🧭 Fife's Go Flexi Bus Service Expands

Good morning, Fifers!

Here’s what’s coming your way today:

• New Awards to Levenmouth Projects

• New Flexible Bus Service Coming to West Fife

• 63 Events to See This Week

Let’s jump in, there’s plenty to talk about!

— Duncan

TODAY’S TOP STORY

💷 Over £1 Million Awarded to Levenmouth Projects

Three major projects in Levenmouth are set to benefit from more than £1 million in new funding through the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme, bringing the total awarded to date to £6.9 million across 15 large-scale initiatives.

The programme was established following the reopening of the Levenmouth Rail Link, with a £10 million fund managed by Fife Council dedicated to strengthening connectivity, economic growth and community wellbeing in the area. The latest awards are going to:

• Levenmouth Business Park Phase 2 will receive £683,496 to enable the construction of 5 industrial units on top of the 7 already completed.

• CLEAR Buckhaven will receive £107,941 to develop a new community hub on College Street, providing a vital space for local residents and groups to come together, access services and participate in community-led initiatives.

• FEAT Silverburn Flax Mill Restoration will receive an additional £250,000 to support restoration work and enhance visitor facilities, building on previous grants to ensure the site can deliver significant cultural and environmental benefits.

With £1.43 million still available in the Large Grant Fund, more projects are expected to benefit in future rounds. For more information, visit levenmouthreconnected.fife.scot.

LOCAL HEADLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW

• 🏢 Fife Council has approved a major fire-safety upgrade, agreeing to retrofit sprinkler systems in all flats at Swan & Memorial Courts in Methil. The £1.14m project will be the first phase of a wider five-year programme.

• 🌉 The new Mountfleurie Bridge has been successfully lifted into place over the Levenmouth Rail Link. Final works are now underway, with the bridge set to open to the public in Spring 2026.

• 🎨 Dunfermline local, Casey Gardner, just seven months into her painting and decorating apprenticeship with Persimmon Homes North Scotland, has been named Apprentice of the Year.

• 🚆 Fife ScotRail timetable changes set to take effect from Sunday, with some trains now running via Dunfermline instead of Kirkcaldy, while others will have extra stops. See the new timetables here.

• 🚧 The B9097 at Westfield substation will close from January 29th to April 24th for essential Scottish Water diversion works. A 15-mile signed diversion will be in place, with advance and electronic signage to guide drivers.

• 🍴 Fife ranks fifth for food hygiene in Scotland, with 96.79% of its 1,433 food businesses passing inspection.

FEATURE OF THE WEEK

🚌 New Flexible Bus Service Coming to West Fife

Fife Council's Go-Flexi bus service, which currently operates in North East Fife, is expanding to parts of West Fife as part of a new trial launching on December 15th.

Go-Flexi is a demand-responsive transport service that allows passengers to book journeys in advance, with pick-ups and drop-offs at selected bus stops across the area. Instead of running on a fixed schedule, the service operates based on passenger demand, offering greater flexibility, especially for those travelling at off-peak times.

The trial will run from December 15th to March 2026 in two West Fife areas:

• West Fife Villages - linking Saline, Steelend, Bogside, Blaihall, Comrie, and Oakley with High Valleyfield, Cairneyhill and Kincardine

• Forthbridgehead - linking North Queensferry, Fordell, Limekilns, Charlestown, and Crombie with Cairneyhill, Ferrytoll, Europarc, Inverkeithing, and Inverkeithing Rail

The service will operate from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. If the trial proves successful, the service could be extended using additional funding streams.

Services can be booked from Monday, December 8th, via the Go-Flexi app or by phone. Bookings must be made at least one hour before travelling and can be made up to one week in advance. For more details, visit www.go-flexi.org.

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WHAT’S 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.

📅 Tuesday, 9th December

Dairsie Festive Felting Wreath Workshop - Create our own needle felted Santa gonks displayed in a festive themed wreath.
📁 Art | 🕢 10am | 📍 Dairsie Memorial Hall | 🎟️ £45

Snow White - This year we are thrilled to announce, for the first time ever, the fairest panto of them all, Snow White.
📁 Panto | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £25.50+

Aladdin - Join Aladdin as he sets off on a bonkers Highland adventure in this Scottish take on the classic tale.
📁 Theatre | 🕢 1pm & 7pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £22+

Art and Design Fun - Join us for engaging sessions in comics, animation, drawing, weaving crafts, photography, papier-mache, and puppetry.
📁 Art | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Lochgelly Centre | 🎟️ Free

Taste of Thailand - Discover the magic of Thai cooking in this vibrant, hands-on workshop.
📁 Food | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Greener Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £47

Oor Wee Mammy McGoose - The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns with a Brand Spanking New Production.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £14+

Dreel Crafters - All skill levels welcome for knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, embroidery and more.
📁 Art | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Dreel Halls, Anstruther | 🎟️ £3

Jack and the Beanstalk - A remarkable production of Jack and the Beanstalk marks the return of another full-scale pantomime.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Lochgelly Centre | 🎟️ £16+

📅 Wednesday, 10th December

Bookbug - Sing, rhyme, and share stories with your little ones.
📁 Family | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Rosyth Library | 🎟️ Free

Snow White - This year we are thrilled to announce, for the first time ever, the fairest panto of them all, Snow White.
📁 Panto | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £25.50+

Seeds of Thought: Murdo Macdonald - Author of Scottish Art, Patrick Geddes’s Intellectual Origins, and Ruskin’s Triangle.
📁 Talk | 🕢 12:30pm | 📍 St Andrews Botanic Garden | 🎟️ £3

Wednesday Night Slides - 1/10th scale Electric RWD Drift cars only, and must be running Buzz Break or DS Racing LF4 tyres.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth | 🎟️ £5+

Gremlins - The result of our annual Alternative Festive Film ballot is in. A massive 277 of you voted, with Gremlins winning with 41% of the vote.
📁 Movie | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £6.50+

Oor Wee Mammy McGoose - The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns with a Brand Spanking New Production.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £14+

A Jazzy Christmas - Evening of jazz standards and classic Christmas tunes performed by an incredible lineup of talented musicians.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Fire Station Creative, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £16

Elvis Returns - Entertaining crowds from coast to coast, Steve Knight embodies the spirit and energy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Backstage at the Green, Kinross | 🎟️ £27.50

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step - After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka.
📁 Movie | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Crail Community Hall | 🎟️ £14

Evening of Mediumship - Experience an unforgettable evening of connecting with departed loved ones.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 The Bay Hotel, Burntisland | 🎟️ £22.25

Jack and the Beanstalk - A remarkable production of Jack and the Beanstalk marks the return of another full-scale pantomime.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Lochgelly Centre | 🎟️ £16+

Fife College Festive Celebration of Talent in Fife - Experience an exciting evening of innovation and creativity as Fife College partners with four local high schools.
📁 Stage | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £10+

RM Band Charity Xmas Concert - The Rotary Club of Dunfermline presents the RM Band Charity Xmas Concert.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Dunfermline Abbey | 🎟️ £20

Katherine Spencer & Sam Haywood - They will play Schumann Fantasy Pieces, McLeod Hebridean Dances, McMillan From Galloway, and more.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Kirkcaldy Old Kirk | 🎟️ £15+

📅 Thursday, 11th December

Miniature Houses - Come and join us for a fun-filled session creating and decorating your own adorable miniature house!
📁 Art | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 The Paxton Centre, Lundin Links | 🎟️ Free

Dreel Crafters - All skill levels welcome for knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, embroidery and more.
📁 Art | 🕢 2pm | 📍 Dreel Halls, Anstruther | 🎟️ £3

Game ON - Casual gaming club with a huge range of board games.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 5pm | 📍 Kirkcaldy Galleries | 🎟️ Free

Wreath Making Masterclass - Get into the festive spirit with our Wreath Making Masterclass.
📁 Art | 🕢 5pm | 📍 Hatch, St Andrews | 🎟️ £60

Ceilidh for Nature 2025 - Wonderful evening celebrating nature in Scotland. Local food & drink, dancing and a fun-filled night!
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 6pm | 📍 Kinkell Byre | 🎟️ £33

Snow White - This year, we are thrilled to announce, for the first time ever, the fairest panto of them all, Snow White.
📁 Panto | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £25.50+

Cider Series - Part 2 of our 6-part series of talks and tastings featuring local Scottish Ciderists and Perry-makers.
📁 Drink | 🕢 6:30pm | 📍 Howe Beer Project, Balmalcolm Den | 🎟️ Free

Aladdin - Join Aladdin as he sets off on a bonkers Highland adventure in this Scottish take on the classic tale.
📁 Theatre | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £22+

Aladdin: Unleash the Genie - Soar into a whole new world this Christmas with Aladdin, the spellbinding family pantomime.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £14+

Oor Wee Mammy McGoose - The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns with a Brand Spanking New Production.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £14+

Elvis Returns - Entertaining crowds from coast to coast, Steve Knight embodies the spirit and energy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Backstage at the Green, Kinross | 🎟️ £27.50

Floating Sound Meditation - Discover a whole new way to relax where soothing water meets the healing power of sound.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 The Old Course Hotel, St Andrews | 🎟️ £50

Jack and the Beanstalk - A remarkable production of Jack and the Beanstalk marks the return of another full-scale pantomime.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Lochgelly Centre | 🎟️ £16+

RM Band Charity Xmas Concert - The Rotary Club of Dunfermline presents the RM Band Charity Xmas Concert.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Dunfermline Abbey | 🎟️ £20

Ali Baba - Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, discovers a robber’s cave. His brother Kassim learns of the secret but creates trouble for Ali and himself.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes | 🎟️ £7+

Christmas Party - Free mince pies and, of course, a raffle make this a great start to the festive period.
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 8pm | 📍 Crail Community Hall | 🎟️ Free

📅 Friday, 12th December

Falkland Palace Christmas Trail - With frosty paths, sparkling snowflakes and the scent of crisp winter air, it's a perfect family day out.
📁 Family | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Falkland Palace | 🎟️ £1+

Artisan Fridays Market - A lively weekly food market offering hot & cold food on Kirkcaldy High Street.
📁 Markets | 🕢 9am | 📍 Kirkcaldy High Street | 🎟️ Free

Creative Craft Club For Adults - Come and enjoy a regular Friday morning of creativity.
📁 Art | 🕢 10am | 📍 Letham Village Hall | 🎟️ £13.50

White Christmas - Two talented song-and-dance men team up with a sister act to follow them to a Vermont inn for Christmas.
📁 Movie | 🕢 11am | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £5

December Market Weekend - Array of Scottish food and drink traders, live music and street food.
📁 Markets | 🕢 12pm | 📍 Bowhouse, St Monans | 🎟️ Free

The Other Guys: Festive Drink & Show - An all-male a cappella ensemble from the University of St Andrews.
📁 Music | 🕢 6:15pm | 📍 Earlsferry Town Hall | 🎟️ £22.38

Aladdin - Join Aladdin as he sets off on a bonkers Highland adventure in this Scottish take on the classic tale.
📁 Theatre | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Byre Theatre, St Andrews | 🎟️ £25+

Aladdin: Unleash the Genie - Soar into a whole new world this Christmas with Aladdin, the spellbinding family pantomime.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £14+

Beer Project RUM-ble - What's better - a delicious beer or an amazing rum cocktail?
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Howe Beer Project, Balmalcolm Den | 🎟️ £29.96

Oor Wee Mammy McGoose - The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns with a Brand Spanking New Production.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7pm | 📍 King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £14+

Snow White - This year we are thrilled to announce, for the first time ever, the fairest panto of them all, Snow White.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £25.50+

Lindisfarne - Combining acoustic instruments like mandolin and fiddle with their electric blues roots.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Backstage at the Green, Kinross | 🎟️ £46.20

The Froobz - All female punk rock band.
📁 Music | 🕢 7pm | 📍 PJ Molloys, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £11

Dick and Pink Live and Unleashed - Join us for an evening with Dick and Ian Campbell.
📁 Talk | 🕢 7pm | 📍 Bayview Stadium, Methil | 🎟️ £11.25

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective: Cool Yule Christmas Show - Featuring the best of the golden age of Las Vegas,  get ready to be whisked away to a winter wonderland.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Leslie Town Hall | 🎟️ £17.34

Ocean Views - Unforgettable night of music with support from Aidan and Paul (Boomslangs) and also Deek Jackson.
📁 Music | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 McQ's @ Coadys, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £9.60

Ali Baba - Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, discovers a robber’s cave. His brother Kassim learns of the secret but creates trouble for Ali and himself.
📁 Panto | 🕢 7:30pm | 📍 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes | 🎟️ £7+

Jump'n Bingo Big Xmas Party - High-energy Christmas party filled with rave rounds, dance-offs, lip sync battles, and of course, bingo prizes!
📁 Entertainment | 🕢 8pm | 📍 The Venue, Kirkcaldy | 🎟️ £9.05

Christmas Party Comedy Show - Join us for the funniest Christmas party in town!
📁 Comedy | 🕢 8pm | 📍 Baldridgeburn Community Centre | 🎟️ £27.80

🎉 Multi-Day Events & Exhibitions

Santa’s Grotto - Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Dunfermline, and this year it's even more magical!
📅 Sun, 23rd November - Wed, 24th December | 🕢 Varies | 📍 Dobbies, Dunfermline | 🎟️ £14+

Collecting the Contemporary: Scottish Art at Kirkcaldy Galleries - This display features works by modern and contemporary painters who were inspired by Scotland.
📅 Fri, 31st January - Wed, 31st December | 🕢 10am | 📍 Kirkcaldy Galleries | 🎟️ Free

Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025 - Collection of Jack Vettriano prints, including rare and sold-out pieces.
📅 Tue, 4th March - Thu, 15th January 2026 | 🕢 10am | 📍 Affordable Arts, Methil | 🎟️ Free

From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity - Special preview evening filled with live music, drinks, and creative activities.
📅 Sat, 18th October - Sun, 15th February 2026 | 🕢 10am | 📍 Wardlaw Museum | 🎟️ Free

Unveiling the Madonna - Discover the story behind the Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, the oldest painting in our art collection.
📅 Sat, 8th November - Sat, 7th March 2026 | 🕢 10:30am | 📍 St Andrews Museum | 🎟️ Free

Bunker Shots: Stories of Golf and Conflict - Surprising connections between golf and conflict, including the impact on golfers and their equipment.
📅 Fri, 18th April - Tue, 31st March 2026 | 🕢 9:15am | 📍 The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews | 🎟️ £17.50

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