ROTARY CLUB OF BURNTISLAND AND KINGHORN

The B&K Rotary Club will operate a Trade Stand at this year's Highland Games on 17th July. The Club will run two fund raising activities.   All of the proceeds will be donated to the Iain Hanson (Futures) Trust.

First will be a Helium Balloon Race in which members of the public will be asked to purchase balloons which will be released into the atmosphere at various times throughout the day. The balloons will ultimately fall to the ground and finders will be asked to return details of their find to the organisers. The owner and finder of the balloon that travels the furthest distance will win a prize. Although the main aim is to tap into the generosity of visitors to the town on the day, balloons will be pre-sold within the community.

The second activity will be a "Nail in the Bale" competition in which numerous coloured tipped nails will be inserted into a bale of hay. Each colour will correspond to a certain category of prize. Members of the public will be invited to pay for the privilege of pulling out nails and to make it more of a challenge, a number of blank nails will be inserted into the bale. In the months leading up to the Games, the Rotary will be seeking financial sponsorship and prizes from within the local area. This is a great opportunity for the community to come together and work to raise funds for a very worthy cause.

Rotary Club Diary

February - Warm welcome to new member Jim Wyse.   Interesting talks on Rotary Rambles, the Royal Navy and the United Nations. Four young Ambassadorial Scholars from Rwanda, Japan and the USA. visit the Club. Hackers top the B&K Curling League with the Sweepers and Birlers tied in 2nd place. A heavy defeat in the interclub match against Kirkcaldy.

Donations - £150 to Kinghorn Children's Gala

                     £200 to Mercy Ships

March - Talks on License to Solicit and the Migration of a Finn called Lennie to Aberdour via South Africa.   The Hackers win the Curling League with the Birlers beating the Sweepers for 2nd place. A narrow defeat in the interclub match against St. Andrews.   The Club treated 18 local senior citizens to a visit to the Kinghorn Parish Church Pantomime.

Donations -£100 to Caring for Young Carers

                    £150 to Burntisland Civic Week

Forthcoming Events

Coffee morning / plant sale in Kinghorn, 20 th May.

Rotary Trade Stand at Highland Games, 17 th July.

ROTARY RAMBLES

Burntisland and Kinghorn Rotary Club's "Rotary Rambles" project continues to encourage Burntisland and Kinghorn communities to take more exercise through walking.   Some 300 individuals have participated in Rotary Rambles activities locally, and interests are being expressed in other areas.

In recent months SUNDAY STROLLS have taken groups along the Fife Coastal Path from Dalgety Bay to Burntisland; around four of Burntisland's viewpoints; and around Kinghorn Loch. The group has worked out its programme for 2006 as below. Contact Alan Smart 01592 873929.

The WEDNESDAY WANDERS are all short and easy walks, starting at Burntisland Links Car Park at 10.30 every Wednesday morning. Everybody welcome!      Come on along!

Contact George Stenhouse 01592 872403.

The ROTARY RAMBLES AWARD SCHEME will begin again at Burntisland and Kinghorn Primary Schools after the Easter Holidays. Another opportunity for groups of eager-beaver youngsters and parents (and grandparents) to explore our countryside and enjoy our superb scenery.

FURTHER ACTIVITIES include: "Rotary Rambles" leaflets for Burntisland's Country Walks and Town Walks; Signposts and waymarkers for local paths; Rotary Benches for viewpoints; and action to make Town Walks accessible to disabled colleagues.

BILL   DAVIDSON

ROTARY   RAMBLES:   No 5

FOUR BURNTISLAND VIEWPOINTS

                 Broomhill Viewpoint

So far our routes for Rotary Rambles have enabled us to get - 1. Up the Binn; 2. Through the Bluebell Woods; 3. Along the Monks Walk; and 4. Round Kinghorn Loch. The fifth route below will take us round four fine viewpoints in Burntisland. Give it a try this spring - we'll have a sixth Rotary Ramble for you in the summer.

Start off from the Links car park, heading east along the Links, swinging up towards the impressive frontage of the Erskine Church then continue along Kinghorn Road to the Sands Hotel. Cut south here by Lochies Road under the rail bridge to the old Limestone Pier: first viewpoint of the day.   Pause to enjoy views out across the Firth of Forth, the Black Rock and big brother Inchkeith, high Pettycur headland and distant Berwick Law.

Westwards along promenade, with high-tide sea-swell or wader multitudes in wet-beach food-search, and round by Beacon Centre and Gallowhill cliffs, for steps and path by Victoria and Albert to Lammerlaws Point.   Wander cautiously round crumbling pathways then take highpoint grass plateau to thrill at cross-Forth views of Auld Reekie, nestling between Arthur's Seat and Allermuir Hill, with castle, spires and towers highlighted (hopefully) by sunlight. With Forth east and west, and Newbigging, Dunearn and the Binn to the north, Burntisland certainly is the centre of the universe.

Westwards again, by wee rock-scramble descent or by narrow path at entry to South View, for stretch along breakwater. Take it easy, picking out Inchcolm, Inchmickery and Cramond Island. Continue all the way to harbour or take earlier cut through sea-wall and across East Dock and round rail-cut, cobbled wharf and weigh-bridge to Dock gates and Harbour Place.

With due caution for traffic, take route along harbour fence, under rail bridge and along Sailors' Walk to Shipyard Gate and winding step-ascent northwards beside Rossend Castle to east end of Monks Walk. Head westwards along Rossend's wooded rim, spring leaf-growth lessening opportunities for views down over shipyard and Forth. Wind down through west-end shrubs and rise above Ross Point, for further fine views, picking out Bluebell Woods, Silver Sands, Forth Bridges, Lothian shores and assorted tankers at Braefoot Bay and Hound Point.

Pull back from sea-wall and head east across Seamill's verdant sward to Haugh Road for railside lane up south to Melville Gardens, and round under ancient archway to Kirkton crest. Take steep-step ascent to Broom Hill, pause for breath, then on to Mount Pleasant, to soak in the marvellous views from the newly-built viewpoint. Historic and less-historic roofscape spread below; shipyard and castle out west; Links, beach and golf course out east; Binn and companions up north; and Bass Rock, Lammer Law, the Moorfoots, Britannia, the Pentland peaks and Cairnpapple's spire strung out along south horizon.   Reluctantly you have to move on - and, with Palais Steps descent, you have a grand choice of venues for afternoon coffee, or perhaps some other form of refreshment to round off your fifth Rotary Ramble.

BILL DAVIDSON

Harry's Cabs Happy 1st Birthday

Steve Psyl would like to take this opportunity to thank all his loyal customers for their continued support over the last 12 months. With the opening of Harry's Cabs Taxi Office situated in Burntisland High Street, you can now drop in and book your taxi in person!   Speak face to face with one of our highly dedicated team of telephone operators and finely tune your special event.

Stephen has introduced a new fleet of vehicles: air conditioned, leather interiors, state of the art music systems, satnav...You may also have noticed the different faces behind the wheels of Harry's Cabs. Some of the skills of our multi talented drivers include first-aid certificates, excellent interpersonal communication skills, including sign language and all hold a "Disclosure Scotland" certificate.   We even have female drivers (must be pre-booked). Trust Stevie and Co to get you there - for all your transport needs - distance no object.

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