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At rainbows we had our chat and song and then the girls made lovely Mothers Day cards, which they will be keeping as a surprise until Sunday.

To write anything about ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjama' by Irish writer, John Boyne, is to give away the plot.

Fife Council's top earners have confirmed they will forfeit this year's pay rise.

Council bosses have pledged to 'up the ante' in their efforts to prevent flooding on the scale that has brought misery to householders over the past two years.

Householders who already have three bins are to be given a fourth as part of Fife Council's plans to rid the Kingdom of waste.

A new Forest Education Initiative (FEI), run by the Forestry Commission has been set up in the Howe of Fife.

Parks & Countryside have produced two new leaflets to highlight walks and history surrounding Letham Glen at Leven and Kennoway Den.

Local Big Tent aficionados now have the chance to take advantage of early bird tickets offering a 10% discount by visiting a number of local outlets to get their hands on tickets straight away.

The next Freuchie Community Council meeting will be on 10 Mar 2010, at the Lumsden Memorial Hall in Freuchie. Start time: 7.30pm

The Bruce Inn in Falkland is offering a 2 course lunch Monday to Friday for only £6.95.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, and scripture readings were given by Mrs. Elaine Nicol.

Board or stand for election to the Health Board themselves. To vote or stand as a candidate in the Health Board Election on 10 June 2010 you must register by 10 March 2010.

At last week's meeting, Howe of Fife Rotary Club members were delighted to welcome Ambassadorial Scholar, Lungile Zakwe, from the Rotary Club of Rosebank, South Africa.

Sunday the 28th of February saw the Shukokai students from NE Fife, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and Kirkcaldy congregate at the Chapel Community Centre, Kirkcaldy for their grading examination and course. And after a gruelling 2 hour exam I'm delighted to report all the students passed. Congrats to you all!

Former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell yesterday added his voice to criticism of Gordon Brown's visit to British troops in Afghanistan at the weekend, just hours after giving evidence to the Iraq war inquiry.

Fife's Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament, along with members of the Fife Youth Forum have been hard at work over the weekend preparing to launch a campaign aimed at encouraging young people aged 16 - 25 to vote in the upcoming Health Board Elections.

Fife Council's 2010 useful guide to council services is out now.

Elmwood College is cutting back its opening hours due to fewer people attending leisure classes.

A potential housing development on the edge of Cupar has been snubbed by councillors amid concerns over views of the town's church spires.

Falkland Cricket Club is publishing a book to mark the club's 150th anniversary.

There will be no cuts in Fife's music tuition budget during this school year.

A retired minister from Freuchie is set to put his best foot forward this weekend to raise money for Alzheimer Scotland.

A new bus service which aims to link the Howe of Fife with Kirkcaldy and Dundee has been criticised for not stopping in two villages at the heart of the area.

Life saving sprinkler systems are set to be installed in 57 new build Fife Council homes.

Visitors to a Fife falconry centre are to go where eagles dare thanks to a grant from Scottish Enterprise's tourism innovation fund.

Speciality food wholesaler, New Alliance Ltd has a vacancy for a part-time (with potential of full-time) Warehouse Manager based in Perth.

From April 2010 you can get a one off reduction on your Council Tax bill by installing energy efficiency measures in your home under the Council Tax Energy Efficiency Discount Scheme.

Do you know a group working with the under 12s which deserves recognition for their hard work in helping young children to have a say? If so, we would like to hear from you...

As part of Presbytery Exchange Sunday the service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. Arthur Christie, minister at the linked charges of Anstruther, Cellardyke and Kilrenny.

We had an evening of pampering at Rainbows.

Falkland Palace is seeking a Garden Assistant and a Property Guide to work in the Palace on a voluntary basis.

Tayside and Fife pupils have benefited from pilot schemes aimed at promoting non-academic achievement, a study has found.

March is the month in which we celebrate World Book Day, and March's Right Guid Read promises a world of recommendations, new titles and great ideas.

Three lucky residents have already scooped this fantastic prize by winning the competition, now in its fourth year.

A £1 million project to enhance access to Cupar railway station finally seem to be track.

TV viewers across north east Fife are being prepared for the big digital switchover.

Fans of Falkland's Big Tent festival can look forward to an even bigger line-up of musical acts than ever before — and more time to enjoy them — with the popular eco event now running for three days.

Zoie Interiors invites you to our historic Letham premises to celebrate the opening of our new and extended showroom from 5 to 7 March 2010.

The latest People's Panel survey is being posted out to members over the next few days, but the online version is available now.

The Met Office has issued an early warning of drifting and heavy snow from 00.01 Thursday, 25th February to 23.59 Thursday, 25th February, 2010.

The Peat Inn restaurant in north-east Fife has picked up two high-profile awards only a month after securing a Michelin star.

Anger over cuts to Fife’s extra curricular music service appears to be growing after it emerged over 1000 people joined a Facebook campaign against the move in a weekend.

Dundee Heroes The View have been given their first main stage slot at this year’s T in the Park, The Courier can exclusively reveal.

The big chill may return to Tayside and Fife over the next few days as the region braces itself for more Arctic weather.

We celebrated Pancake day at Rainbows and we had 'Shrove Thursday' instead.

Shoppers in north east Fife are being urged to swap their usual brands for Fairtrade products as the annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign gets under way.

Plans to build a seven-turbine windfarm on a controversial site near Cupar are set to move forward.

He's cycled some 13,000 miles through 12 countries and reached the summits of the highest mountains in north and South America ... and now the epic challenge is all but over.

Fife Council has defended its position regarding executive pay rises at a time when budgets and services are facing major cuts.

Gaddon has been a refuge for many species during this cold spell. In fact we had highest count of mute swans ever (74) there in the new year! Widgeon, a kingfisher, even a red kite have been making their presence known too.

Fife Council is dedicating 2010 as a celebration of Fife's culture and wants your event or project to be part of it.

We are delighted to announce the opening of eden therapies, Fife's newest complementary health centre in Pitscottie, just outside Cupar.

Great news...with 4 weeks to go until Letham Nights #11 - The Bevvy Sisters & Kirsty Keatch there are already over 50 tickets sold.

The Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife has recently made donations to various organisations from their charities funds.

Howe of Fife and Tay Coast councillor Donald Lothian has described the first police community engagement meeting in Auchtermuchty as "postive".

As part of the Snowdrops Festival, Falkland Centre for Stewardship is hosting two evening concerts with traditional songs and music.

The stage is set for the debut performance by north east Fife's newest amateur theatre group.

We'd be delighted if anyone and everyone in NE Fife, that's interested in composting, could please complete the short survey below

A recent donation from the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife has brought help and comfort to some of the world's poorest children at the Chimwemwe Children's Centre in Blantyre, Malawi.

The Big Tent eco festival has released early bird tickets with 10 per cent off for advance bookings for this year's event, which takes place from 23-15 July.

The company whose plans to extend its quarrying operation near Ladybank were rejected amid fears for the local red squirrel population has criticised Fife Council for its 'inconsistent' and 'unreasonable' decision-making.

People in Collessie have been given the opportunity to find out how to reduce energy waste in their homes.

Cupar's historic town centre is blighted by crumbling buildings, traffic congestion and ugly modern architecture, according to a damning new report by Fife Council.

Council tax in Fife will be frozen for the third year in succession after councillors rubber-stamped spending plans for the coming year.

Police in Fife have appealed for a midwife to contact them after she helped at the scene of a road crash where a man died.

Cupar could be faced with traffic chaos towards the end of next month after Fife Council yesterday announced a road running through the heart of town is to close for up to six weeks.

Members of both the Howe of Fife and Cupar Rotary Clubs will jointly take part in the RIBI ‘Thanks for Life - End Polio Now' Project, from 22 to 26 February 2010, with a week of activities organised round Rotary Day 2010 on 23 February.

Residents in East Fife are invited to come along to a series of drop-in events to find out more about the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan in their local area.

Are you looking for a job or thinking of doing a course? The Cupar Job Club can support you back into work or learning.

The Scottish Education Awards celebrate the hard work and success which takes place in Scottish education. Make your nominations today.

Landbased Service Engineering students at Elmwood College are gearing up for an exciting exchange trip to France, this March, as part of the Leonardo da Vinci Lifelong Learning Programme.

Read the latest news from the Eden Estuary nature reserve.

The next Freuchie Community Council meeting will be on 10 Feb 2010, at the Lumsden Memorial Hall in Freuchie. Start time: 7.30pm

Rainbows started the evening with chat and song and then the girls made a Valentine 'present' to take home.

Measures taken by organisers of T in the Park have helped ensure that the festival will remain in Kinross-shire for at least the next three years.

Residents in Collessie have a special reason to be looking forward to the Winter Olympics.

Local newspapers are "central to the democratic process", the Scottish Parliament heard last week.

Some of the music industry's most legendary names will be heading for Fife soon to take part in Fifestock 2010, the world's most intimate rock festival.

Fife Council leader Peter Grant has warned the Kingdom must brace itself for difficult times, ahead of a budget meeting next week.

The busy Howe of Fife Health visiting team run a series of classes and activities for babies & toddlers.

Firstly, if you didn't already know, the wonderful Bevvy Sisters are coming to Letham Nights on 13th March..

There will be a number of changes to the Stagecoach bus services across Fife which will take effect from 15 February onwards..

People in north east Fife are being invited to have their say on the way the police do their job.

A vital new £30,000 service to help Fifers evacuate their homes in a flood or fire was launched recently.

Monday marked the opening day of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, which celebrates the fragile flower.

Doctors' surgeries in North East Fife will be closed on Thursday afternoon, 4 February for 'protected learning time'.

Smart Community Fife are interested in hearing from any employers or organisations seeking staff or volunteers for jobs in central Fife.

Rainbows celebrated 'Burns Night' on Thursday.

A Fife man has spoken of his pride for the selfless courage displayed by his son who died on foot patrol in Afghanistan last year.

Elmwood College recently hosted an important Golf and Greenkeeping seminar that gave students a chance to see the benefits of studying abroad.

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, we've got some great Valentines Day books especially for you!

Join Scottish National Heritage and RSPB staff on a guided walk in search of wetland birds on World Wetlands Day, on the anniversary of the Ramsar convention.

Fife Council’s Housing and Neighbourhood Services has, for a number of years, been fitting Solar Hot Water Panels with aim of improving the fuel costs and the carbon footprint of some of its own housing stock.

Fife Energy Park at Methil has received massive publicity this week and this looks set to continue.

The Fife Jazz Festival 2010 takes place from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 Feb in various venues around Fife including Strathmiglo and Freuchie.

Fife Council and its partners have secured funding for 238 new community based jobs as a result of their successful bid to the UK Government’s Future Jobs Fund. These jobs will be aimed at young people of 18–24 years.

Results published today have shown that the UK economy has moved out of recession after growing by 0.1% in the last 3 months of 2009.

Elmwood College have announced a new international programme aimed at strengthening curriculum and expanding work force development across colleges in Europe.

A community safety initiative aimed at vulnerable and elderly residents in north east Fife is being relaunched.

A former north east Fife woman working for Christian Aid has given a moving account of the chaos and despair she's witnessed while helping the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Councillors in north east Fife have welcomed the proposed changes to Cupar's traffic management system.

The Met Office has issued an advisory warning of widespread icy roads for Friday, 29th January for all Scotland with a moderate risk of severe weather affecting parts of northern England and Scotland on Friday morning.

Rainbows started back on Thursday 21st January.

A new exhibition in St Andrews is just the right recipe for foodies.

Beekeepers in and around Fife are being urged to work together to help protect the honey bee population and prevent further spread of a disease which is threatening its survival.

A Fife woman was among the team that rescued a 24-year-old man from the rubble in Haiti 11 days after the devastating earthquake.

Budding Fife writers are invited to enter Fife Council Libraries & Museums annual Creative Writing Competition.

Fife Council has given a warm welcome to a Scottish Government programme which offers households help with insulation, energy costs and fuel bills.

An innovative new facility for young people has opened in Cupar.

A North Fife charity is celebrating the receipt of a grant of almost £10,000 to help the area's native woodlands return to their former glory.

Fife is counting the cost of the big freeze after the extended period of arctic weather played havoc with pavements and roads, creating potholes and loosening paving.

Fife Council's Environmental Services are raising awareness of food allergies and intolerances during Food Allergy and Intolerance Week.

You are invited to visit artists, designers and makers in their studios in the North of Fife over the weekend 2nd, 3rd & 4th May 2009.

Four short courses covering nine breads, 10am till 2pm each Wednesday & Thursday from January to April 2010. Lunch and refreshments included.

The Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife has responded quickly to the disaster in Haiti by donating £1000 for the purchase of two shelterboxes.

Round the world record-breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont (27) reached the summit of Mount Aconcagua in Argentina yesterday on the latest leg of his BBC Cycling The Americas adventure.

As the recession continues to bite, The Courier is backing efforts to get the Fife and Dundee economies back on track and will examine the issues in a series of articles.

Lomond United have the help of a female instructor for a new LADIES ONLY fitness class on a Monday evening. 7pm - 8pm at Falkland Village hall.

Members of the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife have given £500 to Dr. Amanda Flett of St. Andrews University for her work with the Chimwemwe Children's Centre.

Classes in drawing and painting have resumed in Falkland Village Hall.

RSPB Vane Farm nature reserve, loch leven, has been awarded the highest possible accolade by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is appealing for more volunteers in Fife.

The £10 million project to modernise Cupar's Adamson Hospital has got under way.

As the big freeze turns into the slow thaw, the post mortem into Fife Council's handling of events is underway.

Celebrating Fife 2010 have two funding strands available for community groups to run events and activities until the end of December next year.

In order to show our funders and for us as a community to see the difference we are making we would be grateful if you could you all help to measure our Community Carbon Footprint.

Cleaner required at Falkland Centre for Stewardship based on Falkland Estate, Fife.

Business Gateway is helping Fife companies aim for a higher level of performance by offering expert help to businesses who have aspirations and potential to grow sales by upwards of £100,000 a year.

Vehicle crime accounts for many of the recorded incidents across Fife. This type of crime is however decreasing both locally and nationally. But despite increased security on newer vehicles, we cannot relax.

Proposals for a low carbon crop growing plant fed by heat generated from waste near Glenfarg have been outlined.

Calling community groups, social enterprises, small businesses, voluntary organisations and public sector bodies! Fife Council has 2 new 'pots' of funding available to celebrate Fife culture in 2010. Read on to see if your organisation or event is applicable...

Discover St Andrews Botanic Garden in winter.

Fife Council and its partners have secured funding for 238 new community based jobs as a result of their successful bid to the UK Government’s Future Jobs Fund.

The announcement made by The Crown Estate on Friday for a further wind farm site located in deep water off the coast of Fife presents a huge opportunity for the local economy.

School and nursery enrolment details for 2010/11 school year.

Ever thought about karate? Well now's your chance. Shukokai Karate Fife is now enrolling new members for 2010.

Severe weather advisory for Monday 11 - Wednesday 13 January:

Fife Council be set to reap huge rewards from major wind farm developments off the east coast of Scotland, it emerged yesterday.

Local people are being warned to brace themselves for yet more extreme weather.

The big freeze finally caught up with the Fife AC as last week’s tortoise and hare two-man relay at Heatherhall Woods.

An exhibition of nature photographs has been opened at the RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve, Loch Leven.

The approved minutes of the 11 Nov 09 Freuchie Community Council meeting and the agenda for the 13 Jan 10 meeting are now available for you to read.

There anger from Leslie residents yesterday as plans to expand a nearby quarry were given conditional approval by Glenrothes area committee.

Fife Council's Libraries and Museums Service is pleased to announce that they will not charge for overdue books during January.

Please see the latest Severe Weather Advisory from the Met Office.

The Scottish Government is to make an emergency statement to parliament on the big freeze tomorrow.

Win a free lunch for 2 at the Lomond Hills Hotel in Freuchie!

Here are a few winter 09/10 images that have been sent in by locals. Please send your contrinutions to jill@smartcommunityfife.org.uk

Happy New Year Everyone! All the best from Letham Nights for 2010 and thank you for your support over the last year.

Bell Baxter HS, Letham PS & Gateside PS now re-opened

As the cold weather continues local curling clubs are preparing for the possibility of a Grand Match on Lake of Mentieth.

Fife Council's severe weather advisory: 5-7 January

Finance secretary John Swinney yesterday moved to assure people that an ample supply of grit remained to keep the country’s roads open, amid concern that some councils—notably Fife and Renfrewshire—were struggling to treat routes in their areas.

A Fife MSP yesterday called for a full inquiry into how the region could be left without grit during the worst cold snap in 20 years.

Bell Baxter High School closed at lunch-time today and will remain closed until further notice due to Severe Weather.

Students from the creative writing class at Elmwood College in Cupar have published their first book.

Work on the £10 million project to redevelop Cupar's Adamson Hospital is to get under way on January 5.

Fife Council, along with many other councils in Scotland, has been left with critically low levels of salt for treating the Kingdom’s roads because of delivery failures from their suppliers.

Fifers have been given a reassurance Fife Council is working hard to keep the Kingdom’s roads safe this festive season.

Responding to the claims of a lack of effort by Fife Council during this period of severe weather, Councillor Tony Martin Chair of Enterprise, Environment & Transportation committee said: “Fife Council’s Winter Maintenance teams have been working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to keep Fife on the move during these extremely harsh weather conditions.

The Fife Energy Park at Methil last night emerged as a key contender after a German company revealed plans to create up to 150 offshore wind industry jobs in Scotland.

Thanks to all our visitors and content contributors for your support this year. Elaine & Jill will be taking a short break from 24 Dec 09 until 4 Jan 10. Any content you submit during this period will be published, but perhaps not as quickly as it usually is! Have a blast over the holidays. See you again in 2010.

Ron Bissett was nominated by Falkand Community Council as a worthy recipient of the Howe of Fife's Rotary Club Citizen of the Year Award.

Transportation Services is trialling a new road gritting product called Safecote to help keep our roads ice-free this winter.

Sandy Mathews, long-standing member of the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife, was presented with a Paul Harris Award by President Dennis Beattie at the club's Christmas dinner at the Village Inn, Pitlessie, last Tuesday.

People in Fife are being urged to nominate their local schools, nurseries or individuals who have excelled in their field of education as part of the Scottish Education Awards 2010.

NHS Fife is reminding people to make sure they have an adequate supply of regular medication as GP practices in north east Fife prepare to shut down for the festive season.

A charity that brings a little light into the lives of the less well off around the world has thanked Fifers for their generous response to this year’s appeal.

Friday 18 Dec was the final day for posting cards through the Scout post. Many thanks to all who have again supported this service, and assisted the Scout group financially. Final details will be announced later.

The service last Sunday as conducted by Rev. George Nicol and scripture readings were given by Mr Jim Rodden.

Please give us your feedback on using wood from local sources for fuel.

The Advisory for Heavy Snow on Monday now covers all parts of Scotland.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown was back in his homeland at the weekend to hand out badges to more than 90 war veterans at a ceremony in Kirkcaldy.

We advise road users on winter driving conditions, roadworks and road closures via Kingdom (FM 95.2/96.1) and www.fifedirect.org.uk

Fife Council will only be a call or a click away during the festive break.

A row brewing over financial regulations is threatening to disrupt the harmonious relationship between Fife Council and the region’s police force, it has emerged.

Councillors in Fife have backed a proposal that could see six local authorities share services and best practice.

It's been another bumper year for the annual Christmas potato sales, organised by the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife.

Met Office Advisory on Weather

Following two Drop-In events organised by Fife Council’s Development Services, residents of St Andrews and East Fife are reminded that they have until 24 December to have their say on the future planning policies for their area.

People from across Fife provided a welcome financial boost for our Maggie's Centre recently, with a flurry of fundraising activities.

Comprehensive list of christmas and watchnight services in churches of all denominations across the Howe

Here's the low down on Fife Council's waste collection from Xmas Eve to Mon 18 Jan...

Please help Muchty's own Polly Murray by handing in your old holey socks to the DebRA shop, Bonnygate, Cupar!

A new guide,‘Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Where to Stay 2010’ has been launched to market the region’s accommodation providers.

Trading Standards professionals are warning Fife consumers to be on their guard against bogus telephone callers asking questions about home security and alarm systems.

Last Tuesday, President Dennis Beattie welcomed retired pharmicist, Bob Henderson, into the ranks of the Howe of Fife Rotary Club, the fourth recruit this year.

Motorists caught drink driving in north east Fife this festive season face having their cars seized.

If you are looking for a locally made something to give for Christmas then have a look at the range of gifts on offer from Wren Cottage Preserves, Letham.

People in north east Fife are being urged to get into the community spirit as the countdown begins to Fife's Year of Culture.

Sir Menzies Campbell has called on Ofcom and BT to explain why north east Fife, along with other rural areas in Scotland, lags so far behind the rest of the UK in its broadband provision.

Churchgoers in the Howe of Fife could have a new, purpose-built place of worship if radical new plans are given the go-ahead.

Listen out on the morning of Sunday 13th December when Monimail Church bells will be ringing 350 times in support of the 350 campaign.

Infra-red photographs will be used this winter by North Howe Transition Toun in their ongoing project to save energy and reduce carbon emissions in the Letham/ Collessie and Giffordtown area.

The Big Tent has been awarded the Greener Festival Award 2009.

Are you part of an ambitious charity or social enterprise based in Fife?

Philip Graham was welcomed to the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife last Tuesday by President Dennis Beattie.

We had our last session of Rainbows before breaking up for the Christmas holidays.

With its coastal setting and rich heritage the East Neuk is, unsurprisingly, a popular destination for visitors—so much so that a staggering 10% of local properties are said to be holiday homes.

The deputy leader on Fife Council last night hit out at “inaccurate” Labour Party claims that the rail concession scheme in Fife has been ditched by the council—a thorny issue since it announced that it planned to scrutinise the scheme.

Fife is facing a dementia time bomb, with the number of people affected by the condition forecast to double in the next 20 years.

Fife Health board’s budget is heading for a projected overspend of just over half a million pounds, according to figures for the first half of the financial year.

In a week that delegations from 192 countries have descended on Copenhagen for two weeks of talks for a global treaty on Climate Change, Fife has made headway on a series of priorities in this area.

Every year Elmwood offers a range of evening classes and short courses to satisfy the needs of the local community in North East Fife and further afield. And 2010 is no different! Download the course guide now.

The team at Scott Robb Hairdressing in Falkland are delighted to announce that they are one of the 20 national finalists in the American Crew Face-Off 09/10 Awards.

Get involved with the Master Composter Scheme - as a volunteer or to access free help and advice about composting

The next Freuchie Community Council meeting will be on 9 Dec 09, at the Lumsden Memorial Hall in Freuchie. Start time: 7.30pm

Labour Politicians in Fife have stepped up the campaign to fight the SNP/Lib Dem administration's attempt to scrap Fife Council's concessionary rail travel scheme.

It's coming up to Christmas and we all need something to take our minds off the stress of Christmas shopping, so enjoy our festive Right Guid Read!

Stagecoach in Fife would like to advise passengers of changes to services commencing on Monday 7 December.

Competitors at the British Kitesurfing Championships held recently in Frazerburgh may well envy the kiting home patch of Fifer, Ian Sanders.

The Fife Diet, a small voluntary organisation based in Burntisland, is looking for an experienced and skilled Finance & Admin Assistant to work approximately 0.5 days per week.

On Sunday the 29th November, junior and senior students at the Glenrothes Martial Arts Centre were welcomed to the annual Karate Kata (bunkai) course by Sensei Iain Abernethy BCA.

We are delighted that Big Tent has been chosen to be a Flagship Event in Fife's Year of Culture 2010.

On Saturday 5th December 2009, join people from across Scotland to send a clear message about climate change to world leaders meeting in Copenhagen for the UN climate change negotiations.

We sang our Xmas songs which the girls sang with gusto. most of our new rainbows got enrolled and we had invited parents to come at the end of the session, to watch. The girls had learned their rainbow promise and were presented with their certificate and badge and they were all very excited.

Today is Scotland's official national day, St Andrew's day! Here's a guide to what's on.

Recently submitted plans for an affordable housing development on the edge of Cupar have already run into local opposition and have fallen foul of Cupar Community Council and a Fife Council department.

Had your thinking cap on? What are you doing for Maggie's Friday?

On Wednesday 25 November, the Howe of Fife Rotary Club expects a big delivery of Rooster potatoes, courtesy of Albert Bartlett & Sons, ready for their popular annual Christmas tattie sale.

The Fife Community Learning & Development Partnership is pleased to announce that the Annual Fife Adult Learners Awards will be held on Wednesday 19th May 2010 in the Rothes Halls Glenrothes.

Children and young people across Fife will be able to become more active and responsible citizens and make a greater contribution to society following the adoption of a new strategy which was launched on Friday.

Fife Council Transportation Services is delighted to receive the prestigious Cycling Innovation Award from The Scottish Government's Cycling Scotland.

We continued with our theme of Xmas crafts on Thursday. The girls made 'Santas Reindeer Dust ' and decorated the bags, as well as some other crafts.

Householders are being informed this week of details of the Christmas Post, which will run from Monday, 7th December until Friday, 18th December, with the cards for collection being again placed in Freuchie Stores.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Mr. Iain Mitchell, QC, reader in Dunfermline Presbytery.

Thanks to those who attended the Smart Community Fife AGM on 12 Nov 09 at Giffordtown Village Hall.

Congratulations to Lindsay McCann. Despite being 60% partially blind and 8 years old, Lindsay beat off competition from adult students to win silver in the kata (forms) Disabled category, at the British Karate Federation (BKF) Championships held at Meadowbank in September 2009.

Thanks to Mr Ed Boyle of Cambuslang who has sent in a selection of historical photos from Ladybank, Giffordtown and Collessie, for all to enjoy.

At a recent meeting of Freuchie in Flower, Joan Cran, who has stepped down after 20 successful years as leader, received two presentations.

Following the collapse of a retaining wall at South Road in Cupar (A914) during flooding in the summer, a report was presented to the Enterprise, Environment & Transportation Committee this week to update on the progress of repairs.

Staff and patients at Cupar's Adamson Hospital are preparing for a massive three-day relocation exercise to allow work to begin on the long-awaited £10 million redevelopment plans.

Advisory Warning for Saturday 21st November

Due to the severe wet weather all outdoor grass sports pitches in Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth, West and East Fife are closed for the weekend 21st/22nd November.

A decision on the possible reopening of Hill of Tarvit Mansion House is likely to be taken next month.

Less than two weeks to go now to the Luva Anna show on 28th November with the Bum-Clocks.

We had a craft night at Rainbows on Thursday. To begin with we had our chat and sang our song.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol and scripture readings were given by Mrs. Pauline Normand.

Fife Council carries out an annual audit of employment land sites in Fife to collect information on the development status of sites and site availability by looking at issues such as site services (electricity, gas, etc) and permitted land uses.

‘Stop great train robbery!’ was Fife Labour leader Alex Rowley’s plea yesterday as the row escalated over plans to axe concessionary rail travel.

Council chiefs are facing 'difficult decisions' with cutbacks in services inevitable.

North East Fife MSP, Iain Smith, has been re-selected as the Liberal Democrat party's candidate for the next Scottish Parliament election in 2011.

A new unit for elderly people with dementia has been officially unveiled at Stratheden Hospital by public health minister Shona Robison.

Staff and patients at Cupar's Adamson Hospital are preparing for a massive three-day relocation exercise to allow work to begin on the long-awaited £10 million redevelopment plans.

He's just completed one of the world's most gruelling endurance races, but David Cowan is already looking forward to his next adventure!

Dance artist Caroline Bowditch led two creative dance workshops at Elmwood College recently for groups of young people from the College Student Development Department.

2010 will be a year to remember in Fife.

Speculation is mounting that when Pope Benedict XVI comes to Scotland next year he will visit St Andrews University for its 600th anniversary.

Cubs and Scouts attended the Remembrance Day service last Sunday and also the service at the war memorial.

It was our first session after the holidays and we had new girls joining the group.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, and scripture readings were given by Mrs. Elspeth McIntyre.

Falkland's largest employer Smith Anderson have opportunities for 2 people to join their internal sales team:

The RSPB'S Vane Farm nature reserve by Kinross plays host to a beginners' digital photography course on Saturday.

People across Fife fell silent yesterday as they, like thousands of others, paid their own respects to the men and women who have lost their lives in times of war.

People living in the Newburgh and Taybridge-head areas will soon be able to explore parts of north east Fife they might never have seen before.

Organisers of Auchtermuchty's first ever comedy festival are promising even more laughs when part two of the event takes place later this month.

Fresh calls for action to tackle flooding in north east Fife have been made this week in the wake of last Sunday's torrential rain which threatened to swamp homes and businesses still recovering from the flash floods of early July.

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust needs your help in surveying Fife's fruit trees and orchards.

Fife Council leader Peter Grant has conceded that services are likely to be affected over the next decade as local authorities struggle to balance the books.

The pharmacist at Falkland's Lomond Pharmacy, Raymond Kelly, has been nominated for Scottish Pharmacist of the Year 2009."

Live bridge traffic information, automatic alerts by text or email and an interactive 3D model can all be found on the new Forth Road Bridge website.

Pupils and teachers from primary schools across Fife have binned disposable cups in favour of more environmentally friendly reusable beakers.

The Hospitality Industry Trust is challenging young talent across Fife, Perthshire and Angus to join with applicants from across Scotland in taking part in a £100,000 scholarship scheme.

Fife Council has defended a decision to invest £2.4 million in cultural activities at a time when it is facing a potential budget shortfall of £43.5 million.

The finalised St Andrews and East Fife Local Plan 2009 is now available for consultation and can be read and commented on at the link below.

Since the recent public meeting about plans for Lomond United's new football ground, the planning application is now underway.

November is the month of many things Scottish with the round up of Homecoming Year and St Andrews Day happening, so this month’s A Right Guid Read has a distinctly Scottish flavour – all the reviews featured in this month’s edition are by Scottish authors.

People using car parks on public holidays in Fife will have to pay for the privilege from December 1, it has been confirmed.

Fife Jazz Club celebrates its first anniversary on 8 November with a visit from the George Penman Jazzmen to the Lomond Hills Hotel, Freuchie.

With golf back on the Olympic Games agenda, albeit not until 2016, it has been suggested that the flame kindled in Olympia should burn in the sport's home, St Andrews, in the run-up to the 2012 games in London.

With Guy Fawkes night fast approaching people planning to celebrate with a bonfire are being urged to watch out for hedgehogs.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has launched a partnership between Adam Smith College and the Open University (OU) to improve further education opportunities in Fife.

Spooky new residents at Fife Animal Park are to be unmasked on the scariest day of the year. Hallowe’en will see the opening of a bat cave at the centre near Collessie—populated by a colony of 30 Egyptian bats.

One of Scotland’s best known artists was so impressed with Cupar Arts Festival he reckons the event could help Fife rival the Edinburgh Festival.

The former paper mill at Guardbridge has been put up for sale as a waterfront development opportunity with an asking price of £3 million.

Rainbows starts back after the October break, on Thursday 5th November from 5 - 6pm. We are looking forward to seeing all the girls again.

Fife's Maggie's annual day-long fundraiser, Maggie's Friday, is set to take place on 4 December.

Strugglnig to play all that fiddly stuff? Want to better your practical and theory skills?

Observations made by a St Andrews University physics team could influence the future of electronic technology.

More people across Tayside and Fife have been accepted on to a course at university or college this year, writes Grant Smith, education reporter.

Fans of T in the Park are being urged to help the event achieve glory in the festival industry 'Oscars'.

The Big Tent festival is being awarded the 'Greener Festival Award 2009'.

Kettle yoga resumes on Wednesday 28 October. Come along to the Memorial Hall, Kingskettle at 7.30pm.

Lomond United drew a blank in their Scottish Cup second round tie against Tynecastle Star at Edinburgh University last Saturday.

They say the truth is out there, and a new book promises to lift the lid on north east Fife's most incredible UFO sighting.

A local artist has spoken out against the organisers of Cupar Arts Festival.

The protest group set up to oppose increases in home care charges is waging a fresh battle with Fife Council, which it has accused of being 'mean-spirited' by considering scrapping rail concessions for the elderly and disabled.

Local members of the Fife Federation of Scottish Women's Rural Institute (SWRI) have lent their knitting skills to an innovative project that has been taking pride of place at the heart of Edinburgh as the city's latest temporary tourist attraction.

It has been a busy period recently for Kingskettle composer, Bruce Fraser.

The row over funding cuts to the Territorial Army has intensified amid accusations that the Government is putting 'money before morale.'

Postal services in Fife will grind to a halt today as delivery staff stage their walkout.

The curtain will come down on Cupar Arts Festival this weekend after two weeks showcasing the best in contemporary art, music, film and more.

The amateur football club at the centre of a planning row has called a public meeting to clarify the situation.

North east Fife mansion with the dubious honour of being named as Britain's most expensive repossession has been sold for a knockdown price.

Fife's chief fire officer Jimmy Campbell has denied reports claiming the Kingdom's fire service will merge with Tayside and Central Scotland.

Auchtermuchty Health Centre will be holding their annual seasonal flu imunisation programme on Sat 31 October 0900-1230 - no appointment necessary. Ladybank Health Centre will be holding their seasonal flu catch-up cinic on Wed 28 Oct 1330 - 1520.

Councillors at today’s Social Work and Health Committee were briefed on the achievements in dementia care led by Fife Council’s Social Work Services.

Members of Fife Council's Social Work and Health Committee were updated on progress to manage fire safety for the protection of services users and staff.

Auchtermuchty Community Centre is running a "Being Active in Your Community" course beginning Wed 4th November, 6:30-8:30pm

Fife residents expecting to receive a new or replacement myfife card this week or early next week can collect their card from their nearest Local Services Centres to minimise any delays to delivery caused if the planned postal strike on October 22 and 23 goes ahead.

Future activity and training at Cupar’s Yeomanry House Territorial Army centre remains unclear.

The very popular knitting group will start up again in the Craig Room of Falkland Parish Church on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm from 20 October.

The Blythswood Care Christmas shoebox appeal needs your help.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Mr. Iain Mitchell, QC, a reader in Dunfermline Presbytery.

Tis the season to scare, so Kettle artist and professional face-painter, Mary Fairgrieve, invites you to head over to the Chicken Shop, 263 High Street, Kirkcaldy to be transformed, using the halloween/fantasy make-up of your choice.

Find out what's on offer at Blacketyside Farm Shop, plus how to encourage bees to your garden and much more in this month's newsletter.

Fife is becoming an even safer place to live, work and visit.

The widow of the man described as the 'lynchpin' of the victorious Falkland in Bloom campaign was honoured at the organisation's annual community awards ceremony last Thursday evening.

Fife Council would like your feedback on the Fife Council budget for 2010 -11 and the following years.

The Tai Chi class in Kingskettle has started up again after a summer break and will be on a Tuesday evening at 7pm in Kingskettle Village Hall.

Fife Community Safety Partnership would like your views on how you feel about crime, antisocial behaviour and other community safety issues.

Fife Safety Camera Partnership is providing copies of the newly revised Official Highway Code interactive cd-rom to all community and school libraries as part of the 2009 winter driving campaign.

Fife's economy should be well placed to prosper in the years ahead as the country comes out of recession, councillors have been assured.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, and scripture readings were given by Mrs. Elaine Nicol. Sunday was Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday and the church was tastefully decorated with a variety of vegetables and fruit.

Tens of thousands of pink-footed geese are expected to fly “home” to Scotland from Iceland this month, with many already arriving at the RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve on Loch Leven.

Men are being urged to join forces and take part in a service to raise awareness of prostate cancer, which is to be launched on the east coast of Scotland.

After months of hard graft and meticulous planning, the Cupar Arts Festival finally gets under way this weekend.

Included in this issue: LFG Green Library, Apple Press News, NHTT Website, Heart and Soul News, Transition Scotland Events and Letham Nights.

Student leaders have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to increase grants and loans by £30 million.

St Andrews is to be the venue for the World Deaf Golf Championships next year.

Schools across Fife are sowing the seeds for pupils’ future health and wellbeing.

A Fife town could become the model used for future planning for the whole of Scotland, it emerged yesterday.

A Fife man will be tested to the limit on what has been billed as perhaps the most dangerous race in the world.

Giffordtownians congratulate Laura Munro, or Laura Ferguson as she was when she lived at Charlottetown, for winning first prize in the Shell-sponsored painting exhibition at Kirkcaldy Art Gallery.

The Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife last week welcomed – with some trepidation – Dr. Beverly Roberts, from Edinburgh University’s Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology.

Our last session before the October break was spent at Muddy Boots. Bambi and Otter met the girls there and a fun time was had by all. We will meet up again on November 5th in the hall at 5 - 6 pm.

Freuchie's real-ale local, the Albert Tavern, has scooped the top spot in a national competition to find the campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Scottish & Northern Ireland Pub of the Year 2009!

There was applause in Cupar's County Hall on Wednesday after the NE Fife Area Committee refused to give Angle Sand & Gravel Company permission to extend its site at Melville Gates.

A brave group of Kettle ladies have stripped off for a cheeky calendar in a bid to raise money for charity.

At 9.00 am on Friday 2nd October, all four Arts and Theatres Trust venues will open their doors for a massive twelve hour Box Office spectacular where you can buy tickets to a variety of shows and films for only £5!

BA Fitness classes have started in Kingskettle Memorial Hall on Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings.

Notice is hereby given that the second Annual General Meeting of the Smart Community Fife (Web Portal) will be held on Thursday 12th November 2009 at 6.30pm in Giffordtown Village Hall.

The organisers of the St Andrews Festival have announced an exciting line up of events and concerts in their 2009 programme, culminating in an action packed finale on St Andrews Day.

Cathy Bache, founder of the Letham based Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery has secured herself a spot on the 4th plinth in Trafalgar Square, part of the One & Other project: a live artwork by sculptor Antony Gormley.

Weekly Church update

Rainbows update

Lomond United AFC have a new ground, 'Tyndall Bruce Park' scheduled to open in Falkland in July 2010, with the first match being played vs SPL side Dundee United!

Lomond Victoria AFC are available for Race Night Hires, to help local Clubs, Organisations, and Charities raise funds.

Jubilant residents in Falkland learned yesterday (Thursday) that their village had won the ultimate accolade in the Royal Horticultural Society's Britain in Bloom campaign - the 'Champion of Champions' title.

Unicycling through Giffordtown last Tuesday were Max Parfitt from London and Adam Cass from Gloucestershire, one stop on their 10000 mile sponsored journey from Land's End to John o' Groats.

The Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery is looking for a Part Time Assistant Practitioner and also has opportunities for Sessional workers and volunteers

Freuchie in Flower held its Annual Award Evening in the Lomond Hills Hotel on Monday 21 September.

We welcomed 4 new rainbows to our group which brings our numbers up to 12.

Mrs. Rosemary Stewart addressed the congregation on the need to fill shoe boxes again this year, to be filled by 19th October.

Judged on criteria based on national best practise, Dunshalt & Freuchie have both been awarded with Silver certificates in the Beautiful Fife 2009 campaign. Seven category awards and a number of discretionary awards were also presented.

A major energy efficiency drive by a group of local communities in the Howe of Fife has been backed by a grant of almost £115,000 from the Climate Challenge Fund.

Participative local food research - job opportunity

A reunion to celebrate the Centenary of the Scout Group, was held on 12th September, 2009.

Smart Community Fife has been contacted by Brian Adams, a friend of a 91 year old veteran of the second world war, who is desperately seeking a copy or news of, a publication, thought to have been published and on-sale to troops in or around Auchtermuchty in the mid 1940s.

We are looking for volunteers for NHTT Local Food Festival set up & clear up - can you help?

Auchtemuchty Community Centre is a great resource for the Howe of Fife, but when's the last time you used it?

Freuchie Primary have teamed up with Bell Baxter High School to build a plastic bottle green house.

Cubs and Scouts attended morning worship on Sunday, along with many former members, to give thanks for 100 years of Scouting in Freuchie.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, with scripture readings given by Mrs. Margaret Redden and Mr. John Craig, Assistant Scout Leader.

Past President Joan Potts and Treasurer David Jack, on behalf of the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife, recently presented a cheque for £500 to Falkland Community Hall. Chairman, Anthony Garrett, accepted the donation, as members of the hall committee looked on. The money will be put towards various equipment needed to upgrade the hall, including a hood for the cooker.

Kirsty has renovated the Old First Aid rooms on Platform 2 to become large bright studios, full of character. From here she is already making her beautiful flower paintings, running art workshops and holding occasional exhibitions.

Lomond United have hit form with two successive league victories in which they scored 11 goals.

The workshops restart in the Town Hall, Auchtermuchty on Sunday 13 September from 2-4pm.

Would you like to get in touch with your creative side?

A teenager from Falkland will be singing at Proms in the Park in Glasgow Green today.

A wind energy project which could reap £18 million for the Newburgh community took another step towards becoming reality this week.

The countdown is well under way to the second Cupar Arts Festival.

Please find attached the latest Bulletin from the North Howe Transition Toun and other supplementary information. Included in this issue: Energy Group get CCF Grant; Local Food Festival and Food Group Latest; NHTT AGM; CCF Gathering 2009; Letham Nights #7; Pillars Open Day; Monimail Tower Project Apple Day; 10:10 Project Carbon Reduction Challenge

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

Rainbows started back on Thursday 3rd September with a Centenary party we had been invited to by Kettle Brownies.

Falkland Library will be closed from the 14th to 18th Sept (inclusive) and will be open again on Tue 22 Sep at 10am.

The next Freuchie Community Council meeting will be on 9 Sept 09, at the Lumsden Memorial Hall in Freuchie. Start time: 7.30pm

Young people across Fife are excelling in a range of national awards.

Falkland House School has been praised by inspectors for addressing weaknesses identified in a report published two years ago.

A group study exchange team of six members, including team leader, Rotarian Karen Panietz, was hosted over a four day period by members of the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife.

A Growing Gardens grants scheme worth £250 is available for schools and other educational establishments interested in developing and running growing initiatives.

NHS Fife has said it is ready to deal with any rise in swine flu cases after one MSP claimed the region would be insufficiently prepared for a second wave of the disease.

The Help for Heroes charity is on the lookout for more sponsors for a function being held at RAF Leuchars on the eve of next weekend's international airshow.

A new partnership launched on 1 September 2009 between The Open University in Scotland and Elmwood College will give local people access to one of the country's most flexible and comprehensive learning packages.

Red squirrels living in the woods near Ladybank have been given a reprieve after controversial plans to cut down Scots pines to make way for a quarry extension were put on hold.

East Fife throws its doors open to the public on Sunday, September 6, heralding the start of Doors Open Days in Fife.

A meeting has been arranged for any parents interested in keeping the toddlers group going.

Art classes resume in Falkland with the afternoon session now held on a Wednesday.

Fife's walkers and cyclists are sharing some of their favourite routes and pathways, thanks to this community web portal! Previously unpublished walks and cycle tracks can now be uploaded onto the portal using the latest technology.

Find out the latest North Howe Transition toun news.

The Kettle Wednesday club will start again in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday 9 September at 2pm.

Fife Council's external auditors have told the local authority it needs to improve the way it looks after the Common Good funds.

Tuesday 1st September sees the first Positive Coaching Scotland (PCS) workshop specifically for young female footballers and their parents.

Amateur artists are being reminded that the deadline is looming for entering Fife Art 2009.

Fife’s 13 Community Use Schools offer access to a wide range of excellent recreation and education programmes in an informal friendly atmosphere based within the local community.

The syllabus for the 2010 Fife Festival of Music has been launched.

Recycling services in north east Fife could be extended.

The fight against a proposed waste-to-energy plant branded 'a toxic time-bomb' by campaigners has moved up a gear.

Comedy lovers are being urged to get involved in this year's Kirkcaldy Comedy Festival.

A golden eagle kept in captivity for so long she could no longer fly is spreading her wings once more with the help of Elite Falconry near Kirkcaldy.

Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) is a registered charity that supports individuals back into work following mental illness.

The Eden Estuary, Scotland's third oldest nature reserve, is hosting its third annual open day on Sunday 30 August.

Fife Council's Transportation and Education Services, in conjunction with Fife Constabulary, have launched a campaign to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion outside the school gate.

Fife Family History Fair is Scotland’s premier family history event.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, and scripture readings were given by Mrs. Irene Veitch. Wednesday 2 September, will be the final afternoon tea, with proceeds going to CHAS, Kinross. Teas will be from the usual time of 2pm - 3.30pm, and CHAS will be manning a stall selling a selection of their own goods.

The North Howe Transition Toun Local Food Group have organised a Local Food Festival in Letham Park on Saturday 19 September from 12.30 to 5.30pm.

The new St Andrews Community Hospital has been linked in to the bus network in time for its opening next month.

A development in a north east Fife hamlet that was denied permission by local councillors is to come under the scrutiny of a Scottish Government reporter.

All four local authorities in Tayside and Fife have managed to improve their performance in recycling rubbish, according to official figures.

As the recession stretches the gap between the rich and poor in Fife, more people are dying early in the region’s most deprived areas.

How Fife's leading organisations will work with the Scottish Government formed the backdrop to a high-level partnership agreement.

Teams of young conservation volunteers, working with the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT), have been transforming kilometres of pathes throughout Fife, as part of the Fife Core Paths Network Project.

Children are invited to join a great day out to the gardens of Scone Palace as part of an outing on Sunday 23 August (1 - 3 pm) planned by the young people's branch of Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT); Wildlife Watch.

Falkland Youth Theatre Drama classes new term starts back on Monday and Tuesdays.

The Cupar Homecoming team quiz will be held at Cupar Golf Club on Friday 18 September.

Users of Cupar Sports Centre have hit out after a major refurbishment programme was postponed at the 11th hour.

Doubts have been raised over a rail link ever being re-established for Leven.

Young people across Fife are excelling in a varied and interesting range of national awards.

An inspirational Fife doctor is preparing to walk across Scotland in a week-long fund-raiser to raise more money for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres.

Hundreds of classic car enthusiasts will assemble at Brucefield Farm, near Ladybank, this weekend for the Fife Association of Vintage Vehicle Owners' 21st rally.

Residents of Falkland are hoping for another blooming success.

A revised bus timetable has recently been issued.

There will be a conservation volunteer day on Auchtermuchty Common tomorrow (Saturday) between 11am and 2pm.

People living in the Howe of Fife are to be given the chance to learn new skills, thanks to a range of courses being launched later this month.

The Ladybank Development Trust are holding consultation sessions outside the Spar store in Ladybank this weekend - 22 and 23 August between 11am and 3pm (weather permitting).

Pupils from Bell Baxter High School have organised a jumble sale at the YMCA in Bonnygate in Cupar tomorrow (Saturday).

Gordon Brown believes Britain can lead the way on tackling climate change - and plans to enlist the help of pupils and businesses across Fife to do so.

C U in the Park returned to Cupar in style last Thursday with young people from across north east Fife converging on Duffus Park for the music and sports event.

Scottish Water's investment programme at the Lomond Hills treatment works is complete.

Threatened telephone kiosks in north east Fife have been given a lifeline.

The second annual Kirkcaldy Comedy Festival was launched yesterday in Kirkcaldy by one of the headline acts appearing in this year's event, Adam Hills.

A recent qualification delivered by a partnership between Elmwood College and Auchtermuchty Primary School has been hailed as a great success.

Fife's reputation as a world-leading player in Scotland’s renewable energy manufacturing industry is set to be enhanced by a multi-million-pound investment.

Freuchie in Flower are holding a Cream Tea on Sunday 23rd August between 2.30pm and 4pm.

The Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife last week welcomed, as their speaker, Jean Ballentine of the Fife Branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society.

Fife's Health board has been awarded £100,000 to help lead the fight against heart disease, it has been announced.

Pupils from Auchtermuchty have been busy of late since they decided to raise money for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) at Rachel House, Kinross.

The new paths between Maspie Den and Craigmead wind through a wealth of overgrown rose bay willow herb and countless other shrubs.

Congratulations to Freuchie's very own Katie Muir, who won a gold medal for the 25m freestyle in Leicester. Special thanks to Fay & Ronnie at the Lomond Hills hotel for sponsoring her.

Busy Bees toddler group is now open to all pre-school children. Come along to Strathmiglo Village Hall on Wednesday mornings at 9.30am for a chat and coffee while the kids have some fun. Sessions begin on 19 August.

Active Play Sesssions for pre-school kids are about to get under way in Gateside Memorial Hall.

Almost 200 young Fife musicians will take part in the 2009 Festival of British Youth Orchestras in Edinburgh.

Fife Employment Access Trust have teamed up with the Fife Animal Park in Collessie to offer a half-day training session in mental health awareness.

People with disabilities living and working in Fife can sign up for an innovative service for job vacancy information.

Ladybank Forest Users Group is promoting a series of evening walks focussing on Ladybank Woods for the next four Wednesdays. Participants should assemble in the golf club car park, The Beeches, Ladybank, which is located opposite the water tower. It is anticipated that each walk will take about one hour to 90 minutes depending on stops to look at anything of interest! Walks will commence at 6.30pm.

The Kettle arts and crafts project is now finished for the summer and leaders Pete Cunningham and Susan Reid would like to thank all the youngsters and parents for attending and being a great bunch of people to work with. They would also like to thank all the activity leaders who helped to make it a success.

The next session of Dru yoga starts in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. Newcomers welcome. Learn how to relax, enjoy stretches and sequences, and feel the benefit of the instruction of Agnes McAdam.

The next Energy Group meeting will be held at Ash Cottage, Monimail, on Tuesday 18 August at 8pm. Please feel free to come along if you would like to learn more about our plans to reduce carbon emissions in our area.

Dance classes for ages three - adults resume in the Masonic Hall, Ladybank on Saturday 22 August. New pupils welcome. Further details are available from Joyce Anderson on 01334 652 418 or 07951 403 460.

The annual Collessie art show, this year entitled ‘... An a' that' (Burns and a' that) is looking for exhibits for this year's show.

Although the General Election has yet to be called, Fife’s Electoral Registration Team is already working hard to make sure that the Kingdom’s eligible residents can have their say on polling day.

Scouts returned last Saturday after a week spent at the Auchengillan International Jamboree, near Glasgow.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, and scripture readings were given by Mrs. Pauline Normand.

Members of the Howe of Fife Rotary Club raised a sum of £280 in aid of CHAS.

The next Freuchie Community Council meeting will be on 12 Aug 09, at the Lumsden Memorial Hall in Freuchie. Start time: 7.30pm

Howe of Fife Church will play host to a charity concert given by renowned local singer Linda Ballingall and her guests in Kettle Kirk, Kingskettle, on Friday 28 August.

The biggest changes to hit Fife's planning rules for 60 years came into effect on Monday.

A project set up to help save Fife's red squirrels has been given a £50,000.

Volunteers are needed to take part in an action day on Auchtermuchty Common.

The 2010 Falkland in Bloom calendar has just been launched.

Muchty is set to have its first comedy festival in honour of a classic Fox Hat' beer commercial, which first aired in January 1999 and starred comedian Rich Hall.

Plans have been revealed for a music festival in the grounds of Kinross House.

PEOPLE in Falkland are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their village hall.

FALKLAND is preparing for a visit by representatives from the Royal Horticultural Society next week.

Elmwood College has announced ambitious plans to build a new multi-million pound campus in the grounds of its existing sites in Cupar.

Saturday the 1st of August saw the start of the Shukokai Karate Academy Scotland's campaign in support of "Help for Heroes". To officially open the campaign the students had a visit from Member of Parliament for Gelnrothes, Lindsay Roy.

Could you or someone you know impress Britain's most famous restaurant critic with your cooking? Infamous critic Michael Winner is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to talented amateur cooks.

The charity behind the project to create a heritage trail round Loch Leven is rallying last-minute public support in its bid to win lottery cash.

Announcing the 2009 winners of Freuchie in Flower's Garden Competition.

Fifers are being urged to ‘walk the extra mile' for Diabetes UK Scotland.

About twenty folk turned up at the Transition Toun Group meeting in Giffordtown Hall a week past Tuesday.

The Loch Leven Heritage Trail, a pathway recently opened in Kinross-shire that gives access to a recognised nature reserve which was previously closed to the public, has battled its way through to the final stage of the National Lottery Awards 2009.

We're looking for some paid Sessional workers to undertake a survey amongst local residents about how best to reduce carbon emissions.

If any of you happen to be travelling to Edinburgh this August for the Festival (or any other reason), the Edinburgh convivium would like to extend a warm invitation to join one of our Slow Suppers @ Home, taking place in local members' homes across the city right through the month.

Visitors to Loch Leven were recently surprised to see a boat full of sheep on their way to St Serf's Island.

Fife Council is about to embark on long-awaited new traffic calming measures in Falkland.

T in the Park may be over for another year, but the music plays on in North East Fife with more "Letham Nights".

Plans for a residential development in countryside just outside Strathmiglo, cannot be justified, according to a Scottish Governement reporter.

Ladybank Woods provide the backdrop for a new children's adventure from Fife author C. Richard Toye.

The yoga group will take a short break and recommence the next session in the Memorial Hall in Kettle on Wednesday 19 August at 7.30pm.

A wee tent was erected at the Big Tent by the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife at last weekend’s eco-friendly Falkland Festival.

A record 10,000 visitors flocked to Falkland to take part in the country's biggest eco music festival, the Big Tent, at the weekend.

Download the latest news from the North Howe Transition Toun (in pdf format).

Come along for a delightful evening of music at Monimail Church, Letham on 20 August.

The Smart Community Fife team had a great time at the festival and enjoyed meeting with the many local people who came to chat to us in the Climate Champions Zone and the the Adam Smith MOLI bus.

Come along to the Scottish Deer Centre on 8th and 9th August for a family fun day.

As part of the Scout Group centenary celebrations, Freuchie Scouts leave on Saturday for a week at Auchengillan, Glasgow.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Mr. Iain Mitchell, Q.C., a Reader in Dunfermline Presbytery.

Download the July 09 newsletter with updates on crime figures across Fife and news and advice for the summer months.

Announcing Shukokai Karate Academy Scotland's (S.K.A.S) support of Help for Heroes

Falkland’s famous lion is rampant once again, with repair and restoration work now completed on the Bruce Fountain at the heart of the historic village.

Freuchie is a mass of colour, thanks to the efforts of villagers and the Freuchie in Flower team.

The Kettle yoga group continues to meet over the summer evenings.

The children all enjoyed last weekend's activities.

Loch Leven national nature reserve is holding another of its popular osprey walks on Thursday 6 August.

Weather permitting the Freuchie in Flower Garden Competition will be judged on Monday 27 July.

Another stunning T-in-the-Park may be over but for the music scene in Fife, the beat goes on with more ‘Letham Nights'...

The 1959-60 intake of pupils at Bell Baxter High School are holding a reunion at the School on 29 August 2009 from 1130 till around 4pm. For more information contact bellbaxter@googlemail.com by 10 August.

You may have heard a lot about the Falkland Big Book from those who took part in the Falkland Steward’s project (funded by Awards for all and facilitated by Jan Hendry and Alan of FifeOchre Design).

Thanks to Smart Community Fife in conjunction with Adam Smith College, broadband facilities will be available to all festival-goers for the first time at the Big Tent Festival on 25 and 26 July 2009. Come and visit us in the bus by the stage.

Why not leave the care and come on our free bus service off the train station at Markinch?

Falkland may not be a regional winner in this year's competition but it has claimed a special category award for sustainability. Well done all those who were involved.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, with scripture readings given by Mrs. Irene Veitch.

Every year the Festival runs some great family entertainment, but it couldn't happen without the involvement of our community. There are lots of events to take part in and the big ones are looking for contestants.

A group of writers are to hold the Fife launch of their new book in Freuchie's Lomond Hills Hotel next week.

It's vital for Fife that the east coast rail line is maintained and improved.

One of Shakespeare's most magical works - A Midsummer Night's Dream - will be brought to life for visitors to Falkland Palace on Friday 24 July.

RSPB Vane Farm is offering a series of events to entertain and educate youngsters during the summer holidays.

The schedules for this year's flower show which will be held on Sunday 23 August, are now available at Kettle Convenience Store.

The NHTT Local Food Group will be holding its next meeting in Giffordtown Hall on Tuesday 21 July at 7.30pm. There will be a presentation by the Newburgh Orchard Group and a short talk on permaculture. It promised to be an interesting evening so please come along. Anyone wanting further information should call Hayley on 01337 810342

As summer takes us full on into the warm and sunny endless days, not even a sudden shower can alter the glow of having a real summer at last, here in Collessie.

Strathmiglo Primary School has been given top marks by school inspectors.

Record breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont has arrived in the city of Whitehorse, Canada, after conquering North America's highest mountain and pedalling over 850 miles.

The Ladybank Development Trust is keen to form an environmental group within Ladybank.

With a record entry set for this year's Tour of Fife we shall need a number of volunteers.

The Big Tent Festival camp site is now almost full. This is a pre-booked camp site only - if you are planning to camp you need to book now. Phone Rothes Halls (01592) 61 11 01 now if you want to come. Please have your card details ready when you call.

Councillor Peter Grant, The Leader of Fife Council's Administration, and Councillor Brian Goodall, the Strategic Chair of the Housing & Communities Committee met recently with two of Fife's Cultural Coordinators to mark the publication of a new ‘story' written for people of Fife, of all ages.

At the recent club assembly, attended by Assistant District Governor Harry Leadbitter, past president Joan Potts handed over the chain of office to incoming president Dennis Beattie.

Have you got your ticket for the ceilidh on the first night of the Big Tent Festival?

Alan Wright, David Jones and his brother are taking part in a charity event playing seven games of golf in seven countries in seven days to raise money for the Quarriers.

The joint service in Freuchie last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol.

Scouts from 15th Fife (Freuchie) Scout Group recently celebrated their 100th birthday by spending the weekend kayaking and dinghy sailing down under the Forth Railway Bridge.

Falkland's historic fountain has been restored.

Tennis facilities in north east Fife have been praised this week, amid criticism of provision throughout the country as a whole.

Wellies will once again be an essential item, but the prospect of a mudbath is unlikely to dampen the spirits of revellers at T in the Park this weekend.

For anyone whose sight loss makes it difficult to get around independently or live life to the full, a guide dog could make a life-changing difference.

Fife councillors have voted unanimously to have their details of their expenses claims published on a regular basis.

As part of Scotland's Homecoming celebrations, there will be a charity concert and fete in Haugh Park in Cupar.

Lomond United AFC returned from their pre-season tournament in Poland with a third place finish.

North East Fife MP, Sir Menzies Campbell, and MSP Iain Smith have called for the protection of people’s properties and ensuring clear transport routes to be top priority during instances of flooding.

Art and design and interior decoration students at Elmwood College in Cupar have staged another successful exhibition.

The Freuchie in Flower team is hard at work planting out tubs, hanging baskets and beds around the village.

It’s always a joyous time when the cygnets hatch out and this year is no exception, even though it’s tinged with sadness.

North East Fife MSP Iain Smith has been heralding the virtues of Fife festivals in the Scottish Parliament.

School holiday dates for 2010-11 have been agreed by Fife Council's education and children's services committee.

Elmwood College is playing a key role in a new marketing campaign by Scotland's colleges.

Work to restore Falkland's historic fountain got under way last week, and the need for temporary traffic lights was avoided.

Charitable post office customers in Fife are now able to make over-the-counter donations to Barnardos.

Elmwood College is responding to the growing popularity of family history research by offering two six-week courses on the subject.

Youngsters at Falkland Primary School have been taking a walk on the wild side!

Fraser Clunas (10) received the Best Cub trophy from Cub leader Sally Lawson of the 15th Fife (Freuchie) Scout Group.

The response to invitations to hold a dinner to mark the centenary of the Scout Group was such that it has been decided to cancel the dinner in favour of a buffet supper at a cost of £10 per person.

Freuchie Parish Church news

The Big Tent is looking for old furniture for the festival. We'd be happy to pick up and collect items and promise to recycle the mattresses and sofas afterwards so they don't go to landfill.

World record-breaking cyclist, Mark Beaumont, has achieved the first goal on his 'Cycling the Americas' challenge. Mark, from Newburgh, conquered North America's highest mountain, Mount McKinley, last Wednesday (June 17).

Schools in north east Fife are a shining example to the rest of Scotland according to a new report by education bosses.

Some 'otterly' charming new residents have arrived at the Scottish Deer Centre.

Falkland has a new Amateur Repetory Theatre Group. Take part in a new pantomime, McCinders, being premiered in January of next year - written by local resident and playwright Scott Fraser Collins.

Falkland Village Hall Organisation have just received and "Awards for All" Lottery Funded Grant of £9812 to enable them to buy professional theatre lighting, staging and sound equipment.

There was a very well attended meeting last week when there was an extended discussion about the future of Freuchie in Flower.

Freuchie school enjoyed a lovely afternoon for its annual school sports on Friday 19 June.

Wee Fit for Wee Folk starts this August on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Gateside Memorial Hall.

The annual Freuchie plant sale was held on Sunday and raised just over £2800 for Scotland's Garden's Scheme - 40% of the sum goes to the SSAFA (Forces Help).

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) has marked a milestone by signing a five-year contract with Fife Council to continue to deliver countryside services on its behalf.

Fife Council have annouced significant changes to some of the bus services affecting many Howe villages.

Alan Braid, who lives in New Zealand, is tracing his roots in Freuchie and would appreciate any contact with anyone who might be related to him, as well as any old photographs of Freuchie Village and 'the Smithies'.

It was our last meeting on the 18th June before we broke up for the holidays. We took the girls to Muddy Boots and a great time was had by all.

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol with scripture readings given by Mrs. Margaret Hill.

Sustrans and Big Tent 2009 are giving twenty fantastic Sustrans t-shirts away to the festival goers who have travelled the furthest sustainably to the Big Tent 2009!

Families attending this year’s Big Tent festival will be treated to an entertainment extravaganza with the biggest and best ever timetable of fun filled activities.

Balmalcolm based musician and Scots singing talent Pete Shepheard will be a tutor at the 2009 Traditional Music, Song & Dance Week in Dundee (12th to 17th July 2009).

North Howe Transition Staff Appointed Community Gathering, Sat 15th , Collessie Village Hall North Howe Transition Toun e Barter Transition Training Recording CIK (Contributions In Kind) Transition Regional Gathering NHTT Local Food Group Energy Group Successful Climate Challenge Bid - Summary and Budget Monimail Tower Permaculture Course Dates for Diary.....

The Poetry Tent this year is hosted again by Lapidus Scotland, a creative community of writers who use the literary arts for healing.

FIFE HAS bucked the trend with an increase in the numbers of visitors to local attractions, according to the latest figures issued by VisitScotland.

The Transition Toun movement for North Fife, known as NHTT, offered an open day in Collessie Village Hall on 13 June. This was to give residents in the Howe villages, Collessie, Giffordtown and Letham, a chance to hear of ways and plans to fulfill the Climate Challenge and meet the criteria for climate change in the Howe.

Freuchie Church news 16 June

Tickets for the fourth Falkland Traditional Music Festival are now on sale.

This Sunday, 7 June from 2pm the Auchtermuchty Scout Group will be holding an afternoon fair with stalls and refreshments in aid of several cancer charities.

Well done to Falkland, one of 9 villages successfully short-listed in the Scottish Calor Village of the Year Competition 2009.

Get involved with our community’s annual garden competition and help make our village an even better place to live.

Last Thursday the girls made Father's Day cards, or one to a special person in their life.

A torrential downpour just before the start of Freuchie Community Council's litter pick failed to deter around 30 volunteers from turning up on Saturday 6th June.

For those of you currently enrolled on any of my classes with the Adam Smith College or Community Use High Schools that use your Individual Learning Account to pay for it...

Mick Adams and Anita McKain have designed and planted the Millenium bed at the top of Eden Valley Row to celebrate the Centenary of Freuchie Scouts. Already it and the many other displays around the village are colourful features.

The Cubs spent last weekend at Fordell Firs as part of the centenary celebrations.

Freuchie Church News June 09

Winner is of the Birnie Loch Photography Competition is announced.

The next Freuchie Community Council meeting will be on 10 June 09, at the Lumsden Memorial Hall in Freuchie. Start time: 7.30pm

The award-winning Fife Diet project is delighted to announce 4 new posts.

Repair work underway on Falkland fountain

The children at Kettle Primary got to handle and view some exotic animals during a visit from Zoolab recently.

Thanks to everyone who came along to the plant sale.

An update on generous donations from Giffordtown, Charlottetown, Edentown and Kinloch.

July sees the launch of the vibrant new Language & Culture Hub in Fife

Two former Newburgh Primary School pupils, who attended the 65th anniversary commemorations of the Anzio Landings in Italy, recently recounted their experiences to members of the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife.

Volunteer for the 2009 Freuchie Litter Pick event

News about the recent Scout Group AGM

The girls had great fun and perfect weather at their sports day.

Birnie & Gaddon Loch News June 09

The Millenium Bed has now been planted. Freuchie Cubs and Scouts are camping the weekend at Fordell Firs.

Recent fundraising totals and thanks

Saturday and Sunday Arts & Crafts Project for young people

To celebrate the popularity of great Spanish food & wine, The Crown Hotel & Restuarant in Kingskettle is looking for a local flamenco dancer / guitarist.

Rooms now available at The Bruce

At Rainbows last week Lucy and Louise were in charge of the evening and organised a treasure hunt around Chrisiegait.

For an update on monthly crime figures, and comment from the Howe's community PC Ian Laing, download the May 09 newsletter.

Strathmiglo United win Fife Amateur Cup

Falkland went back to its roots and the Entente Cordiale this week, welcoming many European visitors in the village to shoot motion picture 'Imogene'.

Garden at Lathrisk House - Opens Sunday

International Biodiversity Day - TODAY!

Closure of Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse confirmed

North Howe Transition Toun Bulletin 10

BIRNIE LOCH PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Freuchie Rainbows Update

We are recruiting a part-time Assistant Practitioner to start early July.

A Little Taste of Cuba at Scotland’s Largest Eco Festival!

A reminder that Lomond United AFC are running this years Falkland Festival 5-a-side toutnament on Sat 20 June.

Come and join us for a great weekend of traditional music and song in Auchtermuchty from 14 to 16 August.

Rural roads targeted in police crackdown

Freuchie plants stolen!

Andrew Arbuckle's new book just published

Walks in Scotland

Big Tent festival tickets now available

Using the new inspection model, introduced last year, the school was rated as 'very good' across allindicators. This report ranks Bell Baxter as one of Scotland's top performing schools.

French feature film 'Imogene' filming in Falkand between 19 and 21 May need people to take part in the film as supporting 'artistes'.

The Big Tent, Scotland's Largest Eco Festival is putting a call out to volunteers to help on the weekend of the 25th and 26th of July.

Freuchie Scout News

Freuchie Church News

The approved minutes of the 11 Mar 09 Freuchie Community Council meeting are now available for you to read.

The next Freuchie Community Council meeting will be on 13 May 09, at the Lumsden Memorial Hall in Freuchie. Start time: 7.30pm

Congrats to Fife Shukokai students, who on Sunday 3 May passed, a gruelling 3-hour long grading (exam) with Sensei Steven Morris (6th Dan) Chief Instructor for Kobe Osaka Scotland, and his assistant Sensei Paul Lapsley.

Open Studios event proves a big success!

Mackenzie's death has inspired a group of hairdressers in Falkland to fundraise for the Trust by participating in a 10K road race.

To determine the interest in reforming the Beaver Section, parents of boys and girls in the age 6 to 8 group are being invited to a meeting on Thursday evening, 14th May in the Lumsden Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.

Freuchie Church News

Scotland ready for carbon capture

North Howe Transition Toun seeks 2 new staff

Mix with Royalty - Falkland Palace

Precious Metal Bursary Award 2009

Climate Change Talk Write-up

Freuchie Cricket Club have made their team selections for the 1st and 2nd XV for the up and coming season, which for the seniors kicks off on Sat, and for the juniors begins tonight, 29 April 5.30pm at Freuchie Cricket ground. Head along and support them if you can.

Freuchie Church News

Climate Change Talk by Alex Hill of the Met Office

This play is the pinical of Ena Lamont Stewart's career. The story of a family from the slums of Glasgow, each member with their story to tell. The unemployed father, the son with TB, the drunk, lazy eldest son, the daughter with loose morals, the self-rightous sister which is all held together by the strength of the mother's character.

Festival organisers the Falkland Centre for Stewardship would dearly love to find a person / people who can source and sew recycled fabrics / materials to create brilliant bunting for this year's festival on 25-26 July.

The new pharmacy in Falkland opened its doors on Monday 20 April 2009.

Filming in Falkland

Hot on the heels of their recent Observer Food Monthly 'Ethical Contribution' award, Mike and Karen Small of the Fife Diet have today been hailed by the Sustainable Development Commission Scotland as the country's leading green champions.

Mysteries of the Ladybank Woods - recent Book Publication

Freuchie Church News

The Bruce opened on Easter Monday and welcomes locals and visitors alike.

Elmwood College - HNC Working with Communities

Talks on Fife transport strategy

Howe of Fife Rotarians Respond to Italian crisis

Anti-litter blitz at Lomond Hills

African drum beat at Freuchie Primary School

North Howe Transition Toun Bulletin

'Flasher' warning to walkers in Ladybank

Birnie & Gaddon Loch News April 09

Introducing the St Andrews Skills Academy (SASA) - a one-stop shop for tourism and hospitality training in Fife.

Fife children to benefit from increased pre-school education

New Cycling Charter Launched for Fife

Do you passionately believe that people with a learning difficulty have the right to be fully included within their local community? Then includeME has an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to develop long-term Citizen Advocacy in the North-East Fife area.

Easter Sunday Services - Howe of Fife Churches

Neal Robertson of The Spon Company (and Auchtermuchty's Tannochbrae Tearoom) has been going great guns shipping his unique derivation of the spoon all over the world, including the U.S., Canada and Europe.

What is RSS?

40 jobs are to be axed at Kettle Produce in the next few weeks.

Ladybank ladybirds and Toddler group 40th Anniversary

Freuchie Scout News

Freuchie Church News

Funds Raised for Maggie's Centre

The Scottish Calor Village of the Year® competition is the perfect opportunity for communities to promote their success and achievements.

Scott Robb Hairdressing bids for presitious title

Freuchie primary School Spring Fair TONIGHT!

Kettle On-Line !

Collessie Churchyard Archive

Howe of Fife Church Survey

Call for update on A92 improvements

MSP welcomes return of morning train service

Gas Repair Chaos in Falkland

Broadband Performance Problems!

Congrats to the many 2008 season trophy winners at Freuchie Cricket Club.

A group for new parents with 0 to 6 month olds, living in the Howe of Fife, has been set up at Auchtermuchy Community Centre.

£10 per perm, £15 per perm & cut

Freuchie Rainbows Update

After the sell-out success of January 2008's Essential Scottish Opera visit to Strath, the Public Hall is thrilled to report their firm intention of returning in February 2010.

Strathmiglo United 2-3 Star Hearts

Bower Park improvements - Gateside

Gateside Toddlers

Coming Soon - the Chloe Hall Trio from Oz

Kettle United Draw

Replacement of pedestrian crossing at Falkland Primary School

Falkland sewage project to start

Another Letham Nights Success!

Congrats to the Falkland Centre for Stewardship who have been awarded a grant to restore a disused Victorian mill pond located in Drumdreel Wood.

Falkland Pupils show enterprise

Threat of CLOSURE to historic Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse

We have been very busy behind the scenes working on forming ourselves into a formal entity, planning to re-launch and are now able to advertise two new staff positions. One is as Research & Development Officer the other is as a Growing Facilitator. In short, one's job will be to grow membership, the other to grow vegetables

The girls dress up for Comic Relief

St Patricks Day

Congrats to Ladybank Primary, the team who came out top in the local schools' quiz organised by Howe of Fife Rotary.

Falkland Music Festival Line-up unveiled

Letham Village Hall receives renovation grant

Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery - Letham

Freuchie Primary and Nursery School Grounds Development Steering Group 1st meeting summary and newsletter

Falkland Cricket Club

'Switch Off' campaign

Giffordtown Book Club Review: Border Crossing

Meningitis Foundation - Aucthermuchty

Falkland House School receives glowing report

Fife's roads investment pledge

Falkland hairdressers on the run for cot death

Falkland Palace has Vacancies

A record sum to be invested in affordable housing is to benefit Fife and Tayside.

Thousands of people across Fife are being encouraged to stub out and seek help to kill the habit.

But concerns have been voiced by Ladybank Community Council about road safety at the access point from the A92 trunk road and about infrastructure.

Come Home to Fife

Creating a carbon culture in Fife

Freuchie Rainbows Update

Ladybank Bowling Club AGM

'One Food Planet' is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more sustainable food culture.

£2m expansion for David Sands chain

Warning over various fraud schemes - Fife Constabulary

Giffordtown News - Art on an Eggm

Auchtermuchty Parish Church: March 09 Newsletter

Freuchie Rainbows Update

Latest newsletter to download

St David was an abbot and a bishop of the sixth century who established a monastery at Pembrokeshire in Wales. He is considered the patron saint of Wales.

Bibliotherapy (books as a means of providing psychological therapy) appears to work. The Book Prescription Scheme already operates in West Fife and will now be adopted across Fife by all GP's and community libraries

Those of you who made it to Letham Nights 2 on 21st February, will I'm sure agree, that it was a STONKING NIGHT!

At the least meeting of Freuchie in Flower there was much discussion about the Village Cup competition due to the diminising number of entries.

Find the hidden profits in your business

Collessie 2010 Calendar Competition

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. Neil McLay, of Creich, Flisk and Kilmany, Sunday being designated as Presbytery Sunday when ministers exchange pulpits.

Big tent blog update

Check out the latest edition of the BB on-line diary

Sunday the 22nd of Feb saw an early start for the Shukokai Karate Academy Scotland with some of the junior youth going to Ratho in Edinburgh for the Scottish Karate governing body under 14yrs squad training.

Leslie House was undergoing a multi-million pound transformation into luxury flats when it was gutted by a massive fire earlier this month.

Strathmiglo United 1-0 Kennoway Amateurs

Falkland centre for Stewardship

Strathmiglo Public Hall - Valentines Night

Progress in reducing speed - Gateside

Stratheden Curling Club looking for members

Council tax relief

Help needed to repair Falkland cartwheels

Word continues to spread about Letham Nights: the Howe's newest community venue for music. Following the booking of Chicago band, the Black Oil Brothers in May, two more excellent acts have been added to the list of performers coming to Letham.

The February Freuchie Community Council meeting held in the Lumsden Memorial Hall provided stimulating debate on a number of projects and consultations.

N'ice Cream at Howe Rotary Club

Fire on Estate

Speeding

Scout News Freuchie

Fife in the top four for recycling

Deadline for 'Howes Life'

Pitlessie Reading Group

Sponsors Wanted!

Freuchie Firm up for award

Falkland woman raising cot death awareness

Falkland's fame has spread far and wide

New Beautiful Fife campaign launched

Stay in touch with the heavey snow situation

On Thursday afternoons during lunch break, Mr Maxwell - instructor for the Shukokai Karate Academy Scotland (S.K.A.S.) - is conducting kumite (sparring training) with students from Bell Baxter and his own clubs.

Members of the Freuchie Flood Action Group were left disappointed yesterday when a long-planned meeting with Environment Minister, Mike Russell MSP was cancelled at the last minute.

Sad to say, only three out of ten members in the Giffordtown Book Club managed to ride the rough seas of Redmond O’Hanlon’s ‘Trawler’ and reach safe haven.

We celebrated St Valentine's day and all the girl's made cards with messages inside. The girl's put alot of effort into their designs.We played games and our rainbow star went to Grace Dalgleish this week.

The coffee morning planned for 28th February has been postponed until Saturday 28th March due to a training programme having been arranged for leaders in the Cub Scout section.

invitation

The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, with scripture readings given by Mr. David Gordon.

Volunteers Wanted ! Ladybank

Warbeck's Restaurant Falkland

Half-term Dates- Fife

Creative Writing - Cupar

Auchtermuchty Theatre Group is looking for budding thespians to perform in its forthcoming production of 'Men Should Weep'

The next Freuchie Community Council meeting will be on 11 February 09, at the Lumsden Memorial Hall in Freuchie. Start time: 7.30pm

There was a packed house at the Village Inn, Pitlessie, last Tuesday, as members and guests of the Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife celebrated the 250th. anniversary of Rabbie Burns’ birth.

FIFE Council has joined a successful partnership which will help companies in the Kingdom identify and access new business opportunities in the public sector.

We celebrated Roberts Burns as well as the Chinese New Year last week and some of the girl's dressed in tartan.

Thanks to all who made it along to Giffordtown Village hall on Wed 28th Jan for the Smart Community Fife 'Come & Try' web session.

Raptors aplenty. Download Feb 09 newsletter.

Two members of the Smart Community Fife web team shared their cyber-expertise with hamleteers in Giffordtown Hall last Wednesday.

blog update

There is a High Risk of a Severe Weather event affecting parts of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and eastern Scotland during Tuesday.

For trip to Poland later this year. Significant promotional opportunity.

We have been making progress behind the scenes to set up the Slow Food Fife Convivium - and you will be pleased to know that we have planned a special February event for local cheese lovers!

Big Tent 2009 tickets are now on sale with a 10% discount for early birders.

Organisers of this year's Big Tent Festival are predicting this year's event will be the biggest and best yet. Tickets on sale now.

The second Fife Jazz Festival is bigger, brighter and better than last year - there are more concerts in more places (incl the Howe), with more musicians from different countries taking part.

'artsmart' issue 26 (wb 26/1/09) - the market place for creative knowledge and information for professionals from a range of services/schools who work with children and young people in fife and artists with an interest in linking with education and community developments.

Free adult education course 'WEIGHING IT UP' brought to you by Fife Council and the Big Plus.

Muchty Youth Club is the latest addition to the Howe's youth facilities. It's based at Auchtermuchty Community Centre, and starts Monday 2nd February.

The quality of education offered by a Howe of Fife primary school slammed in a damning report exactly a year ago, is now on the up according to government inspectors.

FREUCHIE residents whose homes were wrecked by floods last summer have criticised Fife Council for a lack of action in the wake of recent heavy rain that left them 'just one downpour away' from another disaster.

seeking past records of Freuchie

Update on Freuchie Rainbows

Read the article on Freuchie Church News

This is the first major research study on rural Scotland's community facilities; and looks at their provision, condition, management, funding, use and implications for future use. The findings will help support informed debate about the future of these vital community facilities.

From a handful of people involved in the Fife Diet just over a year ago, more than 600 people have now pledged to eat local, seasonal produce for 12 months. Organisers have told The Scotsman that, with the help of £144,000 from the Scottish Government, they want to expand that to 5,000 Fifers over the next three years.

A LINE-UP of legends is heading for Fife next month for an event billed as '22 days of music heaven'.

SIX youngsters from Newburgh are to take a major ambassadorial role in marking the historic 65th anniversary of the allied landings at Anzio

The Culture Talk Challenge consultation which involved over 3500 people who worked and lived in Fife has resulted in the new Cultural Strategy document - Generations of Change. This document is now available.

In these weekly classes we will look at examples of a range of approaches to drawing the figure. We will discuss why some artists favoured certain techniques, how their drawings vary, and what we ourselves wish to achieve when we start to draw.

A workshop for anyone interested in sketchbooks...

We have almost certainly succeeded in securing a booking for Letham Nights from Chicago (!!!) - delta blues band the Black Oil Brothers.

FIFE is planning a huge catalogue of events to mark Homecoming Scotland 2009.

Average gross annual pay for full-time workers in Fife is £25,928, which puts the region 17th out of 32 council areas in Scotland.

Search dogs have been used in the hunt for a Fife pensioner who has been missing since last week.

Trina Samson, proprietor of Muddy Boots at Balmalcolm, is inviting ladies to think pink and help raise funds for breast cancer research by baring their boobs to create a unique piece of art.

Nikki Jones (50) will trek 100 kilometres in the Sahara in just under five days in March to raise funds for RP Fighting Blindness.

From October 2007 until June 2008 a Fife-wide consultation 'Culture Talk' took place to find out what the people who live and work in Fife thought of the current 'state of culture' in the area and what their aspirations for the future of culture in Fife into the 21st Century were. Over 3500 people became involved along the way.

Waste Aware Scotland has once again teamed up with the Woodland Trust to encourage NE Fifers to recycle their Xmas cards.

Applications are being invited for the Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme, which will give grants of up to £100,000 to small and medium sized businesses to install renewable heating systems.

The Scottish Education Awards were first launched in November 2001 with the specific aims of celebrating the successes and recognising the achievements taking place within Scottish education.

Introducing PC Ian Laing

Jan 09 newsletter

Update on Xmas services and funds raised

Thanks

you need to know on home collections, special uplifts, christmas tree / card recycling and more

A reminder that surgeries will be closed for 4 days over Christmas & New Year from December 25-28 and again from January 1-4.

The judges' report and comments on the Best Kept Town & Village has now come in and a copy has been placed on the village notice board.

The North East Fife area committee agreed the bridge over the Freuchie Burn should be removed and the resulting gap in the existing north wall be secured in a temporary measure to prevent the flooding of properties in Green Tree Brae.

starting on Tues 6th Jan 2009 from 7pm to 8 pm at Falkland Village Hall

Update 22 Dec 08

The Scout Christmas Card deliveries ended on Tuesday, and although the final amount raised for Scout Group funds is not known at the time of going to print, it will be in excess of £250.00.

The Rotary Cub of the Howe of Fife presented two awards at its annual Christmas party at the Village Inn, Pitlessie, on Tuesday.

Start 2009 by enrolling on a course at the wonderful new Howe of Fife Learning Centre, by the primary school, in Auchtermuchty.

It was our last week before the holidays, and we had a party night for the girls.

Details of Christmas Services in Howe Churches

blog update on AGm

In a survey of almost 500 FSB members whose businesses are based in rural areas, nearly 60 per cent said they were expecting their Christmas trade to be down on this time last year.

Community representatives from across Fife attended a civic reception in the Rothes Halls, Glenrothes to recognise their tremendous success this year in the Beautiful Scotland Awards and Britain in Bloom.

The project has been now offered funding, been used as a best-practice prototype and has seen Mike and his family - wife Karen and children Sorely (4) and Alex (1), splashed across local and national media for their innovative thinking when it comes to food.

The Rotary Club of the Howe of Fife recently handed over a cheque for £500 to six former Newburgh Primary School pupils. This will help them to participate in a trip to Italy in January, at the invitation of the Italian Star Association.

Christmas cards are being delivered round the village until Tuesday, 23rd December, at a cost of 15p per cards.

church news this week

The north east Fife area committee meeting at Cupar agreed unanimously to support an application by the council's education service for a synthetic pitch measuring about 37 metres by 77 metres in the school grounds.

Fife-based fresh produce company Kettle Produce Ltd announced details this week of a restructuring exercise which is expected to result in the net loss of 100 jobs.

Thanks to all who helped

Update from the Fife Diet - an experiment with local food

The reservations are coming in fast for the inaugural 'Letham Nights' and it looks like we are going to get a good crowd. As well as the Moonzie Allstars, we now have 3 other acts to entertain you for the evening:

Iain Smith MSP has reacted to the announcement that a restructuring exercise at Kettle Produce is expected to result in the loss of 100 jobs.

Nearly two-thirds of Scotland's village halls need improvements or repair, according to a study. Scottish Government-commissioned research also found that the same proportion were more than 50 years old.

Next year is the centenary of the Scout Group, and in a competition to design a suitable badge, Peter Southcott and William White were both judged to have contributed to the final design.

Church update

Update

Fife Council is determined to make Fife a great place to live, work and visit. And local people can now see how well the council is succeeding in its aims as it has just published its first Annual Performance report since the new Council was elected in May 2007.

Tickets for the finale performance of Dick Whittington have been sold out for weeks. However, there are two available on EBAY!

5 new rainbows enrolled

The Scout Group is again arranging for cards to be delivered round the village, Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson kindly agreeing to allow Freuchie Stores to be used as the collection point.

Church service and fundraising update

Transition tavern bus run info

New winter train timetable - Ladybank from 14 dec

The accident involving a blue Toyota Carina and a yellow and blue lorry happened at approx 7.30am this morning (25/11/08) between Auchtermuchty and Melville Lodges roundabout on the A91.

As Scots prepare to celebrate their national day, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture Linda Fabiani has announced free entry to Historic Scotland visitor attractions across Scotland on the last weekend of November.

Freuchie rainbows activities

Freuchie Community Council are reporting back to villagers on the results of the consultation on the £25,000 that has been allocated for 'environmental improvement' following the development at Walter Lumsden Court. Residents are invited to a meeting at the Lumsden Memorial Hall on Monday 1st December at 7.30pm to learn which projects will be followed up.

*** LUNCH-TIME SPECIAL*** £2.95 for 2 course lunch menu Mon to Thurs, 12-2pm. Choose from starter & main or main and dessert.

‘Letham Nights' aims to bring high quality music to Letham and provide a stage for local talent.

Results of NE Fife reps in the (Kobe Osaka Scotland) Karate Championships.

BIG has just launched BIG THINKING - an on-line consultation giving you, the public, an opportunity to help shape the future direction of the Big Lottery Fund.

Rooster Tattie sale by rotarians in the Howe

At the Rotary District 1010 Council Meeting in Aberdeen on Sunday 16th. November 2008, the Howe of Fife Rotary Club President, Graeme Bain, was presented with a Bronze Award from the ShelterBox Trust.

We had craft night at rainbows and have started on our Christmas theme by the girls making their Christmas cards.

Falkland Centre for Stewardship launch their One Planet Food project and Winter Warmers lecture series

Sign the petition to support the opening of a new pharmacy in falkland

diary update link

North East Fife MSP Iain Smith has slammed the response of Transport Scotland and Scotrail to concerns about cuts in morning train services to Edinburgh as "either complacent or contempt for North East Fife Commuters."

For an update on monthly crime figures, and a profile on the Howe's newest community PC Ian Laing, download the November newsletter.

FFAG views on the launch of the Scottish Flood Forum yesterday

Rainbows started back on Thursday with 11 girls, including 3 new rainbows. All the girl's were happy to be back.

War memorial service

The Howe of Fife mourns the death of a three-year-old girl in a tragic road accident on Tuesday afternoon.

Please find below the agenda for the next meeting of Freuchie Community Council, 7.30 pm Wednesday 12 November 2008, Lumsden Memorial Hall. Flooding issues are likely to be a hot topic. As always all members of the comunity are welcome.

Local chef Christopher Trotter gives us advice on Fife food (what's good and where to buy it) in his November 08 newsletter - the 2nd in a series of Fife food articles written by Christopher especially for this portal.

Fife public firework displays

Congratulations to the following NE Fife artists who have been selected to exhibit in one of Scotland's most prestigious contemporary exhibitions.

Fife Constabulary hosted its 7th Problem-oriented Partnership Awards on 31st Oct and recognized innovative schemes which have played a major role in making the Kingdom's communities safer.

general church news

Smart Community Fife seeks person with great computer skills for new part time role

Ladybank Forest Users Group has reported a Sea Eagle sighting over Ladybank Golf course.

Mike and Karen Small (founders of the Fife Diet) have 'inspired' an expert panel of economists and food policy experts that the Fife Diet formula is the future. Listen to the discussion on Radio 4's the Food Programme

Calling all wanna-be Jessica Fletcher's and Sherlock Holmes' - your service is requested and required at the Victoria Hall, Auchtermuchty on Sunday 2nd November at 4pm.

Thanks to the generosity of members and friends of Freuchie Parish Church, 85 less fortunate people will receive a shoe box filled with gifts for Christmas.

Contact your local GP for a flu jab if at-risk

Aspiring Howe of Fife entrepreneurs are invited to a series of free and informal seminars organised by Business Gateway.

One of north east Fife's oldest law firms has fallen victim to the credit crunch. Pagan Osborne is to lay off 13 staff across its six offices, two of which are in Cupar and one in St Andrews.

Fife Council have produced a useful booklet for those coming from another country to live and work in Fife. It will also be useful for you if you are moving from within the UK.

Fife foodies will soon have the opportunity to join a new organisation Slow Food Fife - a growing network of Fifers who support the Slow Food movement.

Anyone who would like to help with the clearing, prep and replanting would be most welcome. Please call Joan Cran on 857306 for more.

Freuchie Community Council have made the minutes of their recent Special Flood & Community Council meetings available to view.

Local chef Christopher Trotter gives us advice on seasonal produce in his October 08 newsletter - the first in a series of food articles by Christopher, commissioned especially for this portal.

Link to press release

Annsmuir Park Homes has lodged an application with Fife Council to improve and replace 108 mobile homes, infrastructure and landscaping in a redevelopment costing more than £4.5million.

Colin Lindsay, Freuchie's Ochil Villa B&B owner, is set to make a stir in the world of 'oat cuisine'. Colin is one of 15 porridge perfectionists who this Sunday will battle it out for the prestigious title of world porridge-making champion.

North East Fife MP, Sir Menzies Campbell, is to defend his seat at the next general election.

Last seesionbefore holidays, back Nov 6th

Frueche scouts enjoyed their activity day at Lochore and Fordell Firs

Boxes with items for the Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal should be handed in at the church by next Sunday, 19th October

Elmwood College Community Learning team have been working in partnership with Auchtermuchty Primary School to create a new Howe of Fife Learning Centre based within the school grounds.

Details of meeting

Link to minutes

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.

Police Officers in North East Fife are currently investigating two crimes reported yesterday (Monday 29th September) and are seeking the assistance of the public to help shed light on the identity of the perpetrator(s).

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.

UPdate

Rainbows pet night

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.

Council update on strike disruptions

Update, farewell to swan

Reunion reminder

It's over but a good time was had!

Falkland primary and nursery, St Andrews RC High School & Bell Baxter to close so far

Why not spend some time in your local library, polishing up your computer skills with the aid of our helpful staff?

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.

Fife Council has today (Thursday) wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement that Norfolkline will be taking over the Rosyth to Zebrugge ferry route

New rainbows and activities

Tips from the Financial Services Authority

A new debate has been ignited over moves to improve road safety on the A92. The merits of extending the dual carriageway section of the A92 through north east Fife - branded one of the most dangerous roads in Scotland - has divided opinion among MSPs.

Sponsor two local cyclists

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

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter Sept 08

CHURCH NEWS. The service last Sunday was conducted by Rev. George Nicol, with scripture readings given by Mrs. Pauline Normand.

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.

Mobile Library East Area closed today due to staff absence

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.

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Church news

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

Plans are going ahead to bring a fast ferry crossing to Fife by the end of next year.

The Education and Children's Services Committee today approved the development of a 10 year plan which will set out a programme of work to replace and refurbish Fife schools.

Public Meeting: Recent flooding in Freuchie.

Freuchie Church News: 25 Aug 08

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.

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.

Disruption to bin collections on Wednesday 20 August 2008

Council update on industrial action disruptions Wed 20 Aug

Location of mobile speed cameras this week

Church updates

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

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

dance classes resume after the school holidays

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.

Church calendar news

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.

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.

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.

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

CHurch service info

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.

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

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.

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

Curtis Fine Papers, in Guardbridge has ceased production, with the loss of 180 jobs.

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

MEMORIES of 'T in the Park' are set to be revived soon as Cupar gears up for its very own music festival. Some 5000 fans are expected to descend on the grounds of Elmwood College on September 6 for 'Elmwoodstock', an ambitious one-day event headlined by some of Scotland's most popular bands.

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.

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

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.

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

Service over forthcoming weeks

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.

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.

Fife Council has been officially awarded five European blue-flag awards for its clean beaches. The Leven East beach was handed the accolade for the first time, with flags also going to Aberdour, Burntisland, Elie Harbour and St Andrews west sands.

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

Freuchie Church News: 8 July 08

includeME seeks management committee members

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

Get to know bell baxter and joinin new opportunities

There will be no train services between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh on Saturday 5 July or Sunday 6 July 2008, due to the closure of rail lines between Edinburgh and Fife for essential Tram engineering work.

Freuchie rainbows update: 1 July 08

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

Police in Cupar are appealing for info after two lady dog walkers were subjected to acts of indecency in the woods near Ladybank.

On 5&6 July trains from the north and Fife will terminate at Dalgety Bay Station with Rail Replacement Bus Services providing connections to Inverkeithing, North Queensferry, Dalmeny, Haymarket and Edinburgh.

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

Info on the Small Business Bonus Scheme - a new rates relief scheme that was introduced by Scottish Government in April 2008.

Green-light to replace care homes

Freuchie Rainbows Update: 24 Jun 08

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

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

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.

Scouting news Jun 08

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

Church News: Freuchie 16 June 08

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.

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 Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

Well Done Freuchie Litter Pickers!

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

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

Freuchie Scout News: 2 June 08

Fife Council formally back Leven to Thornton rail link

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

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

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

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.

Church News: Freuchie 27 May 08

Post offices braced for closure hit list

Freuchie Rainbows Update 19 May 08

Buttery morning raises £480 - many thanks

First Innings for juniors new tops

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

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.

Deaths on Fife roads reduce in last 12 months

Freuchie Scout News: 12 May 08

Freuchie Church News: 14 May 08

Teddy Bears' picnic

FIFE Council's Educational Services have made outstanding progress in meeting objectives and have become the most improved service in Scotland.

Womens Safety Course

A Fife MSP has said it would cost £20m to put trains back on the railway line between Leven and Thornton.