Richard Baker for Glenrothes and Mid Fife

04/09/2026

It was really good to drop by to visit Janine and Shannon at Muirhead Outreach Project today – a fantastic charity situated just a stone’s throw from my Glenrothes office.

The project - which offers vital family support services– suffered a setback last weekend when its annual Rainbow Run fundraiser had to be cancelled at short notice. The charity lost out, and the community missed out on what promised to be a great day out.

It’s really upsetting when valued charities in our community, doing incredible work, suffer due to circumstances out with their control. But it was really heartening to hear that the sponsors of Rainbow Run told Muirhead Outreach Project to keep pledged funds. 🙏

We spoke about the project’s plans to safeguard the Rainbow Run in future, and many other things besides. And, I had the chance to see for myself their amazing new sensory room, which was still in development when I last visited!

Muirhead Outreach Project is a brilliant service, and I'll do everything I can to support its future.

03/09/2026

Another FAB meeting tonight!
Lots to talk about!
Keep the date free for our 1st upcoming EVENT! 💞

03/09/2026

My office works closely with Community Sergeant Martyn Readie and his team in Glenrothes. They are a real credit to Police Scotland Fife, and it’s great to see their partnership with Glenrothes Linked Together delivering positive results.

Their approach to policing goes much further than simply reacting to events. They have established a national working group to tackle the growing problem of off-road and electric bikes and e-scooters — that's a welcome move.

But policing is only part of the solution. The licensing and sale of these machines urgently needs to be looked at too.

I have raised this issue in Parliament and will continue to press for action at every opportunity.

The targeted approach has also led to the seizure of large quantities of drugs and off-road bikes.

02/09/2026

Sepsis claims five lives an hour in the UK. It can affect anyone at any time, but fast action can save lives.

This Sepsis Awareness Month, I’m joining The UK Sepsis Trust to share the message: trust your instincts.

If you or a loved one has an infection and just know something’s wrong, just ask: “Could it be sepsis?”

Learn more here: https://sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts/

31/08/2026

It's been great to connect with fantastic local organisations such as Kingdom Community Bank before heading back to Westminster.

The group now boasts over 6,000 members, explained Chief Executive Sofia Dogan at the Glenrothes branch in the Kingdom Shopping Centre.

That's testament to the personalised, ethical service the bank offers, promoting saving, budgeting and good financial management.

Affordable loans are available at interest rates much lower than payday lenders and, in a bid to empower young people to recognise exploitation (such as loan sharks) and choose safer alternatives, the bank produced the youth-led film 'Tapped' in conjunction with Fife pupils.

More than this, the bank partners with Fife College and Fife Council in providing payroll savings for employees - and keeps on growing. As well as Glenrothes, Kingdom Community Bank has branches in Methilhill and Dunfermline - and they are about to open a new branch in Cupar. All the very best to Sofia and the team for the future!

For more information visit https://kingdomcb.org.uk/index.asp

31/08/2026

Dust down those old running shoes - Joe Wickes is heading to the Meedies this Saturday!

Joe Wicks joins parkrun and Brooks Running UK tour at Lochore Meadows on September 5, inspiring all ages to get active. Free, inclusive 5K…

29/08/2026

What a brilliant day at the Kelty Coal Race. Weather held for all the runners and we spectators lapped up all the action! The Scottish Coal Carrying Championship is a unique sporting event and Kelty folk are proud hosts. If you've never been, you're missing out! 🏆

It was also great to have the chance to catch up with Andys Man Club at the event. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, there are now hundreds of Andys support clubs established across the UK - visit https://andysmanclub.co.uk/groups/ for more info.

Excellent day out - my congratulations to all the organisers 👏

27/08/2026

Guess where I was today? 😉🍟

27/08/2026

Great to catch up with Liz Easton, chair of Pride in Place Buckhaven, Methil & Methilhill, during a visit to Buckhaven Braes - an area which many residents say needs urgent improvement.

What would you like to see there?

26/08/2026

Great opportunity for young people in Levenmouth seeking a new adventure Methil Sea & Royal Marine Cadets - TS Ajax 👍🚣