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Fife based enterprise –

“Animal Sessions & Talks for 3-18 yr olds

Parent & carer classes, nurseries, schools, groups, events & festivals.”

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Not strictly in Burntisland, but only a couple of miles away (walking via Binn Village) or about 4 miles by road.

Glassmount House’s gardens are open to the public as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme until the end of September 2-5 (not Sundays) £5 (children free).

If you only like manicured lawns and regimented planting it’s perhaps not for you.

40 years of work in progress have produced something uniquely special.

Don’t miss any of the unusual buildings – especially the MacKenzie and Moncur greenhouse.

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Response from George Kay on Facebook –

“I am really disappointed to read in the Fife Free Press that after a feasibility study lasting five months by Fife Council transportation officials about parking in and around Burntisland station the only decision is not to make a decision . The cost for this study came from the ward budget and I understand cost £5000. A really disappointing conclusion for our money.

If this was a new study it would be bad enough but this lack of decision is on top of at least five years of similar work leading to similar inaction and disinterest. To spend this money and come back with nothing is clearly irresponsible.

This comes on top of a summer when the local newsletter highlighted the need for action on parking . A summer when the elected representatives had to intervene to stop the Links being used as a car park.

At a time when residents on the north of the station are looking for residents parking to be introduced to alleviate the conflict they have with station travellers.

At a time when those who once in the car make journeys which could be avoided by a local car park but are forced to find parking else where.

Inaction on this decision is probably the worst of all worlds because it simply side steps the problem. I can see a situation where this problem is simply going to be walked into the long grass . God knows there is sufficient long
grass around the station to hide it away for years.

I would urge our elected representatives to insist on value for their £5000 and get a meaningful conclusion”

Previous story (with link to report).

Rumours has it the refreshments will be worth waiting for.

In July 2016 Burntisland Community Council launched its Community Action Plan. This highlighted travel and energy as local community priorities.

At the end of 2016 and in early 2017 several meetings were held in Burntisland to introduce the idea of an ambitious plan for a pilot project to reduce energy use in the town, and seek local involvement, interest and comments.

The result was a highly detailed report (see below) which identified many issues and suggested a range of solutions.

Now Changeworks (an organisation which deals with “energy and fuel poverty advice and behaviour change”) is advertising a two year Project Officer job.

Changeworks will be working with Burntisland Community Development Trust and local people to develop and implement parts of the plan. They are currently looking for premises in Burntisland.

20 page brochure (Cover photo above.)

Burntisland Local Energy Masterplan – Methodology Paper (192 page report published 31st March 2017).

It’s only two months to go to Burntisland’s hottest night of the year.

The Bonfire & Fireworks Night is (nearly) always on the 5th and will be again this year.

Already a small band of volunteers from Burntisland Events Group is working away to make sure the night is another success.

The fireworks have been ordered, the pallets sourced and Radio Lollipop booked to provide entertainment and the PA for important announcements.

Community Payback people are due to erect the chestnut paling exclusion zone a couple of days in advance and volunteers will build the bonfire on the day.

Some shops and cafes in the High Street will open late and stalls and rides will return to the Links – for one night only.

Of course, in spite of all the volunteer effort, money needs to be raised to pay for fireworks, insurance etc. So, on the night, a mass of bucket shakers will be required.

You don’t have to be on the Links to watch the fireworks. The tide will be out so the view from the bay will be something like this.

It’s hoped that ScotRail can be persuaded to lay on extra coaches or stop a few trains that normally pass. Last year things were particularly bad as the 5th was a Sunday with half as many trains. Some people were stranded for an hour as the trains were full. They were also delayed at the platform for several minutes while people tried to cram on.

FFP 13.9.18