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A surprise invitation arrived for staff, trustees and volunteers at Home-Start East Fife through Sir Peter and Lady Catherine Erskine of Cambo Estate to attend the Queen's Garden Party at the Palace of Holyrood on Tuesday 5th July 2016. Sir Peter and Lady Catherine Erskine extended the invitation in recognition of the charity's work. Everyone who received their embossed invitation from The Lord Chamberlain was absolutely thrilled and delighted to have been invited to attend such a prestigious event. After much excited discussion about what to wear and hoping the weather was going to be kind, the party made their way to Holyrood Palace and assembled for a quick photograph before entering into the grounds. "We are all absolutely delighted to be invited to the Queen's Garden Party, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic experience. We are extremely grateful to Sir Peter and Lady Catherine Erskine for giving us this wonderful opportunity", said Joanne Roddam, Manager, Home-Start East Fife.

Celebrating 25 years supporting families

Home-Start East Fife celebrated its 25th year of supporting families in North East Fife with its Annual General Meeting on 11th September 2013. Trustees, volunteers, staff and representatives of other organisations, such as Families First and Fife Council who attended the meeting at the Auchtermuchty Community Centre heard how Home-Start East Fife continued to provide its unique service for families during 2012-2013, supporting a total of 61 families with 144 children. The attendees were treated to a visual display in the foyer which illustrated 'from small acorns, great oaks shall grow' . Joanne Roddam, Manager of Home-Start East Fife introduced the tree to the assembled supporters remarking "From small roots in 1987 Home-Start East Fife has grown steadily to become a solid support for many families across North East Fife."