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  1. Fife Council strike called off

    From Fife Today, Friday, 3rd October, 2008

    Industrial action affecting Fife Council's contact centre has been called off. Contact centre workers had been due to strike from Monday for a week over a national pay dispute.
  2. Many schools in “poor condition”

    From The Courier, Wednesday, 1st October, 2008

    Almost 1 in 3 Scottish schoolchildren is being taught in a school that either should be demolished or has major defects.
  3. Council contact centre will be hit by strike 6 to 10 Oct 08

    From Fife Direct News, Wednesday, 1st October, 2008

    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.
  4. Ladybank Primary School Ragbag reminder: 3 November

    Sunday, 28th September, 2008

    Ladybank Primary School Ragbag reminder: 3 November
  5. Services hit as council staff strike again

    From Fife Today, Friday, 26th September, 2008

    Members of the trades unions UNISON, Unite and GMB staged a 24-hour strike in support of their pay claim, following on from a similar protest on August 20.
  6. Council plan canteen shake-up for pupils

    From Fife Today, Friday, 26th September, 2008

    Fife high schools will be serving up more healthy choices in their canteens over the coming months as they strive to meet new requirements set out by the Scottish Government.
  7. Council update on tomorrow's strike disruptions

    From Fife Direct News, Tuesday, 23rd September, 2008

    Council update on strike disruptions
  8. Bell Baxter Reunion Reminder

    From Fife Herald, Monday, 22nd September, 2008

    Reunion reminder
  9. Howe school closures on Wed 24 Sept

    From Fife Direct News, Monday, 22nd September, 2008

    Falkland primary and nursery, St Andrews RC High School & Bell Baxter to close so far
  10. Free computer & digital photography help from your local library

    From Fife Direct News, Sunday, 21st September, 2008

    Why not spend some time in your local library, polishing up your computer skills with the aid of our helpful staff?
  11. Council warns of disruptions due to strike action - 24 Sept 08

    From Fife Direct News, Thursday, 18th September, 2008

    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.
  12. Calling Kids and Parents: Ladybank Youth Club starts this week

    From Fife Herald, Monday, 15th September, 2008

    Youth club times and clubs this term
  13. Congrats to The Secret Garden!

    From Fife Herald, Monday, 15th September, 2008

    The Secret Garden, near Letham was honoured for its ‘outstanding contribution to play' in the annual award scheme run by the Nancy Ovens Trust.
  14. Smith demands government apology for misleading statement over new Fife Schools

    From Iain Smith, Monday, 15th September, 2008

    North East Fife MSP, Iain Smith, demands apology from Finance Secretary, John Swinney after misleading statements made in Parliament
  15. Bell Baxter Diary 12 Sep 08

    From Bell Baxter, Monday, 15th September, 2008

    Read the latest from Bell Haxter High
  16. LIFE IN OUR WOODS - QUIZ

    From Ladybank Forest User Group, Monday, 1st September, 2008

    Take part in the quiz and be in to win
  17. Bell Baxter Diary 29 Aug 08

    From Bell Baxter, Monday, 1st September, 2008

    Link
  18. Doors opening across Fife - 21 Sep 08

    From Fife Direct News, Thursday, 28th August, 2008

    Details of Door open events in east Fife on 21 Sept
  19. Education investment plans laid out

    From Fife Direct News, Monday, 25th August, 2008

    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.
  20. Ladybank Gospel Hall Youth Club update

    From Fife Herald, Sunday, 24th August, 2008

    Ladybank Gospel Hall Youth Club update
  21. One day strike in Fife

    From Fife Today, Thursday, 21st August, 2008

    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.
  22. Council update on industrial action disruptions

    From Fife Direct, Tuesday, 19th August, 2008

    Council update on industrial action disruptions Wed 20 Aug
  23. Ladybank Ladybirds: August update

    From Fife Herald, Monday, 18th August, 2008

    An update on summer fundraising events
  24. Council warns of service disruptions when schools return next week

    From Fife Direct, Friday, 15th August, 2008

    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.
  25. Major new music festival coming to Elmwood College

    From Fife Today, Monday, 21st July, 2008

    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.
  26. Bell Baxter awards presented

    From Fife Herald, Saturday, 12th July, 2008

    In his second annual report to staff, parents and friends of the school Bell Baxter rector Phil Black said that his optimism last year had proved "well founded" and that pupils "really were being given the opportunity to prepare for life".
  27. Kingdom FM Local Hero Awards Night - Rothes Halls

    From Fife Direct News, Thursday, 10th July, 2008

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

    From http://www.youngscotwow.org/, Tuesday, 8th July, 2008

    Check out the extensive summer programme of fun stuff for Teens organised by Fife Council community services
  29. Going to S1 in August? Meet new friends.

    Tuesday, 8th July, 2008

    Get to know bell baxter and joinin new opportunities
  30. Ladybank School in Bloom!

    From Dawn McGinty, Tuesday, 1st July, 2008

    There was a special Garden Party at Ladybank School on Monday to celebrate the opening of a new outdoor classroom.
  31. Sports in the Sun

    From Dawn McGinty, Tuesday, 1st July, 2008

    Ladybank Nursery hold their sports day
  32. Ladybank PTA Summer Gala

    From Dawn McGinty, Tuesday, 1st July, 2008

    Ladybank Primary School PTA Summer Fete raise £855 for school funds
  33. Library and Museum Services questionnaire

    From http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/mandlconsultation, Monday, 30th June, 2008

    Fife Council Community Services are reviewing Library and Museum Services. To assist they are seeking the views of as many users of the services as possible. An online questionnaire is available ... to get more information and to access the questionnaire go to .... www.fifedirect.org.uk/mandlconsultation Please also pass this information to any friends or colleagues who are regular users of the service. A printed questionnaire is also being prepared and will be available soon.
  34. Ladybank Ladybirds open play session & family ceilidh

    Monday, 23rd June, 2008

    There will be an open play session on Fri June 27 betwen 9.45am and 11.45am for parents and children to come along and see what Ladybirds hve to offer.
  35. Ladybank Youth Club sponsored treasure trail success

    From Fife Herald, Monday, 23rd June, 2008

    Ladybank Youth Club held a sponsored treasure trail last week
  36. Congrats Ladybank Festive Week Winners!

    From Marean Latto, Sunday, 22nd June, 2008

    Ladybank 2008 Festive week winners and photos
  37. No trace of missing Bell Baxter documents

    From Fife Today, Saturday, 21st June, 2008

    No trace of missing Bell Baxter documents
  38. Dunshalt case history may save other schools

    From Fife Today, Saturday, 21st June, 2008

    The controversial consultation process which resulted in Dunshalt Primary School being closed has become the subject of a special case study which may help prevent other schools from suffering the same fate.
  39. Record Capital Investment for Fife

    From Fife Direct News, Friday, 13th June, 2008

    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.
  40. Calling young photographers!

    From Norette Ferns, Rural Gateway, Thursday, 12th June, 2008

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

    From BBC News Scotland, Friday, 6th June, 2008

    Education leaders in Fife have been accused of being too inflexible over teacher numbers in primary schools.
  42. Ladybank PTA Summer Fayre and update on activities

    From Dawn McGinty, Tuesday, 3rd June, 2008

    Ladybank PTA Summer Fayre and update on activities
  43. Ladybank Community Trust seeks youth input

    From Fife Herald, Sunday, 1st June, 2008

    A community trust has now been set up for the community of Ladybank. This organisation will enable funding to be accessed to provide facilities and services that can be made available to all people within the Ladybank area.
  44. Rural School Closures - have your say

    From Rural Gateway, Monday, 26th May, 2008

    Safeguarding our rural schools consultation
  45. Ladybank Ladybirds: Thanks, congrats and invites!

    From Dawn McGinty, Wednesday, 21st May, 2008

    Ladybank Ladybirds: Thanks, congrats and invites!
  46. Parents warned over school parking danger

    From Fife Herald, Saturday, 17th May, 2008

    Parents warned over school parking danger
  47. Education in Fife is a First Class Act

    From Fife Council, Wednesday, 14th May, 2008

    FIFE Council's Educational Services have made outstanding progress in meeting objectives and have become the most improved service in Scotland.
  48. Ladybank Primary News: 12 May 08

    From Ann Fisher, Ladybank Primary, Monday, 12th May, 2008

    Ladybank Primary school class update
  49. Part of a musical act, based in Fife and under 25?

    From Fife Direct News, Tuesday, 6th May, 2008

    Youth music opportunities for under 25s in Fife
  50. Dunshalt school on the market

    From Fife Today 1 May, Saturday, 3rd May, 2008

    Dunshalt school on the market
  51. Bid to curb rural school closures

    From The Courier 2 May 08, Friday, 2nd May, 2008

    Bid to curb rural school closures
  52. A Right Guid Read - Fife Council Libraries and Museums May newsletter

    From Fife Direct News, Thursday, 1st May, 2008

    A Right Guid Read is a monthly online reader reviews newsletter compiled by Fife Council Libraries and Museums. This is the May edition.
  53. EIS claim Fife schools can't cope with cash cuts

    From Fife Today, Thursday, 1st May, 2008

    EIS blasts Council plans
  54. Fife at forefront of research study into learning

    From Fife Direct, Tuesday, 29th April, 2008

    Fife at forefront of research study into learning
  55. Were you at Bell Baxter in 1958?

    From Fife Herald Apr 25 2008, Tuesday, 29th April, 2008

    Bell Baxter school reunion
  56. Big Tent finalist in Excellence Awards

    From Fife Direct News, Tuesday, 22nd April, 2008

    Big Tent finalist in Excellence Awards
  57. Ladybank Primary School News: 22 Mar 08

    From Ann Fisher, Ladybank Primary, Monday, 21st April, 2008

    Ladybank Primary School News: 22 Mar 08
  58. Ladybank Youth Club scores community funding

    From Fife Herald Apr 18 2008, Monday, 21st April, 2008

    Ladybank Youth Club scores community funding
  59. Cash boost to tackle Fife's fat children

    From Fife Today, Thursday, 17th April, 2008

    Healthy eating programme for overweight kids
  60. More teachers for Fife schools - but which ones?

    From Fife Today, Thursday, 17th April, 2008

    27 new teachers for Fife
  61. Fife Council announce number of truancy officers cut by half

    From The Courier 14 April 08, Monday, 14th April, 2008

    Parents have been told to take more responsibility for their children’s school attendance after Fife Council announced it was cutting the number of truancy officers by half
  62. Study spotlights college drop-outs

    From The Courier 14 April 08, Monday, 14th April, 2008

    SCOTTISH COLLEGES could be doing more to prevent students dropping out, a study has found
  63. Howe of Fife web-portal knocks the socks off guests at today's launch!

    From Smart Community FIfe, Thursday, 10th April, 2008

    New web portal launches officially today in Freuchie
  64. MSP lends support to Smart Community Fife web portal

    From http://www.iainsmith.org/news/000091/msp_lends_support_to_community_initiative.html, Wednesday, 9th April, 2008

    Iain Smith, North East Fife MSP gets guided tour of SCF web portal
  65. Improve your English - sign up for ESOL classes at Elmwood

    From Pauline Blake-Johnston, Monday, 7th April, 2008

    English class options
  66. Strathmiglo Primary awarded Eco-Schools Green flag

    From Fife Herald Mar 28 2008, Saturday, 29th March, 2008

    Strathmiglo Primary awarded Eco-Schools Green flag
  67. Freuchie primary appoints new headteacher

    From Fife Herald Mar 28 2008, Saturday, 29th March, 2008

    New head for Freuchie PS
  68. Ladybank Forest Users Group seeks secretary / treasurer

    From Fife Herald Mar 28 2008, Saturday, 29th March, 2008

    LFUG recruting for new staff
  69. Dunshalt furniture on its way to Grenada

    From Fife Today, Friday, 28th March, 2008

    Dunshalt furniture on its way to Grenada
  70. Children's minister enjoys lunch at St Columba's Primary

    From Fife Today, Friday, 28th March, 2008

    Children's minister visits Cupar primary
  71. Fife parents encouraged to take up free school meals

    From Fife Direct News, Thursday, 27th March, 2008

    Parents encouraged to take up free school meals
  72. Freuchie pupils take a healthy interest

    Monday, 24th March, 2008

    Active living and good eating at Freuchie Primary
  73. Freuchie School Fair Success

    From Fife Herald Mar 21 2008, Monday, 24th March, 2008

    Easter Fair raises £1200!
  74. Fife pupils are country's fattest

    From BBC Scotland Today, Tuesday, 11th March, 2008

    Fife kids top obesity tables
  75. Auchtermuchty Primary launch Lite Bites

    From Fife Herald Feb 29 2008, Monday, 3rd March, 2008

    Healthy tuck shop options
  76. Howe Primary schools compete in Rotary Quiz

    From Fife Herald Feb 29 2008, Monday, 3rd March, 2008

    Falkland Primary quiz masters
  77. Seeking bedtime stories from writers young and old

    From Fife Herald Feb 22 2008, Monday, 25th February, 2008

    Bedtime stories wanted
  78. Big Tent 08 update

    From Fife Herald Feb 22 2008, Monday, 25th February, 2008

    Big Tent Festival 08 shaping up to be bigger and better.
  79. Letham Primary Ragbag: Contributions Wanted

    From Sue Milnes, Letham Primary, Wednesday, 20th February, 2008

    Old clothes wanted for school fundraiser
  80. Open Afternoon at Letham Primary raises £706

    From Fife Direct, Tuesday, 19th February, 2008

    Open Afternoon at Letham Primary raises £706
  81. Photo competition - my favourite place in rural Scotland

    From http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=2125, Tuesday, 12th February, 2008

    Rural gateway photo competition
  82. Ladybank Primary sell summer bulbs

    From Fife Herald Jan 18 2008, Monday, 21st January, 2008

    Ladybank Primary sell summer bulbs
  83. Local Councillors demand urgent improvements at Freuchie Primary

    From Fife Herald Jan 18 2008, Monday, 21st January, 2008

    SHOCKED local councillors are seeking urgent improvements to Freuchie Primary school following a damning report by government inspectors.
  84. Nominate your favourite Howe of Fife landscape before 8 Feb 08

    From Fife Herald - Jan 11 2008, Monday, 14th January, 2008

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

    From Fife Herald - Jan 11 2008, Monday, 14th January, 2008

    JANUARY arrived with a vengeance this week as winds of up to 80mph battered north east Fife, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
  86. Swift action after damning report on Freuchie Primary School

    From http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/fife-herald-news/Swift-action-after-damning-report.3661321.jp, Monday, 14th January, 2008

    FIFE Council has acted swiftly to restore the reputation of Freuchie Primary school in the wake of a damning report by inspectors.
  87. Fife Council seeks community feedback on East Fife Core Path proposals

    From Fife Direct website, Monday, 7th January, 2008

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

    Thursday, 6th December, 2007

    Raise funds for Ladybank Primary and get your local Christmas cards delivered by hand.