Duck Race, St Davids

Some Things On Today

Just a quick heads up for today, apologies if it is too late notice for you to attend any of the following:

Everyone is invited to a special service at Largo St David’s Church on Sunday, September 1st, at 3 p.m.

The Very Rev Russell Barr of Largo Parish will lead the service, titled “Celebrating the past, looking forward to the future. ”

It will include input from past and present congregation members and the wider Largo area community.

There will be music from Open Sea & Friends.

Refreshments will be served after the service.

All are welcome!

For more information, please visit www.theaurriemor.com or email [email protected]

The Horticultural Show Is Halfway Through

The Largo & Newburn Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show is in full swing at the Simpson Institute! All the exhibits are in and looking fantastic.

See the colourful displays, craft items & produce between 2 pm and 5 pm today.

They can’t wait to share this fantastic event with you!

Duck Race

Get ready for some quacking good fun!

The Largo Boat Club is hosting its first-ever Duck Race today at 2 pm. Ducks will be released from Lundin Mill Foot Bridge, racing their way to Harbour Bridge.

Prizes await the top three finishers! Come on down and cheer on your feathered friend!

Please drop us a line if you want us to share anything in the future!

Have a great Sunday wherever you go…

Polish Events

Some Things Coming Up

Hello All,

Just a short email to let you know about some upcoming events in the Largo area that may be of interest! Just reply with any questions.

Dementia Friendly Events

In our ongoing effort to create a more supportive community for individuals living with dementia, we are pleased to announce three upcoming dementia-friendly events in the Largo Area:

  • Paxton Centre, Lundin Links: Saturday, October 5th, 10 am – 11 am
  • Simpson Institute, Upper Largo: Thursday, October 17th, 2 pm – 3 pm
  • Durham Hall, Lower Largo: Thursday, October 31st, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The training will also be available online. For more information or to book your place, please contact Priya at [email protected] or 07926416857.

You can also learn more about becoming a Dementia Friend at https://www.dementiafriendsscotland.org.

Polish Consultate Events

Join the Polish Consulate for a series of events commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden!

The Polish Consulate are honoring General Stanisław Sosabowski and the brave 1st Independent Parachute Brigade with these special events:

Edinburgh Opening

  • Thursday, August 22nd, 6:00 PM: “Operation Market Garden” lecture by retired Major General Adrian Freer OBE.
  • Venue: The Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QE.
  • Free entry, registration required: marketgardenlecture.eventbrite.co.uk.

The lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of Operation Market Garden, highlighting the contributions of the 82nd and 101st US Airborne Divisions, the 1st (British) Airborne Division (including the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade), and 30 Corps.

Other Events

Friday, August 23rd:

  • 3:00 PM: Wreath-laying at Largo War Memorial (Largo Road, Lundin Links, Fife KY8 6DH)
  • 4:00 PM: Candle lighting at the graves of Sosabowski’s soldiers in Largo Cemetery (North Feus, Upper Largo, Leven, Fife KY8 6ER)
  • 5:00 PM: Storytelling event about Gen. Sosabowski & the Brigade by families of Polish soldiers (Elie & Earlsferry Town Hall). Register at: https://sosabowskitownhall.eventbrite.co.uk
  • 6:30 PM: 1940s-style Scottish-Polish ceilidh (Simpson Institute, Upper Largo). Free entry, register at: https://polishscottishceilidh.eventbrite.co.uk

Saturday, August 24th

  • 10:00 AM: Opening ceremony by Polish Scouts & military drill at Kincraig Point. Free entry, register at: https://sosabowskikincraigpoint.eventbrite.co.uk
  • 1:30 PM: Wreath-laying at the Leven Memorial (Leven Promenade, Leven KY8 4HY)
  • 10:00 AM to Midnight: The Shortest Way: A Tribute to General Stanisław Sosabowski at the Polish Club in Kirkcaldy. This event includes a Holy Mass, parachute jumps, film screening, book presentation, lecture, and gala dinner.

Sunday, August 25th

  • 9:00 AM: Sunday Commemorative Service for war veterans at The Royal Chapel of the Falkland Palace, Cupar.
  • 11:00 AM: Falkland Memorial Wreath Laying at Brunton Green, Falkland.
  • 12:00 PM: Gen Sosabowski Race at Brunton Green, Falkland. Registration is available at www.entrycentral.com/sosabowski
  • 1:00 PM: Traditional Polish soldier’s dish of Bigos at Falkland Community Hall.
  • 1:30 PM: Presentation of trophies to the race winners at Falkland Community Hall
  • 2:00 PM: History talk: The Polish Airborne Forces and Falkland by Marietta Crichton Stuart at Falkland Community Hall. This free event requires registration at polishairborneinfalkland.eventbrite.co.uk

All enquiries to: [email protected]

Full event details below:

Seaweed Search And Peacehaven News

Coming Up

Peacehaven has asked us to let everyone know that their Summer Fair is on at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 6th.

If you can support this important community asset (which is home to many) by contributing a prize or two to their raffle before the designated date, it would be fantastic and highly appreciated.

And everyone is welcome at the Fair – go along and share your support.

Did you make it along….

There was a great event at the Paxton Centre on Thursday a big thanks to everyone who came along!

These are the first steps in exploring what we can do to support people to learn more about how to support those affected by Dementia.

We will have more on this soon.

Being A Friend To Lundin Links Common & Largo Bay

On Wednesday, as part of Friends of Largo Bay, we conducted a big seaweed search, which is a national event coordinated by the Marine Conservation Society and Natural History Museum. We also helped clean Lundin Links Common with the primary 1-3 pupils from Lundin Mill and a few residents from Peacehaven. It was an eventful day with various weather conditions, starting off cold and blustery on the slippery rocks and ending with a blisteringly hot afternoon.

One of the day’s most unique and educational aspects was our exploration of the diverse world of seaweed. We discovered that a Wrack, a common type of seaweed, comes in various forms such as knotted, bladder, serrated, and spiral wracks. This hands-on learning experience was made even better by our mutual support in our confusion at telling the difference!

We had lots of fun and made many connections.

Upon arriving at The Lundin Links Common, it appeared to be in good condition and free of rubbish. However, thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of the children and Peacehaven residents, we uncovered a surprising amount of litter. This served as a reminder of the importance of regular litter picks and the need for community involvement, and everyone had a good time!

It was a fantastic day and a good reminder not to judge places at face value.

Fife Climate Forest and A Competition – Shared On Behalf Of Climate Action Fife.

OUR VISION: CONNECT, GROW, THRIVE

Looking after trees is very important for our planet’s health. Fife Climate Forest is a partnership working together to protect the trees we already have and plant new trees. Every tree counts and even small actions can help biodiversity and combat climate change.

CONNECT

Connect communities together with a shared vision about trees, woods, and forests. Help nature to recover by creating bigger, better, connected areas.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

POSTCARDS FROM THE FUTURE COMPETITION

We are inviting you to share your vision for Fife Climate Forest. Think about the words connect, grow and thrive. Create some art that fits on a postcard and leave a message for Fife’s Trees, Woods and Forests.

There are two separate categories, one for school children aged 5-12 and another that anyone can enter. For inspiration, read our short guide: Let’s Explore Trees in Fife: A Guide for Children and Young People (pdf).

Deadline for entries: Thursday 1st August.

Post your artwork to Pitcairn Centre, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6ET or email [email protected]

Winners will be announced at the Fife Climate Festival gathering on Saturday 5th October. Your artwork may be used to help fund and promote the Fife Climate Forest.

OPEN CATEGORY

Poster (pdf) | template (pdf)

SCHOOLS (5-12 YEARS OLD)

Poster (pdf) | template (pdf)

MORE WAYS TO HELP TREES AND WOODS IN FIFE

Thanks Again…

Hope everyone has a great start to the summer, with Largo Arts Week and more to look forward to…

We are still working on the various actions of our Community Action Plan and excited to share the progress with you as we go. Your contributions have been invaluable, and we look forward to sharing more on that soon –  lots have already started to happen, and it’s great to see things evolve.

We know that Fife Council has officially lodged the Local Place Plan, so that’s a great result too.

Thanks for all your support!

Dementia Friends

Dementia Friends

Hello All,

On this coming Thursday 27th June, 10am, there’ll be a meeting in Homelands – The Paxton Centre to look at the steps we take to become a ‘Dementia Friendly Area’.

This is a follow-up to the meeting held in May with Shirley Heeps of Alzheimer Scotland.

If you’d like to come along please do, and please speak to your friends and local businesses to see what they think.

Let me know if you are coming as there’ll be a cuppa for you.

Thanks and see you there on the 27th. There will be more events coming up if this one isn’t possible for you.

Thanks For Making It Such A Great Day

It was a smashing day !

Hello All,

We had an absolutely fantastic day at the Big Picnic on June 9th, thanks to the support from the Eden Communities Project and the organisation of the Resilience Group and above all to everyone who came and made it so fun !

A huge thank you to all the local groups and individuals who made the day so special:

  • Largo Area Mums & Toddlers and The Hatti Group for the lovely colourful play area for wee ones
  • Andrew Steed Magical Storyteller for captivating tales that enthralled a crowd
  • Open Sea Band for their uplifting and continuous music who gave a party vibe
  • Lower Largo Friendship Group for the active potted sports
  • Ukrainian Community for the incredible array of delicious food
  • Kirkton of Largo for the mouthwatering home-baking
  • Messy Church for the engaging kids’ activities
  • Paxton Centre for crafts, sweets, quizzes, and a great raffle
  • Friends of Largo Bay for showcasing their inspiring conservation work
  • Riding for the Disabled for sharing their amazing projects and activities
  • Lundin Sports Club for so many fun activities, toilets, tombola, cold drinks and sports including table tennis and their open doors
  • The Bowling Club for the tasty ice cream, bar and warm welcome
  • Hatti Group for their joyful presence and face-painting
  • Upper Largo Horticultural Society for the plant sale
  • William Morrison from Leven Programme for collecting ideas and memories for the River Leven bench poems
  • Donald Low and his impressive kite

And everyone else who contributed to the vibrant atmosphere!

It was heartwarming to see everyone enjoying the sunshine, music, and great company in such a wonderful space.

We can’t wait to see you all again next year!

Volunteers Week

Last week (3rd to the 9th of June) was also Volunteers’ Week, and we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the dedicated volunteers at Largo Communities Together and associated projects.

Their contributions are invaluable and keep our community thriving as do the countless other people who help make the Largo Area Shine !

Here are just a few highlights from what they shared about their roles and experiences:

James Kay of The Largo Links also gave a bit of feedback about his role for Volunteer Week:

Community Involvement:

James, finds himself fully engaged in the community through his work. Keeping busy is a priority for him, and he particularly enjoys the “artistic” aspect of his role, which involves the layout of advertisements and the overall magazine design. Interestingly, he humorously remarks that he was at the bottom of his art class for six years until he gave up the subject!

Desert Island Essentials:

If stranded on a desert island, James’s choices reveal his love for music and storytelling. He would bring a CD player, electricity to power it, and a collection of recordings featuring every episode of the iconic BBC Radio 4 program “Desert Island Discs.” This selection would provide him with endless hours of captivating interviews and musical discoveries, making his desert island experience a bit more bearable.

These are by no means all of the volunteers but it was fun to find out more about the people who keep things running… 🙂

The Big Picnic

Hello Everyone,

Happy Volunteers’ Week to all the incredible people who help out in so many ways across our community!

Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated.

We’ll be sharing some inspiring stories from our volunteers soon, highlighting the amazing work that goes on which we have been sharing on social media.

But in the meantime, we wanted to remind everyone that the Big Picnic is just around the corner!

The Big Picnic: Sunday 9th of June 12:30pm until 4:30pm

While the weather forecast is still a bit uncertain, it looks like we might be lucky enough to have some sunshine. So pack your picnic baskets, bring some cash, and don’t forget something to sit on!

What’s in store:

  • Storytelling: Enjoy captivating tales from Andrew Steed at 1:30 pm and 3 pm.
  • Music: Get ready to groove to the tunes of Greg Smith.
  • Play Area: A dedicated space for babies and toddlers to have fun.
  • Discovery Trail Walk: Join Frances Walker at 2 pm for an exciting walk down to Lower Largo and learn something new.
  • Food & Drinks:
    • Bowling Club: Ice cream and bar open.
    • Lundin Sports Club: Cold drinks.
    • Kirkton of Largo Church: Home baking.
  • Activities & Games:
    • Lundin Sports Club: Tennis, table tennis, tours, and a tennis-themed tombola.
    • Leven Programme: Tablecloth Tales – share your stories!
    • Paxton Centre: Raffle, scrap store, badge-making, and quiz sheet.
    • Friends of Largo Bay: Information and activities.
    • Riding for the Disabled Information
    • Messy Church: Children’s activities.
    • Hatti Group
    • Upper Largo Horticultural Group: Plant sale.
    • And much more!

Want to join the fun? As a participant just show up and share in the day.

Also it’s not too late to offer something for the picnic or run a fundraiser or information stall.

Just drop me a line!

If you’re setting up a stall, please remember that all vehicles must be off-site by 11:45 am.

Thank you again for everything you do! We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Big Picnic.

See you there !

Largo Area Mums

Dear Community Members,

We wanted to share information about a public meeting being organised by a group of local mums in the Largo Area.

The meeting aims to address the lack of nursery places and general childcare options in the community which is of concern to the group.

Details of the meeting are as follows:

  • Date: Monday, June 3rd
  • Time: 7 PM
  • Location: Durham Hall, Lower Largo

The meeting is open to anyone especially those affected by the shortage of childcare options, including parents/carers who have been unable to secure nursery places for their children, those struggling to find childcare in general, local childcare providers, and anyone with knowledge or insights to share.

The organisers are also conducting a short survey to gather more information here.

If you’re unable to attend the meeting, please consider filling out the survey or contacting the group directly at [email protected] if you have something to add.

Summary of Upcoming Events

Events – Largo Communities Together Largo Communities Together (largoct.org.uk)

  • 1st of June – Big Garden Blitz Montrave Hall.
  • 2nd of June Railway Opening Leven
  • 9th of June – Big Picnic
  • 15th June – Reading Garden Opening at the Largo Community Library

The Montrave Hall needs our help with a garden blitz as the growing season is already in full swing!  

We’re organising a workday for this Saturday starting at 1 pm.

Donations of compost, extra bedding plants, and any garden tools you can lend would be greatly appreciated. If anyone has a strimmer ( and could do some strimming even better) and some black bags too as the brown bin is very full.

You can drop off donations at The Montrave Hall during or before, contact Priya at [email protected] and THANK YOU !

Look forward to hearing from you !

Largo Links Needs You

Hey there!

Largo Links Magazine Needs You, we would love to have your ideas for the next stages of the Largo Links – the community newsletter that has been hand delivered to every home in the area for 22 issues !

Come and say hello.

We need your help to shape the future of our community magazine, it is so highly valued and such a great means of communication and we want to know where you see it going next.

Join us for an informal chat about your ideas, suggestions, and feedback or just come and say hello this evening Wednesday, May 29th: Railway Inn, Lower Largo from 7 pm to 8:30 pm.

You can email me Priya just by replying if you have a question or just show up!

Summary of Upcoming Events

Events – Largo Communities Together Largo Communities Together (largoct.org.uk)

  • 1st of June – Big Garden Blitz Montrave Hall.
  • 2nd of June Railway Opening
  • 9th of June – Big Picnic
  • 15th June – Reading Garden Opening at the Largo Community Library

The Montrave Hall needs our help with a garden blitz as the growing season is already in full swing!

We’re organising a workday for this Saturday starting at 1 pm.

Donations of compost, extra bedding plants, and any garden tools you can lend would be greatly appreciated. If anyone has a strimmer ( and could do some strimming even better) and some black bags too as the brown bin is very full.

You can drop off donations at The Montrave Hall during or before, contact Priya at [email protected] and THANK YOU !

Look forward to hearing from you !

Some More Things Coming Up

Twinning Celebration:

The Community Council wanted to extend a huge THANK YOU to the following individuals and groups for their generosity and hard work in making this weekend a success:

  • Lundin Mill Primary School for their fantastic concert.
  • Euan Black and Kezia Scott-Bell from Wade Academy for their musical solos at the concert.
  • The Green Room (Stan and Gail Green) for donating the oak tree.
  • Methil Printing for the flyers, posters, etc.
  • Roy and Eddie for putting up all the bunting.
  • The Aurrie (Helen and David) for the lunch on Friday and food at the ceilidh.
  • Oleana, Olga, and Rita for the buffet on Friday.
  • The parade stewards: Mel, Antonia, Richie, Steve, Stuart, David, and Gordon.
  • Methil and District Pipe Band with their Pipe Major Barnie.
  • East Neuk First Responders for first aid provision at the parade.
  • Everyone in the area for turning out in such large numbers for the parade.
  • Graeme and Rachel at The Crusoe for a great Saturday afternoon.
  • The ‘Great One’ above for the beautiful weather.
  • The Cutting Edge ceilidh band.
  • Mel Moir and her team (Grant, Euan, and Gillian) for decorating and clearing up the Durham Hall for the ceilidh.
  • Zaphar and Rehana for sorting out the drinks and bar for the ceilidh.
  • Kingsbarns Distillery (Andrea and Manuel) who treated us so well on our visit.
  • Upper Largo Hotel for a great welcome and dinner on Sunday.
  • Provost Jim Leishman, Jenny Gilruth MSP, Wendy Chamberlain MP, Deputy French Consul, and local Councillors for gracing us with their presence at the parade and lunch.

Tomorrow: Supporting Those With Dementia

A Quiz Fundraiser for the Friends of Largo Bay:

Friends of Largo Bay Beach Clean

On May 26th, 2024, Friends of Largo Bay are cleaning Massney Braes beach!

Let’s support the Levenmouth Local Tourism Association Spring Clean Weekend together and keep Largo Bay Beautiful. Dress comfortably and bring your enthusiasm!

Email [email protected]

Beach Clean ( And Levenmouth Cleanups )

June Prep: Railway Opening

Come and Help Out The Montrave Hall !

Summary Of Upcoming Events

Summary of Upcoming Events

Events – Largo Communities Together Largo Communities Together (largoct.org.uk)

  • Dementia Awareness Day: May 23rd 11am at the Paxton Centre (Resilience Group with the Alzheimer Society) – Just let us know you’re coming so we know numbers.
  • Coffee Morning to support Christian Aid Sat 25th May 10am-12noon – The Stables, Upper Largo –  teas, coffees, home baking and car washing available.
  • 1st of June – Big Garden Blitz Montrave Hall.
  • 2nd of June Railway Opening
  • 9th of June – Big Picnic
  • 15th June – Reading Garden Opening at the Largo Community Library

Big Picnic Returns

We’re also so excited about the upcoming Largo Area Big Picnic in June on the 9th and can’t wait to celebrate our incredible community so get ready for a day of community fun!

This annual event is a chance for residents, families, and visitors to come together, relax, and celebrate all things local. Bring your own picnic goodies, chairs or blankets, and enjoy a day of sunshine (we hope), laughter, and connection with your neighbours.

This year will coincide with the end of volunteers week.

We will have games, crafts, activities, and maybe even some live music to maintain the festive atmosphere. If you would like to offer some music, games, or anything else, please get in touch!

So far we have:

The Leven Programme bringing their Tablecloth Tales

There will be a toddler area !

A plant sale from the Horticultural Group

RDA and the Rotary are visiting

Storytelling

Sports Club and Bowling

Messy Church Kids activities

Home Baking

Tombola

Friends of Largo Bay

Discovery Trails

more to come shortly …. ( and if you have an idea and would like to offer something get in touch )

Let’s make this year the best one yet!

Big Picnic

The Big Picnic

Good afternoon!

Get ready for the best Big Picnic yet!

 Apologies for yet another email !! We just wanted to make sure everyone knows about The Big Picnic and a few people may have missed this.

This year’s celebration is happening on June 9th,  and we want YOU to be a part of it.

We know the notice is a bit shorter than usual. We apologize for that – we wanted to make sure our date didn’t clash with other great events like the town twinning project at the end of May and the railway opening at the start of June.

We also wanted to leave the week before free so people could enjoy those festivities.

Now, it’s all about the Big Picnic! Here’s how you can get involved:

  • Spread the Word: Tell your friends, family, neighbours – everyone’s invited!
  • Dust Off Your Picnic Basket:  Pack your favourite food and drinks.
  • Join the Fun: We’ll have games, activities, and maybe even some music. Let us know if you’d like to bring a craft, game, or musical talent to share!
  • Represent Your Group: If you’re part of a local organization, club, or group, this is a great chance to showcase what you do.

We’re also always looking for volunteers to help make the Big Picnic a success. If you’re interested in lending a hand, even for just a short while, please let us know!

More details about the Big Picnic are coming soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars and simply reply to this email if you plan on joining us!

Let’s make this year’s Big Picnic the biggest and best one yet!

Thank you again for everything you do!