Events May 2008
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Open Studios Fife
Saturday, 3rd May, 2008 — Sunday, 4th May, 2008
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. -
Fundraising Coffee Morning
Saturday, 3rd May, 2008
Coffee morning in Collessie Village Hall on 3rd May to raise funds for playground equipment. Please come along and support the community. -
Howe of Fife Sevens Rugby Tournament
Saturday, 3rd May, 2008
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this popular event. Open to all. Charge: Free - £2.50 for souvenir programme -
Old Time Dance - May
Wednesday, 14th May, 2008
Collessie Village hall plays host to another old time dance party with music from Jimmy Shand Junior. Tickets £4 each, available at the door. -
Howe of Fife Parish Church Musical Evening
Friday, 16th May, 2008
A warm invite is extended to all to attend a musical evening presented by the Merchiston Close Harmony Choir and Merchiston Pipe and Drum Band. A retiring collection will be taken. -
The Fife Show
Saturday, 17th May, 2008
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. -
Collessie Community Council Meeting 19 May 08
Monday, 19th May, 2008
All welcome. For previous meeting minutes and an agenda for this meeting, see Collessie Community Council ditrectory listing. -
The End of Cheap Oil - Are We Prepared?
Tuesday, 20th May, 2008
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 -
Collessie Victory Hall Committee AGM
Wednesday, 21st May, 2008
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. -
Songs of Praise
Sunday, 25th May, 2008
Join the 25-strong Creich, Flisk, Kilmany with Monimail Augmented Church Choir at Creich Church for songs of praise - old and new. You are promised a varied and exciting evening. Come along even if all yuo want is a good sing! -
May Accordion & Fiddle Night, Collessie
Monday, 26th May, 2008
Join the Jimmy Shand Junior Trio for their regular Accordian & Fiddle night at Collessie's Victory Hall. All Welcome. -
Letham Park: drop-in evening
Thursday, 29th May, 2008
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!

