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What's on in Thornton (Fife)

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Thornton (Fife).

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Pitcoudie Avenue, Scotland, KY7 6SU

Petals and Aum hasn't given us the full script, but Pitcoudie Avenue, Scotland, KY7 6SU has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 JulPetals and Aum(1.2mi)

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what's happening this summer

feast of St Mary Magdalene - 22 july 2026 ST MARY MAGDALENE IS THE MOST PROMINENT OF THE GROUP OF WOMEN WHO ACCOMPANIED JESUS AND THE APOSTELS AND PROVIDED FOR THEM OUT OF THEIR OWN RESOURCES (LK 8:2-3). OFTEN CONFUSED WITH OTHER MARYS IN THE GOSPELS OR PRESUMED TO HAVE HAD A SINFUL PAST, SHE IS NAMED IN THE GOSPELS AS HAVING SEEN JESUS CRUCIFIED AND BURIED AND THEN, EARLY ON EASTER MORNING, HAVING MET THE RISEN LORD (JN 20:11-18) WHO TOLD HER TO GO AND TELL THE APOSTELS. HENCE SHE IS CALLED 'APOSTEL TO THE APOSTLES'. POPE FRANCES RAISED HER MEMORIAL TO THE RANK OF FEAST. We shall have a special Mass on Wednesday 22 July at 7 p.m. in St Paul’s.

Wed 22 JulSt Paul's(1.9mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Around £7.20

Basketball Camp

Give your child an unforgettable experience at our Basketball Camps! Packed with fast‑paced fun, our camps help young players build confidence while learning key skills such as shooting, passing, dribbling, teamwork, and scoring.

Wed 22 JulBowhill Swimming Pool(4.7mi)

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Children & Family

Around £40.00

Kids Summer Art Camp - Neon Tigers

Let the kids get creative this Holiday without having to deal with the mess! Kids will create alongside Nicola to create their own very own Neon Tiger painting for the first half of the Art Camp Day. They will then break for lunch. The afternoon will be spent creating other animal based artworks

Wed 22 Jul11:00Nicola Sweet - Artist(2.3mi)

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Ladies Badminton Group

Stuck for something to do on a Thursday morning? Want to meet new people and get active in a friendly, welcoming environment? Join our Ladies Badminton Group! The ladies are a lovely bunch who enjoy…

Thu 23 JulYMCA The Farmhouse(2.7mi)

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Langtoun Jazz Presents The Jenne Mcclure Trio

Live Music

Around £11.50

Langtoun Jazz Presents The Jenne Mcclure Trio

Vocalist Jenne McClure brings her trio from Callander to Kirkcaldy for the first time in a concert of Latin and summery tunes.

Sat 25 JulRothes Halls Library(2.4mi)

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Glenn Macnamara Presents Michael Buble & Friends

Live Music

Around £31.50

Glenn Macnamara Presents Michael Buble & Friends

Swing into summer with Michael Bublé and Friends and celebrate the magic of swing, soul and timeless classics at the Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy . Starring acclaimed vocalist Glenn Macnamara , backed by his sensational eight-piece big band , this stylish live show is packed with energy, charm and unforgettable music.

Sat 25 JulRothes Halls Library(2.4mi)

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Summer Saunter at Birnie and Gaddon Lochs

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Around £5

Summer Saunter at Birnie and Gaddon Lochs

Join the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust Conservation Manager, Dallas, for a gentle walk around Birnie and Gaddon Lochs near Collessie. Take in the sights and sounds of summer. Bring binoculars if you have them. Please arrive ready to start walking at 2pm. This event is free however, if you are able, a donation to... The post Summer Saunter at Birnie and Gaddon Lochs appeared first on Fife Coast & Countryside Trust.

Sat 25 JulThe Estuary(4.4mi)

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Shifting Baselines

Shifting Baselines is aiming to deliver a citizen science and community engagement workshop, with members of the local community, focusing on people’s connection to the water and their relationship to it. This workshop will help to capture local communities’ relationship to the water and help to provide valuable insights to support future legislation and initiatives... The post Shifting Baselines appeared first on Fife Coast & Countryside Trust.

Sat 25 JulThe Estuary(4.4mi)

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Kings Covenant Fellowship

The Kings Covenant gathers for public worship meetings at 10.30am every Sunday. Please for more information.

Sun 26 JulYMCA The Farmhouse(2.7mi)

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Online Insight Timer

We've tracked down Online Insight Timer at Petals and Aum. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Mon 27 JulPetals and Aum(1.2mi)

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Community

Around £3

Author Event Jd Kirk At Duloch Library

Join us for an exciting evening with award winning author JD Kirk , the creator of the wonderful DCI Jack Logan , Robert Hoon and DI Heather Filson series of crime books.

Mon 27 JulRothes Halls Library(2.4mi)

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Children & Family

Around £40.00

Kids Summer Art Camp - Squishmallows

Let the kids get creative this Holiday without having to deal with the mess! Kids will create alongside Nicola to create their own very own 3D Squishmallow canvas for the first half of the Art Camp Day. They will then break for lunch. The afternoon will be spent creating other animal based artwor

Tue 28 Jul11:00Nicola Sweet - Artist(2.3mi)

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Cook and dine – fragrant Moroccan flavours

Join us for a fragrant journey to Morocco! Discover the soul of Moroccan cuisine in our fun, informal cook & dine workshop. Influenced by centuries of trade and a blend of Arab, Andalucian, and Berber cultures, this session celebrates the art of using seasonal produce, fresh herbs, and classic spices to create a range of delicious dishes. The menu will include: Summer veg and olive tagine – vibrant veg simmered with saffron, ginger and house-made preserved citrus Chickpea and apricot tagine – a slow-cooked, aromatic sweet and savoury dish. Lentil kofta – spiced lentil balls in a rich cumin spiced sauce Roasted root vegetable couscous – seasonal veg flavoured with the classic ras-el-hanout spice mix Zaalouk – a smoky aubergine and tomato dip Khobz – Morrocan style flatbreads Moroccan carrot and cumin salad M’Hanncha – filo pastry spirals filled with almond paste and honey We’ll give a demonstration on how to make preserved lemons the classic citrus flavour used in authentic Moroccan tagines. We’ll finish the session exactly as they do in Marrakesh—with a steaming glass of Mint Tea. . All recipes are suitable for vegetarians! The Lang Spoon Community Kitchen The Lang Spoon Community Kitchen is part of Greener Kirkcaldy’s community building. We’re based in the heart of Kirkcaldy, close to the High Street and the train and bus station.

Tue 28 Jul19:00Greener Kirkcaldy Active Travel Hub(3.7mi)

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