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A massive thank you to everyone who has been able to make it along to any of these workshops. We are building so many great ideas that will enhance the area and tackle ongoing issues. At the end of this process we will feed back all the ideas that came in and give you a chance to vote on what matters most in your opinion. Our next workshop is on heritage and legacy and looks at how we can protect and celebrate the history and culture locally and how we want to develop into the future. It will be on at the Simpson Institute, Upper Largo, Tuesday the 6th of June, come anytime after 6pm to start by 6:30pm. We will wrap up by 9pm though it’s usually a little earlier. Please let us know if you can come by following the link below so we can get an idea of numbers. If you know someone who is not on our mailing list and you think would be interested to attend please let them know. If you need any kind of assistance to participate please let us know in advance and we can prepare. Thank you |
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We continue to thank everyone who has shown an interest in these Deeper Dive workshops and want to remind you that you are helping to build an incredible amount of ideas for the future of the Largo Area. Knowing that the time and format may not suit everyone we will have an insert in the upcoming Largo Links so keep an eye out and if you missed a workshop take some time in your household to get your ideas down, we want to catch all ages groups, interests basically as many people as we can. We will close the gathering of these ideas at the end of June to prioritise. There is also a survey in the link below, let us know what you think ! |
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Seaweed Workshops continue. Amanda Root who is a member of the group Friends Of Largo Bay and a keen seaweed advocate is running a series of free workshops looking at the whole subject and the very many uses and benefits with a longer term view to community run seaweed farming. It has been generously funded by The Crown Estate and they will run in Anstruther, Crail and Largo. There was a great turn out to the first one and lots of interest in Seaweed. The third one is this evening with Phil Taylor and Duncan Campbell at the Dreel Halls in Anstruther at 7pm, just show up. All dates available on the website. Click below for full details. |
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We want you along to our workshop, and it would be great to get a variety of inputs about specific things such as:
The goal of the workshop is to come up with a range of practical ideas and actions that would help make the villages safer and more connected. Even if you can’t make the workshop or if you can, it would be great to get an image, a story or even a short video of something you struggle with in your area to give us points of discussion and an idea of the range of things we can tackle. Send something in by hitting reply with a phone number and I will get back to you! The workshop will run on Wednesday the 3rd of May The Paxton Centre in Lundin Links from 6pm until 9pm – it is not a drop in so come at 6 to start for 6:30. Please register by following the link below so we can get an idea of numbers. If you need any kind of assistance to participate please let us know in advance and we can prepare. Thank you ! |
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The Local Place Plan information boards are still at the Largo Library and more information is below. As always get in touch if you want more information or need assistance including transport to participate. |
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Friends of Largo Bay have not been missing a beat and now have a full calendar of beach cleans. See below ! They are also linking with a new arts project which is spread across the communities of The Forth called the 100 Species and Friends Of Largo Bay have chosen to look at the Dog Whelk and representing this small but surprisingly predatory creature in artistic ways to link with a bigger exhibition. No special arts experience needed – everyone welcome ! There are also opportunities to get involved with marine biodiversity monitoring for NatureScot and to build knowledge of what is in the bay. If you want to get involved with any of these projects and activities drop Friends of Largo Bay a line on [email protected] |
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Our next deeper dive workshop is on the 3rd of May |
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Book in now to have your sayWe would love to have you to our next deeper dive workshop. This workshop will cover hot topics such as accessible pathways, getting around the villages, traffic and parking these came up a lot when we first surveyed the community. We know that there are opportunities to build and improve pathways that can be used by all ages and accommodate mobility scooters, prams, bikes and are safe for children. There are a few areas that have already come up as particularly in need of improvement and we want to hear your voice. We will also gather your ideas for dealing with speed, parking and traffic density. Our aim is to support community aspirations and co-create projects and actions that encourage an easy place to get around for everyone. This will be on Wednesday the 3rd of May The Paxton Centre in Lundin Links from 6pm until 9pm – it is not a drop in so come at 6 to start for 6:30. Please register by following the link below so we can get an idea of numbers. |
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A huge thank you to our fantastic community facilitators, the many volunteers who kept things organised and the tea flowing and Dave Wishart and Chiara Fingland who came to add their time, help and expertise to Tuesday evenings event in the Simpson Institute. And we really appreciate everyone who joined us on such a lovely sunny evening to share their experience and insights. We got so much useful feedback and it will all go into a bank of actions and projects to be prioritised by the community over Summer. We will keep you updated and it will all go a long way to helping make what is already happening more resilient too. |
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Below is the full run, one down four to go… |
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The Local Place Plan information boards are still at the Largo Library and more information is below. As always get in touch if you want more information or need assistance including transport to participate. |
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Be A Friend To Largo Bay ! |
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There is another Friends of Largo Bay beach clean this weekend ! Elie to Cockleburn all details in the below poster. Send an email to [email protected] to let them know you’re coming. Lundie Coffee Company, Lundin Links will be offering pickers perks ( discounts ) for anyone who participates too ! |
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Want to find out more: get in touch
September 2022
As we roll into September, let’s take a look back at what we’ve been up to with the Largo Communities Together place plan. We’ve been pretty tied up with the Restoration Forth Project lately, focusing on our beach and sea—no surprises there if you’ve taken a stroll along our coast.
Our journey kicked off with a neat visit to the Ecology Centre earlier this year. We learned a lot about community involvement, and that got us fired up. We’re now part of the Coastal Communities Network, teaming up for beach clean-ups and getting some great advice from folks like Lyle from Project Seagrass.
One eye-opener was a recent clean-up where we found a whopping 89 pieces of rubbish on what looked like a pristine beach. It was a reminder that there’s still plenty of work to do, but it was a lesson for us all.
But we’re not giving up. We’ve got another clean-up planned for this Friday and Sunday.
Looking ahead, we’re feeling positive about what’s to come.
Together, we’re making strides towards a cleaner, brighter future for Largo Bay.
Let’s keep working together and see where this journey takes us.
During the month of March, we sent out a community views postcard and online survey asking three simple questions about the area we live in. We were delighted to receive such a wide range of thoughtful responses back.
We are now analysing the results in a full and thorough way and sorting them into priorities. We will communicate and pass on relevant information to other organizations while we plan our next stage, which will involve interviewing people across the villages and getting to know the needs of individuals, groups and other establishments better too.
This word cloud represents the words that came up when you talked about what you love about the area you live in.
From the outset so many of you who replied emphasised how much you value the community and connections we have in the local area, the sea and coast, and the thriving activity that occurs in the local villages. 
Because of this it seems timely for Largo Communities to host an open event that will coincide with UN Oceans day. On Saturday the 11th we will host a Community Sea Day in Lower Largo, starting with a path and beach clean-up kicking off at 1pm at the Temple Car Park.
This will be followed by a beachcomb, sand art and stroll along the coast; a wild swim for those brave enough with the swans group; a gander by the sailing club; some rock pooling when the tide gets low enough and some “sand pier” building by the pier at the back of the Crusoe wrapping up around 4pm
Wear your wellies and bring a bag for rubbish and your bucket and spade!
We will also have an evening event at the Aurrie from 7pm until around 9pm hosting a showing of Into the Oceanic by Rob Page and Elizabeth Oglivie who will be there to talk about what inspired their film about marine health and the many relationships people have with the sea.
We will have an exhibition of Sea inspired art with prizes, drop any entries in to the Aurrie between the 1st of June and the 8th of June or email [email protected].
The evening will also provide a chance to talk about our involvement as a community in Restoration Forth and the ongoing work and vision of the Pier group.
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