Fife Folk Museum has a table at the Cupar Christmas Market today in the Corn Exchange selling some of the wonderful crafts, cards and books we sell in our Museum Shop. Come and join us here
Cupar Christmas Market
Fife Folk Museum has a table at the Cupar Christmas Market on the 25th November in the Corn Exchange selling some of the wonderful crafts, cards and books we sell in our Museum Shop.
Andrew Johnson
chairman of the Fife Folk Museum on his last duty, chairing the 2023 AGM
We give thanks to Andrew for all of his hard work and enthusiasm for the museum,
Firefighters exhibit
Dave, Bob and Jim from the Fire Museum, Edinburgh along with Sheila Kelly (Trustee FFM) and Margaret McSeveney (volunteer at Fife Folk Museum.)
Dismantling our Fireys exhibition this morning after a very successful and well visited exhibition for 2023.
FFM November 100 Club
The names for the November draw winners are as follows:-
2nd Prize J. Drummond
3rd Prize J. McManus
The Coffee Shop At FFM
WINTER OPENING HOURS
Fife Folk Museum has now closed for the season but The Coffee Shop at FFM will remain open Wednesday to Sunday with the new hours of 10am-3pm.
You will find all of our usual homemade treats on offer alongside our freshly prepared soups and lunch options. You will also see the addition of baked potatoes to our menu plus special hot dishes. Look out for our post on social media to let you know what our kitchen has been busy making for you each morning.
Lastly, we would like to say a huge thank you to all of our customers, trustees and volunteers at the museum and our staff for the continued support over the last 6 months. None of this would have been possible without you and we look forward to welcoming you through our doors over the winter months.
Thank you for supporting our small business!
Season Close
Well that’s it, we’ve come to the end of another busy and exciting year. We would like to say a big thank you to all our visitors, many from overseas, who came to our little museum in Ceres and left such nice comments in our visitors books. Also our band of willing volunteers who made it all possible.
Check out our website, local press and social media for information on our exhibitions for next year also our program of Monthly speakers, which includes the extremely popular Fife based crime writer Marion Todd. The talks are held in the coffee shop on the first Monday at 7.00 pm.
The wood whittlers among you will be delighted to know that Woodsman Colin Harper will be back again next year, leading his ever popular Wooden Spoon Carving Workshops, on the first Sunday of the month.
Bookings and enquires for these can be made via neweventsffm@gmail.com
Though the museum has now closed for the season, the Coffee Shop will remain open, so do look out for Logan’s ‘Winter Warmer’ menu and opening hours. Michael, Rachel and the team look forward to welcoming you.
For enquires relating to the museum please email info@fifefolkmuseum.org
Season Close
A timely reminder that there is still time to visit the museum and see the excellent exhibitions before we close for the season, on Sunday 29th October.
Though the museum will be closing, the coffee shop will remain open. Call 01334 828806 for further information and to reserve a table. Details of the winter opening hours and winter menu will be available shortly.
Fife folk museum 100 club, looking for new members.
The 100 CLUB raises valuable funds to help run the museum. Entry costs are just £2 per month although you can have more than one entry if you wish and this will give you a chance to win in each one of our monthly draws. Draws take place monthly. Half of the money raised from the 100 CLUB will support the museum, the other half is given out as First, Second and Third prizes each month.
If you would like to become a member please email info@fifefolkmuseum.org or telephone 01334 828180 for details.
Wreath Making Workshop
Unfortunately , due to unforeseen circumstances we regret that we have had to cancel our wreath making workshop.
Apologies to all concerned
FFM October 100 Club
The names for the October draw winners are as follows:-
2nd Prize J. Normand
3rd Prize A. Johnson
Jim Fowler range of artisan hand crafted items
The retail team at fife folk museum are pleased to announce the inclusion of the work of local wood turner Jim Fowler in their range of artisan hand crafted items on display in the coffee shop. Jim’s work includes beautifully turned burr Elm and other woods. Though the Museum closes at the end of October the coffee shop will remain open.
Wee Walking Tours
The lovely folks at Wee Walking Tours have produced a virtual walk through of Fife Folk Museum, complete with beautiful photos.
You can find the link here
***Hot off the press Owen is bringing samples for those who come to the talk***
‘The title of our Monthly talk for October is ‘The importance of making Ice cream while the sun shines. Our speaker will be Owen Hazel from Jannettas. Places are limited so please email neweventsffm@gmail.com to reserve yours.
Lily and Elliott in the activity room!
Heritage and Fife Family History Fair
Our Volunteers from Fife Folk Museum attending Heritage and Fife Family History Fair/Cupar’s Big Weekend Saturday 16th September at Cupar corn exchange. Great day and an excellent turnout. Thanks to all who came along.
FFM September 100 Club
The names for the September draw winners are as follows:-
2nd Prize R. Wilson
3rd Prize D. Stewart
Arron`s visit
Arron and family enjoying a recent visit to our museum
East Fife Doors Open Days
The Museum took part in East Fife Doors Open Days on 2nd/3rd September. Guided tours of the museum were given to many happy visitors
Joy`s Visit
Joy and her friends, from Boarhills, enjoying dressing up during their visit last Wednesday.
Stokman family
Paula and Andrew hosted a visit today by the Stokman family from Ceres California. There are 22 places called Ceres in the World be nice to meet some of the others.
100 club
The names for the August draw winners are as follows:-
1st Prize W. Rennie
3rd Prize C. Foote
Congratulations to all.
The 100 CLUB raises valuable funds to help run the museum. Entry costs are just £2 per month although you can have more than one entry if you wish and this will give you a chance to win in each one of our monthly draws. Draws take place monthly. Half of the money raised from the 100 CLUB will support the museum, the other half is given out as First, Second and Third prizes each month.
If you would like to become a member please email info@fifefolkmuseum.org or telephone 01334 828180 for details.
Thistle Market
The museum volunteers were pleased to be invited to the Thistle Market at Holy Trinity Church Hall last Saturday 8th july. Lots of hand made items sold to help swell our coffers
