Events August 2008
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Live Music at the Stag: Dean Melville
Saturday, 2nd August, 2008
Join us in the cosy Lounge bar from 8pm to 11pm for live music from cabaret singer Dean Melville -
Falconry, Falkland Palace
Sunday, 3rd August, 2008
Watch these graceful creatures display their incredible natural skills. Eagles, falcons, merlins & more. Witness these magnificent birds flying free. Organised by the National trust for Scotland. Standard Falkland Palace admission charges apply. -
Introduction to Slow Food
Tuesday, 5th August, 2008
There are currently eight Slow Food convivia in Scotland (including Aberdeenshire, Ayrshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth). With increasing interest in local food, we are now looking at the possibility of setting up a Slow Food Convivium for Fife. We hope that this group will bring together like-minded people, organise events and exchange information about good food and drink in the area. We intend holding a free ‘Introduction to Slow Food' event on Tuesday 5th of August at 7pm at the Fisher and Donaldson's bakery and restaurant at 1 Ceres Road, Cupar, KT15 5JT. The evening will include a chance to sample some of Fisher and Donaldsons finest produce, a talk by Donald Reid (food journalist and Leader of the Edinburgh Slow Food Convivium), and cookery demonstrations and tastings by well-known local chef and author Christopher Trotter. If you would like to come along - please reserve your free place by contacting us before Thursday 31st July. Please also let us know if you have any special dietary requirements This event is supported by the Association of Businesses in Cupar and District. -
Letham & District Flower Show
Saturday, 9th August, 2008
Come along to th 106th Annual Flower show and Industrial Exhibition, as organised by the Letham & Distruct Horticultural Society. There's a huge range of categories to enter or admire, including vegetables, pot plants, cut flowers, top tray, top vase, fruit, handicrafts, baking, photography, jams and jellies, wine and beer, produce and children's sections. Full schedule of categories are available from committee members or at Bow of Fife Post office, cost £1 (to non-members). The day itself kicks off at 2pm with prize giving and raffle at 4pm. Entry free to members and £1.50 to non-members. Don't miss this historic and entertaining community event. -
Breakfast: Surviving the Economic Downturn
Tuesday, 12th August, 2008
As the effects of the credit crunch become ever more apparent and the threat of recession looms over the whole economy, now is the time to ensure that your business is proofed against a slowdown within the economy. Business Gateway, working in partnership with Fife Council and Scottish Enterprise is sponsoring a short breakfast seminar commencing at 8.30am on 12th August, 2008 at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. The event is aimed at outlining some of the threats which firms may face, the differing economic environment and the actions you can take to protect your business. We will also be highlighting assistance available to businesses and the opportunity this downturn may present. Business Gateway Fife Growth Advisers will be present at the seminar should you wish to take the opportunity to meet with them and/or arrange a follow up session at a later date. We do hope you are able to join us and look forward to meeting with you on this date. To book your place please email or telephone by Monday 28th July to the contact details outlined below. -
Fife Farmers Market - Cupar
Saturday, 16th August, 2008
Cupar Farmers’ Market is held on the Third Saturday of every month. Likely producers include Iain Spink (Traditional Smokies From Arbroath), Puddledub Buffalo and Pork, Bellfield Organic Nursery, Caurnie Soap Co, Gartmorn Farm Poultry, Fletchers of Auchtermuchty and Hilton Wild Boar. Something for everyone - so please head along and support local, quality food producers. For more on Fife's other Farmers' markets, see weblink. -
Basket Making Course
Saturday, 16th August, 2008 — Sunday, 17th August, 2008
Join us at Monimail Tower on the weekend of 16/17 August and learn how to make a basket in a traditional style. The course is run by Jane Wilkinson, an experienced and talented basket maker. All materials and tools supplied. Take your basket away with you at the end of the weekend. Only 8 places available so please book in advance by contacting Elly on 01337 810420 or by emailing monimail@phonecoop.coop. Cost £65 per place (£15 deposit). Overnight accommodation and other meals can be provided for £12.50. -
Fife Cat Shelter - Picnic On The Patio
Saturday, 16th August, 2008
Sale of Plants, Homemade Jams, Craft Items, Greetings Cards, Books, Cds and DVDs and Tombola. To be held at "The Bield", Blairadam, Keltybridge. Entry £1.00 Adults and 50p Children includes Refreshments. Also an opportunity to visit some of our current resident cats. Apologies to those who came along to Culross, we were rained off!! -
Live Music at the Stag: The Minders
Sunday, 17th August, 2008
Join us in the Lounge bar from 3pm to 5pm for live music from 4-piece band The Minders. -
Scotland's Garden Scheme: Falkland's Small Gardens
Saturday, 23rd August, 2008 — Sunday, 24th August, 2008
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 the Gardener's of Falkland will open several small gardens for the public to enjoy. Admissions: £4.00. 20% to Maggie's Centre, 20% to Childhood Liver Disease Foundation and 60% net to Scotland's Gardens Scheme -
Newton Coffee Morning
Tuesday, 26th August, 2008
Come and join us in the Village Hall and bring a friend! -
Fife Outdoor Access Festival
Friday, 29th August, 2008 — Sunday, 31st August, 2008
Get involved with Fife's First Outdoor Access Festival which is hosting outdoor events across Fife the weekend on 29 to 31st August. Local activities include: Falkland to Tyndall Bruce Monument Circular Walk via Maspie Den on 30 Aug, Pitmedden Forest Circular, and Exploring the Lomonds on the 31st. For more info on start times, tickets and a wide range of activities see website. -
Falkland Estate Paths and Heritage
Friday, 29th August, 2008
Join the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust Ranger Service as part of the Fife Outdoor Access Festival for a guided tour around Falkland Estate paths. Have a look at how land uses past and present has shaped this estate. The walk will be split into two sections. For the less mobile come along and enjoy the all abilities trail around the lower part of the estate. Our finishing point will be back at the carpark. For those who prefer a longer hilke come and explore more of the Estate and it's features. The walk will continue on steeper tracks taking in the elevated views over this wonderful estate returning back in time for sunset. Strong footwear required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs allowed. Adults £5, children £2.50 Please book a space by calling 01592 656080 or on-line at http://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk -
Autumn Fair
Saturday, 30th August, 2008
Join us at Falkland Parish Church for refreshments. Support the local community and make new friends. -
Falkland to Tyndall Bruce Monument Circular Walk via Maspie Den
Saturday, 30th August, 2008
Organised as part of Fife Outdoor Access Festival - a walk for the reasonably fit. Includes a 200m ascent. Walking boots recommended. A walk through the picturesque and historic village of Falkland, past Falkland Palace and then into Falkland estate. The walk continues up Maspie Den with its impressive waterfall, which pass you pass under and onto the lower reaches of the Lomond Hills (with a detour to Tyndall Bruce Monument, then return). Walkers should bring a packed lunch, and/or visit the local eating places in Falkland after the walk. Plenty of craft shops for those wishing to do some shopping. £5 per ticket. Suitable for children aged 15 year and over, if fit. Not suitable for dogs. Led by the Fife Ramblers Association -
Exploring the Lomonds
Sunday, 31st August, 2008
Join the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust Ranger Service as part of Fife Outdoor Access Festival for a walk around the beautiful Lomond Hills Regional Park. Take in the magnificant views as you walk the hills from Falkland to Glen Vale. Walkers to bring a packed lunch. Dogs allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve a place to avoid disappointment. -
Pitmedden Forest Circular Walk
Sunday, 31st August, 2008
Organised as part of Fife Outdoor Access Festival. A circular walk for the reasonably fit with walking boots seriously recommended. This complete woodland walk includes lovely views over central and west Fife. Across the River Tay and onto Angus and the Grampians. Walkers should bring a packed lunch and camera. Charge: £5.00 per ticket. Suitable for children if fit. Not suitable for dogs. Toilets at the start of the walk. Led by the Fife Ramblers Association

