Pittenweem Pool and Fife Leader Funding

Yesterday the project received word that we have been successful in our application for funding from Fife Leader. Combined with funds the project has raised itself and money pledged by Fife Environment Trust, this means the restoration plan for the pool is fully funded and will be going ahead soon.

This is wonderful news for Pittenweem, as it will provide a unique and valuable facility for locals and visitors to enjoy, as well as attracting tourists to the area.

Below is a statement from David Thomson, Chair of The West Braes Project 07/05/2019:

"On behalf of the West Braes Project I would just like to announce that we have today received confirmation from Fife Leader that we have secured the final amount of funding needed to start the restoration of our beloved Pool project. The final amount from Fife Leader will be £218000 along with the £50000 already secured from Fife Environment Trust and £2000 coming from The West Braes Project. This gives us the £270000 needed for the project.

Many people from Pittenweem will never of heard of John Addison but I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words about him. John has been at the forefront of this for the last few years as our specialist in structural engineering. When we contacted John 3 years ago he jumped at the chance to work with the community to restore the pool as he had great vision in seeing it restored. John had worked on the pool for the last few years helping us secure the different funding pots needed to proceed with the project and attended meetings travelling down from his home near Banff at no cost to the project to help push through this last piece of funding. It is with great sadness that John passed away a few weeks ago just before our funding deadline. We were all devastated at the loss to the project but this made us even more determined to push on and succeed in John's memory.

I would also like to thank each and everyone of our volunteers who has had a hand in the process especially Bill and Pam Watson, Nicola Thomson, Caroline Blackler , Lynne Steen and Alison Graham. Also a big thank you to all who support the project.

Also councillors Bill Porteous and John Docherty."

West Braes Auction 2019

The West Braes Project wish to invite you to our 2019 Auction!

Date: 12th January 2019

Time: 7.00-10.00 pm (Doors open at 6.30)

Where: Church Hall, James Street, Pittenweem

Bring your own bottle and Live Music by David Behrens


Link to PDF of Leaflet

Come along to our auction and bid on some fantastic auction lots. 

You can also bid online if you can’t make it. Just send us your maximum bid, and we'll bid for you. Message us on Facebook (@TheWestBraes) or email thewestbraesproject@gmail.com.
Online Bids need to be received by 17:00 on 12th January. Any items that do not meet their reserve will then run until 1st March 2019.

1. Qi Ticket - Get yourself to London and be Phill Jupitus guest for the day.
2. Brunch for 4 in your own home cooked by Phill Jupitus (East Fife Area Only)
3. Microlight flight from Perth Airport courtesy of Jim Crosby.
4. 2 x Cinema Passes for NPH Cinema St.Andrews.
5. Family Pass for Dynamic Earth Edinburgh: (2 adults and 3 children).
6. 2 x All day wrist bands for M&D's Theme Park.
7. Four Ball at Elie Golf Course.
8. Four Ball at Anstruther Golf Course.
9. Lunch and drink for two at The Clocktower Cafe, Pittenweem.
10. £30 Voucher for The Dory Bistro, Pittenweem.
11. £15 voucher for Hams Hame St. Andrews.
12. A  voucher for guided tour from head brewer and 6x bottles of beer & bottle opener afterwards  from Ovenstone brewery 109.
13. Complementary Therapy voucher for BWELL WITH ALISON - Pittenweem.
14. Shellac Nail Treatment at Get Nailed, Anstruther.
15. Hair voucher for £50 @ Halo Hairdressers, Anstruther.
16. Painting by Marlene Patrick.

17. Painting by Sheila Mitchell.

18.Aurora Print by David Thomson
19. Print of Pittenweem by Andrew Graham

20. A Donald M Shearer Painting - donated by Janice Christianson

A painting by one of Scotland's favourite landscape artists

21. Watercolour Painting of Pittenweem Pool by local artist Caroline Blackler

The image is 7.5 x 9.5 inches and the cream mount is cut to 11 x 14 inches. The item comes mounted, backed and wrapped in cellophane.

22. Eden Mill Table Lamp from The Pop In, Pittenweem.
23. Tour for two at Darnley's Gin Distillery, Kingsbarns.
24. Framed print by Tim Cockburn.

25. Celtic Knot x3 Stained Glass by Graham Steen. (Auctioned Separately.)
26. £15 voucher for The Cocoa Tree, Pittenweem.
27. Voucher for The Iron Lady - Basket up to 25 items
28. Voucher for weekend stay for 2 @ https://www.facebook.com/Madeira-In-Fife-529723680423330/
29. Voucher for £25.00 @ http://www.dreeltavern.co.uk/. Booking Advised.
30. 3 Months Gym Membership @https://www.stuartbartonphysiotherapy.com/gym-facilities/ Valued at £75.00).
31.Mounted Print of The Reaper by J. Mackinnon
32.Meal for 4 with bottle of wine @ The Larachmhor Tavern
33. Lunch for 2 @ Funky Scottish Cafe
34. Main Meal for 2 @ Around - Cupar Golf Club (Craig Trewern)


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