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NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2021
FUNDING SECURED FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL SITE
Following the decision to relocate Inverkeithing High School, significant funding has been secured to
develop the site.
Cllr David Barratt had been in discussions to secure a financial commitment of £1 million to provide
additional facilities for the area, backing up the existing political commitment.
“I asked for £1 million to be allocated in the Capital Plan and am delighted that £1 million is what
will be in the administration’s plans,” he says.
“In the longer term, I see this being a multi-million pound investment and, once plans are sufficiently
advanced, I expect further funding to be committed.”
The existing site of the school, on Hillend Road, will be vacated in five years. A replacement, expected
to cost £70 million and accommodate 2,000 pupils, will be built at the Fleet Grounds in Rosyth.
Discussions within the community on how the site will be developed are expected, with Cllr Barratt
believing it has the capacity to transform the area.
“We should be aiming high to deliver a community and sports hub serving South and West Fife,
not just preserving community use in Inverkeithing, but expanding what is on offer,” he adds.
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that it is highly likely that private landholders
your local council will have to look into this on their own.
Potholes
...up to the minute Cllr. DC reported that he attempted to get the
potholes around the community into the
upcoming works programme, but was told they
The Community Council held its public meeting on Zoom on 1st February 2021
did not meet the criteria in the Council’s risk
based system. He has continued to photograph
The community police provided their monthly (SL), Sean McLanaghan (SM), Bernie and submit reports into the Council pothole
report summarised as follows. The full report McIntosh (BM) system. Members of the public are encouraged
can be found on the CC website. Police: 0 to report all potholes they come across into
Calls and Crimes Reported Public: 3 the system. PF noted that the pothole located
During January 2021, a total of 77 calls were on the church roundabout is dangerous and
Declarations of Interest: 0 will cause an accident. LM asked why there
recorded for the Dalgety Bay and Hillend area.
Out of these calls, 15 required an immediate Public Forum are still no road marking on CockClunie Road
response. A member of the public wished to report mess after multiple reports and replies that it would
being created by a number of houses located be remedied, Cllr. DC asked to be emailed
During the same period, 15 Crime Files were about this and for any reference numbers. A
recorded for the area, which contained a total adjacent to Longhill Park. Cllr. DB explained
that the work in the area is for flooding member of the public mentioned that
of 20 charges. pavements are showing damage, where work
prevention and that a Fife Council investigation
Crimes and offences recorded include theft, is ongoing. Cllr. DD clarified that the flooding had been carried out by Virgin and would
theft by shoplifting, fraud, vandalism, attempted is a historic issue and that a report is due next submit a report.
housebreaking with intent to steal, resisting month. School Parking
arrest and failing to stop after a road traffic
Correspondence and Local Issues Cllr. DB said that he has had discussions with
collision.
the Head of Donibristle Primary, the parents’
Foreshore
council and Fife transportation and that the
Cllr. DB said there are no new updates at this
issue will be picked up when the schools return.
time. Cllr. DC has visited the contractor who
Cllr. DB agreed to forward all communication
Reminder - Any incidents should be reported has begun preparation work and is expecting
he has received thus far.
as soon as possible using the following to start in late April/early May. Future
numbers: Call your local police on 101, but information will be provided to the CC. Gritting of Paths
in an emergency always use 999. LM brought up the issue of a lack of grit bins
Binnings Strip/Bogend Wood within the community. Cllr. DB replied that the
Please do not report incidents by email, as Cllr. DB to pursue area has many more than other areas and that
mailboxes are not monitored 24/7 and may not
Ash Dieback while moving existing bins may be possible,
be accessed for periods of time due to annual
A resident has raised concerns about the health acquiring new ones would be difficult.
leave and other abstractions.
Information relating to crime can be reported of a number of trees along the East Access New Cycle Paths
to the independent charity Crime Stoppers by Way and the tree at the sailing club, they are Cllr. AM detailed that the new cycle path is fully
phoning 0800 555 111. worried about the presence of Ash Dieback. funded up to the top of Cockclunie Road. A
BJ is in contact with the Woodlands Group. BJ request has been made to the MuirDean Trust
Online - Follow us on Twitter for news on local asked whether Fife Council would be able to to reserve funding for the remaining path to
incidents and other information at: help to determine if Ash Dieback is present. connect to Inverkeithing. LM raised a concern
@SWFifePolice Cllr. AM asked how this initial diagnosis has about whether these new paths would be used.
(https://twitter.com/SWFifePolice) been made. BJ to email details to Cllr. AM. Cllr. Cllr. AM noted that the paths were also for the
Police Scotland Website DD said that Fife Council have contracted out use of walkers and equestrians and that they
www.scotland.police.uk their own work in combatting Ash Dieback and would be used.
Police Scotland Facebook THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE DIARY IS APRIL 2021
www.facebook.com/policescotland The closing date for receipt of all input for that issue is
MIDNIGHT ON 10 March 2021
COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
Attendance List, Apologies and YOUR DIARY INPUT - please email to: alistair58.am@gmail.com
This includes letters, articles, photographs or any information.
Declarations of Interest
Handwritten/typed articles can be sent or delivered to the Diary Coordinator, Alistair.
Community Council: Anya Saunders (AS), Please phone: 07895 038866 for address details.
Douglas Simpson (DS), Brian Johnston (BJ),
Peter Franklin (PF), Lesa Mackenzie (LM), ADVERTISING matters - please contact: IAN CHISNALL (Diary Adverts)
Phone 01383 620919 or email: scottishprint@aol.com
Philip Lund (PL), Zac Niven (ZN), Charles
Lister (CL), Louise Guntensen (LG), John COMMUNITY COUNCIL matters - please contact: STEVEN LECKIE (Secretary)
Richard (JR) Phone 07522928110 or email: dbhccsecretary@gmail.com
Fife Councillors: David Barratt (DB), David For all information about your Community Council
Coleman (DC), David Dempsey (DD), Alice Please visit our website: www.dalgetybayandhillend.org
McGarry (AM) DIARY DISTRIBUTION matters - please contact: GRAHAM LIVINGSTONE
Please email: sendgraham2@gmail.com
Apologies: Louise Burt (LB), Steven Leckie
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Change of use Peter Vardy/Parking requirements of Fife Council transportation. regarding smell, but this was later tracked down
The site of the Peter Vardy garage is being The consultation on the development has to the Fife Council dump. A survey of vibration
changed from a Vauxhall garage into a motor closed but AS to see if any comment from the was carried out successfully.
superstore. Concerns persist about parking CC can be submitted.
New High School
problems outside the garage and solutions are LG raised similar traffic problems being a Nothing to report
hampered by constantly changing possibility as a result of the proposed new B&M
management. Cllr. DC mused as to whether store at the Gateway. They have been asked Councillors Reports
double yellow lines and no loading markings to attend the next CC meeting. Cllr. DB said Cllr. AM: Nothing to Report
would be possible in the area. JR explained that he would talk to Fife Council transportation Cllr. DC: Has been looking into communication
that there was no reason this should not be about the traffic increase and difficulties. Cllr. issues between Fife Council and the utilities
possible in principle. DC said that it looks like the new petrol station companies to prevent newly repaired
Vaccine Update at ASDA is also coming soon and would add to pavements from being immediately dug up.
PF has received his first dose of the Covid these traffic issues. Better communication is needed to ensure
vaccine. Cllr. AM explained that a website is LG brought up a new planning application for utility work is done first.
provided by the Scottish government detailing two pods and a cabin in a woodland area just Cllr. DB: Currently seeking financial
the vaccine rollout numbers. to the north of Fordell Firs. A resident is commitment to keeping community facilities at
Lighting Problems concerned by this as they were of the opinion the site of the current High School, to match
PF explained at length the difficulties suffered that a covenant exists prohibiting residential the political commitment. Newsletter to be sent
by the residents of Cramond Place, in regards development of this site. SL will be asked to by post due to Covid.
to their street lighting. Cllr. DD replied that inform the resident that this needs to be
Cllr. DD: No update to bus shelter seat.
Scottish Power has told Fife Council that it is a pursued legally.
AOB
power supply problem and that the work will Local Ideas Questionnaire
be carried out to fix the issue on the 10th of The dates of future CC meeting will be
A questionnaire will be publicised on the front
February. published in The Diary, Police have also
page of the next Diary, as well as on social
requested these dates.
Quarry Development Update media, asking members of the community for
their ideas about future projects. The content PL asked about the wording of a planning
Cllr. DB stated that there is little new to report
of the questionnaire will be outlined on Teams. application submitted on the Fordell Bank,
at this stage. A meeting was held with the
regarding the use of the woods amenity land.
public, where the plans were detailed. A second Treasurers Report Cllr. DD stated that this may relate to land
similar meeting is due to be held. Feedback No movement in the accounts this month. DS purchased from the Council.
taken from these meetings will then be taken asked if a bill has been submitted for the tree
forward into the final plans. He noted that the ZN asked if there was any update on a meeting
survey by the Woodlands Group. BJ replied
development is not well received by the relating to the plan for a local Pump Track. BJ
that he was aware that the survey had taken
community. AS asked about the additional said that currently the group is looking into
place, but that he has not heard back about
strain on local infrastructure. Cllr. DB replied various factors and will be meeting soon.
the cost of it. The CC decided to pay for an
that transport issues would be included as part annual Zoom subscription which DS agreed to The CC wished to express its thanks to the
of the planning process. The developers were pay for and then to claim back from the CC. outgoing Editor of The Diary Roy Green for all
willing to work with the GP surgery but the his hard work
Council has no powers to demand funding in Insurance
The insurance broker has sent information, Next Meeting
this area. LG asked about a possible reduction
in the number of units proposed for the project. which is currently being looked into and queried The next meeting will take place on Monday
Cllr. DB responded that he has pressed the by LM and BJ. Discussion about the need for the 1st of March 2021.
developer on this point previously but that, due a map to be included. BJ to forward to DS. These minutes will be approved at the next
to their plans, this would be most unlikely. The meeting of the Community Council and any
Mossmorran amendments will appear in the archived copy
developer is looking for all comments to be
PF attended a Zoom meeting of the safety on the DB&HCC website.
submitted by mid-February.
committee, ongoing discussions took place as
Plant Market/Planning to the makeup of the various sub-committees. Next Diary - The next deadline for Diary input
PL brought up the issue of traffic and access A presentation was made that PF highly is midnight on 10th March 2021.
problems to the proposed new development recommends be sent and used by local CC website details:
at the Plant Market. Cllr. AM was quick to point schools. Hoped to receive the SEPA report, but
out that nothing would be approved for this was not available as they had been hacked. dalgetybayandhillend.org
development that did not meet the One strong complaint had been received or scan this QR code
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HILLEND CAMERA CLUB
In January, the club’s first online module was repeated to allow members who joined later in 2020 to experience the
various challenges it presented. It was a Still Life module spread over four weeks starting with producing a main image
while trying different lighting techniques and subjects.
The next part was to photograph different surfaces or textures that would be used in the following week as a background
for the main image. This final part involved processing the two images and merging them to create a single and hopefully
artistic result. Some examples are shown here.
In February, the challenge is to take a
range of photographs with a fixed focal
length lens or without using the zoom.
That may not be as easy as it sounds.
Plans are under way to introduce a
new module in March relating to
famous pieces of art that will form the
basis of an artistic photograph. There
will also be an internal competition on
the same subject.
This year the club has entered 34
prints of members’ photographs in the
Scottish Photographic Federation competition that will be judged in March. The results of that will be reported in a later
issue of the Diary.
Hillend Camera Club is the official Photographic Association for the Dalgety Bay and Inverkeithing area and now has a
membership of 29. Membership costs £25 ‘til Sept 2021. Joining details can be found on the club’s new website at
www.hillendcc.org and on the club’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/hillendcc.
At a recent meeting the committee agreed to allow people to join in the club’s Facebook page for three weeks before
joining officially.
The club is open to anyone from beginner to expert and offers free membership to 12-16 year olds accompanied by an
adult member. On the website some examples of members’ photographs are available to view and in the members’
section are the popular online programme and video library. The club also has a Flickr group that is restricted to members
where images are shared and discussed.
As well as the online resources the club is collecting old cameras etc. that can be loaned out to members along with
manuals for GIMP and Photoshop (cs6) graphics editors.
The club will be organising outdoor events as soon as any relaxation of the current restrictions allow.
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Dalgety Bay Dalgety Bay Art Club
Bowling Club One thing I have learnt throughout lockdown (what number are we on now?) is that keeping busy
is key. That sense of achievement at the end of the day when you have created something
FORTHCOMING SEASON – Despite the beautiful with your own hands is very satisfying.
difficult times we find ourselves in, the Judging by the challenges I have had getting stock of canvasses and craft materials recently, it
committee continues to plan for the forthcoming would appear that the nation has embraced Arts & Crafts during the last few months and probably
bowling season. However, it seems likely that finally got around to trying out those things we have all been saving on Pinterest.
we will still be operating under strict Covid-19
related restrictions. The committee is working Having time to just sit down and fiddle has been
closely with Bowls Scotland to ensure we a bit of a treat and has served as a distraction
comply with all national guidelines. This from all the stuff going on out there. I imagine
obviously makes planning any internal or our next Art Exhibition & Craft Fair will be a bit of
external competitions very difficult although we a bumper one! So crack on with that scarf you
hope these restrictions will ease in due course. have always wanted to knit, or that linocut you
wanted to try but never had the time. By the time
25th ANNIVERSARY – 2021 is the club’s 25th it’s finished, lockdown will be over!
anniversary and we hope to celebrate in style
later in the season. Any local businesses who Most of our regular group sessions are fully up
would like to sponsor us, please get in touch. and running with Zoom sessions now too and it’s
been great to see what everybody has been up
SOCIAL EVENTS – Our bingo nights and all to and to just generally to keep in touch with
other social events are on hold because of friends.
Covid-19. As soon as guidelines change, we
will return to monthly fogging hygiene And if you are out and about for a walk, check
procedures and welcome everyone back. As out our article on our Website regarding taking photographs with your mobile phone. There are
always, please keep an eye on our Facebook some great tips for understanding all the functions for taking fabulous photographs.
page for any new updates. Club Opening Times: (currently closed)
Please direct any enquiries to: Monday (2nd & 4th) 7pm-9pm (messy craft)
Tues 10am-12noon (open session) Ingrid Mayes
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Wed 10am-12noon (craft group) Diary Correspondent
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Thurs 10am-12noon (open session)
Mobile: 07941 401947 Thurs 7pm-9pm (photography group) www.dalgetybayartclub.com
Email: sec.dbbc@gmail.com Friday 7pm-9pm (open session) www.facebook.com/dalgetybayartclub
CONCERNS OVER B&M’S
PLANS FOR FORMER
GARDEN CENTRE
Councillors in the Bay have raised
concerns over plans for the former
Dobbies site to be converted to a retail
store.
Major retailer B&M has submitted plans
to change the former garden centre at
Ridge Way to a home store with garden
centre, creating over 40 jobs.
B&M Retail says it is seeking
representation within South Fife and
specifically Dalgety Bay, where a new
store would complement the company’s
existing outlets in the area.
The garden centre closed in February
2020 with Dobbies deciding to
concentrate its retail operation at its Fife Leisure Park store in Dunfermline.
The Community Council would support a development which brings jobs to the area but is concerned about the traffic
management of the Gateway development as a whole.
Councillor David Barratt said: “There is a long-standing concern that the traffic in the area is too busy and dangerous.
The new developments, including Costa and the petrol station, will all compound the existing issues.”
Cllr. Barratt is to have discussions with Fife Council transportation about the traffic increase and difficulties.
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MEAT-FREE MEALS
Here’s another quick and tasty meat-free recipe
for you to try. You can adjust the amount of chilli
powder and smoked paprika depending on how hot
you like your chilli. But don’t skimp on the lime. It’s
essential!
Hillend Community Hub Chocolate Chilli (serves two hearty appetites)
1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped
Hopefully Spring is on its way and we can look forward to some warmer 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tin sweetcorn
and longer days. The committee has tried to plan a few things for the Spring 2 heaped tsp cocoa powder ½ -1 tsp mild chilli powder
- all still socially distanced of course. ½ -1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp soft brown sugar 1 tin red kidney beans
Hillend Tavern Fundraiser 1 tin cannellini beans Zest and juice of 1 lime
We would like to say a huge thank you to the Hillend Tavern, who raised an Rice to serve
impressive £295 for the Hub funds, by running a Bonus Ball Raffle. 1. Put rice on to cook.
Crafts with Care 2. Fry onion and red pepper in 1 tablespoon of
veg oil in a large saucepan for five minutes.
Another huge thanks to Angela Grant, from Crafts with Care, who has 3. Add tinned tomatoes and sweetcorn, mix well
constantly kept the children in the village occupied with her craft packs and cook for a further couple of minutes.
during lockdown. 4. Add cocoa powder, chilli powder, smoked
Hillend Fairy Village paprika, cinnamon and sugar. Mix well.
The children (and some adults) have 5. Drain the kidney beans and cannellini beans
had lots of fun over the past few and add to the saucepan. Mix again and simmer
months keeping up with what’s gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
happening in the fairy village. 6. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
7. Serve over rice in bowls and sprinkled with lime
What have we planned for the spring:
zest.
Sponsor a Planter Enjoy!
As we have mentioned in previous
diaries, the Hub purchased some
whisky barrels as planters from a local
company Whisky Firewood. Dalgety Bay
Is anyone - a business, individual,
family or street - interested in
Sailing Club
sponsoring a planter at £10 each? This
will help to cover the cost of compost At the sailing club we are preparing for the
contractors to come in and start work on the
remediation of beach radium. At last!
and some plants. The sponsor would From March, visitors, walkers and club
have their name on the planter, could members will notice a works compound and
plant it up if they wished (we would working areas taking over a chunk of (mostly)
supply the plants and compost), or we club grounds. Many of the larger boats are
would plant it for you. disappearing for an extended holiday at Port
Anyone interested, please contact Edgar, although we will still be sailing mostly
Tony Connor on: at weekends during spring and summer, Covid-
h110ruh@yahoo.co.uk 19 permitting. We are hoping for as much
sailing, both social and competitive, as we can
Easter Weekend Scavenger Hunt manage, and for the clubhouse to be open for
And for the children of the village, the committee are planning a socially refreshments and bookings as soon as we are
distanced Easter Scavenger Hunt over the weekend of 3-4 April. More details allowed.
will appear on our face book page and Village Noticeboard – so please look Coastal path walkers will find that access
out for further information. through club grounds and into the club end of
All residents and anyone with an interest in the village please join our Ross Plantation will be very restricted, so it will
Facebook Page be best to follow the official signed Fife Coastal
Path route.
the Hillend Hub – Our Community Page
Find out more at: www.dalgetybaysc.org
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Make time to laugh. I know it does not feel like we have much to
laugh about during these days, but let me try to persuade you.
The physical act of a good belly laugh makes you feel more relaxed,
improves blood flow and oxygen levels, lowers stress and could
lead to better sleep. It does this by releasing endorphins (feel-good
hormones) which help to boost your mood. Studies have also shown
that smiling and laughing helps us to cope with pain better.
Laughing helps to protect your heart by reducing your blood Although everywhere has been closed down I have
pressure and inflammation of the lining of our arteries. enjoyed regular, masked, doorstep visits from the
Laughing may help to boost your immune system by cancelling out ladies in the group dropping off their latest pieces.
the negative effects of stress hormones which suppresses our I am so grateful for all the donations we receive
immune system. and the various places that we have donated to
Apparently, 10 to 15 minutes of laughing can burn 50 calories! Lycra are always so pleased to receive the hats, scarves,
is optional. cardigans, mittens, blankets and baby clothes.
Laughing helps improve brain connectivity, which could make you
smarter – this makes me feel less guilty about letting my girls watch Just as the pile on my table reduces, another
silly “educational” programmes as part of home schooling. fantastic bag of beautiful work appears. This month
Laughing is contagious (in a good way), and helps with developing we have donated to the Children’s ward Victoria
social bonds and lifts the mood of the people around you. I Hospital, the Special care Baby Unit, Homestart
personally think this is a relationship-saver. My family definitely Glenrothes and Leven and Nourish Kirkcaldy.
prefer it when I am not being “Grumpy Mummy”. I have been told
to go for a run by my six-year-old when she can no longer stand
my crankiness. I think a good laugh is probably a quicker and less
painful way to diffuse stress than a 5k run in the rain!
So go on,
Gies a laugh.
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Patients 80+ years
The Practice is administering Covid-19 vaccinations to patients.
Housebound Patients 80+ years
The Community Nursing Team and GPs are working through
the list of patients in this age group and are contacting patients
to offer Covid—19 vaccination.
94% of patients 80+ have already been vaccinated.
Patients 65 to 79 years of age Keep your eyes open on our Facebook page A
NHS Scotland will be sending appointments by letter to patients Good Yarn In The Bay Group leading up to Easter.
in this age group. Please note that the Practice does not have We have been knitting fun covers for Cadbury’s
access to the central database and is unable to answer queries Chocolate eggs. They will be on sale, each one
relating to your appointment.
containing an egg. All the money will go to charity.
Queries should be directed to the Covid-19 Vaccination Helpline Thank you Tesco for providing 60 eggs for our
0800 030 8013.
project. Hopefully others will help us too.
Information on the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme in Fife -
Visit www.nhsfife.org If you would like to become involved
The NHSinform website provides useful information on Covid- please ask to join the page or message me at:
19 including how to book a test if you have symptoms. Jeanrhutchison@gmail.com
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11Dalgety Cornerstone
Full Gospel
Parish Church Church
St Columba’s www.cornerstonefgc.org
Episcopal Church (a Bible-based Church)
Aberdour We continue to enjoy our online
services and meetings, via
This column is being written on a snowy
Microsoft Teams. This has worked
day in winter. Spring seems a long way
part of All Souls Fife. very well for us and we are delighted
away, but it is surely coming. Vaccination that we are able to meet online. We
programmes are under way, promising a do, however, look forward to when
gradual end to the pandemic. Dalgety we will all be able to meet again in
Parish Church has been glad to provide our church building when
vaccination facilities for the health practice circumstances are back to as near
to treat the most vulnerable groups. Currently all churches are closed because of normal as they can be and we are
Depending on when your Diary is delivered, Coronavirus but there are numerous services hoping that will be soon.
we will be close to the celebrations of Holy and prayer meetings on line which you can We are living in unstable
Week and Easter. Keep an eye on social enjoy. circumstances with regard to the
media and notice boards to find out how Each Sunday there is a Family worship at pandemic and we continue to pray
we will mark these events. One thing we 10.00am on the All Souls You Tube channel. for the health and safety of our
After this service finishes, at around 11.00am community in these challenging
can be certain about – they will be different
there is a Zoom gathering where you can chat times.
from years gone by. Yet the message of
and meet members of our congregations on Ladies’/Men’s Meetings
Christ risen is always new: changing life and
line. It’s good fun. • These meetings have been
bringing hope in the darkest times.
There are also liturgical Sunday services from cancelled until further direction
At the time of writing the church building is time to time, also in the All Souls You Tube from the Government.
closed. When we are allowed to reopen, channel and a Sharing Worship at Home Bible Study Home Group
numbers will be restricted. A booking Prayer and Reflection which you can print and • This group takes place via Teams
system will be in place for 11am Sunday then read or follow from your computer. on Thursday evenings at 7.00pm.
worship. Phone or text 07927 246 970. If you would like an on-line invitation or further Sunday Service
Please give name, phone number, and how information on any of these services then • Our Sunday service takes place
many seats you/your family/bubble would contact office@allsoulsfife.org.uk and you online at 11.00am.
like. The closing time for booking for the will be sent the link, otherwise look for it on the Prayer Meeting
following Sunday will be 2pm on the All Souls Fife You Tube channel. If you are busy • The weekly prayer meeting takes
Wednesday. You will receive a reply to the on a Sunday morning, then these services can, place at 7.00pm on Tuesdays.
phone number you have given by 5pm on of course, be watched later in the week by
For further details regarding any of
the Thursday. going to the All Souls You Tube channel.
the above, please contact the
There are also services from the Scottish church office on tel:
The Parish Church continues to live stream
Episcopal Church which can be found at:
services each week on YouTube, as well 07738-448133
https://www.youtube.com/user/
as Facebook reflections on Tuesdays and or email:
scottishepiscopal?app=desktop
Fridays. A weekly reflection is also available brenda.torrance@tiscali.co.uk
by phone; call 0131 322 1341. A shorter Unfortunately all of our usual activities have
been cancelled, including the next Coffee Please visit our website:
version of our Sunday Livestream service
Morning but for information about other All www.cornerstonefgc.org
is on 0131 357 6424. CDs of the Livestream Souls events, go to http://allsoulsfife.org.uk
service are available each week – please
These are difficult, unusual and unprecedented
ask if you would like one.
times. House visits are obviously not possible THANK YOU
Zoom Bible Studies also take place - please but if you need help that the church might be I wish to thank all our neighbours and
get in touch if you would like to join us. able to provide then please contact the friends who turned out on 22 January to
The Guild meets on Zoom on the 1st and undersigned. If you have any non-perishable pay their respects for the last journey of
3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. food items you would like to offer for the food my husband, Douglas.
You will find information on Dalgety Parish bank, there is a container outside the front door
Also to the Dalgety Bay allotment holders
of St Columba’s in Aberdour. All contributions
Church Facebook page a few days before for making it so very special and for all
would be gratefully received.
the meeting. To join us email the cards and flowers sent to me and my
Until then, stay safe as much as you can, family.
elmadoig@yahoo.co.uk.
difficult though that might be.
www.dalgety-parish.org.uk Thank you, Winifred Martin
Jeremy Hawkings 01383 410 442
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13AAt the beginning of March, Fairtrade Fortnight will be in full swing – at least, it would have
been if everything had been normal and Covid-19 had not turned the world upside down.
Virus or no virus, the campaign to have Fairtrade principles recognised as the standard by
which the world should operate continues.
Fairtrade principles are clear: establish long-term direct trading relationships, pay farmers
and producers fair prices for their goods, do not use child or exploited labour, have no
workplace discrimination, be a democratic and transparent organisation, ensure safe working conditions and
reasonable hours, and invest in community development projects.
To that can be added a concern for climate change. Some countries have started to develop a plan that will help
trade through tackling climate change and the use of fossil fuels. It is a small start but New Zealand, Norway, Iceland,
Switzerland, Costa Rica and Fiji are joining forces to sign a green trade agreement, ACCTS – the Agreement on
Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability.
It is an ambitious, modern and green trade agreement, shaping trade in favour of greener industries and away from
fossil fuels, supporting people AND the planet. ACCTS has three aims:
· committing countries to stop subsidising fossil fuels
· making it easier and cheaper to sell eco-friendly goods and services that help tackle climate change
· leading to a shared system for labelling the goods we buy with their environmental impact.
So, this Fairtrade Fortnight we might not be extolling the benefits of Fairtrade through our annual coffee morning or
our projects in the primary schools but it does not stop us from lobbying our MP and asking him to raise the matter
of green trade in Parliament. From the Brexit negotiations, we know that trade talks can end up satisfying some and
not others. Introducing green trade aspects should be able to satisfy everybody. What’s not to like – a fairer, greener
world where everyone benefits?
If you would like to become a Fairtrade supporter or would like more information about Fairtrade, please contact
Winnie Wood, Chair (822516) or Robin Arnott, Secretary (822293). Have a look at our web site (www.fairtrade-
dalgetybay.org.uk); check out our local Fairtrade Directory and read about Fairtrade ‘Beyond 2015 and towards
2030’.
CHANGE OF USE AT CAR SALES SITE
DALGETY BAY LADIES PROBUS CLUB
Magic As An Art, the intriguing title of February’s meeting,
was introduced by Ian Buchan, mesmerised by magic from
boyhood and now president of Edinburgh Magic Circle.
He started with children’s parties, progressing to close-up
magic and balloon modelling at the Edinburgh Fringe. His
heroes include Harry Houdini (b. 1874 Budapest).
America’s King of Cards, King of Handcuffs and the
ultimate escapologist toured the world and appeared in
over 50 shows in Edinburgh. Aged 32, a punch in the
stomach led to his early death from peritonitis.
Sigmund Neuberger, the Great Lafayette, was a famous
illusionist. Visiting Edinburgh in 1911, his dog Beauty (a
gift from Houdini) died, and was buried in Piershill
Cemetery. Years later after a tragic fire, Lafayette was
buried alongside his dog. A Lafayette prize is still awarded
Peter Vardy’s decision to change the use of its showroom in the Bay to annually at the magicians’ convention.
sell solely used cars will provide residents with greater choice. David Nixon (b. 1919), a magic circle member at 19, served
It was announced at the end of last year that the car retailer, on Harbour during WW2 and joined ENSA entertaining the troops.
Appearing on ‘What’s My Line’ led to his own TV show. A
Way, was to cut its ties with the Vauxhall brand from the middle of 2021,
talented musician, he promoted the mellotron. Comedy
allowing the group to develop its position in the lucrative used car market.
magic became Tommy Cooper’s forte after a disastrous
The site, along with those in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, Motherwell but hilarious Christmas show. His famous fez was acquired
and Perth, will be rebranded Carz by the end of June. The group has whilst serving as a soldier in Egypt. He later travelled the
confirmed to staff that all positions will be secured, with the possibility world before getting his own TV show.
of significant new roles being created.
Paul Daniels, also an illusionist, toured working men’s clubs
Explaining the company’s position, chief executive Peter Vardy said: and appeared on ‘Opportunity Knocks’, ‘The Wheel
“There has been a significantly increased level of demand for used Tappers and Shunters Social Club’, and finally his own TV
vehicles which along with the challenges around the supply of new show.
vehicles, and with Brexit potentially making this even harder, it makes The vote of thanks was given by Anne Dolbear.
sense to move our plans forward.”
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15Welcome to Spring! We continue to plan for the future and
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES develop our links with businesses and community groups.
Neale Hanvey MP We hope you all enjoyed the reindeer trail in Longhill Park. We
are planning another fun community activity for families to enjoy
01592 210088
so keep looking at our page Dalgety Community Trust for more
neale.hanvey.mp@parliament.uk
information about our Easter activity.
We hope to work with businesses, the Community Council and
CONSTITUENCY MSP
other groups to improve and develop our beautiful town.
Annabelle Ewing MSP
If you would like to be part of an exciting journey or just support
Annabelle.Ewing.msp@parliament.scot
our plans please consider joining us at:
www.dalgetycommunitytrust.co.uk
MID SCOTLAND & FIFE REGIONAL
or by writing to the Dalgety Community Trust Secretary at:
MSPS
3 St David’s Business Park, Dalgety Bay KY11 9PF.
SCOTTISH CONSERVATIVE &
UNIONIST PARTY around the bay
Murdo Fraser MSP
Murdo.Fraser.msp@parliament.scot Eerie view from Hillend taken at 10.00pm on 9 February.
Dean Lockhart MSP
Dean.Lockhart.msp@parliament.scot
Liz Smith MSP
Elizabeth.Smith.msp@parliament.scot
Alexander Stewart MSP
Alexander.Stewart.msp@parliament.scot
SCOTTISH LABOUR PARTY
Claire Baker
Claire.Baker.msp@parliament.scot
Alex Rowley
Alex.Rowley.msp@parliament.scot
SCOTTISH GREEN PARTY
Mark Russell MSP
Mark.Ruskell.msp@parliament.scot
FIFE COUNCILLORS – WARD 6
Inverkeithing & Dalgety Bay
Cllr Alice McGarry 01383 414982
Cllr.alice.mcgarry@fife.gov.uk
Cllr David Barratt 07907 444752
Cllr.david.barratt@fife.gov.uk
Cllr Dave Dempsey 01383 415022
Cllr.dave.dempsey@fife.gov.uk
Cllr Dave Coleman 07522 214963
Cllr.dave.coleman@fife.gov.uk
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17The DBHS Annual Cheese and Wine Evening did not take place in February,
because, you’ve guessed it, Covid-19 restrictions. It is all very sad, but catering
for our members at a Cheese and Wine was just not going to happen in the
current situation.
There was, however, a quiz circulated with the Grapevine, the DBHS monthly newsletter to keep the spirit of the
Annual Cheese and Wine going. It is a straightforward quiz with 25 cryptic clues, the answers to which are all trees.
The closing date is 5 March 2021 and there is a prize.
The March meeting, on Friday 5 March 2021, was to be a presentation about Cacti and Succulents by Robin Arnott,
a DBHS member for many years. Robin exhibits at the DBHS Annual Show, as well as other shows, and his
knowledge of the subject is vast. Unfortunately, this has been cancelled. Maybe we will catch up with him in March
2022.
I do hope we can get back to some kind of normal at some point in 2021. The Committee is thinking about the
Annual Show. It is in September but the decision to hold it or not has to be made by the end of February. Sponsors
and Advertisers have to be contacted and all agreed and set up by the middle of March, so that a schedule can be
printed. We could have a virtual show of some sort, I suppose. Something to consider.
The “Jobs for” part of the DBHS report is on the DBHS website at www.dbhs.org. Click on the “Jobs for” button to
see what jobs you should be doing at this time of year.
Michael Gourlay Chairman DBHS
With no beach cleans currently possible, for this year’s Plastic Freebuary we asked people
Plastic-Free to pick up at least one piece of plastic every time they went out for a walk in February and
send us their videos of the plastic waste they found on our beaches and streets. The aim
was to create a video montage at the end of the month.
One other thing that we are still able to do during lockdown is give Zoom talks to local
community groups about the plastic pollution problem and what we can all do about it. So if
you belong to a local group and think this might be of interest to your members, do get in
touch and we will be delighted to speak at one of your meetings.
The Royal Mail continue to systematically litter the Bay’s streets with large quantities of
rubber bands. Wild creatures such as hedgehogs and birds can become entangled in them,
and can die either from infected wounds or restricted mobility. Rubber bands dropped on
Dalgety Bay the street will eventually wash down the drains and end up in the ocean and on our beaches,
where they can cause further harm.
We continue to raise this issue with the Royal Mail, whose promises to address the matter have so far come to nothing.
In the meantime, if you do see any rubber bands on the street, please pick them up and cut them up if you can – cutting
them means that they can’t cause entanglement of birds if they end up in landfill.
Facebook: Plastic-Free Dalgety Bay
Flower of the Month
March - The Daffodil
Menopause
Although going through the menopause is a part of life, many women can
struggle to find support and have difficulty managing their symptoms. Many
of these symptoms like hot flushes, sweats, anxiety, low mood and more
can have a real impact on day -to-day life. There are lots of treatments now
available, including hormone replacement therapy which is a safe and
effective way to reduce symptoms. There are also some herbal remedies
and lifestyle changes which may support menopause management, but it
is always best to talk to a healthcare professional before taking supplements. Symbolises rebirth and new beginnings
(This article is reproduced by kind permission of Dr Sarah Jarvis.) because it is one of the first perennials to
If you have comments or suggestions for the PPG group please contact us bloom after the winter frost. Best known for
by leaving a note in the suggestions box at the surgery or emailing on fife- brightening up gardens with their cheery
uhb.img@nhs.net. (Please do not use this email for medical matters.) yellow hue.
(Courtesy of Michael Gourlay)
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