Cameron Laird, who moved to Fife from California, introduced pumpkin-picking to her husband's farm near Cupar 28 years ago, and it has grown to about 20,000 pumpkins a year with thousands of visitors. Another Fife farmer, Mike King, has also started a pumpkin patch near Kinross that is bringing in extra income and social connection.
Two 88-year-olds, Barbara Thompson and Fred Jenkins, found love again at their retirement village in Sutton Coldfield after losing their spouses. They now train together, play games, dance, garden side by side and have enjoyed their first holiday together.
Two 19-year-olds, Erica Matteo and Luke Anderson, were ordained as elders at a special service in Sandyhills Parish Church in Baillieston. They became the youngest people in recent Church of Scotland history to take on the role after an 18-month internship. Their church community has warmly welcomed their fresh ideas and maturity.
A charity walk this autumn will light up streets to raise support for a children's hospice.
