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“Turf from Earlshall estate, sand from Balmullo and Tentsmuir, an ex-Army hut from Ladybank, part of Ceres Church glebe, a modern bull-dozer, a Chance Inn clerk of works, and dozens of willing helpers from Ceres. Those were the ingredients used in the making of the new Bowling Green and pavilion which were opened last Saturday at Ceres. And the recipe? Plainly – the will to work.”This is how a long newspaper article began, to mark the opening of the new bowling green in Ceres in 1951 – and “the will to work” has clearly paid off, with Ceres bowlers enjoying the use of the bowling green consistently ever since. Let’s reminisce with further extracts from this same article:“The village which had sent so many of its menfolk to the Battle of Bannockburn, again showed the stuff it was made of when tackling this latest venture. For three years the local bowling enthusiasts have toiled, assisted by every village in one way or another.The story really begins away back before the war. At that time Ceres had a Bowling Club, without a green. A comparative newcomer to the place – an enthusiastic bowler – made a suggestion and then a few enquiries and soon the tennis lawns at Woodburne, the residence of Capt. Athole Laing, were fulfilling the dual role, for the Ceres bowlers eventually found themselves “rollin’ the bools” over that well-kept green sward. Makeshift, maybe, but joy-making, nevertheless.The war put an end to any idea about the village having its own green and when the Club got together again at the end of the war, they found themselves playing on every other Club’s green but never one they could call their own. So, while full of gratitude towards their fellow-bowlers for allowing them to use their greens, the Ceres men resolved that Ceres would have a green of its own.First hint of assistance came from what would have been termed in other places an unexpected quarter – the Church. Knowing the Church was willing to help, the bowlers made a formal request for part of the church glebe, and got it.
Then two men – to prove of the greatest importance – were approached. One was Provost John Nairn, Ladybank, and the other, Mr W. Martin, a Chance Inn contractor and member of the Club. The first supplied the huge bulldozer which levelled off the part of the glebe chosen as the site for the green, while to the latter fell the job of clerk of works, entailing the supervision of the many pairs of willing hands in the making of the green.”The article goes on to describe the delights of the “Red Letter Day” of the grand opening:“In view of all that honest endeavour, it was not surprising that Saturday was a “red letter day” in the life of the village. The weather was in gracious mood, and the opening ceremony and matches which followed were held in blazing sunshine – a good omen.Under the verandah of “the house that Ceres Built” on a white-covered table was the Rose Bowl for annual competition by men, presented to the Club by Miss Anderson, Ceres, some years ago; the new trophy presented by Mrs. Kermack, Edinburgh (whose husband was born and bred in the village), and known as the Kermack Cup, for annual competition by lady members; and the silver jack which opened the green and which was presented by the Rev. David L. Seath, Eaglesham, a Ceres “laddie.” Along with the last-mentioned went a miniature trophy also to be competed for annually.”
Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile
Ceres Bowling ClubContribution from Paul Taylor
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Accordion Music Class
Music reading ability would be useful but is not essential as Tuition will be given. All levels very welcome. Contact: Kennoway Primary and Community School 01333 659420 or Stewart Warrender 01333 350145
70th Ceres Beaver Scouts
Ceres Beaver Scouts meet on Thursday nights in the Memorial Hall, Ceres. If your child is now (or will be soon) between the ages of 6 and 8 then come along for a taster session. Please email our Beaver Scout Leader to arrange this. Contact: Becky Ballantyne [email protected]
Ceres Hill Walking Club
The Club meets on the last Wednesday in the month at 8.00pm at the Howe of Fife Rugby Club.
All are welcome please contact: Jill Scott [email protected] for more information.
Ceres Nursery Trust - Lunch Club
Children at Ceres Nursery have the opportunity to stay over lunchtime and eat a packed lunch under the supervision of two trained members of staff from 11.30-1pm. The Lunch Club is open to children attending morning/afternoon nursery sessions. The lunch club costs £5.50 a session. Contact: Gillian 01334 828592 or [email protected]
Music Tuition
One to one lessons on violin or piano (violins available for hire: all sizes).
Please contact Ronwen Underwood BA LRSM on 01334 828838
Ceres Under 5’s Group
An informal group of parents, carers and children meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Ceres Memorial Hall 9.30am -11.15am. £2.50 per session. Contact; Maria Sanchez on 01334 829446 or [email protected].
Cupar Choral Society
The Cupar Choral Society holds rehearsals on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in St John’s Church Hall.
Contact: David Hughes Hallett 01334 829 333 for more information.
Diamond Allstar Cheerleaders
Diamond Allstar Cheerleaders cater for both girls and boys of all abilities ages 5 years and up. Cheerleading is a fun way to exercise using dance, stunting and tumbling. There are three qualified coaches teaching the group. The first class is free and then £2.50 per session thereafter. We meet on Thursdays 6.00-7.00pm at Castlehill Primary School.
Please contact Maureen Maxwell 01334 828990
Royal British Legion – Ceres and District Branch
The Royal British Legion Ceres Branch has over 35 members and meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every second month in the Session Hall at 7pm. Anyone interested please get in contact with Pat Robb 01334 828678
St Andrews Chorus
St Andrews Chorus meets at the Physics Lecture Theatre, North Haugh, St Andrews. No auditions necessary, all are welcome provided you can hold a tune and enjoy singing. For more information visit our website http://www.saint-andrews.co.uk/sac/
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Cupar and the Howe of Fife Twinning
If you or your group are interested in exchanges or contact with Ste Ménehould, France, please visit our website: www.howefife2005.wix.com/twinningcupar or email: [email protected]
Yoga Plus
A Yoga-based blend of bodywork practices for men and women. We meet at The Strathkinness Church Hall on Mondays at 7.30pm. Please contact Anna Caplan on 01334 850060
Zumba
Zumba class in Memorial Hall on Monday 6.30 – 7.30pm and Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30pm each evening. £3 per class, everyone welcome to join in the fun. Instructor Kate Nicoll, contact no. 07812 736647.
Ceres Lace Group
Meeting every Saturday 2.00 – 4.30pm every Saturday at Craigrothie Hall.
Children and Gentlemen are very welcome. Please contact: Mary Lawrie 01334 828696
Highland Dancing Classes
Open to children of all ages from Nursery upwards. The classes run every Monday evening from 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm and cost £3.00 per class. Come along and try. All welcome. Contact Kirsty Roberts 07791 784928
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Telephone; 01337840319
Mobile; 07771615048
Email; [email protected]
Hatters & Co are now at
Fife Folk Museum
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The Outdoor ShopLadies, Gents & Children’s Regatta Jackets, Casual
Footwear, Sandals, Slippers, Socks & T-Shirts
28a Crossgates Cupar
KY15 7TQ
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CERES MEMORIAL HALL
MONDAY SCOTTISH DANCING 5.30 – 6.15 ZUMBA 6.30 – 7.30pm
TUESDAY UNDER 5’s GROUP 9.15 – 11.00 am
WEDNESDAY ZUMBA 6.30 – 7.30pm
THURSDAY UNDER 5’s GROUP 9.15 – 11.00 am BEAVERS, CUBS and SCOUTS 6.30 – 7.30pm
Please contact Vikki Evans for all information on 01334 828478.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CRAIGROTHIE HALL
MONDAY PILATES 7.30 – 8.30pm
TUESDAY YOGA 10.15 – 11.30am CRAFT CLASS 2.00 – 4.00pm (2nd Tuesday of the month SWRI)
WEDNESDAY TAEKWON-DO KIDS 6.10 – 7.00pm TAEKWON-DO ADULTS 7.00 – 8.10pm
FRIDAY CHINA PAINTING fortnightly 2.00 – 3.00pm
SATURDAY CERES LACE GROUP 2.00 – 4.30pm
To hire the Hall please contact Irene on 01334 828684
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Seasons of Ceres
Summer days are shortening now and the days already feel autumnal. The tubs, troughs and open planted areas have done very well this year and are still looking good, though need a lot of feeding to keep them going as long as possible.
Within the last few weeks Ceres has been assessed by both Beautiful Fife and Beautiful Scotland judges and we are delighted to have retained our 'Silver Gilt' award from Beautiful Fife. We entered Beautiful Scotland for the first time this year and on Friday we learned that we had achieved a 'Silver' award which, when competing with many in the 'large villages' category throughout the country, is a very satisfactory result. We look forward to the detailed feedback which will follow in the next few weeks.
Next week we are meeting to discuss ideas for winter planting, as well as progressing other projects, more of which will be in our next update. In the meantime, we must enjoy what is left of the summer in our beautiful village.
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CKS Sunday School
Your Salon in Cupar for relaxing aroma therapy massages, waxing, facials, manicures, San Tropez tans massages, etc. Contact 01334 844999 or www.blossom-beauty.co.uk for special offers.
Ceres Butcher
Located next to the Spar with home delivery service available. We have a 24 hour answering service. Please call 01334 828229 or www.ceresbutcher.co.uk
CKS Youth Club
Meets every Friday at 7.00pm in the Session
Hall.P7 and upwards.
Come and chill with the young folk of Ceres.
We meet in Ceres Church at 11.00am and
then go to the hall about 11.30. All
children aged 5 -12 are welcome.
Contact Sarah Wood on 07758604769
Anstruther Self Catering CottageSleeps 2, weekly let.Contact: Grant Robertson 01334 828029
Ceres Holiday CottagesContact: www.cottages4you.co.uk - property ref numbers: Curlew Cottage Ref No.23507 - Kirkbank Cottage Ref No.18951
The Monday Soup and Toasties
In the Session House on Mondays. Come and have a blether and
warm up 12.00 – 1.30 starting up
on 6th October 2014.
Church and Community Film Group
Friday 10th October at 7.00pm in the Manse. “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” 1969
A headstrong young teacher in a private school in 1930s Edinburgh ignores the curriculum and influences
her impressionable 12 year old charges with her over-romanticized world view.This session, I hope to foster a bit more informal discussion. So, please come along with your memories of
school days and teachers, the inspiring as well as the terrifying. I also hope to give a wee bit biography on Muriel Spark, Jean Brodie’s creator.
Suggestions/offers of DVD’s will be gratefully received. Please contact Jim Campbell 01334 829350
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THE CERES INNThe Ceres Inn provides a selection of homemade food daily with a wide range of starters, main courses and desserts available to tempt your taste buds. Our chef insists on using locally sourced produce whenever possible so customers can expect quality, value for money fare. Food can either be enjoyed in the warm atmosphere of the Restaurant with access to the Beer Garden and Car Park or upstairs in the friendly bar. All tastes and needs are catered for including those of children for whom we provide a separate menu. High chairs can also be provided for our younger visitors.
The Ceres InnThe Cross, Ceres, FifeKY15 5NE01334 828 305
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Why not look afterSomeone’s dog
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Become a host withBarking Mad
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It’s great fun, all of the benefits of dogownership without the emotional or financial commitment. We carefully
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What’s on at the Ceres Inn
Friday 12th September - Wine Tasting with St Andrews Wine Company (Italian Wines).
Saturday 13 September - Open Folk Music Session
Dates to be confirmed during late September or October for- Steak Night, Gin Tasting and Italian Night.
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Blackie Boi the talking Peke
Do you remember meeting Blackie Boi the talking Peke owned by David Beattie in the 1950’s? We would like to write an article about this notable Ceres resident in a future issue of the Diary.
“Blackie Boi the renowned talking dog” was apparently a guest of honour at the opening of the Bowling Club. His owner helped to raise funds by charging visitors to see him and hear him talk. However, apparently “Blackie Boi could not be induced to “say a few words” and, amid laughter, Mr Pryde informed his audience that the Peke had confided in him that in view of the fact there were present at the ceremony with two Provosts, two ministers and a host of ladies, how was he expected to get a word in!”
If you know any stories about Blackie Boi, please send them to us at [email protected] Ceres Duck Races Winners
Race 1 Race 2 Race 3
1st Mhari Redmond Mungo Preston Anne Marie Holdsworth
2nd A Park Rian Stewart Jim Braid
3rd Alison Gillespie Christopher Knight Luke Sweeney
The Duck Races raised £215 and the Quiz Night £960 towards the village defibrillator and Senior Citizen’s Outing. Well done to everyone involved in the organisation of both events.
Ceres Bowling Club 1951
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Friends of Craighall Den
70th Fife ScoutsThis term the Scouts are going Canoeing and we plan both twilight and night-time hikes. We will also be brushing up on our fire starting skills and plan to be outside as much as possible while the weather is still reasonable....We are now up to 4 Patrols but still have room for more !
Ceres Scouts meet on Thursday nights in the Memorial Hall, Ceres at 7.30. If your child is now (or will be soon) between the ages of 10 and 14 then come along for a taster session. Please email our Scout Leader to arrange this.
Contact: Ian Brown on 828581 or [email protected] 70th Ceres Cubs
Cubs this term are working towards their Global Conservation badge learning about endangered species and putting up owl boxes around the village. Also a cycle ride at Tentsmuir and the Map Reading badge at Tarvit Mansion House. With the 100 year anniversary of the First World War the Cubs will be working towards the Memorial badge.
Contact: Richard Haacker 828592 [email protected]
Recently, a small number of volunteers have been working in Craighall Den with the support of the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust Ranger. We have cleared a lot of the dead wood, pruned trees, removed debris from the burn, repaired paths and cleared muddy patches. We have also created wildlife habitats in order to encourage bio-diversity. In time, we will develop a management plan for this Site of Special Scientific Interest in order to maintain it as an environment for flora, fauna and human visitors alike.
Our next volunteer day is Saturday 20th September , meeting at 1:00pm in the Den car park.
Why not come along and offer your help – just one hour can really make a difference. No tools required.
Please contact Phil on [email protected]
September/October
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• SPAR Grocery• Griselda Hill Pottery• Ceres Church• Ceres Butcher
Laminated copies are also available to view at:
• Fife Folk Museum (during the season)
• Ceres Inn• Ceres Memorial Hall• Craigrothie Hall• White Chimneys• The Villager Tea Room
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Ceres and District Community Council (CDCC) News
The next meeting will be on Monday 15th September 2014, in Craigrothie Village Hall.
The full minutes of all CDCC meetings are posted on the Community notice Board in the Ceres Car Park and are
emailed out to everyone on the Diary email list, they can also be viewed on
The Ceres and District Diary Facebook Page.
Meetings are open to all members of the Community.
Contact: Robert I.G.Scott (Hon.Secretary) 01334 829178
if you require more information.
Want to advertise your club, group or organisation?
Remember this is YOUR Diary so please send us your information and news with a contact name and number to:
Paper copies of the Diary will still be available at the usual pick up points.
Robert Louis Stevenson's poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" which he wrote while on holiday in Braemar in 1881. This poem is written from the point of view of a child.
The Hayloft
Through the pleasant meadow-side The grass grew shoulder high, Till the shining scythes went far and wide And cut it down to dry.The green and sweetly smelling crops They led the waggons home; And they piled them here in mountain tops For mountaineers to roam.Here is Mount Clear, Mount Rusty-Nail, Mount Eagle and Mount High:- The mice that in these mountains dwell, No happier than I!O what joy to clamber there, O what a place for play, With the sweet, the dim, the dusty air, The happy hills of hay.
Ceres Primary School
26th September - Open Afternoon for all parents/carers 30th September - Parent Interviews (evening) 1st October - Individual and Family Photographs 2nd October - Parent Interviews (afternoon) 10th October - Last day of term 27th October - First day of new term
