Penumbra Fife Wellbeing Services

19/09/2025

Remember… Oakley Health Centre drop in available this morning…

19/09/2025

16/09/2025

We have new family learning sessions starting at the Maxwell Centre on Tuesday 23rd September from 3.15 pm to 5.00pm. Families will have the opportunity to do a variety of different activities e.g. cooking activities together, arts & crafts, games. These are free sessions for families.

Places are limited. Child/Children must be accompanied by a parent/s. Please contact jacqueline.johnstone@fife.gov.uk to book a place.

16/09/2025

🥕🍎We still have spaces left on the FREE SNACK-TEMBER family sessions in Dunfermline! 🍌🌽

Book a space and join us at Abbeyview Community Hub for four fun-filled afternoons combining healthy snacking and active play!

📅 Starts Tuesday 9th September

🕒 3:30–5:00pm

📍 In partnership with Active Schools & Fife Council Community Learning and Development

Each session includes: 👩‍🍳 Learning to make a new healthy snack

🏃‍♂️ Fun sports activities led by Active Schools Young Ambassadors

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A chance for families to learn and play together!

💡 Why snacks?

92% of children snack daily

Avg. 3 snacks a day = up to 565 kcal

Smart snacking helps build lifelong healthy habits

🎉 All sessions are completely FREE – and families are encouraged to come to all remaining sessions!

Places will be limited due to capacity in our training kitchen so if this sounds like something you would love to be part of get booking by emailing us at CLD.Dunfermline@fife .gov.uk or call 07713475477.

📣 Learn more about Snack-Tember: nutrition.org.uk/snack-tember-2025

11/09/2025

Our Air Fryer Cooking Course is back. Are you interested to learn what recipes you can cook in an Air Fryer? Would you like to increase your confidence in using your Air Fryer? Do you like meeting new people and learn things together? Why not join our upcoming course at Parkgate Community Centre? It starts on Thursday, 02 October 2025, from 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm.

Should you be interested, please contact the Adult Learning office at 01383 411865.

11/09/2025

We have a new 6-week family learning session starting at Oakley Community Centre on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Families get to do cooking activities together, strengthen family bonds through team-building activities and create family crafts that you can keep. These are free sessions for families to do at the start of the colder months.

Places are limited. Child/Children must be accompanied by a parent/s. Please contact the CLD office at 01383 411865 to book a place.

10/09/2025

🌍 Today is World Su***de Prevention Day - a reminder that together, we can create hope and save lives.

We’re shining a spotlight on the brilliant work of Su***de Prevention Scotland , who today launch their brand-new podcast: What if with Amy Irons. 🎙️

👉 The first episode goes live at 12pm on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-lE5IqO-4QHNx4nh5rZ5y6aZs_YscH7n

This podcast is part of Scotland’s biggest ever conversation about su***de, opening up honest discussions, sharing real stories, and asking “What if?”

💛 Find out more about the campaign, listen to each episode, and explore a wide range of tools, advice, and support on the Su***de Prevention Scotland website: https://www.su***deprevention.scot/

Together ♾ let’s keep creating hope. 🌟

***dePreventionDay

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day and we're spreading the message that it's ok to talk about su***de, in fact asking directly can help save a life. 💜

For advice on talking about su***de check out our website: https://bit.ly/4ge4qif

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07/09/2025

Any emails, texts, letters or calls from us will always be about your recent application for a benefit or payment.

We'll never ask for personal or financial details by text message and email.

If you think you have been the victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately.

Report fraud to Police Scotland by calling 101.

05/09/2025

A UK-wide test of the Emergency Alerts system will take place on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.

The Emergency Alerts system is an important tool for reaching the public in emergency situations.

It's recommended to keep alerts on, but if you need to, you can turn them off.

Find out how to opt out at gov.uk/alerts.

05/09/2025

Wellbeing Walk

Join CLD and Active Fife staff for a wellbeing walk around Loch Ore on Tuesday 9th September.

Meeting at 6pm at the Willie Clark Centre and doing either a 5km or 2.5km walk.

Meet up with other people, be surrounded by nature whilst increasing your physical and mental health.

No need to book a place, turn up on the night. For more information contact Kirsty.mcelhinney@fife.gov.uk.