http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/feed/ladybank/business/en-gb60http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/baincraig-cars-celebrate-vows-nomination/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/baincraig-cars-celebrate-vows-nomination/Auchtermuchty couple Brian & Liz Slattery are celebrating after their vintage wedding car business Baincraig Cars, was nominated in the Scottish Wedding Industry VOWS (Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier) award scheme. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/secret-garden-outdoor-nursery-collects-another-awa/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/secret-garden-outdoor-nursery-collects-another-awa/Play Scotland has presented the nursery with an achievement award for Best Practice Provision. The award was presented at Play Scotland's annual conference on Nov 20th. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/ladybank-tavern-lunch-special/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/ladybank-tavern-lunch-special/ *** LUNCH-TIME SPECIAL*** £2.95 for 2 course lunch menu Mon to Thurs, 12-2pm. Choose from starter & main or main and dessert.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/colin-lindsays-b3-bed-breakfast-baking-weekends/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/colin-lindsays-b3-bed-breakfast-baking-weekends/Local B&B owner and budding baker Colin Lindsay has come up with a unique Christmas gift: a relaxing weekend-break spent baking (and then eating) delicious home-made breads. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/want-community-pharmacy-falkland/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/want-community-pharmacy-falkland/Sign the petition to support the opening of a new pharmacy in falklandSun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/local-chef-reviews-muddy-boots-farm-shop/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/local-chef-reviews-muddy-boots-farm-shop/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.Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/lcc-say-consultation-quarry-expansion-inadequate/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/lcc-say-consultation-quarry-expansion-inadequate/Ladybank Community Council (LCC) has called on Fife Council to reject Angle Park Sand & Gravel Co Ltd's proposed quarry expansion application, saying more consultation and investigation of environmental impact is needed. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/scf-vacancy-part-time-content-administrator/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/scf-vacancy-part-time-content-administrator/Smart Community Fife seeks person with great computer skills for new part time role Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/jimmy-shand-dvd-and-web-site-launched/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/jimmy-shand-dvd-and-web-site-launched/Jimmy Shand Jnr, son of the legendary Scottish band leader Sir Jimmy Shand, has launched a new DVD, "From Miner to Maestro", featuring the life and music of his famous father. The DVD can be purchased through his new web site, www.jimmyshand.comWed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/new-financial-helpline-small-businesses/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/new-financial-helpline-small-businesses/he Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has put in place this new and additional service to its 215,000 members in the form of the FSB Finance Helpline. The helpline is accessible via a freephone number, which is 08000 193 633.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/free-seminars-aspiring-howe-entrepreneurs/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/free-seminars-aspiring-howe-entrepreneurs/Aspiring Howe of Fife entrepreneurs are invited to a series of free and informal seminars organised by Business Gateway.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/ne-fife-law-firm-pagan-osborne-lays-staff/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/ne-fife-law-firm-pagan-osborne-lays-staff/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.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/fears-red-squirrel-ladybank-quarry-expansion/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/fears-red-squirrel-ladybank-quarry-expansion/Scottish Natural Heritage has added its voice to those opposing a quarry expansion near Ladybank, expressing concerns that red squirrels would not be protected. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/small-businesses-government-package-along-right-li/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/small-businesses-government-package-along-right-li/The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed new Government proposals to help small businesses through the economic slowdown, describing them as "going along the right lines." Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/slow-food-update/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/slow-food-update/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. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/local-food-chef-christopher-trotter-advises-us-wha/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/local-food-chef-christopher-trotter-advises-us-wha/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. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/introducing-spon-invented-muchty-about-take-baking/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/introducing-spon-invented-muchty-about-take-baking/Neal Roberston invents the Spon. Order yours on-line.Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/annsmuir-seeks-unrestricted-residential-use-all-si/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/annsmuir-seeks-unrestricted-residential-use-all-si/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. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/ladybank-man-blitzes-adversity-win-business-hero-a/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/ladybank-man-blitzes-adversity-win-business-hero-a/Brad Stewart, a Ladybank man, who triumphed over personal adversity to successfully establish his own business, Blitz Discos, has been named a Bronze Winner in the 2008 Barclays Trading Places Awards.Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/fife-council-strike-called/http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/news/article/fife-council-strike-called/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.Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100