Wine, not roses, for Valentine’s Day

Wine, not roses, for Valentine’s Day

Wine is the best present on Valentine’s Day…writes our guest wine correspondent, Paul Rudge from Reuben’s Wine Store It’s getting close to that first ‘Occasion’ of the year, the one that men squirm and dither over, the one that women wait with baited breath for in the hope their loved one will remember. Yes Valentines Day will soon be upon us. Whether you’re a genuine romantic or merely find yourself

Krooz Cafe – your local barista on the go

Krooz Cafe was set up in 2015 by husband and wife Rod and Michelle Cooper when Rod’s passion for all things Volkswagen saw him transform an empty T5 Transporter into what is now a mobile cafe selling top quality coffee and tea. Rod and barista Michelle’s choice of coffee bean is an Asian ‘Old Brown Java’ supplied by ‘The Bean Shop’ in Perth. The menu also features zuma hot chocolates and

Acoustic music & local Brew Shed beer, The Ship Inn, Limekilns

Acoustic Music at The Ship Inn, Limekilns, Fife this Sunday January blues? Here’s something to cheer you up. There will be acoustic music from 3pm, local Brew Shed Beer and food served from 12 noon until 7.30pm at The Ship Inn, Limekilns this Sunday, 29 January. Fans of chef Ian Cruikshank’s food will be quite excited by this news – normally food is served at lunchtime only. Call 01383 872247

To the Weaver’s Gin Ye Go by Robert Burns

A great Robert Burns poem this and one that seldom seems to be recited on Burns night. You can listen below to an excellent recording of it by Dunfermline actress Shirley Henderson – she really brings out the emotion of the bored weaving girl whose heart has been taken ‘as wi’ a net.’ My heart was ance as blythe and free As simmer days were lang; But a bonie, westlin

Star of Angel’s Share, Charles Maclean hosts whisky tasting, Dunfermline

Charles Maclean, the whisky expert cast in Ken Loach’s movie Angel’s Share, is hosting a whisky tasting in Dunfermline. Charles is the author of ten books devoted to his favourite spirit, including the standard on whisky brands ‘Scotch Whisky’.  The Taste of Whisky is on at the Tiffany Lounge, Carnegie Hall on Saturday 4 February at 7pm. Tickets cost £19.50 (£16 concession) and are available from www.onfife.com or from any Fife

Naked Bakery Rosyth – gluten free, raw and vegan

Naked Bakery describes its products as ‘naughty but kind’. The Rosyth-based bakery’s mission is to produce not only beautiful looking vegan baked goods but ones that taste delicious too so that no matter your allergies, intolerances or diet choice, you don’t have to miss out on treating yourself. Products, which include cupcakes, muffins and doughnuts as well as special orders for wedding cakes and birthday treats, are all 100% Vegan and most can be

Saddle up for Black Beauty at Adam Smith

It’s quite hard to imagine what Black Beauty might be like on stage but The Guardian gave this production by Red Bridge a glowing 5 stars and called it a ‘rollicking adaptation’ so it looks well worth checking out. Created by Andy Manley, Andy Cannon and Shona Reppe, the show blends storytelling, music and puppetry and is suitable for children aged six and over and their adults. Black Beauty is at

Paesano Pizza, Glasgow

A short, simple menu coupled with industrial decor are the main ingredients of Paesano Pizza. Add to this, a no nonsense approach to toppings and a doughy rather than a crisp base.  All of which is more Neapolitan than Pizza Express – with their crisp bases and toppings that include raisins. Our visit was on a very busy Saturday afternoon but we didn’t wait long for our food to emerge

Inkredible tattoos and the art of community policing

This Friday ten pupils from four Dunfermline schools will display their original tattoo designs at Fire Station Creative. Inkredible is a joint project by Dunfermline Community Policing Team, Tower House, Fife Council and four local tattoo studios. It is the brainchild of Dunfermline-based community officer PC Scott Morgan who, with a degree in interactive media and a diploma in graphic design, might have thought that he when joined the police, his