Bow of Fife, Collessie & Letham News July 2008

The third Big Tent festival of stewardship, Scotland’s largest eco-gathering, came to an end last night at Falkland after two days of activity.

A visible, accessible force is the goal of the officer who has just taken charge of policing throughout north east Fife.

Howe of Fife Rotary Club, who recently purchased a ''ShelterBox'' to send to the relief effort in Burma, have received photographic evidence that one drop has joined an ocean of tents, successfully rehousing victims of the May 2 cyclone.

The population of Scotland has risen to its highest level since 1983, according to government statistics.

Curtis Fine Papers, in Guardbridge has ceased production, with the loss of 180 jobs.

MEMORIES of 'T in the Park' are set to be revived soon as Cupar gears up for its very own music festival. Some 5000 fans are expected to descend on the grounds of Elmwood College on September 6 for 'Elmwoodstock', an ambitious one-day event headlined by some of Scotland's most popular bands.

Entries to the Letham and District Flower Show contact Alison McDonald, tel 01337 810250

The Rev. Dr Gordon McCracken, who was inducted at Kettle Church almost two weeks ago, held a joint service in Collessie Church which was attended by members of all four congregations that make up the Howe of Fife parish.

Local anglers have welcomed a £9.3 million investment to refurbish four waste water treatment facilities near the River Eden. The projects are being undertaken by Scottish Water as part of its £62 million investment programme across Fife.

An online car-sharing scheme in Fife has reached a significant milestone by signing up its 1,000th member.

Come along to our introductory night to Slow Food in Fife on Tuesday 5th of August at 7pm at the Fisher and Donaldson's bakery and restaurant at 1 Ceres Road, Cupar, KT15 5JT. Reserve your place asap.

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From September, if you care for a family member or friend you can take part in free moving and handling awareness workshops and equipment demonstration days.

The number of Fife cases of the hospital superbug C Diff rose to 134 during the first quarter of the year. The prevalence of the deadly infection had increased from 123 cases between October and December 2007 according to statistics recently released by Health Protection Scotland.

Fife Council has been officially awarded five European blue-flag awards for its clean beaches. The Leven East beach was handed the accolade for the first time, with flags also going to Aberdour, Burntisland, Elie Harbour and St Andrews west sands.

Demand for Library and Museum services in Fife is changing fast. Fife Council wants to be prepared to meet changing demands for services and at the same time continue to offer a high standard of traditional services. Your views on your services will help the Council in this task. The Council would like to hear from people who do use ther services at the moment - AND from those who don't! · your experiences of library and museum services in Fife · your views on what a modern-day library or museum should look like and offer The information will inform a set of recommendations for future service delivery in Fife.

The Liberal Democrats have thrown their weight behind the campaign by the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters to save the Post Office card account.

includeME seeks management committee members

Check out the extensive summer programme of fun stuff for Teens organised by Fife Council community services

Get to know bell baxter and joinin new opportunities

July 08 newsletter

Howe of Fife Parish Church is preparing to welcome its new minister. Rev. Dr Gordon A. McCracken has been appointed to the parish for a period of up to two years, and will be inducted at a service on Monday evening.

There will be no train services between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh on Saturday 5 July or Sunday 6 July 2008, due to the closure of rail lines between Edinburgh and Fife for essential Tram engineering work.