Hello everyone,

As another year winds down and the festive season sparkles around us, we wanted to take a moment to send out a HUGE, heart-felt thank you to each and every one of you!

Your support throughout this year has been absolutely amazing, and we truly couldn’t have done it without the many people who help and join in countless ways. It all matters!

We’ve had a fantastic year packed with activity, and it’s been so rewarding to see our community come together with lots of commitment and energy.

Our subgroups have been buzzing!

A special shout out to the Friends of Largo Bay – they’ve been working tirelessly to make our beautiful bay even better though biodiversity, art projects litter picks and more.  If you want to stay in the loop on everything they’re up to, be sure to sign up for their direct emails at [email protected] and join their facebook group  to keep up with their many inspiring projects if you are on there here.

You won’t want to miss a beat!

And our Resilience group? Wow! From raising dementia-friendly awareness alongside Alzheimers Scotland, The Paxton Centre and Peacehaven, to the Big Picnic and    organising our regular Warm Welcomes in Upper Largo (with a team of amazing volunteers and the occasional community musician), they’ve been helping making a real difference and spreading cheer in the lives of so many and there is more to come !

Speaking of inspiring things, we have some dates for your diaries to be announced in January: we will be gathering more memories of Kirkton of Largo in February at our Upper Largo Warm Welcome for a start, with a new history/heritage group that is unfolding  – we also have the seeds of a youth filmmaking project and our regular big picnic to announce.

And we are always looking for helping hands to make it all happen. If you’re keen to get involved and see something amazing unfold before your eyes, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team!

We need help with everything from assisting with our upcoming beach wheelchairs to supporting our resilience and emergency volunteer initiatives, and so much more.  If you’re interested, you can sign up to be a volunteer right here.

We’re so excited about what the new year will bring, and we’ll be sharing more news soon. In the meantime, we hope you all have a wonderful, restful, and joy-filled holiday season.

Christmas With Friends

We also wish the Aurrie much joy as they open their doors for Christmas Day!

They’ll offer food, drinks, company and even music – the perfect way to break up a long day, celebrate and spend the day with new friends.

And Don’t Miss Out

We’re always happy to hear from you, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch! [email protected]

Hi everyone,

We hope this email finds you well and full of winter cheer!

This is just a quick reminder that Friends of Largo Bay will be at the Aurrie Mor Christmas Fair tomorrow, along with a huge range of others – tomorrow Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December, from 10am to 4pm in Lower Largo.  They will  be selling a range of eco-friendly products and have a chat about what they have all been up to lately ( hint: it’s quite a lot !) All profits will go directly towards our conservation efforts to keep Largo Bay beautiful.

Go Along And Say Hello! 👋

It’s been fantastic to see so much happening across our community lately! We can’t keep up. From fairs and festivals to workshops and get-togethers, there’s something for everyone.

Homelands at the Paxton Centre has many fantastic regular activities, plus a café open on Mondays and Tuesdays. Have a look here for full details: Activities and Classes at The Paxton Centre. They currently have a raffle open. Details on the Poster below. Do pop in to support their incredible range of offerings.

The Largo Area Warm Welcome on Tuesdays at the Simpson Institute, Upper Largo has been a great success so far (we’ve even had a little music going on!), we encourage people to come along and join us, spread the word ! For another mid-week pick-me-up pop along to the coffee morning at the Simpson Institute on Thursday mornings for some unparalleled baking.

The Aurrie is also opening its doors for Christmas again this year!

(Check out the flyer below for details!). Email [email protected] with bookings or questions.

They’ll offer food, drinks, company and even music – the perfect way to break up a long day, celebrate and spend the day with new friends.

Please help spread the word to those who may not have Facebook and don’t see all the usual announcements.

Speaking of music… don’t miss “Magical Moments in Song” at Largo Parish Church on Saturday 14th December at 2pm (doors open 1.30pm).  This special performance features the wonderful voices of Margaret Chisholm, Yvonne Stephenson, and Órla Jones, accompanied by Alan Gibson.  Cash donations will be gratefully received for Largo Parish Church and the Canmore Trust.  It’s sure to be a truly magical afternoon! 🎼✨

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our recent AGM. It was wonderful to see so many of you there and share updates on the exciting national Beach of Dreams project.

The website will soon have a year-in-review and our board meeting dates for next year !

Pop us a line if you want us to share anything !

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

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

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

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

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

• Two Sessions: 10:00 am Virtual Dementia Tour – Morning Session Tickets, Mon 18 Nov 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite and 1:30 pm Virtual Dementia Tour – Afternoon Session Tickets, Mon 18 Nov 2024 at 13:30 | Eventbrite (each session lasts 3 hours)
• Location: Peacehaven, Lundin Links
• Cost: Free (generously funded by Fife Council)

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

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

Friends of Largo Bay

Land Reform and Community Involvement

Warm Welcomes Are Back !

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

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

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

Just show up, engage, connect, and enjoy!

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

Largo Communities Together AGM

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

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

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

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

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

It’s tonight… The Pier Meeting

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

We are pretty much at capacity now.

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

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

All meeting details will be released afterwards.

Many thanks, and see you soon…

Dementia Friends

Hello All,

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

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

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

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

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

Friends of Largo Bay Events

Join A Friendly Social Tomorrow Evening

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

All details on the poster above.

Everyone is welcome.  See you there 😉

Beach Clean – Help Us Clean Up Next Weekend

Green Products – Happy Planet – The Science Of Cleaning

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

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

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

Discover easy swaps that promote a healthier home and planet!

Event Details:

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

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

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

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

Booking essential

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

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

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

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

Dementia Friends Continue

Hello All,

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

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

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

Just reply if you want to get in touch.

Friends of Largo Bay Events

Join A Friendly Social Tomorrow – Wednesday

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

Everyone is welcome.  Sea you there 😉

Beach Clean – Help Us Clean Up

Green Products – Happy Planet – The Science Of Cleaning

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

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

Discover easy swaps that promote a healthier home and planet!

Event Details:

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

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

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

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

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

Also Don’t Forget to RSVP to this Event

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

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

History Group

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

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

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

Volunteer Listings

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

Dementia Friendly Community

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

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

Largo Library and Community Hub

Warm up this autumn and support a great cause!

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

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

Thanks for reading.

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