Dolphin Centre bingo night will have a Valentine's theme. Doors open 6:30pm, eyes down at 7pm. Come along and see if you can win yourself a romantic prize.

Tayport Community Trust will be holding an “Open Day” in the Gregory Hall, Tayport. The Open Day will provide information on the Trust and its activities and the activities of other organisations involved in community projects in the area. 'Further information on the event, and how members can assist, will be circulated shortly.

The Trust would also like to thank everyone for their support and generosity following the visit of “Santa” on Saturday 5 December. Just over £600 was raised.

Tayport Football club event in the Tayport Arms. FIRST RACE - 7.30PM. HORSES - £3; RACE SPONSORS - £25; TICKETS – FREE. Contact John Brown on 07725850915 or email john@tayportfc.org for further details.

7.30pm
Wee Room productions present "Sugar and Snails". An entertaining musical evening celebrating the life of women (and men too). In aid of the Auld Kirk charitable trust and the Eve Appeal (gynaecological cancer charity). The Auld Kirk, Tayport. Tickets £5 (includes first refreshment) available from Tayport Post Office, Manna Coffee shop Newport or at the door.

Footballers Supper (a Tayport Football club event) in the Bell Rock Tavern. Tickets £22 each. Speaker: Craig Brown. Contact John Brown on 07725850915 or email john@tayportfc.org for further details.

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TAYPORT AMATEUR MUSICAL SOCIETY "Burns Ceilidh" at Gregory Hall, Tayport.
‘Food & Entertainment’
‘BRING YOUR OWN DRINK!’
Tickets £10
Available by contacting Vicki on tel: 553144 or 07708171411

Ballroom Dancing at the Burnside Hall, Balmullo. An evening of social dancing - Ballroom & Sequence. Tuition provided for newcomers to Sequence dancing - professional help available throughout the evening. Weekly event - Monday evenings 7.30pm to 10.15pm. For more details, contact George or Sheila on 07837734383.

7:30pm to 10:30pm
George and Sheila Cook are hosting an evening of Ballroom and Sequence dancing at Burnside Hall, Balmullo, Fife. Tuition will be provided for beginners to Sequence dancing. This is a weekly Monday evening event. Call 07837734383 for details.

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Parent Council Meeting
Tayport Primary and Ferryport Nursery Parent Council meeting, at Tayport Primary School - all welcome

, 10am. TAYPORT PARISH CHURCH Christmas Day Service (children are invited to bring along a toy)

, 11am. Morning Worship with Tayport Parish Church Choir

, 11am. Tayport Primary School Service in Church

, 7pm.
Auld Kirk Charitable Trust CAROL CONCERT IN THE AULD KIRK. In order to comply with health and safety regulations, this lively, busy event will require to be ticket only.  These will be on sale - on the night - at the door.  As the queue stretched all the way to Leuchars last year, don't be late - make sure you secure your pew if you want to sing and view.

, 11am. TAYPORT PARISH CHURCH. Nativity Service & Gift Day Service. (you are invited to bring a gift for our members in hospital or homes)

TAMS present family panto fun "CINDERELLA". Yes it is that time again. time to boo the baddie and cheer the goodies. Blyth Hall, Newport (9th to 11th December at 7.30pm. Sat 12th December at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets £8/£6 (family discounts available), available from 01382 815842.

, 3pm. Servite House Christmas Service (all welcome)

, 10am to 4pm
Tayport Tennis Club is holding its annual Christmas Craft and Gift Fair in the Gregory Hall, Tayport. Crafts include handmade cards, wooden gifts, baskets, angels, jewellery, candles, bookmarks, craft packs, handbags, ceramics, stained glass, felt jewellery, calenders, scarves, Aloe Vera, local photographic prints, wooden plaques, framed prints, wood-turner, Fair Trade products, key rings, stain glass, plus other original craft wear and gifts.
Face Painting 10am - 12pm.
Visit from Santa Clause 1pm - 3pm.

Santa comes to town - Tayport Community Trust is pleased to announce that Santa Claus will be visiting Tayport with his helpers to raise funds for the trust and towards the Tayport Community Sports Centre. Trust members are asked to meet at the war memorial at 4pm.

, 2pm, TAYPORT PARISH CHURCH. Christmas Bazaar - £1.50 Adults £1 Children (Tea, cakes, stalls. auction, etc.)

, 7:30pm.
Family prize bingo. The Sylvia Morrison School of Dancing is holding a family prize bingo in the Dixon Hall, Queen Street, to raise funds for the school. All welcome, come along and have some fun.

6pm.
MADRAS SINGLE SITE MEETING - ALL WELCOME
A parent information meeting has been organised for parents of primary and nursery age children to discuss the new single-site Madras in St. Andrews. The meeting will be held in the small hall (upstairs) of the Blythe Hall, Newport-on-Tay. John McLaughlin, Area Education Officer and Dr. Ian Jones, Rector of Madras College have been invited and will update parents on the process so far and will answer any questions which may be raised.

Coffee morning - King Street United Free Church will be holding its annual coffee morning in the Gregory Hall, Queen Street. There will be the usual stalls including home baking. All welcome.

10am
Coffee morning - St Margaret's Episcopal Church is holding a coffee morning in the Dickson Hall. There will be a raffle for a Christmas hamper, hot mince pies, home baking, books and more. Come along and enjoy a coffee and blether.

7:30pm
Churches Acting Together in Tayport - C.A.T.T. will be holding a social evening and ceilidh in the Parish Church Hall, Queen Street, Tayport. Tickets are available at the Post Office.

PRIZE BINGO!
EYES DOWN 7.15pm. Cobbies Inn, Tay St, Tayport. ENTRY 50p. Includes Stovies & Free Prize Draw. In aid of Funds for Tayport Thistle Under 11's team.

Tayport Arms phsyic night -  £6 tricket available from bar, private readings on the night available, get your tickets now !!

, 7pm. All members of the community are invited to be present at the Second ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Tayport Community Trust which will be held at Tayport Bowling Club.

1pm-4pm.
LITTLEPEPPERS CHRISTMAS JUMBLE SALE. new and used children's wear and toys. come pick up bargain Christmas gifts. We also have Jamie Oliver at Home collection. The wendy house crafts & sara-lou fairies. Tea/Coffee and scrummy Christmas home-baking available. Bring the little darlings, there will be crafty bits and bobs to keep them entertained... whilst you shop! Blyth Hall, 3 Scott Street, Newport-On-Tay DD6 8DD

TAYPORT ARMS (free entry) PYJAMA PARTY (pyjamas optional) for Children in Need, Karaoke, free nibbles, come along for fun filled evening.

, 7.00pm – 9.30pm. Are you looking for something different to give at Christmas? The Dolphin Centre are holding a Christmas Gift evening featuring Partylite Candles, Chocolate Fountain, Handbags, Jewellery and food by the Pampered Chef.

, 10:45am.
A Remembrance Day service will take place at Tayport war memorial, Queen Street.

, 10am - 4pm.
The Auld Kirk Charitable Trust is holding a craft and health fair in the Gregory Hall, Tayport. Admission includes tea and biscuits. Crafts include flower products, jewellery, cards, calendars, mirrors, patchwork and gifts. Health includes Aloe Vera, Shiatsu, Tarot, Reiki, bio energy, crystals, magnetic therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy and facial massage.

A traditional bonfire night, with spectacular fireworks display, is being organised by Tayport Football Club and held as always in The Canniepart, East Common, Tayport. Everyone is welcome to this family event, which begins at 7pm.

Halloween Disco and Karaoke at Cobbies Inn (over 18's only).  Loads of prizes to be won.  Scariest singer prize and best fancy dress (cash prize).  Plus a free draw for some goulish gifts.   8.30p.m. until the witching hour!  So come along and have a frighteningly good time!!!

Charity Halloween Disco with Wave102 providing the music. Rio Community Centre Newport on Tay. Tickets £12 includes stovie supper and 2 free rides on rodeo bull. For more information contact Jean on 01382 552527 or email bobthecob at live.com

FREE ENTRY Halloween Party (over 18's) 8pm , Karaoke with Bryan - TAYPORT ARMS . Prize for most original fancy dress (fancy dress is optional), frightening finger feast, etc  All Welcome come along for a fun filled evening

Tayport Juniors are holding a footballers' supper in the Bell Rock Tavern. Renowned Scottish comedian Les Peters is booked to entertain. Tickets are available from commercial manager John Brown or any committee member. Call 0772 585 0915 or email john @ tayportfc.org for bookings or more information.

6-8pm Kids Halloween Party/Ghost WalkKinshaldy Riding Stables, Tentsmuir Leuchars. Fun/Food and games for all primary school aged children. Tickets £5. Proceeds from ticket sales are going to the Calvert Trust & Equine Grass Sickness. For more information/tickets please phone 01382 552527 or email bobthecob at live.com

Tayport Primary Prize Bingo. Doors open 6:30pm, eyes down 7pm. Adults 75p, Kids 25p. Refreshments and biscuits included in the ticket. Children must be accompanied by an Adult. Raffel tickets for sale.

Kinshaldy Riding School Leuchars are holding a Childrens Sponsored Fancy Dress Fun Ride. They are raising funds for The Calvert Trust, a charity that specialises in outdoor adventure activities for people with a physical, learning or a sensory diasability.Also for Equine Grass Sickness, a horse charity. Children should be aged between 4 -12 years old. It doesn't matter if they haven't been on a pony before, they will be taken out on a safe pony on a lead rein and enjoy a 30 mins ride through Tentsmiur Forest. All we ask is that they raise a minimum of £25 in sponsorship.All children taking part will be given a Goody Bag as a Thank You. If you would like to learn more about this event then please email bobthecob at live.com or phone Jean on 01382 552527

No Committee, No Playgroup. There was very poor attendance at the Tayport Playgroup’s Parents Meeting held at 8pm on Thursday 3^rd September in The Gregory Hall. A Chairperson has still to be nominated and elected. Tayport Playgroup is a charity run by the parents of the children attending Playgroup. If parents do not actively participate in the running of the Playgroup, it cannot exist. The active participation of parents requires very little time (meetings are only held every 6 weeks) and effort (occasional attendance at Playgroup when on rota duty). The times and dates of meetings and rota duty are circulated in advance. There will be a meeting at 7pm Thursday 10^th September at The Gregory Hall. Please attend or send a representative on your behalf. If you cannot attend, please let Joy know beforehand.

7.30pm Newport Parish church hall, Blyth St  Newport. WEE ROOM PRODUCTIONS PRESENT "TRIBUTES" - An evening of mirth and melody paying tributes to the 50/'s/60's, musicals, Joyce Grenfell and more. Tickets £5 ( including refreshments) available from MANNA cafe Newport or at the door on the night. In aid of church organ restoration fund.

RAISE THE ROOF THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS are starting a new drama group for kids aged 6-12. They will learn voice skills, singing, dance, drama and much more. our first project is a pantomime which will be great fun for all. The drama group starts Friday 28th August 2009 6.15pm-7.45pm at the Gregory Hall Tayport and only costs £4 per session. If you are interested then email lynnegrieve23 at hotmail.com or call lynne on 07702708934.

Tayport Library in the Garden 2009. Come and see what your Library & Museum Service has to offer and join in the fun when we bring Tayport Library out into the Garden. Booksale, Crafts for Children. WW2 exhibition on the Mobile Museum. Face Painting. Tayport in Old Photographs. Refreshments. Free Prize Draw. 2pm-4pm (weather permitting).

Fife's Got Talent heats to be held at the Byre Theatre. Tuesday July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th July. 7pm. Grand Final live on stage at the St Andrews Inside Out Festival on Saturday 1st August 2:30pm. Entry fee £5, Tickets £3. £500 1st prize! All ages and talents welcome. For more information and an application for visit www.byretheatre.com or visit the theatre at Abbey Street, St Andrews. Fifes Got Talent is a charity fundraiser in support of the following charities: The Byre Theatre of St Andrews, Byre Youth Theatre, Leuchars Community Drama Group.

Lynne Grieve & Raise the Roof Theatrical Productions Presents "MUSICAL MANIA" childrens musical theatre workshops. Come and join in the fun in the summer holidays. Learn song&dance routines based on High School Musical, Hairspray and Mamma mia Themes. No experience necessary. just have fun and make new friends. Workshop dates are: wed 22nd july to sat 25th july at Gregory Hall Tayport. Performance on the saturday for all family and friends to watch. Cost is £40 per child for four full days (9.30-4.30pm). Limited places available so book your place early. To find out more and book your place contact Lynne Grieve on 07702708934 or email lynnegrieve23 at hotmail.com and an info pack and booking form will be sent out.

Ferryport Festival Parade the Festival Parade will leave from the Harbour at 12 noon. There will be two bands, fancy dress, The Princess and her attendants, classic cars and much more. It will follow the route up Broad Street, Castle Street, Queen Street, Maitland Street, Mill Lane, the Promenade to the Common. The Funday will then commence with the crowning of the Princess and the awarding of Sashes of Office, immediately after the Festival will be officially opened. Come along and follow the parade then join in all the fun at the Funday. Hope to see you there.

Charity White Water Rafting Challenge a group of 35 of us are taking part in the above event. We are hoping to raise in excess of £3000 for The Calvert Trust Riding For The Disabled Horsebox appeal. The Calvert Trust provides outdoor activities for adults and children with physical,learning and sensory disabilities.

If anyone is interested in joining us for this Charity Challenge please get in touch by phoning Jean on 01382 552527 or e mail bobthecob at live.com or if you would like to make a small donation to the Charity and find out more you can do so by visiting www.justgiving.com/jeanoneil

TAMS
Enjoy musical memories with Tayport Amateur Musical Society's 'Nostalgia Night' in the Gregory Hall from 7pm - 9pm.

'Bike and Hike' event the Rotary Club of Cupar is hosting a 'Bike and Hike' day at Tentsmuir Forest. The event is being held to raise funds for Polio Plus, Water Aid and local charities. Within Tentsmuir Forest there are three mapped routes with colour-coded way-markers, which form part of the Kingdom of Fife Millenium Cycleways. Any of these is suitable for a family fun day out. The 'Bike' option starts at 1:30pm.

For those who would prefer the 'Hike' option, the club has planned a hike along the perimiter of the forest, which forms part of the Fife coastal path. This walk is about six miles in total and also starts at 1:30pm. The route starts and finishes at the car park, and a map showing the walking route will be provided when you register. Sponsor forms are available at Young the Jewellers, 90 Bonnygate, Cupar, or you can register online at www.rotarycupar.org or call Eric Young on 01334 653477. Participants should bring a packed snack or picnic. All cars require a £1 coin to gain entry to the forest.

Sponsored Walk
The Auld Kirk Charitable Trust will be holding a sponsored walk, leaving from the Auld Kirk in Castle Street at 1:30pm. The route, which is approximately five miles long, will go through Scotscraig Farm over to the Serpentine, returning via the cycle track to the Auld Kirk where refreshments will be served. The trust is encouraging families to participate in this walk, which is being held to raise funds for the repair and refurbishment of the Auld Kirk. To add to the fun, participants are invited to wear fancy dress, and there will be a prize for the best costume. Sponsorship forms are available from Tayport Post Office.

Nearly new sale
St Margaret's Church will be holding its annual and very popular nearly new sale in the Dickson Hall at 7pm. Admission 50p. Come early to get the bargains and avoid disappointment.

School fete Tayport Primary School is holding its annual fete. Doors open at 6:30pm. Donations of cake and candy would be most welcome as this stall generates the greatest income. Donations can be handed into the school on the day of the fete. Due to unsrupulous behaviour at last year's fete, there will be no P7 games stalls.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMS - "THE DIAMOND YEARS". A cabaret celebrating 60 years of Tayport Amateur Musical Society.  Entertaining you with music from the past 60years including songs from West Side Story, Mary Poppins and exerpts from our recent Kaliedescope production with Thomson Leng Musical Society. Friday 15th May and Saturday 16th May at 7.30pm in the Gregory Hall Tayport. Tickets £9/£7 cons and included you first drink.  Available from Manna cafe, Newport or by phoning 07990811240. Come along   and keep Tams going for another 60 years. New members always welcome.

Friday, at 7.30pm, FRIENDS OF NETHERLEA HOSPITAL are holding a MUSICAL EVENING in the Blyth Hall, Newport. Tickets are £7 and INCLUDE STOVIES & OATCAKES. Free transport for upto 14 leaves Tayport War Memorial at 7pm - book your seat via Ella Finlay (01382 552635). Programme:- Tayport Instrumental Band, "Chance to Dance", & "Reid & White".