Christmas events in two Fife towns postponed  as weather warnings issued

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind on the east coast – including Fife – for Saturday as Storm Bert is set to bring heavy rain and snow to many parts of the country.

Leven has already postponed its Christmas lights switch on, and now Cupar festive funfair has been cancelled.

It was due to go ahead in Fluthers Car Park this weekend as part of the town’s Christmas countdown.

In an update, the organisers said: “The weather warning for this weekend is not looking good so after consultation with Codona’s funfair we have taken the decision to cancel this event in the car park.

Whilst we know this will be disappointing for some, but your safety has to be our highest priority. We would like to thank the residents of the surrounding area for their overwhelming support and patience, that would have allowed the weekend to happen in the first place.”

Leven’s annual Christmas light switch on event has been moved from this weekend to Saturday, November 30 given the weather warnings.

A spokesperson for the organisers said: “The Christmas light switch on has been postponed to Saturday, November 30 due to horrendous weather reports for this Saturday.

"Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities and we appreciate your understanding and support during this change. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to celebrating the festive season together.”

Cupar’s Christmas lights will be switched on at 6pm in Crossgate.

The honour of turning them on will be given to this year’s Cupar Citizen of the Year, who will be announced at 5.45pm just before the main event.

Those attending the events on Saturday are reminded that a number of road closures will be in place on the day to ensure everyone’s safety.

An indoor market with the Adamson League will be taking place in the Corn Exchange from 10am to 5pm with many stalls to browse selling a variety of goods and giving plenty of gift options. Families can visit Santa’s Grotto during the day.

The big man in red and Mrs Claus will be waiting to meet you in Cupar Youth Cafe in Castlehill. He’ll be there from 11am until 1pm and then from 2pm to 4.45pm.

A visit to Santa is free and no booking is necessary, but he’ll be leaving the grotto at 4.45pm to attend the big switch on. If your little ones have their letters written for Father Christmas they can post them in his post box on the day.