The Auchtermuchty Festival runs from 1st to 10th August, and as always, it's packed with an array of fun community and quality traditional music events. A full schedule of what's on can be found at http://www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk/ where you can buy merchandise and tickets on-line, plus get the low down on performers, completition riules and prizes. The theme this year is Welcome to the Sixties' - so be sure to dig out that psychadelic outfit lurking at the back of your parent's wardrobe for the fancy dress competition and the pram race! Hope to see you at the toon's 28th festival!

Join the St Andrews and NE Fife Ramblers Group for an 8 mile walk on forest roads and round Pitcairlie Hill with good views to the Tay and Lomonds. Note: No dogs please. Meeting Info: Fluthers Car Park, Cupar. at 9.45 a.m. or at Pitmedden Forest CP at 10.30 a.m. For more info on the walk, the Group, and the Ramblers Association, see website.

Sponsored by Kingdom Photographics, the festival is running a caompetition in the Town Hall between 10am and 12noon. It's an open competition for any subject, with a junior and senior class. Entries £1 each to be handed i at the festival office no later than 10am on the day. Good luck!

There are currently eight Slow Food convivia in Scotland (including Aberdeenshire, Ayrshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth). With increasing interest in local food, we are now looking at the possibility of setting up a Slow Food Convivium for Fife. We hope that this group will bring together like-minded people, organise events and exchange information about good food and drink in the area. We intend holding a free ‘Introduction to Slow Food' event on Tuesday 5th of August at 7pm at the Fisher and Donaldson's bakery and restaurant at 1 Ceres Road, Cupar, KT15 5JT. The evening will include a chance to sample some of Fisher and Donaldsons finest produce, a talk by Donald Reid (food journalist and Leader of the Edinburgh Slow Food Convivium), and cookery demonstrations and tastings by well-known local chef and author Christopher Trotter. If you would like to come along - please reserve your free place by contacting us before Thursday 31st July. Please also let us know if you have any special dietary requirements This event is supported by the Association of Businesses in Cupar and District.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme (SGS), a registered charity created in 1931, raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland to the public. The many privately owned gardens that open for the scheme are its backbone, very few are accessible to the public at other times and they include a wide selection of Scotland's most beautiful properties. This weekend Myres Castle Gardens are open for all to enjoy. They are formal walled gardens laid out in the style of the Vatican gardens in Rome, and they reflect the Fairlie family's papal connections. Admission: £5 (including tea). 40% to Rachel House Children's Hospice, Kinross and 60% net to Scotland's Gardens Scheme

As the effects of the credit crunch become ever more apparent and the threat of recession looms over the whole economy, now is the time to ensure that your business is proofed against a slowdown within the economy. Business Gateway, working in partnership with Fife Council and Scottish Enterprise is sponsoring a short breakfast seminar commencing at 8.30am on 12th August, 2008 at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. The event is aimed at outlining some of the threats which firms may face, the differing economic environment and the actions you can take to protect your business. We will also be highlighting assistance available to businesses and the opportunity this downturn may present. Business Gateway Fife Growth Advisers will be present at the seminar should you wish to take the opportunity to meet with them and/or arrange a follow up session at a later date. We do hope you are able to join us and look forward to meeting with you on this date. To book your place please email or telephone by Monday 28th July to the contact details outlined below.

Auchtermuchty Theatre Group will be performing Dick Whittington in December. This annual tradition is an excellent opportunity to take part in something fun and educational, plus any profits go to local organisations. If you would like to take part whether it be strutting your stuff on stage or helping back stage, with costumes, props and much more. We pride ourselves on being an open and accepting group, anyone over 9 years old can join in the fun. If you fancy a speaking part or a part in the chorus or want to help behind the scenes, come along to our reading night on Wednesday 13th August in the Upper Town Hall at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. You'll be kicking yourself if you don't take part - Oh Yes You Will!!!

Cupar Farmers’ Market is held on the Third Saturday of every month. Likely producers include Iain Spink (Traditional Smokies From Arbroath), Puddledub Buffalo and Pork, Bellfield Organic Nursery, Caurnie Soap Co, Gartmorn Farm Poultry, Fletchers of Auchtermuchty and Hilton Wild Boar. Something for everyone - so please head along and support local, quality food producers. For more on Fife's other Farmers' markets, see weblink.

Join us at Monimail Tower on the weekend of 16/17 August and learn how to make a basket in a traditional style. The course is run by Jane Wilkinson, an experienced and talented basket maker. All materials and tools supplied. Take your basket away with you at the end of the weekend. Only 8 places available so please book in advance by contacting Elly on 01337 810420 or by emailing monimail@phonecoop.coop. Cost £65 per place (£15 deposit). Overnight accommodation and other meals can be provided for £12.50.

Sale of Plants, Homemade Jams, Craft Items, Greetings Cards, Books, Cds and DVDs and Tombola. To be held at "The Bield", Blairadam, Keltybridge. Entry £1.00 Adults and 50p Children includes Refreshments. Also an opportunity to visit some of our current resident cats. Apologies to those who came along to Culross, we were rained off!!

Explore the fascinating world of dragonflies and damselflies at this popular local nature reserve. Dogs allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please book a space by calling 01592 656080 or on-line at http://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk

Get involved with Fife's First Outdoor Access Festival which is hosting outdoor events across Fife the weekend on 29 to 31st August. Local activities include: Falkland to Tyndall Bruce Monument Circular Walk via Maspie Den on 30 Aug, Pitmedden Forest Circular, and Exploring the Lomonds on the 31st. For more info on start times, tickets and a wide range of activities see website.

Organised as part of Fife Outdoor Access Festival - a walk for the reasonably fit. Includes a 200m ascent. Walking boots recommended. A walk through the picturesque and historic village of Falkland, past Falkland Palace and then into Falkland estate. The walk continues up Maspie Den with its impressive waterfall, which pass you pass under and onto the lower reaches of the Lomond Hills (with a detour to Tyndall Bruce Monument, then return). Walkers should bring a packed lunch, and/or visit the local eating places in Falkland after the walk. Plenty of craft shops for those wishing to do some shopping. £5 per ticket. Suitable for children aged 15 year and over, if fit. Not suitable for dogs. Led by the Fife Ramblers Association

Join the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust Ranger Service as part of Fife Outdoor Access Festival for a walk around the beautiful Lomond Hills Regional Park. Take in the magnificant views as you walk the hills from Falkland to Glen Vale. Walkers to bring a packed lunch. Dogs allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve a place to avoid disappointment.

Organised as part of Fife Outdoor Access Festival. A circular walk for the reasonably fit with walking boots seriously recommended. This complete woodland walk includes lovely views over central and west Fife. Across the River Tay and onto Angus and the Grampians. Walkers should bring a packed lunch and camera. Charge: £5.00 per ticket. Suitable for children if fit. Not suitable for dogs. Toilets at the start of the walk. Led by the Fife Ramblers Association

The Auchtermuchty Festival Society in partnership with Elmwood College, is holding a series of traditional music workshops in the Auchtermuchty Town Hall. Workshops offer tuition in guitar, fiddle, tin whistle, mouth organ, accordian and keyboard. Includes special sessions for beginners. All adults and children from 8 upwards welcome to attend (an adult must accompany children under 10). Next 3 workshops are 14 & 28 Sept and 12 Oct.