You are invited to visit up to 32 artists, designers and makers in their studios in the North of Fife (including Auchtermuchty, Dunshelt, Falkland, Collessie, Giffordtown, Ladybank) and discuss methods, inspirations and commissions with them directly. This is the third Open Studios Fife event and we're delighted to include access to more talented artists and makers than ever before. There's outstanding talent on our doorstep, and this opportunity to meet these artists and makers first-hand is a unique way to explore the landscape and the community. Please check website for details of artists, studio locations and exact opening times.

Bring a torch and join the Rangers to celebrate the start of summer with the Celtic Festival of Beltane. Booking essential. To book, or for more information including cost of event, times and meeting places, please call 01592 656080 or e-mail fife.countryside@fife.gov.uk Meeting at various locations in the Lomonds. Lasts all day long! For more info on Beltane, see weblink above.

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 Barham, in Bow of Fife is opening for all to enjoy. It is a small woodland garden with rhododendrons, spring bulbs, trilliums and ferns. Also a summer garden with herbaceous borders and island beds. Admission is £3.50, 40% goes to Pain Association Scotland and 60% to Scotland's Gardens Scheme. A rare opportunity to enjoy Sir Robert & Lady Spencer-Nairn's garden. See website for more.

Fife Agriculatural Association present the Fife Show - fun for all the family. This year’s Show includes all the elements of a traditional agricultural show including pedigree and commercial cattle and sheep classes, goats, food marquee, and home produce. There will be classes for pets and dogs (entries taken on the day). There are also over 100 light and heavy horse showing classes and BSJA show jumping, including several Highland Show qualifiers (entries taken on the day). The Show also features a Game Fair, large trade stand section, including agricultural machinery, saddlery, quality Scottish crafts. There will be a children’s activity marquee and a food and cookery marquee. Main ring attractions include: Tractor pulling Vintage Parade Sky diving Falconry Terrier Racing Adults £8, children under 14 – FREE, OAPs £4. For full schedules and entry forms, see website.

The award winning film 'The Power of Community' will be screened in Letham Village Hall followed by discussion looking at positive community responses to Peak Oil and Climate Change. This evening preceds similar 'film and discussion' evenings in Collessie and Giffordtown, looking at the serious issue of imminent declining oil supplies worldwide and how this will affect us all. Presented by the Howe Transition Toun. Donations at the door. Further information from Leilani van Koten; tel 01337 810346, leilani@dsl.pipex.com

The AGM of the Collessie Victory Hall Committee will be held in the hall on Wed May 21 at 7pm. All welcome to attend - volunteers needed please! Please contact Jim Hooton or any committee member for further details.

Drop into the Letham Village hall tonight and share your ideas for potential improvements to Letham's George V Park. This is the communitiy's chance to make some really positive improvements, so please make your opinions heard. Hall will be open from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Waffles, juice and coffee will be available to help creative juices flow!