svronline.org/news.php Latest news from Scottish Veterans Residences in Scotland, UK, providers of sheltered housing for service veterans Blot Design CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=191 The Horticultural Therapy charity Gardening Leave, whichhelps ex-Servicemen and women with mental health issues, has officially openedits new site at  our Rosendael Residence.   Jim McColl from The Beechgrove Garden opened the new project on 25 April.  He is seen here with Rosednael resident Bill Gibb and Lord Provost John Letford.  It is Gardening Leave’s fourth site in the UK and marks a major step for the charity as it will now be able to benefit the ....... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=191 Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=190 SVR had a fundraising day out golfing at Kings Acre Golf Club in Lasswade thanks to the 30 days of IPA. £650 was raised and it was a fun day for all! Photo: (L-R) Officer Cadet Josh Quigley Miss Galaxy - Jade Leigh Hunt Miss Teen Galaxy - Bella Normand Flight Lieutenant Scott Clark Flying Officer Pete Kennedy.... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=190 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=189 Two veterans living at Whitefoord House Jason and John have set themselves a massive challenge:  to hike the 96 mile West Higland Way in only 3 days carrying their full kit.  The hikers are hoping to raise money to improve the quality of life of other veterans living at SVR.  Please help these great guys rasie as much as possible by sponsoring them here http://www.justgiving.com/High-Speed-Highland-Hike.... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=189 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=188 Yet another 10 Years Service Award has been given out! This time it goes to Michael Brinkley- a support warden at Rosendael!Thanks for your hard work Michael, and here's to another ten years (hopefully!).... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=188 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=187 Coming soon, a celebration of a beer brewed for the british army in some of Edinburgh's best pubs. So you have an excuse to support SVR and have a beer. To see a sneak preview visit the link below. http://www.30daysofipa.co.uk/.... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=187 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=186 Thank you to Gillian Shaw Photography for coming to Whitefoord House and taking some lovely photos for us today and at Rosendael tomorrow! http://www.gillianshawphotography.co.uk/index.php - a highly recommened photographer!.... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=186 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=185 A brilliant gerdening project called Gardening Leave started a Rosendael last week to help veterans with some horticultural therapy. for more information visit their website: http://www.gardeningleave.org/.... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=185 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=184 Our Chef Tam Pryde won a long service award after being a chef here for 20 years and we also worked out he has served over 81,000 meals to veterans at SVR. visit the link to read the full article: http://www.housingscotlandtoday.com//hst/archive/sfha-chief-executive-helps-to-recognise-long-service/menu-id-300.html.... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=184 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=181 In early January Rosendael Manager Max McLennan celebrated 15 years of service with SVHA.  He is pictured with Chief Executive Ian Ballantyne and again below with Morag McLellan, a member of the domestic staff at Rosendael recieving recognition for 10 years of service. A low staff turnover helps to ensure quality of service and stability for residents.  Congratulations to them both  .... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=181 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=180 The very kind chefs at 3 Rifles in Edinburgh bakes this wonderful cake for our residents at Whitefoord House.  It will help to make Christmas Day for our veterans..... http://www.svronline.org/news-detail.php?id=180 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT