News July 2008

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

Auchtermuchty Festival is looking for volunteers on the weekend of 8th - 10th August to help steward at events and at the camp-sites in Station Road and Low Road parks. If you would like to help please contact Eric Titterington on 860482

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It's only 6 weeks until the Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt Annual Show, so if you haven't got your schedule yet, please contact June Forbes or jump online to download it now.

We will be holding a stall at St Serf's Market in Sat Aug 9th, and would appreciate any donations of bric-a-brac and small items (sorry we cannot accept large items of furniture or clothes).

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.

Falkland festival 5-aside winners and Lomond United's trip to Poland.

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.

Grassroots Zimbabwe will be bringing its Zimbabwean experiences to share with the audience and participants this weekend at the Big Tent Festival in Falkland.

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.

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Large companies are exploiting small businesses by delaying invoice payments and imposing new terms and settlement fees on owners, the Federation Federation of Small Businesses Fife (FSB) can reveal.

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

This year's festival runs from the 1st to 10th August and, as always it's jam packed with community and traditional music events.

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.

Entries to the Letham and District Flower Show contact Alison McDonald, tel 01337 810250

The reading for Dick Whittington will be in the Upper Town Hall on Wednesday 13th August 7pm

Green Business Fife, Fife's business environmental networking group has proved very successful since its conception at the start of last year.

Falkland's huge success in floral competitions could be emulated by communities across Scotland. Thanks to the Falkland in Bloom committee, 28 communities stretching from Crail to Coupar Angus took advantage of a 6000 plant giveaway.

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

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.

Fife and Tayside road haulage chiefs yesterday dismissed the government's postponement of October's 2p-a-litre increase on fuel duty and have called for more drastic cuts in taxation.

No business sectors will escape the credit crunch - it is predicted by the Fife Chamber of Commerce it will take up to four years to restore balance.

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.

Alaskan grave for man from Gateside.

Fife Police Eastern Division Community Newsletter available to download now

Service over forthcoming weeks

A ceilidh was held in Dunshalt Village Hall in aid of Diabetes UK, where a smaller company than usual enjoyed the music of Ian Anderson.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is warning that the demise of energywatch in October this year will leave small businesses with nowhere to turn for help and advice with energy contracts.

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.

TIME IS running out for individuals or groups hoping to have their events featured in the next edition of the Events In Fife publication.

THE FAMILY of Falkland youngster Laura Moore -who lost her battle with cancer a fortnight ago- have handed over a donation in her honour to help other sick children.

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.

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".

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.

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

Auchtermuchty festival news and contacts

Get to know bell baxter and joinin new opportunities

In the run up to the Festival, the festival shop is now open in Auchtermuchty Town Hall from 10.00am to 12 noon on Saturday mornings and 5.00pm to 7.00pm Wednesday evenings, selling tickets for all events and festival T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts etc..

A new financial assistance package for companies across Fife has been launched.

July 08 newsletter

Falkland's fish pond is cleared and restored to its former glory.

Moore's four-year battle with cancer ended on Monday evening when she died at home surrounded by loved ones, just weeks after she led a sponsored walk through Falkland and acted as a football mascot.

Visitors and residents in Falkland enjoyed all the fun of the fair on Saturday as the village's annual festival drew to a close.

Howe of Fife Parish Church is preparing to welcome its new minister. Rev. Dr Gordon A. McCracken has been appointed to the parish for a period of up to two years, and will be inducted at a service on Monday evening.

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

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

Ladybank Nursery hold their sports day

Ladybank Primary School PTA Summer Fete raise £855 for school funds