Anstruther Improvements Association

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Thursday 4th December 2008

    Social Evening

    Elizabeth Gordon will organize an evening of music, mince pies and mistletoe.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • April/May 2009

    Annual General Meeting - Details to be confirmed

  • May/June 2009

    Buffet Supper Party - Details to be announced


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