We’ve teamed up with a range of Cupar’s community groups to create this – a menu of places that are open and welcoming this winter … places where the heating is on to provide a cosy space for all and where you’ll find a smiling, friendly face.

The same is being shared through a Christmas card that we’re printing and delivering with the help of engaged community groups in the hope that every one of the town’s 4,000 homes will receive a card in the countdown to Christmas.

 

Castle Befriending Scheme for the 50+

Mondays (1030-1230), Wednesdays (1230-1430) and Saturdays (1100-1400): you are welcome to visit The Castle Drop-in Lounge right next to Castle Furniture at Tom Rogers Mill for free tea/coffee and a chat.

Cupar Library

Open Tuesday – Saturday: complimentary hot drinks as well as having a range of games and jigsaws to enjoy in the branch. 

St John’s Church on Bonnygate

Wednesdays 10:30am 1:30pm – offering tea/coffee, soup and bread. The Sanctuary will also be open for contemplation, prayer and reflection.

Cupar Youth Cafe on Castle Hill

Starts Thursday 1st Dec – until the end of March 2023. 18-25 Cosy Drop-in 11am-1pm, weekly. Free lunch, workshops and support. 18-25 years only.

Cupar Y at 93 Bonnygate

From Thursday 12th Jan 2023: The Cosy Drop-in 10am – 11.30am, weekly. Free refreshments, chat and activities. All welcome!

Social Cafe in County Buildings Cupar

On Fridays (10am – 12 noon) – running for 3 weeks (Friday 9th, 16th & 23rd December) – offering a space to come and chat with others over a cuppa and snack. Each session will also include Christmas paper crafts and there will be opportunities to find out about what’s going on in the area and how to get involved in local learning opportunities.

Old Parish Centre on Short Lane

Open every Saturday from noon until 4pm. Cosy Sessions include free refreshments, chat & activities plus you can charge your devices in the hub. All welcome!

 

 

Community at Heart …

In the conversations we have had with community groups, we are aware that Cupar and its catchment is home to many vulnerable folk who need support. The elderly, lonely, disabled, those affected by mental health issues, the bereaved, anxious, the hungry, those within the criminal justice system … it is quite a list. We hope this Blog helps to provide useful information that can be used by those in need of support – either directly or by those assisting them, be they family, friends, colleagues or carers. If you have any information you’d like us to consider adding to this page, please do so by emailing via this link – sharing as much relevant information as possible. Thank you.

The above lists community facilities that are open this winter. The town has more than 40 businesses and organisations providing food & drink – and you can discover more on these by clicking on the image below to access our categorised listings …

All that CuparNow delivers is with a ‘business first’ mantra as it is the businesses contributing to our work that enable our support of them and our wider community.

Through this last year, we have been happy to support a whole host of community groups, events and initiatives and are very thankful to those organisations who have provided testimonials recognising the support CuparNow has been able to provide. You can see these by following this link.

 

Thanks for reading!