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TWO IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES Dalgety Bay Beach Cleans Plastic-Free Dalgety Bay You will have seen invitations in the Diary Plastic-Free Dalgety Bay (PDFB) is a group that has been created to help our local to come along to help at the local Beach community reduce plastic waste. The initial goal is to achieve plastic-free community Cleans. Since they started in June 2018 status for Dalgety Bay by fulfilling the five objectives stipulated by Surfers Against Sewage about 600 kg of debris has been collected. (SAS), one of the UK’s leading coastal environmental organisations. This will involve That doesn’t take into account the extra working with local businesses and community organisations to assist them in getting rid debris collected by the band of beach of single-use plastics, as well as holding a variety of events to raise awareness in the adopters. Nearly a tonne of rubbish, much community. of it being single use plastic, has been has The five objectives are: been removed from the marine 1. Local Governance – a resolution from Fife Council or CC to back going PF environment. 2. Resistance hubs – 6 businesses to eliminate at least 3 single-use plastics The beach adoption scheme now covers 3. Plastic free Allies – getting community groups involved the entire coastline from Barnhill Bay to St 4. Plastic free rallies – at least 2 community events should be arranged David’s and includes sections adopted by 5. Local resistance – a steering group meeting twice a year Dalgety Bay Nursery and Dalgety Bay Primary School. Progress has already been made in achieving these objectives. PFDB has the support of Fife Council and the Community Council, four local businesses are already Plastic-Free All the beach cleans now count towards Champions and beach cleans have been running for over a year now as well as the work our efforts to achieve plastic-free done by smaller groups adopting a section of the coastline. Why not get on board? More community status for Dalgety Bay as information is available as follows: detailed in the adjoining article. So why not join in the next one or volunteer to adopt a Facebook: Plastic-Free Dalgety Bay section of our coastline for more regular SAS’s website https://www.sas.org.uk/ cleaning? See the article inside for tips for reducing single use plastic during the festive season and More details inside this issue. more.
1 stated conditions, that the Community Council agreed in principle to transfer the Community your local council Council land to the Trust and commence the necessary work with the Trust to complete the transfer. The trust’s grant application was also ...up to the minute approved. A question was raised as to the ownership of the land should both the CC and Trust The Community Council holds its regular meeting on the first Monday of each month cease to exist and it was confirmed that ownership at 7.00pm in Dalgety Parish Church Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend would revert to Fife Council. and listen to the discussion or to raise matters of special interest to them. Please note NEW HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE that the minutes displayed here are extracts from the draft minutes. When approved, a Cllr. Barratt reported that, after the Education full copy of the most recent minutes will be posted on the website in due course. committee meeting, a recommendation was made that the two proposed sites, that of the Fleet NEWS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY COUNCIL usually open Monday to Friday, between 9am and Grounds and the site north of the A921 be taken The Community Council met on Monday November 5pm (closed between 12.30pm and 1.30pm). forward and that this was accepted by Fife Council. 4th. Unfortunately, this can sometimes change at short Cllr. Dempsey stated that there was a process for POLICE REPORT notice. questioning this decision, subject to gaining the The Police provided the CC with the October report Incidents can be reported anonymously to the support of 20 Councillors, and that they are close summarised here. The full report will be posted on charity “Crime Stoppers” by dialling 0800 555 111. to achieving this. In particular the Ward Councillors the CC’s Facebook page in due course. All notable crimes/incidents are publicised via wished to question the financial details upon which CALLS AND CRIMES REPORTED Twitter, Facebook and the Police Scotland website. the decision was made, and to attempt to ensure Between the 8th October and the 30th of October Website: www.scotland.police.uk * that a decision on this important topic is based upon 2019, a total of 85 calls were recorded by Police Twitter: @policescotland * a like for like comparison. The Community Council Scotland in relation to the Dalgety Bay and Hillend Local Twitter: @SWFifePolice * will write to the Councillors involved and restate their area (down from 105 in the last period). Facebook: facebook.com/policescotland * strong objections as well as the concerns which During the same period, 20 Crime Files were *(not monitored 24/7 and not for reporting crime) have been raised. ELECTRICITY GENERATING PLANT (HILLEND) created for the area, with some containing multiple COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING Members of the Community attended to report that charges (up from 11 in the last period). Persons PUBLIC FORUM the site and planning hearing occurred. The have been charged in connection with several A member of the public reported that a number of Councillors involved decided as a result of there crimes/offences, which include:- lights within the Tesco Shopping complex are not being too much technical information presented that Threatening and abusive behaviour x2, working. Cllr McGarry will look into this. Theft by shoplifting x7, a full hearing would be necessary. The Local Review Drunk and Incapable x1, Vandalism x1. CORRESPONDENCE AND LOCAL ISSUES Body (LRB) determined that those attending this Enquiries are still on going in relation to other FORESHORE RADIATION hearing would only be the Planners, SEPA and Fife incidents, which include shoplifting, vandalism, and The Ward Councillors reported that they would Health. The Community Council has not been assault, theft from a motor vehicle, road traffic receive an update on the status of the plan in the invited to attend and this was very concerning to all matters and a communications offence. upcoming week and that once this had been at the CC meeting. NEW INTERVENTIONS OFFICER received they would progress the issue. Cllr. Coleman stated that he has received a PC Jodie Lamont will be joining the South West Fife POP UPS complaint about this decision from a constituent and Interventions Team in the near future. She will be The Community Council are planning some Pop will be meeting the head of Fife Council legal joining PC David Moffatt and will be an invaluable Ups in 2020 which will focus on community department to discuss this. The Community Council resource for the local area. engagement and garnering a better understanding decided to write a letter to Fife Council stating their COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH of the wishes of the Community. strongest objections to this decision, as it will deny We are still looking for volunteers to assist with the TOWN RATEABLE VALUES the Community a chance to state its case. Community Speedwatch initiative, where residents Ward Councillors found out the current rateable COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS can help to reduce speed in their local area. value of the shops within the Tesco Complex and Cllr Barratt continues to look into traffic issues, If anyone would like to take part in the initiative then are seeking to work with Tesco to bring this value cleaning up flooding prevention measures and please pass your contact details on to the down to achieve parity among the various shops continuing issues with manholes within the Community Council, who can then pass them on to within the Community. Community. The Christmas tree project has been Community Officers. FINANCE approved. He also asked and received Community Some volunteers have already completed their £220 has been received from the sale of copies of Council support on the erection of a bus shelter at training and have taken part in deployments in other Eric Simpson’s book Dalgety Bay - Heritage and Fordell. ward areas. Hidden History. Cllr McGarry is writing to Scottish Water about the PUBLIC CONSULTATION SURVEY £20 was paid out for meeting expenses. leak issues on Cockluine Road, next to Fordell This survey helps us to identify local Policing DALGETY COMMUNITY TRUST Gardens. priorities and should only take a few minutes to A motion was proposed, subject to a number of Cllr Dempsey stated that the community speed complete. The survey can be found at: www.scotland.police.uk/yourviewcounts THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE DIARY IS FEBRUARY 2020 REMINDER PLEASE SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: [email protected] All crime/incidents should be reported by telephone, BY MIDNIGHT ON 10 January 2020 as soon as possible, on the following numbers: Contributions of letters, articles, photographs or any information, can be emailed as above or handwritten / typed and sent or delivered to the Diary Editor, address provided by phoning 01383 822370. ADVERTISING matters, please contact: IAN CHISNALL (Diary Adverts), 01383 620919 email: [email protected] PC Richard Duncan and Louis McGuire are the Community Officers for Dalgety Bay, Hillend, COMMUNITY COUNCIL matters, please contact: Aberdour, Inverkeithing and North Queensferry. STEVEN LECKIE (Secretary), 07522928110 email: [email protected] The public counter at Dalgety Bay Police Station is Please visit our website for FULL information - www.dalgetybayandhillend.org
2 watch is still proceeding but will be taking a break DIARY SPOTLIGHT FEATURE of the Community Council and any amendments over the winter months. He is also said that he is The Community Council decided to ensure that the will appear in the archived copy on the DB&HCC continuing to seek a seat for the bus shelter at Aldi Diary spotlight feature is comprised of an article website. and address land upkeep issues relating to the large promoting a local organisation, group or club and NEXT MEETING construction companies who still own a great deal not simply a free advert. It is hoped that after a The next meeting will take place at 7pm on Monday of land in the area. couple of Spotlight articles more local suitable the 2nd December 2019. Cllr Barratt said that he is continuing to look into features will be forthcoming. Why not come along? the issue of tree cutting at Steeple Clump. He also AOB said that the landscaping/art fund for the Gateway NEXT DIARY A letter was received stating the need for lighting in is ongoing. Please note that the next deadline for Diary input Longhill Park as well as a bus shelter for the bus AIRPORT/FLIGHT PATHS stop across from Hugos, often used by people going is midnight on 10th January for the February 2020 The Community Council will be writing to Edinburgh to the hospital. Cllr Barratt agreed to pursue these issue. Airport and the CAA commenting on the design issues. principles being discussed at the design principle DBHCC Vice Chair workshops, to express their opinions and concerns MINUTES APPROVAL Anja Saunders at the plans. These minutes will be approved at the next meeting November 2019
Welcome to the combined December / January issue of the Diary. Its front page features initiatives that are fundamental to saving the planet for future generations. In the long run let’s hope we will see the need for beach cleans diminish as our use of single use plastics is reduced and maybe even eliminated. So well done to all who are putting Dalgety Bay forward to become plastic free. It’s something we can all get involved with and make a contribution. The festive and election season is upon us. Best wishes and I hope you get what you wish for. Roy Forthcoming Events DECEMBER 2019 Mondays Bums off Seats walk : Contact Ben Douglas for details – 822715 Monday 2 Dalgety Bay & Hillend Community Council meeting - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesdays Men’s Club at the Kabin : All welcome 1:30pm - 3:30pm Tuesday 3 Men’s Probus : Christmas Lunch - Pitbauchlie Hotel. Tuesday 17 Men’s Probus : The Voyage of the Scotia, Dr. David M. Munro - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 10:00am - 11:30am Wednesdays Dalgety Bay Bowling Club : Coffee Morning 10:00am - 12:00pm Wednesdays Ladies’ Club : Craft and Much More at the Kabin – All welcome 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 4 Dalgety Bay Ladies’ Probus - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 10:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 4 The Guild - Dalgety Parish Church 7.30pm Wednesday 11 The Lighthouse - Dalgety Parish Church 2:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday 18 Donibristle Ladies’ Probus - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 10:00am - 11:30am Wednesday 18 The Guild - Dalgety Parish Church 7.30pm Thursdays Dalgety Players - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 8:00pm Thursdays Dalgety Bay Day Centre : Drop-In Café 10:00am - 12:00pm Thursday 5, 19 The Sunshine Group (Singing for the Brain) - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 2:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday 28 Bereavement Mutual Support Group meeting - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 10:00am - 11:30am Friday 6 Dalgety Bay Horticultural Society : Members Only AGM 7:30pm Friday 6 Dalgety Bay Folk Club : ‘20th Anniversary’ Members Only Night – Woodside Hotel 8:00pm Saturday 14 Gala Christmas Grotto - Dalgety Parish Church Sundays Dalgety Bay Community Woodlands Group : Sunday work parties – check for details on Facebook Sunday 1 Christmas Roast - Dalgety Bay Sailing Club 1:00pm & 3:00pm Sunday 1, 8, 15 Winter dinghy racing - Dalgety Bay Sailing Club 12:00pm - 2:30pm JANUARY 2020 Tuesday 7 Men’s Probus : The Real Sherlock Holmes, Colin Moore - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 10:00am - 11:30am Tuesday 21 Men’s Probus : Burns Celebration, Bill Ewing & Friends - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 10:00am - 11:30am Tuesday 21 – Friday 25 Dalgety Players : Robin Dude - Dalgety Parish Church Hall Wednesday 8, 22 The Lighthouse - Dalgety Parish Church 2:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday 9, 23 The Sunshine Group (Singing for the Brain) - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 2:00pm - 4:00pm Friday 17 Dalgety Bay Folk Club : The Sorries – Woodside Hotel 8:00pm - 11:00pm FEBRUARY 2020 Tuesday 4 Men’s Probus : Finlaggan, home of the MacDonalds, Dr David Caldwell - Dalgety Parish Church Hall 10:00am - 11:30am Wednesday 5 Give Blood : Sports & Leisure Centre, Harbour Drive Dalgety Bay KY11 9NA 2:20pm - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wednesday 12, 26 The Lighthouse - Dalgety Parish Church 2:00pm - 4:00pm Friday 7 Dalgety Bay Horticultural Society : Dalgety Bay Community Centre 7:30pm Sunday 5 Steak Pie Lunch - Dalgety Bay Sailing Club 1:00pm & 3:00pm MARCH 2020 Saturday 14 Gala Ceilidh - Dalgety Bay Primary School 7:30pm - 12:00am JUNE 2020 Saturday 13 Dalgety Bay & Hillend Gala and Relay for Life
3 PROBUS is a network of social clubs where people, over 55 and not working full letters to time, can meet others with similar interests. We are fortunate to have 3 clubs:- the diary Q Dalgety Bay (Men) Q Dalgety Bay Ladies Q Donibristle Ladies Men’s Probus wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. We continue to meet during December and January. Dear Diary Any member wishing to attend meetings during bad weather, please note that a nearby member may I read with interest the views expressed by A be able to offer a lift. In difficulty, contact the Secretary in advance and preferably by email. McFarlane’s in the November 2019 Diary ( [email protected] ) Newsletter regarding the traffic flow issues at the Early December is our Christmas Lunch. This annual event for members and partners only is one of the ‘Gateway’/entrance to Ridge Way. I assume he is season’s highlights. Pitbauchlie House Hotel has hosted this event for several years and always provides a regular car user as he fails to see beyond the a convivial atmosphere with an excellent lunch served efficiently and unobtrusively. Lovely Jubbly. view of the motorist in all his assertions. We have a “Chilly” talk on 17 December, when David Munro will inform us of ‘Scotland’s Forgotten Pedestrians (and cyclists) also have ‘elected Heroes’; a successful Scottish Antarctic expedition somewhat eclipsed by the Scott Antarctic Disaster. representatives’ who have put the ‘suitable’ arrangements in place and to which he holds such Colin Moore will tell us about the “Real Sherlock Holmes”. Arthur Conan Doyle attended medical school strong objections. in Edinburgh where he studied under the eccentric Dr Joseph Bell, who became the ‘Avatar’ for Sherlock Holmes. The reason the bus stops are in place is surely to We have our own Bill Ewing and assorted friends for a Burns celebration on 21 Jan, and in February encourage members of the local community to David Caldwell will take us on a visit to the ‘reconstruction’ of MacDonald’s ancestral home. That’s the make an informed decision as to whether to leave Clan, not the big-M. their cars at home and thereby reduce the ‘problem’ Mr McFarlane refers to. That’s called choice. And a Happy New Year to all. I would also take issue with the comments around the number of pedestrian crossings. If the amount DALGETY BAY LADIES PROBUS CLUB of traffic were not so heavy, then pedestrians would be able to move more freely around this important At our October meeting we enjoyed a very interesting talk from Jim Watret about Erskine. He took us hub, hence the crossings. He will have spotted that from its foundation in 1916 through to the present day with a glimpse into the future. The original hospital was in a beautiful house on the banks of the Clyde donated for the duration of the First World the entrance to Ridge Way is completely fenced War plus one year in order to care for the returning soldiers who had lost limbs during the conflict. As off to pedestrian access except for the two the time expired a Glasgow business man bought the property and donated it to the hospital for its crossings that have been put in place. The crossing lifetime. On the large Bishopton Estate there are now many modern purpose built buildings providing at the bottom of Harbour Drive beside the BP nursing, residential, respite or dementia care for ex-servicemen, their spouses, widows and widowers. garage is there to allow school children to make There are 44 cottages where younger veterans can live with their families, 5 assisted living apartments, their way safely to Inverkeithing High School, since and now single occupancy flats for younger veterans who need help to reintegrate into civilian life. presumably the majority do not yet drive. The There are activity and training centres providing activities and interests for older veterans and training busiest of all the pedestrian crossings is at Dalgety and employment for younger people adapting to new and changed lives. It is now becoming known as Bay Station which as the most used branch station The Erskine Village. There are also care homes in Glasgow and Edinburgh providing high quality care in Fife has its own congestion and traffic flow and, the glimpse into the future, a new activity centre being planned in the north east of Scotland to problems which the crossing goes some way to help veterans suffering from PTSD to rebuild their lives. Throughout all the advances and expansions addressing. that have been made over the years this Charity sticks firmly to its original mission to provide compassion, I believe a progressive outlook has been adopted comfort, care and above all dignity to those who served in the armed forces. Its serious story was told by our ‘elected representatives’. At least some are with a light touch and much humour which seemed to reflect the ethos of the homes. able to see beyond the perspective of just the Anna Morris gave the vote of thanks. motorist. G Little Dalgety Bay DONIBRISTLE LADIES PROBUS CLUB The subject of our October meeting brought back many happy memories for our members. Our speaker Flight Path Proposals Update Fay Smith spoke about her experiences working as a 1960 Licensed Grocer. We were shown an array As stated in the Dalgety Bay and Hillend of products available during that time, some of which are still available today but many old favourites Community Council minutes summary, it will long forgotten. respond to the draft list of Design Principles Fay concluded the talk by quoting the beginning of many well-known adverts of the times and asked which Edinburgh Airport Limited have drawn up the ladies to complete the jingle. Many long forgotten were brought to mind amidst much laughter. to guide the development of options for their new Our speaker for November will be Dr Margaret Collingwood whose subject is Gasmasks and Lipstick, flight paths. The CC will be asking that these based upon The Gulf War of 1991. Design Principles follow the Government If you would like to join us we meet from 10 till 11.30 in Dalgety Parish Church on the third Wednesday guidance (the Air Navigation Guidance 2017) of the month. Why not pop in as a guest and enjoy one of our meetings. which will be used to assess the application by the Civil Aviation Authority. Amongst other things, Please contact our Secretary Barbara, [email protected] this guidance requires that minimisation of noise is the priority below 7,000 feet and that noise sensitive buildings such as schools should be DELIVERING YOUR DIARY taken into account when designing new flight To ensure that everyone has access to The Diary, current copies are always paths. As yet there are no options so we do not available at Dalgety Bay Library and if you do not receive a copy and unable yet know how Dalgety Bay and surrounding to pick one up please phone us on 01383 620919 or email areas may be affected - more details will be [email protected] and we shall endeavour to have a copy delivered. provided when they are available. Outwith bad weather conditions, distribution should be completed by the end Louise Gunstensen of the first full week of each month.
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5 Dalgety Bay Sailing Club INVERKEITHING MEDICAL GROUP Our juniors have been leading the way this month SURGERY NEWS with several achieving their recognised sailing badges following training sessions. These We all have our own Christmas traditions, beliefs and family rituals. We work very hard each year to youngsters have been jetting up and down the Forth meet the expectations of others for just one special day. There is so much pressure at this time of year in our powerboat (think bright-colour banana-style to get the perfect presents, food and create the perfect day, that we lose sight of what is really important. boats and you not far wrong) at speeds of up to 20 It is about being thankful for what we have and sharing it with others. It is about celebrating love, knots under all three Iconic bridges, around the peace, togetherness and hope! So this festive season, don’t get stressed about getting things perfect, many islands even stopping for ice cream at South just enjoy the moment. Queensferry. Happy Christmas There are similar adult training courses available for any adults who want to try their hand as we have Dr Lilin Zheng GP Partner 4 powerboats so ample opportunities for all ages Flu Vaccination for Eligible Patients and skills. Are you an armchair captain or speed- Flu vaccination is available on the NHS to protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications. boat pilot – why not come and have a go? We host If you are eligible for a flu vaccination, please contact the Surgery to make an appointment. a full range of accredited training courses for all Nasal Flu and Shingles Vaccinations for Eligible Patients types of sailing craft available at the club, rescue- Eligible patients will be contacted to arrange for nasal flu and shingles vaccinations for clinics in boats (ribs) and for race-marshals and even tractor January 2020. driving. Crew are always been sought out and we Records Update even have boats to re-sell as well. Help us to keep your medical records up to date. Let us know if your name and/or contact details We held our annual awards ceremony for 2019 to change. an audience of 90 at the clubhouse on 9th www.inverkeithingmedicalgroup.scot.nhs.uk November. This sought to review the last year’s events, give out awards (cups and medals) to those who won the many races held at the club and at other venues. Once again, our club sailors excelled The DBHS December meeting is our Annual General in many classes – with juniors winning a Scottish Meeting and is a members only meeting. Because championship, many club sailors winning races the first Friday in January is 3rd, and it is a bit near to home and abroad, and even club sailors (past and New Year’s Day and all that, we will not hold a meeting present) qualifying for Olympic sailing trials. until 7th February 2020. This will be our Annual We also relaunched our “Sunday Roast” lunch on Cheese and Wine evening. Non-members can come 3rd November and hosted 22 people for this event along on the invitation from a member. featuring our Chef Susan (Bliss Catering). This saw At our November meeting, George Anderson of many guests enjoying the afternoon watching the Beechgrove Garden fame, gave a talk about his sailing events with good food and well stocked bar travels in Chile. He flew to Santiago, travelled extensively in Chile then crossed the border into Argentina and good friendly service. We will now be hosting a from where he flew back from Buenos Aires. It was quite a tour and such wonderful and interesting Christmas-themed “Roast” on Sunday 1st scenery as well as all the plant life. I find it amazing that across there you see all our house plants December 2019 tickets now available at our growing quite happily in the wild. George gave an interesting and anecdotal presentation enjoyed by Clubhouse bar (contact details below). We will also everyone look to host a new year “Steak Pie” lunch on Sunday Note that the “Jobs for” part of the DBHS report has been moved to the DBHS website at www.dbhs.org. 5th January 2020 to welcome in the New Year. Click on the “Jobs for” button to get what you would usually see in the Diary. Our Clubhouse is available for Function Hire (from Did you know that Dalgety Bay Horticultural Society (DBHS) holds meetings on the first Friday of each £10/hour) and Private-Event hire (from £125/ month at 7:30pm in Dalgety Bay Community Centre, usually with a guest speaker, followed by light session) as the sailing season tails off for the winter. refreshments and a raffle? You are welcome to come along to our meetings and, who knows, you may The Clubhouse lounge bar and dance-floor are be convinced to join us. Alternatively go to our website at www.dbhs.org, click on downloads, then available to hire by members (discounts apply) and membership form, fill it in then send it back. Membership is good value at £5. non-members for meetings, parties and private events. If you think you may be interested in joining, please phone, Michael Gourlay on 01383 823425. He will give you all the information you require. Contact us on Tel: 01383 822778, email: Michael Gourlay Chairman [email protected] or online at http:// dbscweb.com for event bookings or enquiries.
An Average Day at Inverkeithing High School Inverkeithing High School is a safe place where people have the chance to do a lot, in lessons and like going out at lunch. Our school is a bit different from others, because ours is shaped like a tractor! Even though it looks quite dull outside, our school is colourful on the inside. There are displays around the halls about everything going on at school. We have a one-way system, so people don’t need to shove to get to class. We spend about 6 or 7 hours in school, but some of it is break and lunch time. People travel to school in all kinds of ways, but most of us take the bus. We have all sorts of classes available to us. We have a lot of unique classes that most other schools don’t offer, like Psychology, music tech, computing science (which we do at Fife College). We can also pick masterclasses like mindfulness, Duke of Edinburgh, and more. The teachers make their classes interesting by doing things like groups tasks or making a Kahoot quiz, which is always fun for us. Our school has a lot of clubs out of class. A few of our lunchtime clubs are the journalism club, a lot of sporting clubs, and reading clubs. A few of our after- school clubs are netball, football, and drama club. Everyone here at IHS has their own point of view of our school. I think that if I didn’t go to school, I’d get bored fast. But even if other people think different, it has also given us plenty of opportunities like the Young Philanthropist Initiative, lots of trips and much more. Most importantly the school has helped us to make friendships and plans for our future. Lana Jaf, Megan McLean and Aimee Louise Inverkeithing High School Journalism Club
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The festivities are now well underway for Christmas and New Year. We hope you all have a wonderful time. Alcohol Weather permitting our weekly Social Events will continue throughout the Having the odd alcoholic drink can help us relax and closed season with Coffee Mornings on Wednesdays, Quiz or Bingo on enjoy social events. However, many people don’t know Thursday evenings and Darts and Games on Friday evenings. See that there are seven types of cancer associated with Noticeboard for dates. alcohol, including breast and bowel cancer. Drinking Any forthcoming functions are detailed on the Social Events Noticeboard. causes 11,900 cases of cancer a year in the UK, Non Members are also welcome according to Cancer Research UK. This doesn’t mean The Green Opening for the new Season will be in early April with a Come everyone who drinks alcohol will develop cancer, but and Try Day session in early May – watch this space for further details and people who drink regularly are more likely to develop dates. the disease than people who don’t. Sponsorship – if any local businesses would like to discuss sponsorship Many of us find it hard to track our alcohol consumption, please contact the Club Secretary. vastly underestimating our unit intake. Drinking less is Thank you. better for our health, saves money and makes that Linda Pearson, Secretary 01383 820371 occasional glass of wine more enjoyable. http://www.facebook.com/DalgetyBayBowlingClub This article is reproduced by kind permission of Dr Sarah Jarvis. If you have comments or suggestions for the PPG group Dalgety Bay Ramblers please contact us by leaving a note in the suggestions Celebrates its 20th Anniversary box at the surgery or emailing on [email protected] In October 1999, a group of walkers decided to form a walking group. They (Please do not use this email for medical matters.) decided to become part of the Ramblers family as the Dalgety Bay and District Group. 20 years later we have accomplished much to celebrate. Our anniversary was marked on Saturday 26th October by a series of walks of varying length and difficulty all ending up at the Bay Hotel, Pettycur Holiday Dalgety Bay Day Centre Park, Kinghorn. 37 walkers attended and we enjoyed our lunch in the company of Ben Dolphin, Honorary President Ramblers Scotland. Our aim at the Dalgety Bay Day Centre is to promote the wellbeing Over the years we have scheduled around 1000 walks of varying difficulty of our senior citizens and less able bodied within Dalgety Bay and both near and far resulting in huge amounts of enjoyment and companionship Aberdour. We offer a friendly welcoming day out, with lunch, tea/ as well as sharing a few laughs along the way. We have acquired knowledge coffee, meeting friends old and new alike plus various activities. and an appreciation of the beauty of the Scottish landscape which would This is provided each Wednesday and Friday. have been difficult had we been lone walkers. It is also worth mentioning Our Autumn outings to Monturpie at Upper Largo for lunch were that, due to the internet, we have attracted walkers from all of the world’s enjoyed by all who attended. Unlike our last visit to Monturpie the (settled) continents. weather was very kind with wonderful views over the Forth. Our web site is www.dalgetybayramblers.org.uk We finish the year with our Christmas lunch on 20th December at At the Ramblers Scotland level, a number of our members have been elected The Elgin Hotel in Charleston; we are then closed until Wednesday to serve in important positions within the Ramblers structure. As a smallish 8th January 2020. Group and in relative terms, a young Group, we have definitely ‘punched above our weight. We have also been a Group which has been prepared to I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Centre Co-ordinator, be innovative. An example of this being the members who have been or are June Wallace, Board of Trustees and Management Committee for still involved as volunteer walk leaders for Fife Council’s Bums off Seats all their work over the year. A special thank you to all our Volunteers, walks, part of the Scotland’s Paths for All structure. Our involvement dates Drivers and escorts for their invaluable work and support throughout back from 2005. the year. And lastly, not forgetting the huge support we received Now, what of the present? We are scheduling over 50 Ramblers Group throughout the year from the Dalgety Bay community and walks per annum and the numbers attending are healthy, given a decent businesses. day’s weather. We are fortunate in having around 20 walk leaders and this Don’t forget that the Day Centre is available for use by other gives us a tremendous pool of knowledge to draw upon. We also benefit organisations. Please contact our Secretary, Elizabeth McKenzie, from being Ramblers members because we can walk with any other at the contact details below, for further information or to make Ramblers Group and can enjoy discounts with various businesses. Also, bookings. we belong to the foremost organisation that can fight for and protect our There is additional information on our website. walking rights in Scotland. We are fortunate in that we have some of the best walking rights anywhere in the world and Ramblers Scotland has been The Centre Tel No is 01383 829506 and our easy to remember e- at the heart of what has been achieved this century. mail:- For further information about going on our Group walks or details [email protected] about the Group, contact Chris Roberts, Group Secretary, at: It only remains to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a [email protected] Happy New Year when it comes. Ben Douglas Group Chairma Ian Forsyth Chairman
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Great turnout for Beach Cleans A massive thanks to everyone who came along to the beach clean at St Bridget’s on 20 October, it always amazes me that so many people are willing to give up their Sunday morning and come from so far afield. We had folk from Edinburgh, Lochgelly and Amy and Rhiannon even came all the way from Motherwell! The 50 or so brilliant volunteers, including lots of our friends from Dalgety Bay Gala, collected a grand total of 23 bags weighing 93 kg, plus a tyre, two buckets of bottles for recycling and the obligatory shopping trolley. We were also filmed and interviewed by two journalism students from Napier University. While we were doing that, beach adopters Tricia and Anne picked up four bags of litter from Hopeward Wood beach. Well done everyone! We also organised a beach clean for a class from Inverkeithing High School at Bathing House Wood beach on 30 October. Students carried out a survey of the litter they collected and were amazed at the amount of small plastic items like cotton bud sticks and nurdles. We plan to continue working together in the future. I intend to organise a couple of smaller clean-ups over the winter to try and tackle some of the other beaches that could use some extra love, see our Facebook pages for details. All our beach cleans now count towards our efforts to achieve plastic-free community status for Dalgety Bay, so why not join in the next one or volunteer to adopt a section of our coastline for more regular cleaning? Facebook: Dalgety Bay Beach Cleans / Plastic-Free Dalgety Bay; e-mail: [email protected]
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11 Dalgety Cornerstone Full Gospel Parish Church Church St Columba’s www.cornerstonefgc.org Episcopal Church Our annual LWoW Weekend Conference took place from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November 2019, again in the Woodside Hotel, Aberdour. This has turned Aberdour out to be a wonderful venue for these conferences. Christmas will soon be on us and the shops will The facilities were ideal and the food was amazing be full of Easter eggs! Come and join us at the and the staff looked after us so well, catering for all church to celebrate Christ’s birth. We have part of All Souls Fife. our needs. The ladies could not compliment them activities for all ages. highly enough! The conference itself was excellent, Our morning services at 10.30am each Sunday with a teaching brought forth by Dr Hazel Carr that are livestreamed on Youtube. Search for Dalgety was perfect for today’s issues. We were all Parish Church. Previous services can also be remarkably blessed by this conference in so many viewed on the same site. ways. 1st December is our Communion Service – all Christmas Special – This will take place on Sunday welcome - at 10:30 am, with a quiet reflective All Souls is a group of Episcopal churches in 15th December 2019 at 7.30pm in Cornerstone service at 3pm and a joint service at Aberdour St Aberdour, Burntisland and Inverkeithing, which has Church, followed by refreshments. Please join us Fillans at 7pm. come together to provide a variety of ways for you for this annual Christmas event - admission is free - to express your faith from vibrant and contemporary all are welcome. The Christmas fair is on 7th December with a to reflective liturgical worship. There is a service at Christmas and New Year Services – There will be wide range of crafts, gifts, books and baking as 1100h each Sunday at Inverkeithing High School a service in the Church at 7.30pm on Christmas Eve. well as Santa’s grotto. which is directed towards a more youthful audience. Please come early for Christmas pies and tea/coffee. The Travelling Nativity returns on the evening of If the idea of a more traditional sung Eucharist Our Watchnight Service on New Year’s Eve will start 8th December, outside in the area around the appeals to you, then come to St. Columba’s, in at 11.15pm and again, please come early for a snack church. Join us for the Christmas story and carols Aberdour where Holy Communion is celebrated and hot drink beforehand. All are welcome to both with hot chocolate in the church afterwards. If you each Sunday at 1100h to a very loyal and happy services. weren’t there last year come and see what you congregation. Ladies’/Men’s Meetings missed. Late autumn promises to be a busy time for St • Men’s Club - Every Tuesday, 1.30-3.30pm at the Our Church Nativity family service is at 10:30am Columba’s and All Souls. Our Connect Groups Kabin where men can play pool, table tennis, air on 15th December. Whatever else it holds, our which help people grow in their faith, are taking hockey, dominoes, chat etc. Tea and coffee Junior Church will come together in true nativity place, meeting at various nearby locations. For available. tradition. At 7pm we are invited to join with details on any of these events, please contact the undersigned. • Ladies’ Club - Every Wednesday, 1-3pm at the Inverkeithing for an evening service. Kabin where they can participate in various crafts. The Christmas Concert is on 22nd December at In December, there will be a joint service of All Souls Tea and coffee available. Churches on Sunday 22nd at 1100h at Inverkeithing 7pm. Carols, songs, drama, poetry and comedy, Bible Study Home Groups - Bible Study groups and mince pies as well! High School, St Columba’s will be closed on that day. Meanwhile, at St Columba’s, there will be a take place on Thursday mornings at 10.30am and Christmas Eve brings the Christingle at 6:30. This Crib Service on 24th at 1500h, a family service with Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in Dalgety Bay and is usually packed with excited children. The carols and communion at 1000h on Christmas Day Dunfermline respectively. Watchnight Service is later that night at 11:30pm, and a Carol Service with readings on 29th Weekly Services - Our weekly services take place preceded by about half an hour of carol singing. December at 1100h. All are most welcome at these at 11am and 6.30pm on Sundays. There is a family service at 10:30am on Christmas and our other services. Prayer Meeting - The weekly prayer meeting takes Day. All at All Souls wish you a very Happy Christmas place at Logos House on Wednesday mornings at Our annual Covenant Service will be on 5th and a prosperous New Year. 11am. January, looking forward into the New Year. Jeremy Hawkings 01383 410442 For further details regarding any of the above, please The Sunshine Group (Singing for the Brain) meets contact the church office on telephone number on 5th and 19th December, then again on 9th and Flower of the Month 01383-825095. 23rd January. Music is known to have a positive Please visit our website: effect on people living with dementia. The person December - Poinsettia www.cornerstonefgc.org with dementia must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The Guild has a varied programme, meeting on the first and third Wednesday of the month at Safe Space 7:30pm in the church. There will be a fun and Safe Space offers counselling support, group games night on 4th December, Carols and Curry work and justice support for male and female on 18th December and a talk ‘From Rabbi to survivors of sexual abuse. There is also a Minister’ by Andrew Sarle on January 15th. dedicated service for young people (12-18yrs). The Lighthouse is where you can enjoy a cuppa, Safe Space offers training and awareness raising Good cheer, success. for other agencies and community groups. biscuit, chat and a warm welcome. It is open on The poinsettia comes in three colours, red, white, To contact Safe Space call 01383 739084 or the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from and pink. “You Are The Special One” is the message 2.00pm until 4.00pm. email [email protected]. More this flower sends. information available on www.safe-space.co.uk www.dalgety-parish.org.uk Courtesy of Mike Gourlay
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13 SPOTLIGHT OH WE DO LIKE TO We kick off our new feature in this issue by putting the spotlight on: BE BESIDE THE SEA! Lauren Anderson Therapies Hopefully you have all seen by now, this year’s theme is ‘Beside the Sea’. With 2020 being Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, what better way to celebrate our beautiful Lauren started her career in the industry in 2007. Fife coastline and seaside location! After graduating with a Higher National Diploma To celebrate our theme the Gala team took part in the beach clean along with Adrian King from our sponsor RE/MAX in Beauty Therapy, Lauren then entered full time Dalgety Bay. While we have a long way to go to make the Gala day plastic free – we are also working with Plastic Free employment within Dunfermline based salon, Dalgety Bay to see how we can move towards this goal! Facial Expressions. During her time working at this salon, Lauren was selected to open and run Our fundraising towards Gala 2020 has an extension of the business in a nearby village. started well, with our 90s quiz and disco raising over £1,000! This was followed by In 2011 an opportunity arose to work within our Christmas light switch on in November Edinburgh’s multi award winning salon, Zen – which we hope got everyone into the Lifestyle. Here Lauren gained extensive Christmas spirit. knowledge and experience in all treatments and Our Santa’s grotto is back again by popular earned a Senior Therapist position within the demand on Saturday 14 December. Taking salon. place at the Sailing Club from 10am to In 2014 Lauren stepped in to the world of 5pm, message Facebook to book your parenting. After maternity leave Lauren decided child a slot. Be quick, it’s been sold out to make the transition to go self-employed within the last two years running! Photo courtesy of RE/MAX Dalgety Bay Clarity House in Dunfermline. This allowed her to This year, we are working closely with both primary schools and now have Gala Clubs at Donibristle and Dalgety Bay. work closer to home and build confidence and It’s been fantastic to see the children getting so involved and taking on responsibility for supporting the Galas. After all experience being self-employed within the Beauty we do it all for the kids! Industry. Our next fundraiser is the Ceilidh on Saturday 14th March 2020, at Dalgety Bay Primary School! So make sure you put This brings us to date, after welcoming her second the date in your diary and get your dancing shoes at the ready! child into the world, Lauren felt the time had come All that’s left to say is have a lovely Christmas and Happy New Year from the Gala team. to take the next step in her career, bringing you P.S. Anyone interested in teaming up to take part in Relay for Life, please email Laura on [email protected]. Lauren Anderson Therapies. Lauren recently attended the Fife Woman Rock Awards 2019 P.P.S. Do you love the gala? Love volunteering? There are lots of ways you can get involved, from baking goodies, or sparing an hour to set up an event. Whatever your skills and availability, your help makes a difference. If interested, ceremony held in Kinghorn, September 2019. message Nicki Wilde via our Gala Facebook page or email [email protected]. Here Lauren went on to win an award for NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR! Braefoot Bay Marine Terminal - Planned Works Representatives of Dalgety Bay and Hillend and Aberdour Community Councils attended a meeting called to brief the councils regarding works to be carried by ExxonMobil at its Marine Terminal at Braefoot Bay. The works are to refurbish and rejuvenate jetty loading facilities as well as to undertake a programme of addition maintenance and modernisation. This is part of an announced £140m investment in the Fife Ethylene Plant. The works require the installation of a temporary constructor’s village /compound with up to 100 car parking spaces located outside and approx.100yards to the North East of the existing boundary fence. Work on these facilities will start in mid- November. “I take pride in every treatment that I do and since Walkers, runners and cyclists should be aware of greatly increased traffic on the plant access road from having children I now know, more than ever, the the Aberdour roundabout on the main road. This road crosses the Fife coastal path and users should true value of taking time out for yourself. It’s not where ever possible try to use the underpass. There will also be increased traffic at the above roundabout just about the treatment, it’s about the experience due to the construction and empolyees’ traffic. The works programmes are planned to take 2 YEARS . as a whole.” ExxonMobil have stated that every effort will be made to ensure that access to the coastal path is not For more information see Lauren’s website: restricted and that noise/light is managed such that it does not cause disturbance or nuisance. https://laurenstherapies.wixsite.com/website P Franklin Chair DBHCC Plastic-Free Dalgety Bay It has been a busy month at PFDB as our initiative starts to hit its stride. We carried out plastic audits at four local businesses and at Dalgety Bay Parish Church. Heather at Hairy Heids Barber’s was confirmed by Surfers Against Sewage as our first Plastic-Free Champion for showing outstanding commitment to eliminating single-use plastics, and she was joined shortly afterwards by Lauren Anderson Therapies, Crafty Pots and Lóuie Brown’s. Well done to all four of you for leading the way on reducing avoidable plastics, we hope other businesses will follow your lead! We held a successful beach clean and litter survey with a class from Inverkeithing High School and are now working towards them becoming a Plastic-Free School. We are also discussing this with both our local primary schools. Our co-coordinator Lindsay’s crisp packet collection scheme is up and running at all the local schools, and we presented our group’s work to the October meeting of the Community Council. Meanwhile, our Facebook page is gaining traction and becoming a great place to swap ideas and information about plastic-free living. We hope to organise various “Plastic Freebuary” activities next February, more on this in the next Diary and on our Facebook page. Plastic-free Tip of the Month: There are lots of web pages offering tips for a plastic-free Christmas, for instance the Marine Conservation Society page https:// www.mcsuk.org/news/12-tips-plastic-free-christmas. We don’t have space to list them all here, but please think about what you can do to reduce single-use plastic consumption – and indeed all avoidable waste – at this time of year. For instance, why not ditch the Sellotape and rediscover the joys of wrapping up presents with string – or just put them in a reusable gift bag? Facebook: Plastic-Free Dalgety Bay; e-mail: [email protected]
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15 Wild about the Bay Neil Dryden contacted us recently with this photo of an octopus which he’d found washed up on the foreshore near the Sailing Club on 31st October. A bit Dalgety Bay of research revealed that it’s a curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa, also commonly known as the lesser or horned octopus). It’s the only species of octopus which Community Woodlands Group is found all round the coastline of Britain and Ireland. The only other type of There have been several work parties in our woods in the past two months. octopus to be found in British waters is the common octopus, but that only lives First of all the areas of wildflowers and grasses around the Heritage Viewpoint off the south-west corner of Britain. and the banking at Crow wood were strimmed. Then the flowers and grasses had to be raked up and as much thatch removed as possible. This exercise ensures that conditions will be at their best for the germination of seeds lying dormant over the winter months. Hopefully next year these will produce similar displays of wild flowers as we have seen this year. Thank you to all our volunteers who have turned out in all weathers. We held our AGM at the end of October in the Sailing Club. It was quite well attended and we were very pleased to invite a new member onto our committee. We are still needing some extra help though, and I include the following appeal from our Chairman, David Macleod. At Monday’s AGM there was discussion about how best to tackle the various activities that the Group undertakes in looking after the woodlands. Currently they include: · Organising work parties to maintain and improve the woodlands and The curled octopus grows to a size of about 50cm in length and lives in shallow wildflower areas waters off rocky shores. They are predominantly reddish-brown in colour, but · Authoring and publishing material on our website and Facebook page can rapidly change colour using special cells in their skin called chromatophores · Liaising with neighbours of the woodlands to camouflage themselves against any kind of background. They live on crabs · Liaising with other environmental groups and interested individuals and other large crustaceans such as lobster and have a rather ingenious method · Liaising with school and other youth groups of eating them. The octopus makes a hole in the shell of the unfortunate · Working with specialist advisers on such diverse matters as tree care, crustacean using its radula, a tongue-like structure consisting of symmetrical insurance, etc. rows of teeth. It then injects immobilizing toxins into the hole, followed by saliva · Fund raising and publicity activities as and when required containing digestive enzymes which break down the internal attachments of · Maintaining a list of grant awarding bodies and helping with applications the crustacean to its shell. The octopus then easily removes the shell, just like when required opening a tin of crab meat, and tucks in. This neat trick, combined with their All of these are in addition to our obligations as a registered charity. ability to squeeze their boneless bodies through the smallest gaps, has made DBCWG has been very fortunate in having members willing and able to devote the curled octopus unpopular amongst crab and lobster fishermen, as the their time and energies to the work of the Group. It was identified some time octopuses can easily enter crab or lobster pots and help themselves to the ago that we needed to spread the workload and if possible expand the resource occupants, leaving only the shells behind. and thus enable us to carry out our current and future programmes of Shortly after Neil sent us the photo, Kim found a similar specimen on the shore maintenance and improvement. I am therefore asking you to contact us to near Downing Point. The time of year suggests that both these creatures are have a chat about what you might be able to offer. But please do not feel that it females which have just finished reproducing. Octopuses only reproduce once needs to be within the scope of the list above as you could well have some in their short lives. After laying her eggs, the female octopus guards them great ideas about how to help. Many thanks. constantly, refusing to leave them even to eat. By the time they hatch, she has We would like to wish all our woodlands friends and supporters a very Happy wasted away so much that she dies. Christmas and New Year. Want to share your wildlife sightings in the Bay in the next edition of The Diary? If you would like to help in any way, please get in touch. Why not send an email to Helen Galloway and Kim Blasco at: [email protected] Contact us through: Happy wildlife spotting! Our website www.dbcwg.org Or by scanning this QRCODE Email - [email protected] TIMMS Community Trophy Annual Award Facebook Nominations Required for 2019 Phone Kathryn on 822370 The Timms Trophy was presented to the Community by Clive Timms a former resident and Community Councillor of Dalgety Bay who was very active within The Wildlife Garden the local community where he discovered there were many unsung heroes going the extra mile to help others. When his work meant he had to leave Very many thanks go to the Inverflora group, Dalgety Bay he wanted to leave behind a Trophy that could be awarded annually Inverkeithing, who have very kindly donated lots of to individuals or groups to acknowledge their outstanding voluntary work or to lovely Achillea plants in response to last month’s Diary someone who is always there willing to lend a helping hand, perhaps a kindly article. This has meant that we can get on with planting neighbour. our new bed, which was the wildflower meadow, before If you would like to make a nomination please complete the contact form via the winter. It is very good to work with other local the Community tab of our website www.dalgetybayandhillend.org or email groups. Inverflora have an allotment in Inverkeithing [email protected] where they grow flowers for their beds and do so with wildlife in mind. Alternatively call 07522928110 and leave a message with the name of the We would like to wish all our garden friends and supporters a very Merry person/ group you would like to nominate and the reason why. Christmas and Happy New Year. Nominations should be received by 31st January 2020. The person/group with Kathryn (822370) and Helen the most nominations will be awarded the Trophy.
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17 Elected Representatives Lesley Laird MP Dalgety Bay John Smith Business Centre, 1 Begg Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6HD 01592 724129 Folk Club [email protected] At the recent Community Council meeting it was Annabelle Ewing MSP ‘20th Anniversary’ decided that the new “Spotlight” Diary article would (Constituency MSP) Members Only Night feature a local organisation, group or club. [email protected] If you fit that description and can summarise what Mid Scotland & Fife Regional List MSPs presents: you are in less than 150 words + photo, then please Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party contact the CC Secretary, Steven, via the contact 31 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NU details on page 2. On the Wagon Murdo Fraser MSP Dean Lockhart MSP Liz Smith MSP Alexander Stewart MSP Scottish Labour Party Ore Valley Business Centre, 93 Main Street Lochgelly, KY5 9AF plus guest band It is that time of year again Claire Baker Alex Rowley Yard of Ale Scottish Green Party Mark Russell MSP Woodside Hotel, 0131 348 6468 High Street, Aberdour Fife Councillors – Ward 6 Inverkeithing & Dalgety Bay on Friday 6 December Cllr Alice McGarry & Cllr David Barratt at 8.00pm Regular surgery – First Monday of every month On The Wagon is a ceilidh/folk band that in Dalgety Parish Church, 7pm specialises in Scottish/Irish folk music and its [email protected] own arrangements of country and blues. The 01383 414982 instrumental line-up includes guitars, mandolin, [email protected] keyboards, harmonicas, accordions, bass 07907 444752 25 pedals, percussion, Bouzoukis, small and big Cllr Dave Dempsey pipes, whistles including low D, ukuleles, banjo, We hope you and yours have a very happy [email protected] with Derek & Ken providing the main vocals. Christmas. We enjoyed a lovely meal at the Hillview 01383 415022 They play clubs, pubs, festivals, hotels, Hotel, Rosyth early in December. For the first time, Cllr Dave Coleman Conference Centres (Edinburgh & Glasgow) and we will also be meeting in January, in a new venue. [email protected] for Corporate events up and down the country. Our thanks to Viewfield Baptist Church, They travel to Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Dunfermline, for the use of their coffee lounge. Belgium and Luxemburg and the Channel If you have found yourself a bit isolated this festive Heritage and Hidden History Islands. season, and would like to make some new friends, On the Wagon have lots of original material as Looking for a Christmas present or just a we would be delighted to hear from you. We get well as their own arrangements of well good read about the history of Dalgety together once a month on a Sunday, and go for a recognised material and are very comfortable Bay? Then look no further. The Community light afternoon tea in a variety of venues, and if in concert venues, weddings, ceilidhs, folk clubs Council is selling Eric Simpson’s book - space permits – entertainment too! We provide and family occasions. Heritage and Hidden History for the transport to and from your home, so no travel bargain price of only £6. Tickets: Members Only £5.00 worries. Give me a ring to find out from Liz/Colin Hay Tel: 01383 822732 more. e-mail: [email protected] Sylvia Stewart Admission by ticket only Group Co-ordinator 01383 420405 Dalgety Bay Library Dalgety Bay Bridge Club Opening Times Meets every Tuesday from September until March Monday 10.00hrs - 17.00hrs in Dalgety Bay Community Centre Tuesday 10.00hrs - 17.00hrs at 6.45pm - 10pm. Wednesday 10.00hrs - 17.00hrs Thursday 11.00hrs - 20.00hrs Some are still available to buy in the library New members welcome Friday 10.00hrs - 17.00hrs or please contact DB&HCC Secretary to this friendly club. Saturday 10.00hrs - 14.00hrs Steven Leckie if you would like to buy one. Tel: 01383 822168 Contact details are on page 2.
18 around the bay Dalgety Bay Art Club We all had a fabulous day at our Autumn Exhibition in November. It was a Thank you to Sarah Purves for sending in these early morning scenes looking really busy day with lots of visitors and the weather stayed dry! The Presidents over the Forth.Sarah said “We love a coastal path walk early in the morning. Quaich Awards went to the following: Painting - Robbie Peterson (Becalmed), We are so fortunate to live here” Photography – Bill Cunningham (Watching You) & Craft – Colin McKenzie for his wonderful wood turning. Congratulations to all of you. The public vote results were as follows: Joint 1st place, shown Also thank you to Pat Street for this Autumnal scene at Donibristle Chapel. here, were Moira McPherson (Bad Hair Day) & Adrian Masson (Pebble Collectors), 2nd place Dorothy Turvey (Poldark) & 3rd place Robbie Peterson (Mahogany Land). Thank you to everybody who voted. All that remains is for me to wish you all a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year when it comes. I’m looking forward to lots of ‘Artyness’ in 2020.
Club Opening Times: Tues 10am-12noon (open session), Wed 10am-12noon (craft group) Thurs 10am-12noon (open session), Thurs 7pm-9pm (photography group), Japan Karate Association – Dalgety Bay Fri 7pm-9pm (open session) The dojo has had an exciting few months with the interior being transformed Ingrid Mayes Diary Correspondent with floor to ceiling mirrors over the summer thanks to fundraising efforts by [email protected] members. The new mirrors are already helping students by allowing them to www.dalgetybayartclub.com check their form as they train. Earlier in the www.facebook.com/dalgetybayartclub year members travelled to the Czech Republic in May to represent Scotland in the Keep yourself and your family busy over the JKA Junior European Championships. Lucy winter period at Inverkeithing High Community Hull, 16, and Calum Bruce, 11 from Dalgety Use! Bay competed against other juniors from around Europe in the Czech city of Kadan. Whether you are looking to engage in sport or leisure activities we have a Held over two days, events were held for competitors aged from 9 to 17 years- wide variety to keep you entertained into 2020! old. Now in its 14th year, the tournament has grown into a major event with Below is a snapshot of our junior activities, however we are always looking countries from across Europe competing. to expand on our programme so please get in touch with any requests and In September several members from the dojo or suggestions. We also have a wide variety of adult activities for you to competed in the East Region Scottish check out: [email protected] 01383 602349 Championships, with Lucy Hull, Calum Bruce, LEARNING FOR FUN – Charlie Dykes, Tristan Simrick, Lucas Walker and (JUNIOR) Day Time Age Robin Walker all taking home medals. And in Tiny Kickers Mon 1645 – 1730 18m – 3yrs October several members took part in the national Badminton Mon 1800 – 1845 7+ years training course, the Gasshuku with senior Parkour Tue 1630 – 1800 P4 – P7 instructors from England and Japan offering a Violin Tue 1800 – 2100 7+ years fantastic training opportunity to learn from some Piano Tue 1800 – 2000 7+ years of karate’s best. October also saw many of the Guitar Wed 1630 – 1715 7+ years dojo’s students passing their gradings and or 1715 – 1800 achieving new coloured belts. Junior Yoga - NEW Wed 1630 – 1715 5 – 9 years With Christmas fast approaching JKA Dalgety Bay is offering gift vouchers for Junior Yoga - NEW Wed 1715 – 1800 10 – 14 years a present with a difference. Vouchers start from just £10 and all ages from 4 Multi-Activity Sports Wed 1800 – 1900 P1 – P7 year-old to adult catered for. The Tigers class for 4-6 year olds takes place on Junior Cooking Thu 1645 – 1815 P4 – P7 a Saturday from 10-10:45am, followed by a class at 11am for all ages. On Junior Cooking Thu 1830 – 2000 S1 – S6 Piano Thu 1630 – 2030 7+ years Monday from 7-8pm all ages are welcome and on Wednesday there is a juniors’ Junior Art & Craft Thu 1600 – 1800 8+ years class for children at 6:30am followed by an adults’ class at 7:30. If you are (Fizzy Milk) interested in gift vouchers, joining a class or hiring the hall for your own activity Parkour Thu 2000 – 2100 S1 – S6 please contact Bert Stewart on 07863 135269 or email Mini-Kickers Fri 1630 – 1715 3 & 4 years [email protected] For more information go to: Wingin’ It! (Youth club) Fri 1900 – 2030 5 – 18 years www.jkakaratedalgetybay.co.uk or find JKA Dalgety Bay on Facebook. “While we take reasonable steps to check our advertisers are bona fide, readers should carry out their own checks before entering into any contract or arrangement”.
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