Events September 2008
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Falkland Transition - Movie Tuesdays
Tuesday, 2nd September, 2008
A few folk interested in making Falkland a Transition Town meet regularly in the Stables Workshop (beside the car park by the fish pond). In September, we are having a series of Movie Tuesdays, showing thought-provoking and informative films to get us talking about how we can make the changes in our lives needed to live more lightly. All welcome. 2nd September, 7.30 pm: What are we waiting for? 9th September, 7.30 pm: Crude Awakening 16th September, 7.30 pm: The end of suburbia This will be followed by a series of Book Nights, when we will share some riveting reads on relevant themes – lots of inspiring stuff you may perhaps have heard of but never found the time to read: 28th October, 4th & 11th November, 7.30pm. We are also planning guided walks and cycle rides to get to know each other and our local area, social nights with local food and drink, and to help with your gift-buying dilemmas, a pre-Christmas swap shop! -
ELMWOODSTOCK
Saturday, 6th September, 2008
Fantastic new live music event! Idlewild are playing at this live outdoor music event in support of Friends of the Earth Scotland. Very happy too to have Wolfstone and The Stars from The Commitments on board plus The Hazey Janes and recently added to the bill are Sergeant and State of Affairs which completes the festival line up. Advance tickets £15, students/OAP £12 children 5 - 14 £3 (all children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult). Don't hang about as tickets are going fast. Ticketline 01334 658855. On sale nowTicketweb http://www.ticketweb.co.uk -
Falkland Conservation Group Taster Day on Falkland Estate
Saturday, 6th September, 2008
If you were thinking about volunteering but haven't yet given it a try then come along to this taster day - for the whole day or just drop in during the afternoon. Morning: a walk through the Maspie and Coalpit Dens to see work in progress and plans for the future. Afternoon: A workshop on monitoring, recording, practical wildlife management, helping visitors and other projects. Meet in the Stables Workshop, Falkland Estate. Refreshments provided. Please phone or email (see below) to let us know you are coming. -
Falconry, Falkland Palace
Sunday, 7th September, 2008
Eagles, falcons, merlins & more. Witness these magnificent birds flying free. Organised by the National trust for Scotland. Standard Falkland Palace admission charges apply. -
Flowers of Falkland
Sunday, 7th September, 2008
In celebration of Percy Cane Gardens at Falkland Palace 60th Anniversary, an event has been organised to enjoy the garden flowers. The event will start with a garden tour, led by the Head Gardener, where visitors will able to learn about Falkland Gardens and flowers. This will be followed by a flower arrangement demonstration & lecture given by Ann Monroe, using flowers from the gardens for her arrangements. The arrangements will be inspired by the garden's history, from 1451 (the date of the first gardens and gardener's records) through 1948 (the creation of the Percy Cane Pleasure Gardens), to the present. Refreshments will be served during the interval. Price: £10 for non-NTS members, £5 for NTS members -
Falkland Transition - Movie Tuesdays No. 2
Tuesday, 9th September, 2008
A few folk interested in making Falkland a Transition Town meet regularly in the Stables Workshop (beside the car park by the fish pond). In September, we are having a series of Movie Tuesdays, showing thought-provoking and informative films to get us talking about how we can make the changes in our lives needed to live more lightly. All welcome. Tonight it's Crude Awakening, a thought provoking documentary exploring the oil industry and its impact on the world economy. 16th Sept will be 'The End of Suburbia' This will be followed by a series of Book Nights, when we will share some riveting reads on relevant themes – lots of inspiring stuff you may perhaps have heard of but never found the time to read: 28th October, 4th & 11th November, 7.30pm. We are also planning guided walks and cycle rides to get to know each other and our local area, social nights with local food and drink, and to help with your gift-buying dilemmas, a pre-Christmas swap shop! -
The Business Show - Fife
Thursday, 11th September, 2008
Fife's premier business to business event with 50 exhibitors, networking and Meet the Buyer opportuntities for all. Visit the website for more information and to pre-register for the Network sessions. Entry is free. -
Falkland Estate Fish Pond Tales
Friday, 12th September, 2008
Come and tell us your stories about the Fish Pond (or duck pond as most people know it). As part of a project to celebrate and restore and historic fish pond of Falkland Estate we are recording people's memories of this special place. Do you have any special stories of the pond that you would like to share? Come along to the pond and help record 'The Fish Pond Tapes'. We'll be there between 2pm and 6pm on Friday 12th September and then from 12noon to 4pm on Saturday 13th September. If the weather's bad then we'll be in the Workshop (round the back of the Stables). Project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Project organised by Falkland Stewards -
Live Music at the Stag: Freight
Saturday, 13th September, 2008
Join us in the cosy Lounge bar from 8pm to 11pm for live music from duo Freight. -
Freuchie Cricket Club: Centenary Dance
Saturday, 13th September, 2008
Evening includes a dinner/dance, after dinner speaker (Bill Frindell, ex BBC Test match statistician) plus raffle (with prizes!). Bob McFarlane (Rossie Priory CC) will be MC for the evening. Tickets are £30 each available from Danny Ramage on 01337 857 292. Please come along and support this historic club, and enjoy a great night out. -
Falkland Estate Fish Pond Tales
Saturday, 13th September, 2008
Come and tell us your stories about the Fish Pond (or duck pond as most people know it). As part of a project to celebrate and restore and historic fish pond of Falkland Estate we are recording people's memories of this special place. Do you have any special stories of the pond that you would like to share? Come along to the pond and help record 'The Fish Pond Tapes'. We'll be there between 2pm and 6pm on Friday 12th September and then from 12noon to 4pm on Saturday 13th September. If the weather's bad then we'll be in the Workshop (round the back of the Stables). Project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Project organised by Falkland Stewards -
Falkland Transition - Movie Tuesdays No. 3
Tuesday, 16th September, 2008
A few folk interested in making Falkland a Transition Town meet regularly in the Stables Workshop (beside the car park by the fish pond). In September, we are having a series of Movie Tuesdays, showing thought-provoking and informative films to get us talking about how we can make the changes in our lives needed to live more lightly. All welcome. Tonight it's 'The End of Suburbia' This will be followed by a series of Book Nights, when we will share some riveting reads on relevant themes – lots of inspiring stuff you may perhaps have heard of but never found the time to read: 28th October, 4th & 11th November, 7.30pm. We are also planning guided walks and cycle rides to get to know each other and our local area, social nights with local food and drink, and to help with your gift-buying dilemmas, a pre-Christmas swap shop! -
Fife Farmers Market - Cupar
Saturday, 20th September, 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. -
Sealed Knot Attack on Falkland Palace
Saturday, 20th September, 2008 — Sunday, 21st September, 2008
There will be a 17th Century battle re-enactment, skarvage, period cooking, and you can learn about period clothing, herbs and their medicinal uses, weapons and battle strategies. The Sealed Knot helps bring history alive every year at period houses throughout the country, and you can talk to major historical figures, try out a few recipes, learn about the life of a soldier on the march and maybe even "take the King's shilling". What better way to teach children about the period than with a little "hands-on" experience. Times: Saturday 20 September 10am-5.00pm, Sunday 21 September 1pm-5pm. Price:Standard Falkland Palace admission charges apply -
Doors Open Day - Monimail Tower
Sunday, 21st September, 2008
Doors Open Days give you free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland. Members of the public are encouraged to come and explore this restored 16th century tower, the main remnant of the medieval palace of the Archbishops of St Andrews. Four storeys high with wide views from the roof. This year there will be local trained guides on site to take you around points of interest in Monimail's historic landscape. Tea and cakes available for sale as well as medieval crafts pottery, metalwork and apple pressing for cider making. Exhibition on history and restoration of the tower. -
Falkland in Bloom Community Awards Night
Monday, 22nd September, 2008
A thank you to all tose who work hard to keep the village looking great throughout the year. By invitation only. -
Fife Career and Jobsfair in Association with Kingdom FM
Wednesday, 24th September, 2008
From further education opportunities to an array of potential employers with immediate vacancies, this is probably Fife's largest recruitment event of 2008! There will be on-hand advice and support on CV preparation and government financial advice and even pointers on what to wear for interview! Entry free. -
'Lime Light' - an evening of music in Falkland Church
Friday, 26th September, 2008
Come along and enjoy an evening of music from 'Lime Light'. Tickets £5 including refreshments, available at the door on the night. -
Live Music at the Stag: Flight
Saturday, 27th September, 2008
Join us in the cosy Lounge bar from 8pm to 11pm for live music from celtic dup Flight (who warm up with bagpipes!) -
Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning Falkland
Saturday, 27th September, 2008
Hosted by Falkland WRI. Come along and have a chat and a coffee for this worthwhile cause. Everyone welcome.

