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Remember REMEMBER the 5th of November

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There’s a new Facebook page with that slightly aspirational title, but participants are also know as Burntisland Open Water Swimmers.

Organiser Jo Hobbett says “Our meets are usually very spontaneous, just depends on work, weather, light and tides, the weather being the key unknown. Three of us went for a sunrise Monday morning swim yesterday at 25 minutes notice.

“As the light fades and the weather closes in it can be more of a challenge to catch a good tide at this time of year. The water has only cooled down a little so if you are an outdoor swimmer and would like to connect up with like minded souls, please get in touch.” (Email)

Jo is aware that the water will cool noticeably in the next few weeks so this may not be the best time to be encouraging people into the sea for the first time. “I can swim all year round but I am used to the temperature, though I will often don a wetsuit Dec-March. There is a real risk of cold shock for new swimmers as the water temp plummets to 5-6 degrees.”

She’s planning for next year. “Whether you want to improve your triathlon speeds or have a gentle bob about, there is room for everyone. In the late Spring we will be encouraging new swimmers to come and find out how lucky we are to have our very own beautiful, safe bay to swim in.”

Poster in Co-op.

In spite of fears that today would be very windy, the only adverse weather was heavy rain.

The annual autumn event at the Sailing Club took place smoothly, with 21 boats removed by noon. Some owners will keep boats in the water, benefitting from the pontoons installed this year.

Stroma was built in 1929 but only arrived in Burntisland recently, so this was its first lift-out.

Burntisland Community Council is working hard to raise money for improving the Christmas Lights in the High Street.

This year the main section to the Burgh Chambers will be covered and next year the western part should be lit too.

There are collection boxes in many shops and the fundraising Bingo will be in the Jubilee on Friday.

Today the CC is staffing a stall (pictured John Bruce) in the High Street Co-op offering bingo cards and the chance to put money in the can.

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Community Councils run for four years. Members have to be elected (if there are more candidates than seats) and then at the first meeting, office bearers chosen.

As previously reported two new members are still teenagers. Also it seems likely that all 15 seats will be filled – the first time for several years.

Full agenda

As usual the meeting is on the 2nd Friday at 7 in the Burgh Chambers. All meetings are open to the public.

Draft minutes of September meeting

BSC members get the opportunity ever year to have their boats lifted onto dry land (in a compound) for winter storage and maintenance.

The lift is due on Saturday morning but, currently, the weather is being nervously watched!

Go along to have a look but don’t get too close. Hard hat, boots and all the gear are required for all those actually involved.

These photos were taken from Scholars’ Brae (great viewpoint behind the Parish Church). Long lenses or binoculars useful.

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Photos from 2017