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π§ 68 Events to See This Weekend in Fife
PLUS: How Is Fife Helping People Find Work?, A Great Year for Fife Tree Planting, and more!
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Good morning, Fifers! On Tuesday, we looked at Fife Councilβs push to expand their on-demand bus service, GoFlexi, and asked if youβd tried it. While just 5% of you use it regularly, thereβs clearly strong interest, with 72% saying that although they havenβt used it yet, they would like to give it a go
Hereβs what's coming your way today:
How Is Fife Helping People Find Work?
A Great Year for Fife Tree Planting
68 Events to See This Weekend
Letβs jump in, thereβs plenty to talk about!
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LOCAL HEADLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW
π¬ The British Film Instituteβs Spotlight programme is partnering with OnFife to expand community cinema access across Fife and Clackmannanshire. The initiative aims to bring more independent screenings to underserved areas, provide training, skills development, and strategic funding, and create a sustainable, inclusive network of local film events over the next three years.
π Weekly payments to foster and supported lodgings carers will rise by 3.5% to help recruit and retain carers. A Β£1,000 referral fee will be introduced for recommending new carers, and payment structures are being updated to support both new and continuing carers.
π³ Over 1,200 fruit trees have been planted across Fife as part of the annual A Fruit Tree for Every Garden in Fife campaign, run by Climate Action Fife. This spring, around 420 apple, pear, plum, and cherry trees were distributed at 12 community events. Residents can also add their trees to an online fruit tree map of Fife here. More free trees will be available in 2027.
π Lochore Meadows Country Park has added around 65 new parking spaces next to the main visitor centre, easing congestion during busy periods. The work was completed ahead of the Easter holidays, with further improvements planned before summer to enhance visitor access further.
π The Lang Toun Partners is launching the βKirkcaldy isβ¦β campaign as part of its bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028. The initiative invites residents, schools, community groups, and creatives to share what makes the town special, shaping the cultural vision for the bid.
πΆββοΈ Fife Health Charity is encouraging everyone to take part in a walking or wheeling challenge this May to support health and wellbeing in Fife. Choose your distance, set up a fundraising page here, and let the charity know youβre participating. Every step counts toward a healthier, brighter future for the community.
π³ Over 600 native trees and 1,000 wildflower plugs were planted at Bervieβs Brae in Cowdenbeath thanks to Fife Council, Fife Coast and Countryside Trust, Woodland Trust Scotland, and local pupils from Lumphinnans Primary and Beath High.
TODAYβS TOP STORY
πΌ How Is Fife Helping People Find Work?
Fife Council has approved a Β£5.8 million employability support programme for 2026/27, aimed at helping residents access training, skills, and good-quality jobs across the Kingdom. The investment, endorsed by Cabinet Committee members this week, will fund programmes like EASYP, Positive Pathways, Fife Job Contract, Sector-Based Skills Academies, and the Turnaround programme, all offering tailored support for young people, adults, and families looking to enter or progress in the job market.
The funding split reflects a partnership approach, with 40% delivered by Fife Council's own Employability Service and 60% directed to third-sector organisations that provide specialist and community-based support. The approach has been shaped by local area priorities, input from people with lived experience, and alignment with wider strategies including Plan4Fife and the Fife Economic Strategy to ensure investment reaches the communities and individuals who need it most.
Services will continue from April 2026, with the Opportunities Fife Partnership providing strategic oversight to keep programmes responsive to community needs and focused on helping people into "fair and sustainable work."
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WHATβS ON IN FIFE?
Please remember to double-check details with venues before travelling, as events can occasionally be cancelled or rescheduled at short notice, and some will require prebooked tickets.
Friday, 10th April
Spring Visits 2026 - Meet our friendly animals at Hillview Animal Park.
π Family | π’ 10am & 1pm | π Hillview Animal Park | ποΈ Β£11.55
Otter Ecology Walk - Short guided walk along Cambo Burn, learning about otters, their ecology and other local wildlife.
π Entertainment | π’ 11am | π Cambo Country House and Estate | ποΈ Β£27.80
Paint Scrape Art - Explore colours, paints and patterns to create your own artwork.
π Family | π’ 1:30pm | π Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther | ποΈ Free
Friday Night Slides - 1/10th scale Electric RWD Drift cars only, and must be running Buzz Break or DS Racing LF4 tyres.
π Entertainment | π’ 6:30pm | π Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth | ποΈ Β£5+
The Light House - Real-life story of falling in love and staying in love, even when the lights go out and youβre lost in the dark.
π Stage | π’ 7pm | π Byre Theatre, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£13+
Spring Paint Party - Relax and let your creativity flow with your paintbrush.
π Art | π’ 7pm | π The Laurel Bank Hotel, Markinch | ποΈ Β£33.22
The Tumbling Paddies - A mix of original songs and classic Irish hits, in what promises to be an incredibly uplifting night of live music.
π Music | π’ 7:30pm | π Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£24
The Provy Wummin - A smash-hit 70s musical comedy.
π Stage | π’ 7:30pm | π Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Β£25
9 to 5: The Musical - Three women turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss and take control of the workplace!
π Stage | π’ 7:30pm | π Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£16+
It'll Never Work - Documentary film screening with an intro, talk through and Q&A about building and working the first all electric fishing boat.
π Talk | π’ 7:30pm | π Pittenweem New Town Hall | ποΈ Free
The Barrelhouse Three - Traditional piano-based styles like stride, ragtime, honkytonk, and boogie.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Fire Station Creative, Dunfermline | ποΈ Free
Felix Rabin - FΓ©lix Rabin is deeply rooted in pop-rock tinted-blues, getting funky at times.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Backstage at the Green, Kinross | ποΈ Β£27.50
Saturday, 11th April
Scottish Championship Bike Racing: Round 1 - Over 140 riders will take to the track across seven championships, including the powerhouse Superbike and Clubman 1000cc classes.
π Sport | π’ 8:30am | π Knockhill | ποΈ Β£18
Introduction to Harakeke - Join MΔori designer and artist Matthew McIntyre Wilson for an introduction to harakeke, its properties and possibilities.
π Art | π’ 10am | π Forgan Arts Centre | ποΈ Β£10
April Market Weekend - An array of Scottish food and drink traders, live music and street food.
π Markets | π’ 10am | π Bowhouse, St Monans | ποΈ Free
Artisan Market - Market showcasing the talents of local artisans, offering a wide variety of crafts, art, and speciality goods.
π Markets | π’ 10am | π St Andrews Town Hall | ποΈ Free
ASPS National Stamp and Postcard Fair - Stamps, Postal History, Postcards and competition entries will be on display.
π Markets | π’ 10am | π Vine Conference Centre, Dunfermline | ποΈ Free
Spring Visits 2026 - Meet our friendly animals at Hillview Animal Park.
π Family | π’ 10am & 1pm | π Hillview Animal Park | ποΈ Β£11.55
Scotlandβs Daffodil Festival - Walk through time with thousands of historic, modern and scented daffodils.
π Entertainment | π’ 10am | π Backhouse Rossie Estate | ποΈ Β£6.29
Scandinavian Baking - An introduction to Scandinavian style baking using sweet yeasted doughs and creating a traditional crispbread.
π Food | π’ 10am | π Greener Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Β£52
Sensing the Seasons - Join us for a workshop about seasons and the senses, led by a folklorist and a historian.
π Entertainment | π’ 11am | π Forgan Arts Centre | ποΈ Free
The Land of Sometimes - In this animated musical adventure, twins Alfie and Elise are transported to a magical, surreal land.
π Movie | π’ 11am | π Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Β£5
Spring Craft Fayre - More than 30 stalls with arts and crafts from Fife and beyond.
π Markets | π’ 11am | π Crail Community Hall | ποΈ Free
NABBA Mr & Miss Scotland - The original and longest-running bodybuilding competition in Scotland.
π Entertainment | π’ 12pm | π Rothes Halls, Glenrothes | ποΈ Β£15+
Record Fair - Eclectic Vinyl is back with another Record Fair.
π Markets | π’ 12:30pm | π Forresters Arms, Aberdour | ποΈ Free
Introduction to Film + TV - Join Cameron for an interactive and informative media session.
π Entertainment | π’ 1pm | π Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Free
JazzWorks - For lovers of jazz and all music that surrounds it, from the keenest and best musicians in town.
π Music | π’ 2pm | π Byre Theatre, St Andrews | ποΈ Free
Anstruther RNLI Lifeboat Station Visit - Come and get a behind-the-scenes look at Anstruther RNLI Lifeboat Station.
π Entertainment | π’ 2pm | π RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat Station | ποΈ Free
9 to 5: The Musical - Three women turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss and take control of the workplace!
π Stage | π’ 2:30pm & 7:30pm | π Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£16+
Johnsons Cocktail Bar Reunion Day Disco - Join us for a proper catch-up with old friends, big tunes and a dance like the old days.
π Entertainment | π’ 4pm | π The Brasshouse, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£6.13
CC Rod British Championship QR2 - Featuring National Hot Rods, U-Pull-It 1400 Stock Cars, Stock Rods, CC Rods, and Junior Productions.
π Sport | π’ 5pm | π Lochgelly Raceway | ποΈ Β£16
Stock Car, Banger, and Hot Rod Racing - The Racewall brings all the action from BriSCA F2, Saloon Stock Cars, ORCi Ministox & Prostocks.
π Sport | π’ 6pm | π Cowdenbeath Racewall | ποΈ Β£18.50
Hamza Yassin: The Natural World Through My Camera - Often likened to being the next David Attenborough, few naturalists have captured the hearts of the nation like Hamza.
π Talk | π’ 6:30pm | π Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Β£15
Sunset Suppers with the Lambs - We are inviting you along to help feed our lambs just before sunset.
π Family | π’ 6:30pm | π Hillview Animal Park | ποΈ Β£25.08
The Complete Stone Roses - The UK's most well-known, most seen and most authentic Stone Roses tribute band.
π Music | π’ 7pm | π PJ Molloys, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£17.60
Buzzkill, House 51, Tantra and Idle Minds Live - This showcase brings together some of the most exciting young alt rock bands in Fife.
π Music | π’ 7pm | π McQ's @ Coadys, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£7
Jack Docherty in The Chief: Still No Apologies - Jack Docherty is Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson, your Chief, our Chief, The Peopleβs Chief!
π Stage | π’ 7:30pm | π Byre Theatre, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£22
The Provy Wummin - A smash-hit 70s musical comedy.
π Stage | π’ 7:30pm | π Lochgelly Centre | ποΈ Β£25
Man In The Mirror - Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the King of Pop.
π Music | π’ 7:30pm | π Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | ποΈ Β£32
Matt Scott - Singing some classic soul and rock numbers, as well as some tracks from his own album βAs It Was When It Happenedβ.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Fire Station Creative, Dunfermline | ποΈ Free
Harben Kay Quartet - Award Winning Saxophonist Harben Kay is joined by Pete Johnstone, Alan Cosker and Ali Watson, an all star quartet of Scottish musicians.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Kirkcaldy Old Kirk | ποΈ Β£14
Fargo Railroad Company - Beautifully melodic, good time rock nβ roll.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Backstage at the Green, Kinross | ποΈ Β£26.40
Sunday, 12th April
Scottish Championship Bike Racing: Round 1 - Over 140 riders will take to the track across seven championships, including the powerhouse Superbike and Clubman 1000cc classes.
π Sport | π’ 8:30am | π Knockhill | ποΈ Β£18
April Market Weekend - An array of Scottish food and drink traders, live music and street food.
π Markets | π’ 10am | π Bowhouse, St Monans | ποΈ Free
Mindful Sunday Mornings - An opportunity for a mindful moment with art journaling and relaxed craft opportunities for adults.
π Entertainment | π’ 10am | π R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£5
Spring Visits 2026 - Meet our friendly animals at Hillview Animal Park.
π Family | π’ 10am & 1pm | π Hillview Animal Park | ποΈ Β£11.55
Scotlandβs Daffodil Festival - Walk through time with thousands of historic, modern and scented daffodils.
π Entertainment | π’ 10am | π Backhouse Rossie Estate | ποΈ Β£6.29
Needle Felting Workshop - Fun and creative session where you can learn the art of needle felting!
π Art | π’ 10am & 1pm | π The Stables, Falkland Estate | ποΈ Β£20.21
ASPS National Stamp and Postcard Fair - Stamps, Postal History, Postcards and competition entries will be on display.
π Markets | π’ 10am | π Vine Conference Centre, Dunfermline | ποΈ Free
Spring Craft Fayre - More than 30 stalls with arts and crafts from Fife and beyond.
π Markets | π’ 11am | π Crail Community Hall | ποΈ Free
Culross Community Market - Enjoy a fantastic day of local shopping, delicious food, and live music.
π Markets | π’ 12pm | π Culross Green | ποΈ Free
Community Sauna - Our wood-fired sauna is held outdoors at the beautiful Kinghorn Loch. Come and relax, restore, and step into the new year.
π Sauna | π’ 12pm, 1:25pm & 2:50pm | π Kinghorn Loch | ποΈ Β£5+
Write ON - Friendly and no-pressure creative writing group for amateur and unpublished writers.
π Art | π’ 1pm | π Kirkcaldy Galleries | ποΈ Free
Craigtoun History Tours - Providing some historical context to Craigtoun from its origins as a private estate in the late 17th century to today.
π Tour | π’ 2pm | π Craigtoun Country Park | ποΈ Free
Exhibition on Screen: Turner and Constable - A documentary exploring Turner and Constableβs intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
π Movie | π’ 2pm | π Byre Theatre, St Andrews | ποΈ Β£10+
Spring Crafternoon - A chance for families to get creative in a relaxed and informal way.
π Children | π’ 2pm | π R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews | ποΈ Free
Beach Polo - The Beach Bar will be open and serving delicious food and drinks all day, and live music to follow.
π Sport | π’ 2pm | π The Ship Inn, Elie | ποΈ Free
Anstruther RNLI Lifeboat Station Visit - Come and get a behind-the-scenes look at Anstruther RNLI Lifeboat Station.
π Entertainment | π’ 2pm | π RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat Station | ποΈ Free
Ida WenΓΈe & Samantha Whates - Expect two full sets that are immersive, multi-instrumental, and brimming with warmth, love and laughter.
π Music | π’ 6pm | π Cambo Country House and Estate | ποΈ Β£20.21
Sunset Suppers with the Lambs - We are inviting you along to help feed our lambs just before sunset.
π Family | π’ 6:30pm | π Hillview Animal Park | ποΈ Β£25.08
Vernon James / How Sweet It Is - A celebration of James Taylor songs.
π Music | π’ 8pm | π Backstage at the Green, Kinross | ποΈ Β£24.20
Monday, 13th April
Spring Visits 2026 - A variety of friendly animals to meet and interact with, from sheep to alpacas, chickens to cheeky donkeys!
π Family | π’ 10am & 1pm | π Hillview Animal Park | ποΈ Β£11.55
Multi-Day Events & Exhibitions
Sands 26: International Film Festival - Exciting showcase of international cinema as well as film-related events and workshops.
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Fri, 17th - Sun, 19th April | π’ Varies | π St Andrews | ποΈ Varies
Kirkcaldy Links Market - Europe's Longest Street Fair and Scotland's oldest, will return to the Esplanade for 2026
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Wed, 15th - Mon, 20th April | π’ Varies | π Esplanade, Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Free
Hayley Matthews Art Exhibition βWild!β - A vibrant new collection of original paintings and prints by self-taught artist Hayley Matthews.
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Tue, 7th April - Thu, 25th June | π’ Varies | π Lochgelly Centre | ποΈ Free
Living Colour: Celebrating 200 Years of the Royal Scottish Academy - Experience the incredible range of RSA artists represented in this specially curated show from OnFifeβs collections.
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Sat, 28th March - Sat, 5th September | π’ 10:30am-4pm (Mon-Sat) | π St Andrews Museum | ποΈ Free
Unearthed - Step back in time to where it all began in our latest family-friendly exhibition.
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Sat, 21st March - Sun, 6th September | π’ Varies | π Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | ποΈ Free
Dear Earth - An exhibition exploring how artists are responding to the increased fragility of the world around us.
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Sat, 21st March - Sun, 13th September | π’ Varies | π Kirkcaldy Galleries | ποΈ Free
Kirkcaldy Boot & Mart - Indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.
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Sat, 10th January - Wed, 16th December | π’ 9am (Wed, Sat, & Sun) | π 6 Michelson Drive, Kirkcaldy | ποΈ Free
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