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Welcome to the CuparNow Podcast. We deliver managed, integrated digital communication in support of more than 350 businesses across our catchment. Every day, our unique and award-winning project shares content from the town, its businesses and community groups - all amplified by a growing audience that tops 30,000. This podcast is designed to share the voice from the town - those representing business, community, culture and tourism, education and training, environmental projects, health and ...
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There are more than 400 businesses in Cupar delivering all manner of goods and services. In our latest podcast, we catch up with Rick Bond and Jeff Lockhart, the founders of St Andrews Management Centre on St Catherine Street. They've just celebrated the company's first decade and we wanted to hear them tell their story - and why Cupar is the perfe…
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For more than 200 years, an annual Show has been held in Fife to encourage and showcase the breeding of livestock. Today, The Fife Show - held annually on the second last Saturday of May - is one of the most popular one-day agricultural shows in the country. We caught up with show President, James Smith, whilst he was preparing the ground for this …
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Hoggs of Fife ... or Fife Country? We hear folk speaking of both. We wanted to know what connects the two and, to that end, arranged to meet with Hoggs of Fife's Managing Director, Robert Gibson, at their HQ on the Eden Business Park to discover more. We have also published a Blog referenced in the podcast and delves a little deeper into the compan…
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Much has been written, published and broadcast on the negative impact that lockdowns have had on well-being - especially on the young and the not so young. Although lockdowns and their restrictions may seem a distant memory for many, we know from discussions with businesses and organisations across Cupar that people are aware of 'lost' customers ..…
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Our latest podcast is somewhat different: our recording coincided with the BBC's visit to Cupar for their filming of the upcoming 'My Kind of Town'. We'd met with presenter, Ian Hamilton, to discuss CuparNow. One of the reasons they'd chosen Cupar was because we are Scotland's only 'digital improvement district'. He asked how we might be able to sh…
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Bell Baxter High School has around 1,300 pupils and, every year, a number of them progress into the working world. There are many that help in that process - from teachers and mentors to families and friends. This podcast is with two people who are helping to bridge the gap for youngsters who are looking for opportunities beyond school. Amanda Lidd…
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Sunday 5th June 2022 saw people from across Cupar and beyond gather to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Picnic In The Park. At the bandstand, all manner of events, activities and performances entertained hundreds of folk who enjoyed what was a great community gathering. And those present heard a reading of an historic proclamation that had …
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Just as cancer used to be a taboo word, dementia is now the same - with so many afraid to talk about it. In the words of Ruth McCabe - who helps to deliver Dementia Friendly Fife together with support services for those diagnosed with dementia - "that has to change". On Saturday 18th June, an event is taking place to which all who have been diagnos…
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Our latest podcast is a conversation with Elaine Miller and Andrew Stevenson - respective organiser and president of the Fife Show. On Saturday 21st May, the Show will celebrate its 200th anniversary - two centuries of shows in various guises that have brought together communities across north east Fife to showcase the area's agriculture and farmin…
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Our latest podcast is a conversation to help raise awareness of the Ciaran Reilly's Memorial Tournament taking place on Sunday 1st May 2022. Tragically, Ciaran took his own life at the end of last year. Our conversation is with Kev, Ciaran's dad, and Lewis - one of his friends. Please help by sharing this podcast with friends, family and colleagues…
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Our latest podcast is a conversation with Andy Jones, Trustee of the new charity, Heids & Herts. We met Andy - virtually - on a recent Zoom with other community groups, part of the Cupar Forum that is helping to foster collaboration with numerous organisations across the town and its district. Heids & Herts was established in June 2021 to "create, …
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In our latest podcast, we caught up with Erin McNee and her partner, Scott Honeyman - co-owners of the newly opened Occhiali Bespoke Eyewear Boutique in Cupar. In our conversation, we discussed the drive and passion both have brought to the new venture - from Erin's significant experience in the optics industry to their shared love of all things It…
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Alison Etheridge is one of seven trustees helping to run the unique Toby's Magical Journey charity in Cupar. We met with Alison in the charity's community room at 126 Bonnygate to discover more. Our conversation covers how the charity came to be including the remarkable journey that her son, Toby, has taken from his initial diagnosis almost seven y…
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Guthrie Hutton is Chair of Cupar Museum & Heritage Centre, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2021. We met with Guthrie at the Museum for our first face-to-face podcast recording. The conversation took us from Guthrie's boyhood in Scotland to his first steps in the world of media on the other side of the world. His return to the UK from Australia …
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Gayle Nelson is Project Manager for The Sunshine Kitchen - a unique project for young adults with Additional Needs. Gayle has a fascinating background that touches on fine art, teaching and times spent in the States and France - though not skiing! She talks through her motivation for helping to create The Sunshine Kitchen, the challenges they have …
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Pat and April are members of the town's Cupar in Bloom team. Pat (Chair) and April (Secretary) work with a group of dedicated volunteers who continue to build on the vision of the late Mary Law, the first ever Chair of Cupar in Bloom when it was formed in 2004. Pat and April talk of their passion for the group's work, the challenges faced through 2…
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Ali Murray is a trustee and chair of the Fife Family History Society - a unique organisation based at Cupar Library on Crossgate. Ali talks to us about her work with the society as well as her life in and around Cupar and Fife. We touch on her role's rewards and challenges and take a look at how the society has embraced digital connectivity to grow…
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When Sandy Green was asked to 'look after' the archive documents for Cupar Amateur Musical Society, he didn't know that the end result would be a book on CAMS. Sandy talks about the Society's history, the family of 'Camsters' and the dedicated army of volunteers and members make it all possible - as well as his book that is at the printers and will…
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In our sixth episode, we catch up with Mairi Lumsden, mum of three, Chair of Tarvit Woodland Park Development Group, member of The Royal Burgh of Cupar & District Community Council. Mairi's enthusiasm and passion for our community has been a key driver behind the Woodland Park project's success, but - as you will hear - she is keen to acknowledge t…
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In our fifth episode, we speak with Alison Milne. Alison wears a number of hats. This podcast covers her work with Sustainable Cupar, her teaching of brass ... and her support for a project being run that’s looking to capture stories to help shape our town’s future.
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Yvonne Gray has been dancing since the age of five. Many will know Yvonne and her dance school team - and (she’s lost count!) - hundreds of children have benefited from her teaching and passion for dance. We caught up to discover more.
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Fife Properties is a company built on embracing digital. We catch up with Jim Parker to discover more on his life, his passion for property and just what makes him tick.
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A conversation with Bill Pagan, Chair of Cupar’s Development Trust ... touching on Bill’s family’s long association with the town and his work with CDT.
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We’re launching a podcast for CuparNow and we’re delighted to bring you episode #1 ... a catch up recorded via Zoom with Ruth McCabe from Dementia Friendly Fife. February 2021.
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