EVENTS
Our aim is to protect and improve this attractive Burgh.
By joining the AIA and supporting our fund raising activities you can
help make future projects possible. We hope that you will enjoy our new
season of talks and events.
ANSTRUTHER CLICKS
The 'Anstruther Clicks' photographic competition exhibition
is on public display in the Merchant's Room of the Scottish
Fisheries Museum
until
the end
of October 2008. A selection
of the entries will be featured on the AIA website as part of an
online gallery of local photographs.
The AIA would like to give special thanks to
Wendy Mitchell & Trevor
Gow of
The Haven Restaurant in Cellardyke
who very generously
donated their prize.
The AIA would also like to thank
Halcyon Gallery,
East Neuk Technology,
East Neuk Outdoors,
Unknown Pleasures,
Gordon Christie Toys, East Neuk Books,
and Ardross Farm Shop
for showing their support
for the Anstruther Clicks 2008 competition
by kindly contributing towards the prizes offered
by the AIA.
ANSTER NICHTS 2008 / 2009 Annual subscription of £5 is due at the first meeting
of the season. This may be paid on attendance or direct to the Membership
Secretary. This annual subscription covers free entry to all Anster Nichts,
but not the Buffet Supper. Non-members may attend individual meetings
for £1.50.
All Anster Nichts are held in the Anstruther Wester Town
Hall at 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday 18th September 2008
The Harbours of Elie Bay: Archie Rennie
Elie wasn’t always just a pleasant summer resort; Archie Rennie’s
recent book uncovers the history and location of its several working
harbours.
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Thursday 16th October 2008
The Playfair Family of St Andrews: Dr Marion Stewart
This fascinating,
versatile and high-achieving family originated in Perthshire, but during
the 19th century their influence was felt from St Andrews
to Zanzibar.
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Thursday 20th November 2008
Scottish Silver: Rodger McAslan
Rodger has an extensive knowledge of
his subject; he will be happy to identify pieces but cannot give
valuations.
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Thursday 4th December 2008
Social Evening
Elizabeth Gordon will organize an evening of music,
mince pies and mistletoe.
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Thursday 15th January 2009
The Interior of Fife: Dr Paula Martin
Yes, there is more to Fife than
the coast and Paula will show us some of the delights to be found
inland.
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Thursday 19th February 2009
The Independent Film-Maker: Tim Fitzpatrick
Tim, a local film-maker and
light and sound artist, will speak on the challenge and the freedom
of operating outside the mainstream film industry.
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Thursday 19th March 2009
Scotland’s Seas are Amazing: Anne Saunders
Anne is Scottish Projects
Officer for the Marine Conservation Society and will give us an overview
of the state of our seas and the creatures
who struggle to survive in them.
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April/May 2009
Annual General Meeting - Details to be confirmed
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May/June 2009
Buffet Supper Party - Details to be announced
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Improvements Association 2008 - photo by Calum Gordon - design by Midget
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