Monthly Archives: December 2009
Napier University name change
I found this while cleaning out my harddrive. It was written before the name change went ahead, but i feel it deserves to be here because it’s one instance of my writing that i actually like. It’s a topic hotter … Continue reading
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The stomach for success
A 28-year-old Kirkcaldy woman has raised nearly £1000 in a charity belly dancing event. Kimberley Haddow, who also teaches five classes a week, plans to split the money between Capability Scotland and Cancer Research UK. Fourteen acts, including dancers from … Continue reading
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St Andrews Magic Circle to hold Christmas Show
St Andrews Magic Circle is to host its first Christmas show this Tuesday (8th December). The event, which is free to attend, is open to all the family and will be held in the Victory Memorial Hall in St Andrews. … Continue reading
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Trust to run countryside
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust has signed a five year contract with Fife Council to deliver its countryside services. The contract follows a successful pilot which has been running since 2006. Over 65 sites across Fife will fall under the … Continue reading
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Lifeboat crew rescue … on a mountain
As a member of Kinghorn Lifeboat crew, Norman Soutar is used to helping to save lives – but the casualties are not normally half way up a mountain. Whilst training for the Lochalsh ‘Dirty 30′ chartiy walk on Ben Lomand, … Continue reading
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Sally Army’s war on bag waste
The Salvation Army Trading Company has launched an innovative new recycling scheme. Visitors to their shop in the High Street, Dunfermline can now purchase the re:bag. Costing 99p, the red, black and white bag is designed to be filled with … Continue reading
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Dodgy dealers
Fife Council trading standards officers are warning the public to be wary of travelling dealers offering to buy gold silver and jewellery. The warning follows a recent case where a dealer in Glenrothes was approached by Trading Standards and the … Continue reading
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Green group to hear energy talk by RENEW
Markinch ‘green’ activists are to find out about a community energy project. Markinch Environmental Action Group’s public meeting on Thursday will feature a talk by Alistair Roberts of RENEW, a local not-for-profit supply company. The group has been going from … Continue reading
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