Batchelor, Mr. David Brex, Miss Anne Cassells, and Mr. Kenneth Overena

elected for the first time. The following office-bearers were elected on 27th

October: Mr. lain Duncan (Chairman), Miss Anne Cassells (Vice-Chairman),

Mr. Richard Batchelor (Secretary), and Mrs. Ethel Mudie (Treasurer).

The Community Council meetings are not well attended by members of the

public, and it is doubtful whether many are aware of just how much the

Council does for the community. When there is an issue of outstanding

importance, such as the proposed hinterland development plan, the public

will turn up in large numbers to a special meeting, but otherwise people seem

to be apathetic, or perhaps they are not aware of the importance of democracy

at the ‘grass roots’ level.

Meals on Wheels

The following report on the important service given to the community by

Meals on Wheels has been written by Mrs. Joan Nicholas:

‘It would seem that Meals on Wheels for Strathkinness amd Blebo Craigs

started in the Spring of 1975, backed by the W.R.V.S. Miss Traill played an

active part in getting it off the ground. Miss Conway, from Blebo Craigs, was

the original convener. Mr. Hastie from Mount Melville Crescent was the

treasurer. Miss Conway retired in May of 1982, and her place was taken

for a while by Mrs. Riches. Lady McPetrie is the present convener. Mr. Hastie

left the village and Mrs. Joan Nicholas took over as treasurer and liaison officer

in January, 1978. Shecontinuestodothiswork.

‘The meals were originally collected from the Schools kitchen in Cupar, but

in 1985 this was changed to Lawhead School kitchen. At the start of the

scheme, meals were priced at ten pence each; they are now sixty-five pence

each. Such is inflation. The hot lock has always been kept in the village

school, thanks to the Headmistress, Mrs. Brenda Thomson.

‘Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, a team of two — a driver and

helper — deliver the meals around the village in their own car. We have also

delivered meals to Pitscottie and Blebo Craigs. The numbers have varied

over the years At the moment six people receive them in Strathkinness.

‘About twenty local people are involved in the scheme. Each team does

a stint about once every seven weeks. They are always greeted with gratitude,

friendliness and grace by the recipients.’

There were several groups which formerly used the Youth House:

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