CuparNow Podcast

Aug 09 2024 24 ep. 24 mins 34
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Welcome to the CuparNow Podcast. We deliver managed, integrated digital communication in support of more than 350 businesses across our catchment. Every day, our unique and award-winning project shares content from the town, its businesses and community groups - all amplified by a growing audience that tops 30,000. This podcast is designed to share the voice from the town - those representing business, community, culture and tourism, education and training, environmental projects, health and wellbeing. Why not visit our Blog via https://www.cuparnow.blog/ for much more. Thank you.

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St Andrews Management Centre

Aug 09 2024 34 mins  
There are more than 400 businesses in Cupar delivering all manner of goods and services. In our latest podcast, we catch up with Rick Bond and Jeff Lockhart, the founders of St Andrews Management Centre on St Catherine Street. They've just celebrated the company's first decade and we wanted to hear them tell their story - and why Cupar is the perfect place for businesses

The Fife Show 2023

May 12 2023 11 mins  
For more than 200 years, an annual Show has been held in Fife to encourage and showcase the breeding of livestock. Today, The Fife Show - held annually on the second last Saturday of May - is one of the most popular one-day agricultural shows in the country. We caught up with show President, James Smith, whilst he was preparing the ground for this year's show. We grabbed a fe

CuparNow - Hoggs of Fife

May 01 2023 13 mins  
Hoggs of Fife ... or Fife Country? We hear folk speaking of both. We wanted to know what connects the two and, to that end, arranged to meet with Hoggs of Fife's Managing Director, Robert Gibson, at their HQ on the Eden Business Park to discover more. We have also published a Blog referenced in the podcast and delves a little deeper into the company's history and heritage.

CuparNow - Community Wellbeing

Nov 07 2022 9 mins  
Much has been written, published and broadcast on the negative impact that lockdowns have had on well-being - especially on the young and the not so young. Although lockdowns and their restrictions may seem a distant memory for many, we know from discussions with businesses and organisations across Cupar that people are aware of 'lost' customers ... those who remain fearful of retu

CuparNow - Luvians

Sep 16 2022 34 mins  
Our latest podcast is somewhat different: our recording coincided with the BBC's visit to Cupar for their filming of the upcoming 'My Kind of Town'. We'd met with presenter, Ian Hamilton, to discuss CuparNow. One of the reasons they'd chosen Cupar was because we are Scotland's only 'digital improvement district'. He asked how we might be able to show the digital work being delivere

CuparNow - Developing Cupar & District's Young Workforce

Jun 23 2022 12 mins  
Bell Baxter High School has around 1,300 pupils and, every year, a number of them progress into the working world. There are many that help in that process - from teachers and mentors to families and friends. This podcast is with two people who are helping to bridge the gap for youngsters who are looking for opportunities beyond school.  Amanda Liddell and Forbes Walker both h

CuparNow - 'Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estaitis' Proclamation

Jun 11 2022 6 mins  
Sunday 5th June 2022 saw people from across Cupar and beyond gather to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Picnic In The Park.  At the bandstand, all manner of events, activities and performances entertained hundreds of folk who enjoyed what was a great community gathering. And those present heard a reading of an historic proclamation that had been first heard in the town

CuparNow - Fife's Dementia Strategy

May 23 2022 24 mins  
Just as cancer used to be a taboo word, dementia is now the same - with so many afraid to talk about it. In the words of Ruth McCabe - who helps to deliver Dementia Friendly Fife together with support services for those diagnosed with dementia - "that has to change".  On Saturday 18th June, an event is taking place to which all who have been diagnosed with dementia together wi

CuparNow - Two Hundred Years of the Fife Show

May 05 2022 19 mins  
Our latest podcast is a conversation with Elaine Miller and Andrew Stevenson - respective organiser and president of the Fife Show.  On Saturday 21st May, the Show will celebrate its 200th anniversary - two centuries of shows in various guises that have brought together communities across north east Fife to showcase the area's agriculture and farming expertise.  We discus

CuparNow - Ciaran Reilly's Memorial Tournament

Apr 26 2022 14 mins  
Our latest podcast is a conversation to help raise awareness of the Ciaran Reilly's Memorial Tournament taking place on Sunday 1st May 2022.  Tragically, Ciaran took his own life at the end of last year. Our conversation is with Kev, Ciaran's dad, and Lewis - one of his friends. Please help by sharing this podcast with friends, family and colleagues. The tournament will help t