Available from the post office, £2 each including an envelope. The perfect Xmas gift! The Freuchie in Flower team are trying to raise funds to replace existing hanging baskets with new self-watering baskets (which would reduce watering to twice per week and mean no more dried out baskets). Your support is much appreciated.

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.

FIFE Council has acted swiftly to restore the reputation of Freuchie Primary school in the wake of a damning report by inspectors.

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.

Take a look!

Freuchie Scouts deliver village Xmas cards

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.

Thanks to all who contributed to January's coffee morning. Though attendance was limited, the support was such that £1330 was raised by attendees - almost the same as last year. Huge thanks to everyone who supported the event.

New NHS dentist welcomed

'Big eight' priorities in Council budget

Freuchie Cricket Club newsletter

Freuchie Parish Church news

Fife Council's £21m budget cut

Freuchie Parish Church news

Smoke alarm check reminder

Crime stats misleading

simple on-line ways to make a difference

Freuchie Parish Church news

Fundraising thanks

Fife Council plans to withdraw free dog dirt bags

Freuchie Parish Church news

Fife Council to reduce waste further

A summary of higlights and actions from the Mar 08 meeting

Forth Bridge pre-paid tolls can be reclaimed

More financial support for organisations across Fife

Freuchie Parish Church news

Households in Kettlebridge evacuated on 20 March

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

Easter Fair raises £1200!

Active living and good eating at Freuchie Primary

Freuchie Parish Church news

Fife Constabulary Rural Roads Initiative

Entry packs for 08 funding available now

Freuchie couple's golden day

Thanks

New head for Freuchie PS

Freuchie scouting update

Freuchie Parish Church news

Freuchie Parish Church news

No jumble sale due to lack of support

Four Churches of the Howe of Fife Parish celebrate silver jubilee

Post Office closures

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

New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie

Freuchie Parish Church news

No payments and Muchty and other local service centres

Fife Councillors contribute to a clear picture for Scotland under the headings of a Growing Economy, a Greener Scotland and Stronger, Healthier and Safer Communities

Planning guidance on wind energy in Fife approved

New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’

Village Halls Summit report published

Is yours the 'Village of the Year'? The search is on...

Church News: Freuchie 22 Apr 08

Nine Drink Drivers Caught During Weekend Crackdown

WRVS services and volunteering opportunities

The petrol picture in the Howe of Fife

Howe of Fife sisters in Teen Queen rivalry

Remarkable Year for Fife Police

Scout News update

Freuchie Parish Church news

Freuchie Rainbows News

A NUMBER of towns and villages in north east Fife face losing their public telephone boxes as part of a cull by BT.

A Right Guid Read is a monthly online reader reviews newsletter compiled by Fife Council Libraries and Museums. This is the May edition.

Monimail Tower Project volunteers needed

Sharing a lift to work is made easier thanks to TripShare Fife

Freuchie Primary School April newsletter

Prevent NE Fife phone boxes being axed

A community group which wants to buy Kinghorn Loch

Group demans money be spent upgrading main Fife road

Womens Safety Course

Teddy Bears' picnic

Freuchie Church News: 14 May 08

Freuchie Scout News: 12 May 08

FIFE Police have hit back after figures show only one in 11 on duty officers are on the beat in the Kingdom at any one time.

Get together at Fife House for community councillors

Parents warned over school parking 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.

Have Your Say on Howe Bus Services - Auchtermuchty & surrounds

Officers on the A91 road between St Andrews and Gateside caught seven drivers exceeding the speed limit.

First Innings for juniors new tops

Buttery morning raises £480 - many thanks

Freuchie Rainbows Update 19 May 08

Post offices braced for closure hit list

Furniture project seeks helping hand

Ocome report reveals the number of rural homes with broadband now outnumber urban homes

Church News: Freuchie 27 May 08

ONE-IN-FIVE post offices in Fife, Tayside and north-east Scotland face the axe under controversial plans to be unveiled by the UK Government today.

Minutes of the recent Freuchie Community Council AGM and April meeting now available on the portal

The Post Office plans to close 42 more branches in north east Scotland, Tayside and Fife, it has announced.

Call for crackdown on fly tippers

Fife police chief retires

Small charities, churches and voluntary groups in water charge reprieve

WANTED: 2 bed property to let in Freuchie/ Falkland area

Fife Council has published details of allowances and expenses paid during 2007/08 to Fife's 78 current councillors as well as details paid to the former councillors prior to election in May 2007.

Freuchie Scout News: 2 June 08

Freuchie in Flower celebrate Freuchie Cricket Club centenary year with new flower bed

FIFE Constabulary has a new Chief Constable. Former Deputy Chief Constable Norma Graham, 45, is the first woman to be appointed to the position in Scotland.

Questionnaires for community to complete re ways to spend £25k environmental improvement grant

Well Done Freuchie Litter Pickers!

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

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.

Fife Council today agreed a Capital Investment Programme which will see £357 million pounds spent on delivering its top eight priorities over the next three years. And the council has agreed to fund a ten year plan which will see investment in Fife of around £600 million.

Church News: Freuchie 16 June 08

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

Scouting news Jun 08

Communities across north east Fife are being invited to take part in Beautiful Scotland's Neighbourhood Awards initiative to help them improve their local environment.

Freuchie in Flower are streamlining the village competition for 2008. There are 5 categories.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, and scripture readings were given by Mr. Robert Stewart.

Freuchie Rainbows Update: 24 Jun 08

Green-light to replace care homes

A Fife MSP has started an online petition against plans to ban alcohol sales in shops to under 21s.

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

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.

Freuchie rainbows update: 1 July 08

Get to know bell baxter and joinin new opportunities

Check out the extensive summer programme of fun stuff for Teens organised by Fife Council community services

includeME seeks management committee members

Freuchie Church News: 8 July 08

The Liberal Democrats have thrown their weight behind the campaign by the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters to save the Post Office card account.

Demand for Library and Museum services in Fife is changing fast. Fife Council wants to be prepared to meet changing demands for services and at the same time continue to offer a high standard of traditional services. Your views on your services will help the Council in this task. The Council would like to hear from people who do use ther services at the moment - AND from those who don't! · your experiences of library and museum services in Fife · your views on what a modern-day library or museum should look like and offer The information will inform a set of recommendations for future service delivery in Fife.

The number of Fife cases of the hospital superbug C Diff rose to 134 during the first quarter of the year. The prevalence of the deadly infection had increased from 123 cases between October and December 2007 according to statistics recently released by Health Protection Scotland.

From September, if you care for a family member or friend you can take part in free moving and handling awareness workshops and equipment demonstration days.

Service over forthcoming weeks

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

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.

An online car-sharing scheme in Fife has reached a significant milestone by signing up its 1,000th member.

The Rev. Dr Gordon McCracken, who was inducted at Kettle Church almost two weeks ago, held a joint service in Collessie Church which was attended by members of all four congregations that make up the Howe of Fife parish.

Sadly the 2008 Village cup competition has had to be cancelled due to lack of support.

The population of Scotland has risen to its highest level since 1983, according to government statistics.

A visible, accessible force is the goal of the officer who has just taken charge of policing throughout north east Fife.

CHurch service info

The Post Office was yesterday accused of "ripping the heart" out of local communities in Fife after it was revealed that not one of the 15 post offices earmarked for closure in the Kingdom had been reprieved.

As of 10am this morning the C23 Freuchie to Welltree road remained impassable - the bridge having closed due to flooding.

An entire cul-de-sac in Freuchie has been devastated after heavy rain hit Fife again. More than a dozen homes in Freuchie Mill were flooded, with furniture and possessions ruined, and at least 20 cars have been destroyed.

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.

While it is not yet known how many employees will take part in next week's industrial action, Fife Council is warning residents of likely disruption to normal services on Wednesday, 20 August, including the possibility of some school closures.

Church calendar news

Fifers are being invited to gve their views on proposed core path routes over the next 12 weeks as part of the draft core path plan public consultation process.

dance classes resume after the school holidays

Design a badge to celebrate Freuchie Scout's centenary next year

Church updates

Location of mobile speed cameras this week

Council update on industrial action disruptions Wed 20 Aug

Disruption to bin collections on Wednesday 20 August 2008

Opposition councillors in Fife have joined forces to call for a review of home-care services in the region.

Fife, including many parts of the Howe came to a stand-still yesterday as more than half of Fife Council's employees went on strike.

Householders in north east Fife are still counting the cost of the devastating floods that brought misery to the area last week amid recriminations and calls for a review of prevention measures. Freuchie Mill was worst hit.

Freuchie Church News: 25 Aug 08

Public Meeting: Recent flooding in Freuchie.

Details of Door open events in east Fife on 21 Sept