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The Tayport Events page is a great place to advertise upcoming community events. If you know of a future event that you would like to see listed here please send us the details via the comments section or email admin@tayport.org.uk


In Tayport there are regular car boot sales every other Sunday during the summer months (April to October) at the Tayport Football Club grounds, from 10am to 3pm. For more info, either visit the tayportfc.org website or contact Mr Oswald on 01382-552644.



Upcoming Events

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Past Events
July 2010 Sunday, 11th

The port 'fives' - fun day for all the family is being held at the Canniepairt. There will be an entry fee of £20 per team. Age groups are boys under nine, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, and girls under 11, 13, 15. See www.tayportfc.org for details.

June 2010 Wednesday, 30th

7pm
Dolphin youth and community centre is to hold it's AGM at the centre. All welcome.

  Saturday, 26th

1pm to 4pm
Tayport Tennis Club open day. This event is open to all, adults and children, beginners and professionals. There will be a strawberry theme, as well as plenty of tea, coffee and juice.

  Friday, 25th

Start 6.30pm
National Bike Week - Sponsored Cycle Through Tentsmuir Forest. Start at Car Park- East Common, Tayport. All Welcome. Funds raised shared between Tayport Parish Church and INF Nepal Medical Camps. Your support would be appreciated. Click here to download map and sponsor form. Further information: phone Norman 553372 or Flo on 018155.

  Wednesday, 23rd

starts at 10am
Blooming Great Tea Party at the Dolphin Centre, in aid of the Marie Curie starts at 10am, £1 entry includes refreshment.

  Saturday, 19th

  Wednesday, 16th

7pm
Primary school - parent Council AGM. The meeting will be in the school gym hall. All welcome.

  Friday, 11th

Tayport Playgroup OPEN DAY. HAVE YOU REGISTERED YOUR CHILD FOR PLAYGROUP? Parents/carers of children who will be 3 years old by 28th February 2011, are invited to Tayport Playgroup’s Open Day in the Gregory Hall, between 9.30 and 11.30.  To find out more, just call in at the Gregory Hall, or phone Joy, on 552389 mornings only. (Tayport Playgroup, The Gregory Hall, Queen Street, Tayport, Fife. tayportplaygroup at btinternet.com)

  Thursday, 10th

BLOOD DONOR SESSION. If you can never find the time to GIVE BLOOD then here it is... The Gregory Hall, Tayport 5.30pm to 8pm

  Saturday, 5th

Tayport Parish Church is holding a Guild Coffee morning in the Church Hall on Saturday 5th Jun 10. 

  Saturday, 5th

starting at 10am
Guild coffee morning - held in Tayport Parish Church hall.

  Wednesday, 2nd

(evening)
Tayport Primary school fete.

May 2010 Friday, 28th

Walking treasure hunt - this takes place from Tayport Parish Church hall around Tayport with teams starting between 6:30pm and 7pm. Entry fee per person and refreshments afterwards. Contact Flo Kinnear for more info.

  Wednesday, 26th

7.15 pm
SUPPORT THE PORT. ONE STEP AWAY- SUPPORT The Port for their final home game to secure promotion to the Super League against St Andrews United at the Canniepart.

  Sunday, 23rd

All are welcome to attend a Songs of Praise in the St Margarets Episcopal Church, Queen Street on Pentecost Sunday at 6:30pm, outdoors if possible. Organised by CATT (Churches Acting Together in Tayport). This is your opportunity to unite with others in a time of praise and worship.

  Saturday, 22nd

Support the PORT.  A vital end of season match takes place this weekend at Tulloch Park against fellow promotion contenders Kinnoull.   Details of travel will be on the clubs website.

Kinnoull v. Tayport

Tulloch Park 2.30pm
East Premier Bukta Teamwear.com League

  Saturday, 22nd

7pm
Tayport Community Trust presents Tannihill Weavers @ Gregory Hall. The weavers will be joined by the Ferryport Fiddlers. There will be a raffle with prizes including a golf voucher for the Fairmont Hotel and many prizes from local businesses. The concert begins at 7pm. Tickets are now available from Willisons Motors and Tayport Post Office. update (18/May): due to events outwith the control of the Trust that there will be no licensed bar, however it has been agreed that ticket holders will be able to bring along their own bottle.

  Wednesday, 12th

The next Fife Police Community Meeting is on Wed 12th May 10 at 7pm in the Dolphin Centre, Tayport.

After the initial and second meeting, below are the priorities set by the meetings. The direct link to the police website is:
http://www.fife.police.uk/Default.aspx?page=4267

  Saturday, 8th

, from around 2.30pm
Scotscraig Bowling Club, Dougall Street, are holding an open day. If you would like to try the game and enjoy some gentle exercise all you need do is come along with some smooth soled shoes or trainers. All other equipment is available at the club. Bar and refreshments will be available and any profit made will go towards the funds for our junior members. We look forward to seeing you there.

  Sunday, 2nd

Tayport Football Club secretary Abbey Oswald and his daughter Kirsty are seeking your support and sponsorship  for the Moira Fund, as they walk  85.5 miles between the Forth and Tay bridges.  The walk starts on Sunday 2 May 10. To donate:

https://themoirafund.workwithus.org/Fundraising/Donate.aspx?page=5656

April 2010 Wednesday, 28th

Danceextreme

Is to hold a bingo night in the Dolphin Centre on Wed 28 Apr 10.

Tickets Adult 75pence Child 25pence (must be accompanied by an adult)

Includes refreshment

  Tuesday, 27th

Buzz Club, Dolphin Centre

The next Buzz Club meeting is on Tuesday 27th April 10 between 6 to 0730 pm.

The buzz club caters for children between age 5 and 8.

  Monday, 26th

7:30pm
Tayport Thistle - the club's AGM is being held in Cobbies Inn. All welcome to attend and have a say on how your child's club is run. A good turn out would be appreciated. The under 11s are hosting a quiz night in Cobbies Inn on Thursday, April 29, at 7pm. Up to four in a team.

  Sunday, 25th

The next Tayport Football Club carboot sale is on Sunday 25 Apr 10.  Details are on the Tayport Football Club website tayportfc.org.

  Sunday, 25th

Tayport Tennis Club Open Day Sunday 25 April 2- 5 pm

If you have not picked up a racket for a while, come along and have a go.

Fun, games, Mini Tournament, Prizes

Feel free to bring sandwiches and snacks with you for the afternoon.

Further information on Tayport Tennis Club Web site www.tayport.org.uk/tennis

  Saturday, 24th

2pm
The friends of Netherlea are holding a spring fayre in the Gregory Hall. There will be all the usual stalls, tea, coffee and biscuits, and a raffle, with entry fee for adults and children free. Donations for the stalls, cake and candy, books, bric-a-brac and bottles would also be most welcome. Further information can be obtained from chairperson John Naysmith, tel. 330639, secretary, Dr. Martin Hepworth, tel. 542423 or any member of the committee.

  Saturday, 24th

Tayport Football Club are to recommence the Youth Coaching for Primary School age children at the Canniepark Tayport on Saturday 24th April 10.  Starts at 1000 am.          Cost is £2.00

  Friday, 16th

10.30-11.30 am
Easter Activities for Kids (4-12 years old) at Tayport Library. Castaway - Stories and craft fun featuring desert islands and sea creatures - Celebrating Local Hero Alexander Selkirk of Fife who survived alone on a remote Pacifc island for over four years. Tickets £1 per child. For more information contact Tayport Library (01334) 659279 Tayport.Library at fife.gov.uk

  Saturday, 10th

2pm - 4pm
Tayport Parish Church will be holding its spring fayre. Tea and coffee will be served, with organ music in the background. There will be the usual stalls. Everyone will be given a warm welcome. Donations would be very much appreciated.

March 2010 Sunday, 28th

NEXT CAR BOOT SALE - Tayport Football Club - Best come early to make sure of your spot as spaces can be limited. CONTACT NUMBER - 07951 380193. The Canniepairt, Tayport is the home of the famous Tayport Car Boot Sales.  The Car Boot Sales, which are held every second Sunday from the end of March through to September, are popular with visitors and locals alike and have been featured on TV.

  Friday, 26th

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.

  Wednesday, 10th

Fife Police Community Meeting @ 7pm in Dolphin Centre

  Saturday, 6th

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.

  Saturday, 6th

St Margaret's Episcopal Church will be holding a coffee morning at 10.00 am in the Dickson Hall. Raffle and usual stalls. All welcome.

  Monday, 1st

Dolphin Centre Heartstart Class 1st March 2010 @ 8pm. Names to Sheila Bell on 552358 or email dolphincc at btconnect.com

February 2010 Saturday, 27th

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.

  Saturday, 27th

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.

  Wednesday, 17th

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.

January 2010 Saturday, 30th

at 7pm
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

  Monday, 25th

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.

  Monday, 18th

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.

  Wednesday, 13th

at 7pm
Parent Council Meeting
Tayport Primary and Ferryport Nursery Parent Council meeting, at Tayport Primary School - all welcome

December 2009 Friday, 25th

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

  Sunday, 20th

, 11am. Morning Worship with Tayport Parish Church Choir

  Friday, 18th

, 11am. Tayport Primary School Service in Church

  Monday, 14th

, 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.

  Sunday, 13th

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

  Saturday, 12th


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.

  Wednesday, 9th

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

  Saturday, 5th

, 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.