There are currently eight Slow Food convivia in Scotland (including Aberdeenshire, Ayrshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth). With increasing interest in local food, we are now looking at the possibility of setting up a Slow Food Convivium for Fife. We hope that this group will bring together like-minded people, organise events and exchange information about good food and drink in the area. We intend holding a free ‘Introduction to Slow Food' event on Tuesday 5th of August at 7pm at the Fisher and Donaldson's bakery and restaurant at 1 Ceres Road, Cupar, KT15 5JT. The evening will include a chance to sample some of Fisher and Donaldsons finest produce, a talk by Donald Reid (food journalist and Leader of the Edinburgh Slow Food Convivium), and cookery demonstrations and tastings by well-known local chef and author Christopher Trotter. If you would like to come along - please reserve your free place by contacting us before Thursday 31st July. Please also let us know if you have any special dietary requirements This event is supported by the Association of Businesses in Cupar and District.

Come along to th 106th Annual Flower show and Industrial Exhibition, as organised by the Letham & Distruct Horticultural Society. There's a huge range of categories to enter or admire, including vegetables, pot plants, cut flowers, top tray, top vase, fruit, handicrafts, baking, photography, jams and jellies, wine and beer, produce and children's sections. Full schedule of categories are available from committee members or at Bow of Fife Post office, cost £1 (to non-members). The day itself kicks off at 2pm with prize giving and raffle at 4pm. Entry free to members and £1.50 to non-members. Don't miss this historic and entertaining community event.

As the effects of the credit crunch become ever more apparent and the threat of recession looms over the whole economy, now is the time to ensure that your business is proofed against a slowdown within the economy. Business Gateway, working in partnership with Fife Council and Scottish Enterprise is sponsoring a short breakfast seminar commencing at 8.30am on 12th August, 2008 at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. The event is aimed at outlining some of the threats which firms may face, the differing economic environment and the actions you can take to protect your business. We will also be highlighting assistance available to businesses and the opportunity this downturn may present. Business Gateway Fife Growth Advisers will be present at the seminar should you wish to take the opportunity to meet with them and/or arrange a follow up session at a later date. We do hope you are able to join us and look forward to meeting with you on this date. To book your place please email or telephone by Monday 28th July to the contact details outlined below.

Puzzle pandemonium! For ages 4-10. Come along and join in the fun at your local library.

Cupar Farmers’ Market is held on the Third Saturday of every month. Likely producers include Iain Spink (Traditional Smokies From Arbroath), Puddledub Buffalo and Pork, Bellfield Organic Nursery, Caurnie Soap Co, Gartmorn Farm Poultry, Fletchers of Auchtermuchty and Hilton Wild Boar. Something for everyone - so please head along and support local, quality food producers. For more on Fife's other Farmers' markets, see weblink.

Join us at Monimail Tower on the weekend of 16/17 August and learn how to make a basket in a traditional style. The course is run by Jane Wilkinson, an experienced and talented basket maker. All materials and tools supplied. Take your basket away with you at the end of the weekend. Only 8 places available so please book in advance by contacting Elly on 01337 810420 or by emailing monimail@phonecoop.coop. Cost £65 per place (£15 deposit). Overnight accommodation and other meals can be provided for £12.50.

Sale of Plants, Homemade Jams, Craft Items, Greetings Cards, Books, Cds and DVDs and Tombola. To be held at "The Bield", Blairadam, Keltybridge. Entry £1.00 Adults and 50p Children includes Refreshments. Also an opportunity to visit some of our current resident cats. Apologies to those who came along to Culross, we were rained off!!

Explore the fascinating world of dragonflies and damselflies at this popular local nature reserve. Dogs allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please book a space by calling 01592 656080 or on-line at http://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk

Howe of Fife Parish Church members are being urged to support the future of their church by attending an important meeting in Kettle this week. Representatives of the Church of Scotland Ministries Council and the Presbytery of St Andrews will consult the congragation on the priorities for the next 18 months at the meeting in Kettle Kirk on August 21, starting 7.30pm. At the start of July, the Ministries Council in conjunction with the Presbytery appointed the Rev Dr Gordon McCracken as interim minister of the church in an attempt to support the congregation to attract a new minister to the parish. Dr McCracken urged all members of the congregation, of whom only a small proportion support the charge, to make a positive decision to work with the church in taking part in Thursday's meeting. The Howe of Fife Parish has 4 places of worship - Collessie, Cults, Kingskettle and Ladybank - but it has been designated as one congregation for the past 25 years. Dr McCracken said the Church of Scotland has almost 1200 'charges', currently around 200 of these without a settled ministry. The number of people offering themselves for the ministry had increased in recent years but the number ofministers continued to fall as retirement outstripped recruitment.

Get involved with Fife's First Outdoor Access Festival which is hosting outdoor events across Fife the weekend on 29 to 31st August. Local activities include: Falkland to Tyndall Bruce Monument Circular Walk via Maspie Den on 30 Aug, Pitmedden Forest Circular, and Exploring the Lomonds on the 31st. For more info on start times, tickets and a wide range of activities see website.

Organised as part of Fife Outdoor Access Festival - a walk for the reasonably fit. Includes a 200m ascent. Walking boots recommended. A walk through the picturesque and historic village of Falkland, past Falkland Palace and then into Falkland estate. The walk continues up Maspie Den with its impressive waterfall, which pass you pass under and onto the lower reaches of the Lomond Hills (with a detour to Tyndall Bruce Monument, then return). Walkers should bring a packed lunch, and/or visit the local eating places in Falkland after the walk. Plenty of craft shops for those wishing to do some shopping. £5 per ticket. Suitable for children aged 15 year and over, if fit. Not suitable for dogs. Led by the Fife Ramblers Association

For music and atmosphere in Fife, there's no better place than Yurtfest 08. Now in its fourth year, musicians this year include: This The Moonzie Allstars; The Awkward Squad; The Latecomers and Andy Chung plus more. This year's MC will be Milton of Balgonie, "A ranting, raving, spluttering cross between Elvis, Rabbie Burns and the Tasmanian Devil. Experience his poems live... you'll be hooked!" The Scotsman Tickets are £10 and can be booked using on-line form. The website http://www.yurtfest.co.uk/index.htm also has more info on the line-up and running order. £5 charge per tent for camping. The campsite will be available all afternoon for people wanting to set up. Music starts at 5pm. All proceeds from the festival will go to CHAS : Children's Hospice Association Scotland

Organised as part of Fife Outdoor Access Festival. A circular walk for the reasonably fit with walking boots seriously recommended. This complete woodland walk includes lovely views over central and west Fife. Across the River Tay and onto Angus and the Grampians. Walkers should bring a packed lunch and camera. Charge: £5.00 per ticket. Suitable for children if fit. Not suitable for dogs. Toilets at the start of the walk. Led by the Fife Ramblers Association

Everyone with children over 5 is invited to attend the official opening of Ladybank Youth Club's new and updated premesis! The garden to the side of the Youth Club has been developed over the summer to include a tarmac area for basketball, tennis or football. There is also new seating areas, planters and a barbecue area. Please come along and see the work that has been carried out. Registration for the youth club is also being taken on this day. Anyone who has a child aged 5 and over who would like to join the youth club, or existing memebers, can pay annual subscription fees at the open day.