Latest History in Freuchie News
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Freuchie Flood Action Group: inaugural meeting & minutes
From John A Thomson, Friday, 3rd October, 2008
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Flood-hit Freuchie families form action group
From Fife Today, Friday, 3rd October, 2008
Freuchie residents whose homes were wrecked by floods in August have set up an official action group dedicated to improving the village's flood prevention measures. -
Scottish artist John Houston dies
From BBC News Scotland, Wednesday, 1st October, 2008
Scottish landscape artist John Houston has died, aged 78. -
Historic Scotland - Kids Go Free October 2008
From Historic Scotland, Monday, 29th September, 2008
For the whole of October, Historic Scotland is repeating its amazingly popular Kids Go Free offer. -
Best Kept Town and Village Awards 2008
From Ewen Jardine, Freuchie in Flower, Sunday, 28th September, 2008
Results of the Fife wide competition -
Services hit as council staff strike again
From Fife Today, Friday, 26th September, 2008
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. -
Bell Baxter Reunion Reminder
From Fife Herald, Monday, 22nd September, 2008
Reunion reminder -
FCC: Centenary Dance was a Ball!
From John Anderson, FCC, Monday, 22nd September, 2008
It's over but a good time was had! -
Report issued on north east Fife flooding
From Fife Today, Friday, 19th September, 2008
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. -
Cupar and St Andrews are blooming marvellous!
From Fife Today, Friday, 19th September, 2008
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. -
Freuchie Cricket Club Centenary Dinner Dance - Tickets available!
From John Anderson, FCC, Tuesday, 9th September, 2008
If you haven't got your tickets for the Freuchie Cricket Club Dinner Dance yet - now's your chance. -
Freuchie Church News: 8 Sept 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 8th September, 2008
CHURCH NEWS. The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, with scripture readings given by Mrs. Pauline Normand. -
Smith Calls for A92 improvements rather than NE Fife dualling
From Iain Smith, Monday, 8th September, 2008
North East Fife MSP, Iain Smith has called on the Scottish Government to finish implementing the Route Accident Reduction Plan for the A92, which would improve the A92 through North East Fife much more than by extending the dual carriageway through it. -
New edition of Freuchie Cricket Club book
From Fife Today, Monday, 8th September, 2008
o coincide with Freuchie Cricket Club's centenary year, a new edition of a book that tells the story of the club's finest hour has just been published by Birlinn Ltd., Edinburgh. -
Freuchie Church News: 1 Sept 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 1st September, 2008
Church news -
Doors opening across Fife - 21 Sep 08
From Fife Direct News, Thursday, 28th August, 2008
Details of Door open events in east Fife on 21 Sept -
Public Meeting: Recent flooding in Freuchie.
From Ewen Jardine, Monday, 25th August, 2008
Public Meeting: Recent flooding in Freuchie. -
Freuchie Church News: 25 Aug 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 25th August, 2008
Freuchie Church News: 25 Aug 08 -
Freuchie Scout Centenary: Design a Badge & win
From David Gordon, Monday, 18th August, 2008
Design a badge to celebrate Freuchie Scout's centenary next year -
Be prepared - fresh flooding fears as rain set to lash region
From The Courier, Friday, 15th August, 2008
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. -
Freuchie Mill homes ruined as residents evacuated
From The Courier, Thursday, 14th August, 2008
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. -
Scotland's population 'highest in 25 years'
From BBC News Scotland, Friday, 25th July, 2008
The population of Scotland has risen to its highest level since 1983, according to government statistics. -
Jobs lost as Curtis Fine Paper maker closes
From BBC Scotland News, Friday, 25th July, 2008
Curtis Fine Papers, in Guardbridge has ceased production, with the loss of 180 jobs. -
Freuchie in Flower Village Cup Cancelled
From Freuchie in Flower, Monday, 21st July, 2008
Sadly the 2008 Village cup competition has had to be cancelled due to lack of support. -
Freuchie Church News: 8 July 08
From David Gordon, Wednesday, 9th July, 2008
Freuchie Church News: 8 July 08 -
Freuchie in Flower Village Competition
From Ewen Jardine, Freuchie in Flower, Monday, 23rd June, 2008
Freuchie in Flower are streamlining the village competition for 2008. There are 5 categories. -
Church News: Freuchie 16 June 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 16th June, 2008
Church News: Freuchie 16 June 08 -
Calling young photographers!
From Norette Ferns, Rural Gateway, Thursday, 12th June, 2008
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. -
Freuchie environmental improvements - your input please
From Ewen Jardine, Secretary, Monday, 9th June, 2008
Questionnaires for community to complete re ways to spend £25k environmental improvement grant -
Owzat!
From Ewen Jardine, Freuchie in Flower, Tuesday, 3rd June, 2008
Freuchie in Flower celebrate Freuchie Cricket Club centenary year with new flower bed -
Freuchie Community Council AGM & April meeting minutes
From Ewen Jardine, Secretary, Wednesday, 28th May, 2008
Minutes of the recent Freuchie Community Council AGM and April meeting now available on the portal -
Freuchie Church News: 14 May 08
From David Gordon, Wednesday, 14th May, 2008
Freuchie Church News: 14 May 08 -
Prevent Letham & NE Fife phone boxes being axed
From Fife Today, Friday, 9th May, 2008
Prevent NE Fife phone boxes being axed -
Church News: Freuchie 28 Apr 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 28th April, 2008
Freuchie Parish Church news -
Freuchie Cricket Club: Winter Training
Wednesday, 23rd April, 2008
Winter training times -
Church News: Freuchie 22 Apr 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 21st April, 2008
Church News: Freuchie 22 Apr 08 -
New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’
From The Courier 17 Apr 08, Thursday, 17th April, 2008
New Forth bridge ‘ready by 2016’ -
Church News: Freuchie 14 Apr 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 14th April, 2008
Freuchie Parish Church news -
Howe of Fife web-portal knocks the socks off guests at today's launch!
From Smart Community FIfe, Thursday, 10th April, 2008
New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie -
Seeking couples married in the Howe of Fife parish
From Fife Herald Apr 4 2008, Wednesday, 9th April, 2008
Four Churches of the Howe of Fife Parish celebrate silver jubilee -
Church News: Freuchie 7 Apr 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 7th April, 2008
Freuchie Parish Church news -
Church News: Freuchie 31 Mar 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 7th April, 2008
Freuchie Parish Church news -
Scout News: Craig Robertson receives the Queens Scout Badge
From David Gordon, Monday, 7th April, 2008
Freuchie scouting update -
Freuchie primary appoints new headteacher
From Fife Herald Mar 28 2008, Saturday, 29th March, 2008
New head for Freuchie PS -
Freuchie couple celebrate golden day
From Fife Today, Friday, 28th March, 2008
Freuchie couple's golden day -
Big Lottery: The People's Millions - apply now
From Fife Direct, Thursday, 27th March, 2008
Entry packs for 08 funding available now -
Church News: Freuchie 24 Mar 08
From David Gordon, Monday, 24th March, 2008
Freuchie Parish Church news -
Freuchie Community Council News - summary March 08
From Ewen Jardine, Secretary, Thursday, 13th March, 2008
A summary of higlights and actions from the Mar 08 meeting -
Have you heard about 'Culture Talk' yet?
From Fife Direct, Tuesday, 26th February, 2008
Close of the Big Conversation coming soon. -
Check your smoke alarm this Feb 29th
From Fife Direct, Tuesday, 26th February, 2008
Smoke alarm check reminder -
Round the Wicket (Freuchie Cricket Club news): Feb 08
From http://www.freuchiecricketclub.com/blog/, Monday, 18th February, 2008
Freuchie Cricket Club newsletter -
Photo competition - my favourite place in rural Scotland
From http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=2125, Tuesday, 12th February, 2008
Rural gateway photo competition -
Lumsden Memorial Hall Committee thank fundraisers
From Fife Herald 1 Feb 08, Monday, 4th February, 2008
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. -
Local Councillors demand urgent improvements at Freuchie Primary
From Fife Herald Jan 18 2008, Monday, 21st January, 2008
SHOCKED local councillors are seeking urgent improvements to Freuchie Primary school following a damning report by government inspectors. -
Falkland & Freuchie Parish Churches launch new website
From http://falkland-freuchie-churches.org.uk/, Tuesday, 15th January, 2008
Take a look! -
Nominate your favourite Howe of Fife landscape before 8 Feb 08
From Fife Herald - Jan 11 2008, Monday, 14th January, 2008
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. -
High Winds leave trail of destruction
From Fife Herald - Jan 11 2008, Monday, 14th January, 2008
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. -
Swift action after damning report on Freuchie Primary School
From http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/fife-herald-news/Swift-action-after-damning-report.3661321.jp, Monday, 14th January, 2008
FIFE Council has acted swiftly to restore the reputation of Freuchie Primary school in the wake of a damning report by inspectors. -
Fife Council seeks community feedback on East Fife Core Path proposals
From Fife Direct website, Monday, 7th January, 2008
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.

