News August 2008

At Falkland Community Council's monthly meeting on Tuesday September 9th, at 7.15 in the Village Hall, the problems caused by the recent flooding will be raised with Fife Councillors present.

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.

Strathmiglo Busy Bees invite all pre-nursery children to Strath Public Hall on Wednesday mornings,

Freuchie Church News: 25 Aug 08

Ladybank Youth Club is holding an open day on Sunday Aug 31st from 2pm to 4pm.

Ladybank Gospel Hall Youth Club update

Britain in Bloom judges visit Falkland after the floods

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.

Opposition councillors in Fife have joined forces to call for a review of home-care services in the region.

Always eager to extend the reach of Howe communications, the Smart Community Fife team are preparing to add new Giffordtown & District pages to the portal.

Disruption to bin collections on Wednesday 20 August 2008

Council update on industrial action disruptions Wed 20 Aug

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.

Location of mobile speed cameras this week

Church updates

Congratulations to Falkland, which has been names as a finalist in the Scottish Calor Village of the Year Awards 2008.

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

An update on summer fundraising events

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

Reserve your seat on the bus for the Scotland vs N Ireland international friendly.

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.

Due to current conditions and the prospect of further heavy rain making conditions worse, the Collessie Duck Race has been cancelled. It shall be re-scheduled for a future date.

Small businesses with big ideas on how to tackle climate change are being urged to compete for awards of up to £40,000

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.

Enjoy light classical music & song in Monimail Church on Thursday 21st August at 7:30 pm.

Aug 08 Newsletter

Auchtermuchty pram race, supposed to take place on Wednesday evening was postponed because of bad weather and has been postponed yet again. It will now take place at 12.30pm on Sunday.