Fife Council is warning that, due to industrial action called by UNISON, eight important phone numbers will be unavailable for customers between Monday 6 and Friday 10 October.

For the whole of October, Historic Scotland is repeating its amazingly popular Kids Go Free offer.

The Falkland Society is hosting the launch of the book, "My Scotland in the 50's; a love story and what led up to it".

Falkland & Newton of Falkland Community Council are circulating a questionnaire to residents in the area known to have been affected by August's flooding.

Results of the Fife wide competition

Members of the trades unions UNISON, Unite and GMB staged a 24-hour strike in support of their pay claim, following on from a similar protest on August 20.

land has yet again swept the boards at the prestigious Britain in Bloom awards. As well as being awarded gold in the large village category, the Falkland in Bloom committee also scooped the Royal Horticultural Society's 'Local Roots' award.

Results of the falkland in bloom community awards

Fill a shoebox with simple gfts and change the lives of many

A senior Fife Council transport official this week questioned why the Freuchie Mill houses devastated by last month's floods had been built on such low lying ground.

Fife has been officially named the most beautiful council area in Scotland following the success of Cupar, St Andrews and Glenrothes at this week's Beautiful Scotland awards.

Fife Council is warning of another day of disruption to services on Wednesday, 24 September, including some school closures, due to industrial action called by trades unions UNISON, Unite and GMB.

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Tips from the Financial Services Authority

£2074 was raised which will go to Maggies Centre and Children's Liver Research charities

24 People attended this constructive community council meeting where recent flooding problems were discussed

If you haven't got your tickets for the Freuchie Cricket Club Dinner Dance yet - now's your chance.

Volunteers are being asked to come forward to help restore Maspie Den, one of north east Fife's most scenic and well-used landscapes.

At Falkland Community Council's monthly meeting on Tuesday September 9th, at 7.15 in the Village Hall, the problems caused by the recent flooding will be raised with Fife Councillors present.

Known as the 'festival for musicians and music lovers', this year's Collessie Music Festival gets underway at Fife Animal Park tomorrow (Saturday).

Although three-years worth of 'seedcorn' funding to get the event up and running has now ended, organisers have confirmed they can raise enough revenue through other funding sources to ensure the weekend-long event in the grounds of Falkland Palace remains a firm fixture on the Scottish festival scene.

Details of Door open events in east Fife on 21 Sept

Britain in Bloom judges visit Falkland after the floods

Council update on industrial action disruptions Wed 20 Aug

Congratulations to Falkland, which has been names as a finalist in the Scottish Calor Village of the Year Awards 2008.

Thanks to the Howe's floral volunteers and an update on Scotland and Britain in Bloom competitions.

Church calendar news

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) warned yesterday that the weather forecast for the next few days indicated more rain and possible outbreaks of thunder and lightning on the east coast, with the risk of further flooding.

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.

Falkland festival 5-aside winners and Lomond United's trip to Poland.

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.

Grassroots Zimbabwe will be bringing its Zimbabwean experiences to share with the audience and participants this weekend at the Big Tent Festival in Falkland.

Falkland's huge success in floral competitions could be emulated by communities across Scotland. Thanks to the Falkland in Bloom committee, 28 communities stretching from Crail to Coupar Angus took advantage of a 6000 plant giveaway.

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.

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.

TIME IS running out for individuals or groups hoping to have their events featured in the next edition of the Events In Fife publication.

THE FAMILY of Falkland youngster Laura Moore -who lost her battle with cancer a fortnight ago- have handed over a donation in her honour to help other sick children.

Fife based radio station Kingdom FM have announced that their first Local Heroes Awards will be held at the Rothes Halls in Glenrothes on Thursday 21st August.

includeME seeks management committee members

Falkland's fish pond is cleared and restored to its former glory.

Visitors and residents in Falkland enjoyed all the fun of the fair on Saturday as the village's annual festival drew to a close.

The service on Sunday 6th July, will be a joint service with Falkland church members and will be held in Freuchie church at 10-30 a.m. On Sunday, 3rd August, there will be a joint service in Falkland church.

Community groups in NE Fife are being urged to apply for new funding from the Climate Challenge Fund

An amateur football team is heading to Poland for a friendly against one of the country's professional sides.

Visitors flocked to see the 300+ tractors, stationary engines and other vintage vehicles on display at Corston Mill near Strathmiglo on 8th June.

At the AGM on May 14th 2008, new Falkland Village Hall management committee members were nominated.

Feedback from public meetings regarding community responses to Peak Oil and Climate Change.

If you're a keen photographer, why not enter the Rural Gateway website's photo competition? Following the success of their 2007 competition, this year's is bigger and better.

Complimetary Health expert to visit Falkland in July - tickets available

Balmblae grassland now safe Water vole habitat

Demolition of historic Falkland house to go ahead

Seedlings wanted for Fife Diet garden

Football fun for the under 16s and over 16s

Four more bands have been added to the line up of the Falkland Traditional Music Festival.

Small charities, churches and voluntary groups in water charge reprieve

A FALKLAND girl has enjoyed a memorable week that included encounters with stars, moving house and riding on a unicorn! Laura Moore (8), who has neuroblastoma and leukaemia, took part in a sponsored walk through Falkland Estate on Sunday to raise money for CHAS, the Children's Hospice Association Scotland.

Any live performance of James and the Giant Peach needs certain ingredients to be a success - great sets, outlandish costumes and over-the-top performances - and the Falkland Youth Theatre Group didn't disappoint during their take on the fantasy adventure.

Wildflower Meadow at Big Tent needs your help!

Big Tent seeks old curtains and sofas!

Furniture project seeks helping hand

AN AUCHTERMUCHTY baton twirling group can boast eight British champions after success at the national titles in Portsmouth.

Falkland safety measure has created lorry 'danger'

Today Fife's First Outdoor Access Festival was given a boost with the announcement of funding from the Fife Events Strategy Group and Scottish Natural Heritage.

Group demans money be spent upgrading main Fife road

Falkland Village Hall AGM - Urgent appeal for new committee members

200 people are on the Fife diet 6 months after launch

Eco campsite at Big Tent

Falkland 'Big Book' takes step forward

The National Business Awards for Scotland

Falkland’s Big Book formally handed to Stewards

Volunteers wanted

WRVS services and volunteering opportunities

Big Tent finalist in Excellence Awards

Falkland local history exhibition open and free

New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’

New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie

Iain Smith, North East Fife MSP gets guided tour of SCF web portal

LFUG recruting for new staff

Entry packs for 08 funding available now

Lottry results

Important changes if you pay your council tax or regular major bills at Fife Council's 22 Local Services Centres.

More financial support for organisations across Fife

Headline acts of King Creosote and the Fence Collective and the Peatbog Faeries have just been announced

simple on-line ways to make a difference

Falkland Primary quiz masters

Lottery results

Get the latest from the Fife Ranger Service on bird and wildlife at the Lochs in February 08.

lottery results

People in the Howe are being urged to help save their local Scout groups.

Big Tent Festival 08 shaping up to be bigger and better.

Falkland woman working as volunteer in Namibia

lottery results

Fife Diet

Grants for craft workers

results

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Get the latest from the Fife Ranger Service on visitors to the Lochs in January 08.

FALKLAND woman Fiona Lawrenson is at the forefront of reminding older and disabled people in Fife not to miss the bus on a free Scotland-wide travel scheme.

FALKLAND man Keith Jackson has been appointed chairman of the Beautiful Scotland campaign group.

Volunteers wanted for 'Bums off Seats' scheme

Pedestrian dies in collision - police call for witnesses

COMMUNITY activists are trying to block the demolition of a historic building in Falkland.

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Fife Council is currently carrying out a study to identify areas of landscape which should be recognised, celebrated and protected by a local landscape designation.

A FALKLAND girl whose battle with cancer continues every day has raised money that will help other sick children...

JANUARY arrived with a vengeance this week as winds of up to 80mph battered north east Fife, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

Proposed core paths for Strathmiglo, Ladybank, Gateside, Falkland, Auchtermuchty and the Lomond Hills have been drawn up after two years of consultation. Fife Council invites your comment re major omissions or errors prior to the formal statutory consultation stage which will probably take place from the beginning of April 2008. See web link below for more.