Ladybank Youth club is holding its annual Christmas Fayre on Dec 1st from 6pm to 7.30pm in the youth club. All parents, children, friends and family welcome. There will be a raffle, tombola, home baking, games / toys, prozes etc. Donations, as always, are very welcome.

The last of our 10% Discount Festive Shopping events at Fayre Earth, Back Wynd, Falkland. (Formerly Woodlands Gallery). Don't miss this opportunity to grab a bargain from our new Ethical & Fair shopping gift range - something that little bit different this Xmas.

All welcome to hear John Mitchell's account of Badger preservation and the need for it. John is nicknamed 'Badger' which underlines his passion for protecting this much-maligned species, and we look forward to finding out mmore about their behaviour and habits.

Thur 4th December and every second Thursday. Join us for an Open Traditional Music Night 8.00 til Late. Acoustic music session featuring local musicians. Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Flute, Whistle, Fiddles and lots more.

Pillars of Hercules occasional restaurant is opening again on Friday nights. Tonight delicious seasonal food will be produced by local chef Christopher Trotter. It's the best of vegetarian food (plus carnivorous option), all organic of course, served up in a congenial atmosphere with live jazz music. Set price menu is £28 per person (£30 for carnivores). 3 courses & coffee. We do not have a table licence but feel free to bring your own alcoholic drinks (no corkage charge). To book email bruce@pillars.co.uk, tel 01337 857749 or ask at the shop.

Collessie Village Hall Committee are pleased to host the very popular quiz night again this year. The Collessie Quiz Night Trophy has been keenly contested in the past and this event has proven to be great fun for all. Bring along a team or join one on the night. Teams are to be limited to a maximum of 8 people please. The event will be from 8pm – 10pm in the Hall and the admission is £2 per person to be paid on the door. Please bring along your own refreshments. A raffle will be held on the night and all proceeds will go to the upkeep of the Hall.

Letham Primary School is holding a Christmas Fair on Saturday, 6th December from 10am-12noon, in the Village Hall. This is being organised by the School Council, and will include events such as Home Baking, Christmas Crafts, Raffle, Calendars for sale. Entry is £1.50 - we look forward to seeing you there.

Superb Guitarist Vocalist. Don't miss it!

Well known Collessie artist Alfred Malocco is opening his studio, the Glebe Gallery in Collessie for a week, where a signed framed limited edition print will be raffled in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Come along and admire Alfred's diverse work which includes subjects from Landscapes and Seascapes to Portraiture, Still Life and Figurative Studies.

To prepare decorations to 'Deck the Hall' for the Inaugural 'Letham Nights' come and join us in 'Bringing in the Green'. Meet at 'The Tree' in Letham at 1pm on Sunday 7th Dec. Bring your secateurs!

Fife Jazz Collective presents the Fife Jazz Club. Held on the second Tuesday of every month at the Lomond Hills Hotel, Freuchie, this month's gathering welcomes George & Angie King on piano and vocals respectively, plus Corrie Dick (trumpet) with Paul Johnstone (piano). Tickets are £7, available from the hotel. Proceeds to Cancer Research UK.

Collessie Village hall plays host to another old time dance party with music from Jimmy Shand Junior. Tickets £4 each, available at the door.

Friday 12th December at Letham Village Hall: “Letham Nights” - an exciting new community venture - presents music from the Moonzie Allstars and guests. (Previously advertised Sidelock will sadly no longer appear). Entry: £6 / £4 concession; all ages welcome. Bar Provided by North Howe Travelling Transition Tavern. Local music, local beer, local entertainment - not to be missed. Bring a friend and neighbour - and look out for future dates on this portal!

Learn how to make your own Christmas wreath, and then get the chance to practice your skills. The workshop includes step-by-step instruction on making a Christmas wreath followed by hands-on practical work, making your own wreath to take away. Booking required, please call in advance.

Saturday night entertainment featuring 'Tam the Hat' - top Fife vocalist. Singing the oldies but the goodies.

Join the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust Ranger Service and get to know the colourful world of winter wildfowl. Dogs allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve a space to avoid disappointment.

Come enjoy the 30-strong choir of Creich, Flisk & Kilmany with Monimail Churches (plus a frew friends) lead a service of Nine Lessons and Carols on dec 14 at 7pm. Thanks to the direction of choirmaster George Somerville, the programme is just as varied as last year, but with more of the traditional joy and Christmas spirit that many come to these services to experience. As in previous years there will be the opportunity to hear and sing carols from other countries; Australia, Austria, Canada, Russia, France & Spain. Come and join the choir - fill the church and celebrate!

Calsay Baton Twirlers are once again staging their annual christmas show. The two performances will take place at the Church Hall in Auchtermuchty on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th December with a start time of 6.30pm. Anyone wishing to attend can get tickets at the door on the night priced at £4 for adults and £2 for children and OAP's or by contacting Emma Smith on 01337 827187.

The very popular ACCORDIAN and FIDDLE Club held in Ladybank Tavern, with special guest stars on the night. 7.00 - 11.00 pm. Open Traditional Music Night. Bring along you banjo, guitar, fiddle, flute, penny whistle, mandolin, mouth organ, or any other instrument you enjoy playing and join an excellent night of musical entertainment. 8.00 - 12.30pm.

Come along and catch up with friends and neighbours and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine. Organised by the Hall Committee and the Collessie Community Council.

Featuring Dinner and Dancing to Howie's Disco. BOOKINGS ONLY. Please call to reserve your place.

Pop in and see Santa who'll be paying us a special visit this week. More details tbc soon.

Our monthly hall fundriaser has a Christmas theme - mince pies! So please come along, catch up with friends and show your support for the hard-working hall committee.

Ladybank Tavern Saturday Night Entertainment, featuring 'The Relatives' Karaoke Disco. Entertainment for all.

Collessie Village hall plays host to a special Christmas Eve old time dance party with music from Jimmy Shand Junior. Tickets £4 each, available at the door.

Featuring the fabulous Tom Scott with his NEIL DIAMOND Tribute, also Karaoke Disco. Always a great way to enjoy Xmas Eve. This very popular event is now in its 4th Year and we look forward to seeing everybody and joining them for a braw nicht.

The Fantastic Matt Friel. featuring his QUEEN Tribute, also songs from the 60's and 70's. Get there early to catch this very popular act.

Join the Jimmy Shand Junior Trio for their regular Accordian & Fiddle night at Collessie's Victory Hall. All Welcome.

The busiest night of the year and well suited to a Hogmany Party night with Sapphire Karaoke.