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Local MP congratulates University of St Andrews on ‘phenomenal’ rankings result

Stephen Gethins MP says students have ‘best of all worlds’ at St Andrews The University of St Andrews has been...

Community bid succeeds in making sure Cupar War Memorial is accessible to all

Iconic landmark completed thanks to local support A bid to have handrails installed at Cupar War Memorial to allow everyone...

Coastal treasures turned art work on show in North East Fife constituency office

Stephen Gethins MP welcomes Art in Parliament exhibition by East Neuk Beach Crafts artist Louise Moncur Handmade art created from...

Better health is par for the course for golf fans

I welcome the results of a new study which shows golf fans may be among the fittest of all sporting...

North East Fife MP pledges support for over 10,000 local carers

North East Fife MP Stephen Gethins attended a Carers Week speednetworking event with carers and charities in Westminster, pledging his...

Talented North Fife artist exhibits for the first time

A self-taught artist from Kirkton of Balmerino is having her first brush with publicly showing her work. Although she has...

Putting North East Fife first at Westminster

I would like to thank everyone who gave me their support in the General Election and to those who have...

MP records University achievement in last motion before Parliament dissolved

The recent announcement that the University of St Andrews had taken third place in the Complete University Guide – just...

Art in Parliament showcase for talented Cupar painter

Vicky Coull displays stunning art work in constituency office ahead of Open Studios North Fife event Shortly before she opens...

University’s investment in North East Fife showcased at Westminster

The enormous contribution that the University of St Andrews makes to North East Fife, Scotland and the world has been...

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In reply to Levison Wood

Monday, August 21st, 2017 at 6:05pm
@Levisonwood Caucasus programme taking me back. Hugely overlooked region. Beautiful & fascinating. Please watch! Can't wait for Georgia.

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Stephen Gethins MP @StephenGethins

Monday, August 21st, 2017 at 10:55am
Good luck to all taking part in @GolfSdg Open this week @FairmontStA and to Jim Gales and the team for their work https://t.co/CpPnxznIGN

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Stephen Gethins MP @StephenGethins

Friday, August 18th, 2017 at 10:13am
Good luck to everyone involved at the craft symposium @falklandestate this weekend https://t.co/y2yGwAJHNp

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Stephen Gethins MP

9 hours ago

This is a press release I issued earlier today calling for local charities and organisations to bid for a share of funding.

Stephen Gethins MP has urged charities and community groups across North East Fife to consider applying for a share of over £4 million of funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Applications for the latest round of funding are now open and will close on August 28.

Both charities and community groups are eligible to apply for the grants of between £500 and £20,000.
The funding will be allocated through one of three Trusts, which support different categories of projects:
• People’s Postcode Trust seeks applications for projects that focus on the prevention of poverty, promotion of human rights, equal rights and conflict resolution for some of society’s most vulnerable groups.
• Postcode Local Trust supports wildlife, sustainability, play areas and green spaces.
• Postcode Community Trust focuses on grass-roots sports, arts, recreation and healthy living programmes.

Over 400 projects were awarded with grants in the last funding round. With previously funded projects ranging from sports clubs, to mental health groups, to wildlife conservation charities, this is a fantastic opportunity for groups to access funding to make a difference in the local community.

Local MP Stephen Gethins said: “I know many local charities and community groups do fantastic work on very limited budgets and securing extra funds can make a huge difference both for the charity and the local people it supports. I urge all local charities and groups to consider making an application to this funding raised by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery and to do so now. It is not difficult to make an application so I hope as many local groups as possible get involved.”

Clara Govier, Head of Charities at People’s Postcode Lottery, said: “More than £4 million injected into grass roots projects across Great Britain will have a tremendous impact in local communities. Between the three Trusts, a very wide range of causes are supported, so I’d urge groups to have a look at the websites to see where their project fits – no matter how big or small – and get applying.”

Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have so far raised more than £221.2 million to date for over 3,000 good causes across Great Britain and internationally.

For more information on how to apply for funding, please visit the Trusts’ websites:
www.postcodetrust.org.uk
www.postcodelocaltrust.org.uk
www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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ANOTHER GREAT YEAR FOR PPT! Over £2 million of players funding distributed in 2016 Since 2009, People’s Postcode Trust has awarded more than £14m to over 1800 projects across Great Britain. In 201...

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Stephen Gethins MP

12 hours ago

I'm delighted that the Parliamentary Golf Group, which I chair, has shown its support for the Scottish Pan-Disability Open, which runs at Fairmont, St Andrews this week.

Yesterday I attended the event and took part in a driving range clinic for beginners as well as meeting some of those taking part in the tournament.

The competition, which is now in its sixth year, is organised by the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership and welcomes disabled golfers from across Scotland and beyond. The SDGP also organises a range of other golf projects, training and competitions across Scotland.

Golf is a sport for all, and the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership does fantastic work in providing playing opportunities for those with disabilities.

I wish all those taking part well, and hope that the event will inspire more people, and particularly those with disabilities, to get active and enjoy all the health and social benefits that golf can provide.

In July I tabled a motion in the House of Commons, which paid tribute to SDGP Chair Jim Gales MBE and his fellow organisers for all their hard work in organising the event.

The event is due to be officially opened by Scottish Minister for Health and Sport, Aileen Campbell MSP, tomorrow morning. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stephen Gethins MP

15 hours ago

The work of over 200 Cupar schoolchildren designed to support the world-wide Send My Friend to School campaign, is now being displayed in the North East Fife constituency office.
The letters, sent in by pupils at Castlehill Primary School shortly before the summer break, call on the Prime Minister Theresa May to ensure she does all she can to promote children’s right to education across the globe.
I took the letters to the Prime Minister’s private office and also wrote to her to ask what she would be doing to support the campaign.
I am very grateful to the pupils and staff at Castlehill for getting in touch about this very important campaign. It is so important that every child has access to education and it’s great that the pupils understand this and want to do what they can to support other children across the globe.
It is obvious the children have worked very hard on their letters and designs and it is fantastic to show them in the office.
Just by coincidence, the day they went up we were also visited by Ian Hughton MEP who was very impressed with the children's efforts.
Please feel free to pop in if you're passing! ... See MoreSee Less

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Stephen Gethins MP

17 hours ago

I am really pleased to have been nominated for this award. The constituency comes first and it is a privilege to represent this area. ... See MoreSee Less

MP nominated for award

fifetoday.co.uk

North East Fife MP Stephen Gethins has been nominated for MP of the Year 2017.

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Stephen Gethins MP

2 days ago

I will be holding a Parliamentary Advice Surgery on Friday 25th August between 10am and 11am at the Tayside Institute in Newburgh. Please telephone 01334 657765 or email stephen.gethins.mp@parliament.uk to make an appointment. ... See MoreSee Less

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