Beach Clean !

Are you coming…

A reminder that you are invited to join the Friends of Largo Bay for their Beach Clean and Litter Survey at Dumbarnie Nature Reserve Tomorrow, from 10 am to 12 pm!

This is a  family and dog-friendly event and Friends of Largo Bay will provide all the necessary equipment, so just come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear.

Meet at the car park and contribute to keeping the beautiful coastline of Fife clean !

You can turn up on the day or sign up in advance on the Marine Conservation Society website (www.mcsuk.org).

Dementia-Friendly Largo Area Update

We’re excited to announce that we’ve recently held three successful dementia-friendly sessions in our community in partnership with Peacehaven, The Paxton Centre and Alzheimer’s Scotland!  

Building on this momentum, we’re encouraging those who may benefit to join the upcoming Virtual Dementia Tour.

Mark your calendars! This immersive and exclusive experience will be held on Monday, November 18th at Peacehaven.

The tour offers a unique opportunity to learn more living with dementia – making you better equipped to support and empathise.

With limited spaces available, we encourage you to book your spot soon!

This invaluable training is for everyone who wants to support those living with Dementia and their friends, carers or family!

Whether you run a local group, business, or have a family member affected by dementia, this tour will deepen your understanding and empathy and we urge you to follow up.

Friends of Largo Bay

Land Reform and Community Involvement

Warm Welcomes Are Back !

Finally, get ready for the return of Warm Welcomes Spaces!

Starting next Tuesday on November 19th, the Simpson Institute Warm Welcome dates are back – join in  at various locations for some winter cheer additional to the lovely range of cafes in the area, this is a chance to meet people and get connected:

  • Simpson Institute, Upper Largo: Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (soup, tea & coffee + great chats)
  • Largo Library and Community Hub: Hot drinks & biscuits available during all open hours
  • Durham Hall, Lower Largo: Souper Sunday on the last Sunday of each month

Just show up, engage, connect, and enjoy!

If you want to volunteer let us know and for more information, email [email protected].

Largo Communities Together AGM

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Largo Communities Together AGM on Saturday, November 25th at The Aurrie ! 

Only members can vote, there will be a chance to sign up on the evening.

The night kicks off at 7pm with the formal AGM proceedings, followed by an exciting presentation on the Beach of Dreams project at 8 pm.  Ali Pretty will introduce Julie Brooks, Fifes resident artist, and share insights into this fascinating initiative.

At 8:30 pm, Tom Quayle from FCCT will discuss community land ownership in Fife.  Following that, at 8:40 pm, Carol and Sue will provide updates on local environmental activities and answer questions from the audience.

The evening will wrap up around 9 pm.  This engaging event promises insightful discussions and a chance to connect with fellow community members.

Pier Meeting This Evening

It’s tonight… The Pier Meeting

A huge thanks to everyone who has confirmed their attendance tonight.

We are pretty much at capacity now.

If you have RSVP’d as a yes but can no longer make it please let us know ASAP.

If you come without a booking, we ask you to wait until everyone has arrived and booked attendees have settled in to ensure we don’t exceed Durham Hall’s capacity.

All meeting details will be released afterwards.

Many thanks, and see you soon…

A Dementia Friendly Community

Dementia Friends

Hello All,

Firstly a reminder that our Dementia Friendly Training and awareness sessions will end at the Durham Hall from 6:30pm-7:30pm on Thursday the 31st of October !

Come along and find out more whether it affects someone in your family, you run a  group or you’re just interested in what you can do.

Thanks to everyone who has joined so far it is creating a really positive momentum.

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

Just reply if you want to get in touch about this and find out more.

Friends of Largo Bay Events

Join A Friendly Social Tomorrow Evening

Join the group to learn more about what they have been up to lately, including their incredible hands on biodiversity projects and art projects, and just share a drink…

All details on the poster above.

Everyone is welcome.  See you there 😉

Beach Clean – Help Us Clean Up Next Weekend

Green Products – Happy Planet – The Science Of Cleaning

We are excited to invite you to an inspiring event that The Friends of Largo Bay have helped to develop with the Largo Library and Community Hub’s fantastic and long-running Science Saturdays. This event is centered around the themes of clean waters, happy people, and sustainable living and it is also fab hands on fun.

Whip Up Your Own Green Goodies at Science Saturday! Adult and Children sessions full details on the link below about how to join 🙂

Join for engaging workshops where you’ll learn the secrets to keeping our rivers, seas, and homes sparkling clean with eco-friendly techniques and easy do it yourself products.

Discover easy swaps that promote a healthier home and planet!

Event Details:

  • Date: November 2nd
  • Times:
    • Kids: 1 PM – 2 PM (Free, must be accompanied by an adult)
    • Adults: 2:30 PM – 4 PM £2 ticket
  • Location: Largo Library and Community Hub, 7 Lundin Square, KY8 6BH

All materials will be provided, so you can dive right in and start making a difference!

Let’s team up and be the change-makers for our environment while enjoying some savings and a sparkling home 🙂 🌍✨

To Book Your Spot: www.ticketsource.co.uk/largo-library-community-hub.

Booking essential

Also Don’t Forget to RSVP to this Event coming up very shortly!

If you want to learn more about the Pier Group’s work on this project and the challenges that has brought us to a crossroads, let us know as soon as possible. A huge thanks to everyone who has already replied your presence is noted.

We are busy planning our Warm Welcome return too so keep an eye out.

As usual, there are so many fantastic things happening across the community and unfortunately couldn’t share them all here now but do keep an eye out and we look forward to sharing more soon and keep us in touch with anything you would like us to communicate.

Dementia Friends Continue

Dementia Friends Continue

Hello All,

Firstly a reminder that our Dementia Friendly Training and awareness sessions will continue at the Simpson Institute from 2pm-3pm on Thursday the 17th of October – that’s this week ! Come along and find out more whether it affects someone in your family, you run a  group or you’re just interested in what you can do.

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

Please do come along to find out more about supporting those in the community, if not Thursday then keep an eye out for the final date..

Just reply if you want to get in touch.

Friends of Largo Bay Events

Join A Friendly Social Tomorrow – Wednesday

Join the group to learn more about what they have been up to lately, including their incredible hands on biodiversity projects and artistic goals, and just share a drink…

Everyone is welcome.  Sea you there 😉

Beach Clean – Help Us Clean Up

Green Products – Happy Planet – The Science Of Cleaning

We are excited to invite you to an inspiring event that The Friends of Largo Bay have helped to develop with the Largo Library and Community Hub’s fantastic and long-running Science Saturdays. This event is centered around the themes of clean waters, happy people, and sustainable living and it is also fab hands on fun.

Whip Up Your Own Green Goodies at Science Saturday! Adult and Children
Join us for engaging workshops where you’ll learn the secrets to keeping our rivers, seas, and homes sparkling clean with eco-friendly techniques and easy do it yourself products.

Discover easy swaps that promote a healthier home and planet!

Event Details:

  • Date: November 2nd
  • Times:
    • Kids: 1 PM – 2 PM (Free, must be accompanied by an adult)
    • Adults: 2:30 PM – 4 PM £2 ticket
  • Location: Largo Library and Community Hub, 7 Lundin Square, KY8 6BH

All materials will be provided, so you can dive right in and start making a difference!

Let’s team up and be the change-makers for our environment while enjoying some savings and a sparkling home 🙂 🌍✨

To Book Your Spot: www.ticketsource.co.uk/largo-library-community-hub.

They look forward to seeing you there! Don’t forget to book !

Also Don’t Forget to RSVP to this Event

If you want to learn more about the Pier Group’s work on this project and its challenges that has brought us to a crossroads, let us know as soon as possible.

As  usual, there are so many fantastic things happening across the community and unfortunately couldn’t share them all here now but do keep an eye out and we look forward to sharing more soon and keep us in touch with anything you would like us to communicate.

Pier Information Evening

Our Pier – An Important Conversation

We have reached a crossroads in the Pier Restoration Project  

Dear Valued Supporter and Community Member,

As a valued community member, a community who has generously supported the Pier Restoration Project, we want to begin by saying thank you.

Your contributions have been vital in getting us to this point, and we sincerely appreciate your commitment to breathing new life into our cherished pier which has been severely impacted by storm damage in recent years.

The Pier Project is at a crossroads, and we need to share this information with you.

This evening is about openly and honestly discussing challenges, the work undertaken by the Pier group and what has led us all to this point.

Our Pier: We Have Reached a Crossroads

  • Date: Tuesday 29th of October 
  • Time: 7pm-8:30pm 
  • Location: Durham Hall, Lower Largo 

What to Expect:

  • A look back at the Pier Group’s progress, celebrating the wins, the work that left no stone unturned and acknowledging the hurdles they have had to overcome.
  • A candid discussion about the current funding climate and how it impacts our ability to complete the project as envisioned.
  • Most importantly, we want an open dialogue where your voice will be heard.

Please RSVP to [email protected] or reply to this email by 21st of October so we can finalise arrangements.

We invite you to join us and bring your questions, and we look forward to the chance to share the story in this open forum.

Sincerely,

On Behalf of The Pier Project Team

History Group Forming

History Group

We’re thrilled to announce the formation of a small history group that is currently interested in collecting memories of Kirkton of Largo School for an initial project.

If you have stories or recollections you’d like to share, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, just reply.

They are also interested developing other exciting research projects and are open to members, ideas and input so let us know if you’d like to be involved in any way.

Volunteer Listings

We’re also in the process of creating a central “Volunteers Wanted” page for all local groups. If you have a role you need to fill, please send us all the details and we’ll do our best to help spread the word.
List A Volunteer Role

Dementia Friendly Community

Finally, we’re eagerly counting down the days to the start of our Dementia Friendly Community Programme.

You’ll find all the details below, please spread the word, the more people who can learn how to make things better for those affected the stronger the support will be !

Largo Library and Community Hub

Warm up this autumn and support a great cause!

Join Largo Library and Community Hub for a Bottomless Tea & Cake fundraiser at Largo Library and Community Hub on Friday, October 18th, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Indulge in delicious treats while helping them raise funds for much-needed double glazing at the library. Entry is just £5. See you there

Thanks for reading.

Drop us a line if you would like anything shared in the future ! [email protected]

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!
Largo Communities Together

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