Howe of Fife Parish Church members are reminded of the meeting with a small committee from St Andrews Presbytery and the Kirk Session to consider the future of worship and ministry across the parish. All are encouraged to attend this most important meeting.

with the Jimmy Shand Junior Trio. All welcome.

2nd meeting of the new community council. Volunteers are needed to join the the re-invigorated garden sub-group. The Collessie Common sub group is also reforming and seeking volunteers. So please come along and get involved in your village's future.

Cheer yourself up on a night out with some of opera's freshest talent. Four young and dynamic singers are bringing Esential Scottish Opera to Strathmiglo Village Hall, giving you a chance to experience live opera close up during a relaxed and informal evening. The show features a mixture of operatic styles including old favourites from Carmen, La Traviata and Rigoletto as well as music by Mozart, Britten & Bernstein. There's something for everyone whether you're new to Opera or an old hand. Tickets £10 (£8 for under 16). Tickets available from Strathmiglo Post Office, Auchtermuchty Post Office and Falkland Post Ofice. Also on-line at www.scottishopera.org.uk or by calling the 24hour ticket line 0844 847 1645. Advance booking highly recommended. Any remaining tickets will be available for sale at the door. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance beginning.

Join Barry Johnstone, Diageo brand ambassador, for a whisky tasting. Haggis, neeps and tatties will also be provided midway through the evening. Tickets are available from Juliet (tel 810298), Kath and Judith, as well as being available at the door (though if you could contact in advance this would help with catering). Thank you.

RSPB Vane Farm near Kinross is holding two 'Birdwatching for Beginners' guided walks. The first, on Sat 26th at 11am is for adults only, while at 2pm there is a walk for all the family. The walks co-incide with the RSPB's annual 'Big Garden Birdwatch' and participants will learn all about the habitats garden birds prefer, what they like to eat and the best ways to provide homes for wildlife in your garden. Booking is essential by calling the Vane Farm visitor centre on 01577 862355 between 10am and 5pm.