Down The Lane With...: Recent Episodes
Linton Lane Centre
Since its arrival in 1966 The Linton Lane Centre in Kirkcaldy has been serving the Community in Templehall for over 50 years. We are now happy to present a new series of podcasts to help us to highlight activities, services, charities and events that are happening in the Kirkcaldy area.
In today's episode Nourish CEO Lynne Scott meets with Asher and Harry, two of the youger members of the Nourish Team and discusses the obstacles they have personally faced and how they have overcome difficulties to lead successful and rewarding lives.
Just under two years ago I interviewed Alan Crombie for the Linton Lane podcast. At the time he and his team had just got underway with an ambitious four year project to showcase 50 of the most well-known, and often not so well known, aspects of Kirkcaldy’s past.
They have been doing this on a monthly basis and in July reached the half way mark where they featured the little known yet extraordinary large pageant of Caer Caledon.
I am speaking again today with Alan for a catch up on how the last two years have gone and how they have found undertaking such a large project.
Last month saw the annual celebration of Foster Care Fortnight with awareness raising projects undertaken across the country including here at Linton Lane when we were visited by the organisation Fostering Relations. This is an independent Scottish fostering agency who are part of National Fostering Group.
They seek to match children and young people in foster care with a suitable and welcoming foster household. They also provide training and supervision to potential and established foster carers
Career Recruitment Officer for Fostering Relations Amanda Scott has returned to the Centre today to take part in our podcast and hopefully make some more people aware of the opportunities they provide.
Deafblind Scotland is a national charity which supports people with dual sensory loss. Their aims are to ensure deafblind people live rewarding lives and remain active members in their own communities whilst encouraging more contact between deafblind and sighted hearing people.
Along with this they aim to raise public awareness regarding the potential of deafblind individuals and to remove common misunderstandings about the limitations of the condition.
I’m speaking by phone today with Chief Executive Isabella Goldie to find out more about Deafblind Scotland and how they are going about reaching their goals.
Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society was formed in 1986 by locals in the village of East Wemyss. This was done in response to stolen cars being repeatedly set alight inside the caves which resulted in the destruction of several Pictish carvings.
Alongside vandalism the Society also has to cope with natural erosion and the passing of time but in spite of these and other hurdles faced by the group they have managed to not only maintain an important local heritage site but have succeeded in making it more physically accessible to wheelchair users as well as using modern technology to explore the caves in ways which would have been unimaginable not too long ago.
I’m speaking today with Mike Arrowsmith, Society Chair to learn more about the caves and what is being done to preserve them.
Fife Curnie Clubs have been running since 2016 with the aim to reduce isolation in people across the region.
They use a very holistic approach by not only offering a social setting for people who may feel isolated, but in fact guide them through what is called the Curnie Journey which sees people taking part in activities and using techniques like mindfulness and connection with nature to move them on from negative mind sets they may have found themselves trapped in.
This journey sometimes culminates in those taking part going on to help others.
I’m speaking today with Project Manager Donald Grieve to learn about what the club offers and how you can get involved.
In the last couple of decades organisations like Scottish Disability Golf and Curling and the Disabled Golf Association have endeavoured to widen the sports inclusivity and make, what for some can be a passion, available to all.
I’m speaking today with Trevor Crombie who will be taking part in the upcoming Cairns Cup golfing championship in London which, put simply, is the disability golf version of the Ryder Cup with two teams from Europe and the United States Competing for the title. With the competition just two weeks away on the 7th of May Trevor took time off from practicing to tell me more about his involvement with the game and how others can get involved.
Andy’s Man Club is a men’s mental health charity which was set up in 2016 in Halifax by former rugby league player Luke Ambler after the suicide of his brother-in-law Andy who was aged 23.
Since then it has gone on to become a UK wide organisation with 1700 members and the opening of their 100th club just announced; the Kirkcaldy one being run at Starks Park.
I am joined today by Project Development Champion Alex McClintock to find out more about how the organisation is helping men throughout the country find a way of opening up and discussing issues which they may otherwise feel they have no way of speaking about.
Canine Welfare and Training is a Kirkcaldy based charity which aims to provide affordable training for people having issues with their dogs while also providing guidance on the welfare of dogs including diet and exercise.
They also offer activities including Flyball, Hoopers and Cani Cross. To give an explanation of what these activities are and to tell me more about the organisation my guest today is Charity Trustee Michelle Atkinson.
The Linton Ladybirds Family group is one of the groups offered here at Linton Lane Centre.
Meeting every Tuesday 12:30 – 14:00 and Friday 10:00 – 14:00 they offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for the children which they are keen to involve the parents in. They also offer guidance with sourcing the correct agencies to provide the right kind of support that families can need.
I’m speaking today with group facilitators Kara Ewen and Leanne Daniels to go over what the Group offers the local community.
ESOL Fife is a project facilitated by Fife council which offers free English classes to people living in Fife whose first language is not English.
Alongside the Town House, Templehall Community Centre has recently been added to the venues where these classes are provided free for the migrant community.
I’m speaking today with ESOL Co-ordinator for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Christine Blair Murray to find out about the content of these classes and what benefits they offer.
Benarty Regenration Action Group began as a grassroots organisation formed in 1988 to provide aid to those in what is known as the Benarty Basin in Central Fife who were particularly affected by the pit closures in the mid-1980s.
Since then it has evolved into a thriving charity still committed to its core principles of securing employment for the local community by assisting with all aspects of finding work while also providing help with social isolation, food poverty and skills training along with many other services.
I am speaking today with Employability Key Workers Trevor Crombie and Gavin Harrower to learn more about what BRAG Enterprises offers for the people in Fife.
Fife Council Tenants Participation promotes and actively encourages interaction between residents in Fife and those providing housing services across the region. One of the most common ways this is done is by assisting in the formation of a Tenants Resident Association.
This group then represents the neighbourhood which has created it and acts as an official interface between the residents and the council.
Today I’m speaking with Rab Clark from the Participation Team to find out more about what they provide.
Grow Myself is a personal development Company which specialises in community learning and development, coaching and neurolinguistic programming training and certification.
Company founder and development coach George Zielinski has arranged for free taster personal development sessions here at Linton Lane Centre which will run tonight the 18th of February and next Friday the 25th of February with everyone welcome.
I spoke with Geroge earlier in the week to find wout about what these sessions had to offer.
Link living is a national charity with a local branch here in Kirkcaldy located at Westbridge Mill in Bridge Street.
The organisation’s stated aims are to assist people recover from the negative impacts of trauma and disadvantage.
The ways in which it does this are numerous and lead to an overall holistic approach including building resilience ion young people, assisting with education and steering people through times of homelessness.
I’m speaking today with Chief Executive Sarah Smith to discuss just a few of the ways in which Link Living is making a big difference for people across Scotland.
Fife Safer Communities Team is a combination of services which aim to tackle everyday problems Fifers may find themselves facing from fly tipping to noisy neighbours to antisocial behaviour in general.
I’m speaking today with Safer Communities officer Bryan Kirk to talk about what the team provide how they came about and how they can be of benefit to people facing difficulties in their communities.
For several years Men’s Sheds have been growing in popularity in Scotland, the UK and beyond. These grassroots projects have been set up to encourage members of the community to come together and work on projects which include everything from gardening to assembling computers. Aside from the social interaction this provides for people, the results of the work itself can often become a benefit to the community in general.
I’m speaking today with committee member John Carkit to discuss what goes on at the Sheds and what people get out of it.
Support in Mind Scotland is a nation mental health charity with 21 branches across Scotland, the Fife one being located in Methil.
Beginning as a charity specifically supporting people with schizophrenia it now aims to provide assistance and guidance to anyone with mental health issues.
Their services are divided into three main areas which they deliver with a combination of peer support and one to one support.
I’m speaking today with support worker Moira Duncan to find out more about the organisation and the services they provide.
Fife Community Interpreting Service is a charity which has been providing interpreters and translators for the migrants in the Fife Community and beyond for over 25 years.
Working closely with groups like Citizens Advice and the Health Services its aims are to ensure those who arrive in the UK lacking a fluency in English receive the support they need with accurately registering documentation and with the vital communication of health related issues.
Today I am speaking with Company Secretary Jim Cooper to find out more about FCIS and the people they support.
Sands Fife is part of a national stillbirth and neonatal death charity offering bereavement support and advice to those who have undergone the tragic loss of a child which; this includes the friends and extended family members who have been affected.
Among their services is their Christmas pack which is made up of advice and tips for those living with their loss at this time of year.
Today I am speaking with volunteer Janice Norris to find out more about the Fife Sands project.
Clued Up aims to provide a comprehensive, “youth friendly” substance misuse support and information service for young people under-25 in the Fife area. It also aims to encourage young people to make positive lifestyle changes to assist them to become responsible and active members of their own communities and society as a whole.
Today I am speaking with Kev Scott, team leader at the Clued Up Project to find out about the difference they are making in the Fife area.
Fife’s Women’s Aid works towards reducing domestic abuse towards women and children and offers several services which offer people essential aid in changing their circumstances and removing themselves from harmful relationships.
This support ranges from initial phone support all the way to rehousing and court and advocacy support. They are also presently running their annual Christmas appeal which Linton Lane has joined in with as a drop off point.
My guest today is Fife Women’s Aid Operational Lead Lynda Carey.
Nourish Support Centre began in Kirkcaldy in 2011 as a grass roots support group created by and for parents of children with additional support needs. In the ten years since it has grown into a major charity now supporting over 500 people in Fife and last year moved in to their new dedicated Family Support Centre at Elizabeth House in Mitchelston Estate where they provide a wealth of activities and support groups. This week they are celebrating their 10th anniversary along with a recent achievement award by Youth First and on top of that they are launching their new Christmas Campaign. Details about that at the end of the show.
I’m speaking today with Founder Lynne Scott to find out what is on offer at one of Kirkcaldy’s most successful home grown charities.
Relationships Scotland is a nationwide charity which has been running for over 50 years and provides couple and individual counselling to those whose relationship may be in trouble or may have ended and require assistance adjusting. With two branches here in Fife it can be an essential aid for those in need of a non-judgemental and non partial third person to help them through their difficulties.
I’m speaking today with Centre Manager Meike Van der Zijpp to find out what services are offered.
Established in 1968 by a group of parents, Scottish Autism is now the largest provider of autism specific services in Scotland.
They seek to assist those diagnosed with autism to lead fulfilling lives and be recognised as valuable members of their community whilst also sharing their knowledge and expertise with parents, carers and other professionals.
From their headquarters in Alloa they now employ 900 staff providing national support across Scotland.
Today new presenter Marc Mowbray is speaking with manager of the charity’s One Stop Shop Charlie Marr to learn more about what the organisation offers.
Cosy Kingdom is a free and impartial energy advice service available to all tenants and homeowners across Fife. It’s a partnership with Greener Kirkcaldy, St Andrews Environmental Network and Citizens Advice and Rights Fife.
I’m speaking today with Michael Hildrew who is an energy advisor to tell us more about what they do.
Fife Carers Centre offers comprehensive support to individuals in Fife who are providing vital care for a relative, friend or neighbour in their lives. Often people can be unaware of the benefits they are entitled to as many do not see what they are doing as being a carer rather seeing it as being a dutiful adult child, sibling or friend. But the Centre aims to make people aware of the support which is there for them, not only financial but also emotional and even legal advice.
I’m speaking today with Training and Information Officer Lesley Childs to find out about the help the Carers Centre can provide.
The Sunshine Kitchen is a kitchen project for young adults with additional needs who require ongoing support to be part of a working environment.
They attend organised activities and in return have the opportunity to make and market food products as well as gaining valuable experience as part of a working team. Today Pamela is speaking with Project Manager Gail Nelson to find out more about what they do.
Circles Network Advocacy provides professional independent person centred advocacy for young people and adults across Fife.
They enable people to express their views and choices on a range of issues relating to their lives and ensure that their voice is heard.
They support people who are affected by mental and physical ill health, drug dependency, chronic or long term illness and people receiving self-directed support.
Today Pamela is talking with Service Manager Carolann Haddow to find out more about the services Circles Advocacy provide
Fife Forum is a Kirkcaldy based charity whose goal is ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to remain feeling connected to and part of the community regardless of age or social circumstance.
It aims to do this by ensuring that people are aware of their entitlements, identifying the specific needs and interests of people in the community, and ensuring that this information is made available to policy makers and those responsible for implementing and delivering services.
While targeted mainly at the elderly population, Fife Forum also provides a service helping those aged between 16 and 64 offering, among other things help with benefits checks.
I’m speaking to day with Joint Team Leader Fiona Crowe to discuss the ways in which Fife Forum deliver its service to the people of Fife.
For most people public speaking is not something which comes naturally and can in fact fill some people with a feeling of dread. Kirkcaldy Speaker’s Club is a long standing organisation which aims to provide assistance to people who find trouble with public speaking and give them the tools to express themselves in any situation with confidence.
I’m speaking today with Jan Lowe, Kirkcaldy Speaker’s Club president to find out about more about the background of the group and how they go about helping people find their voice.
Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project provides support to adults who have been through childhood sexual abuse and gives them the tools they need to overcome the debilitating effects that their experiences have had on them.
I’m speaking today with KASP’s Young Person’s Support Worker Niamh Govers to discuss her role in the organization and what assistance KASP offers the survivors in our community.
Kirkcaldy Strong is a grassroots organization which aims to help the community profit from improved networking amongst the local charities and service providers and increase awareness to the mutual benefits these interactions can deliver.
I’m speaking today with founder Lisa May Young to discuss the group’s origins and also their charity walk on September 11th to raise funds for the Linton Lane Centre.
Fife Intensive Rehabilitation and Substance Use Team are a Kirkcaldy based rehabilitation service offering one to one counselling, peer support and group rehabilitation along with residential rehabilitation to those in Fife who are living with a debilitating drug or alcohol dependency issue.
I’m speaking today with Kelly Bolton and Jeanie Nowland to find out more about the FIRST Project and what exactly goes into helping people getting their lives back on track.
Fife Alcohol Support Service is a Kirkcaldy based charity which offers one to one alcohol counselling across Fife to those directly affected by alcohol dependency and those around them.
Today I am speaking with Alcohol Counsellor Sarah White and Counselling co-ordinator Helen Hutton to find out more about FASS and the services they provide.
The increasing popular sport of walking football is something which has given many people a new lease of life and for some has reconnected them with a sport they may have enjoyed earlier in life or before health conditions limited their activities.
It also offers those taking part the opportunity to make new friends and become part of a social group whose activities often continue off the field including, nights out, trips to other towns and even abroad.
Today Michael is speaking with Linton Lane Centre Volunteer of the Year George Lindsay and Raith Rovers Community Foundation volunteer Stephen McCrimmon, both walking footballers to find out what they get out of the sport and how other people can get involved.
Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre provide free and confidential support to anyone over the age of 12 who has experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Their team include Advocacy Workers specialising in supporting people through the Criminal Justice process and Support Workers including Young Persons workers working on a one to one and group basis.
Today guest presenter Pamenla Henderson is speaking with Mandy Ferguson, Sexual Violence Support Worker, to discuss the issues surrounding sexual assualt and what services FRASAC provide.
Trust in Fife is the Kirkcaldy based organisation which in several ways tackles the issue of homelessness in Fife. One of the services they provide is supported homeless accommodation via their two Centres - The Oasis Project and the Valley Accommodation Unit.
These services aim to guide people back to independent living and are part of a holistic approach that Trust in fife adopts in treating the many problems that people who find themselves without a home have to deal with.
I’m speaking today with Karen Frame, Residential Support Worker at the Oasis Project located at Ellon Road in Kirkcaldy to find out what help the Centre provides for those living between homes.
For over 150 years the Fife Society for the Blind provided support for people in the community who were experiencing vision impairment. In 2019 the name changed to Seescape. The organization felt this name change was more suited to the 21st century and fell in with their mission statement “to expand the horizons for people with sight impairment”.
This is something they are achieving through a variety methods including expanding greatly into modern technology which they open up to public display at their roadshows, traditionally held four times a year throughout Fife
I’m speaking today with Elaina Hutchison, Seescape Rehabilitation Officer to discuss how Seescape are assisting people in maintaining their independence and providing opportunities for them to lead fulfilling and engaging lives.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution are perhaps one of the most well-known and well respected charities in the UK; this is due, in part to the fact that living on an island we are constantly surrounded by the potential dangers of our coastal waters.
I’m speaking today with Michael Baxendine, chairperson of the Kirkcaldy fundraising branch of the RNLI to talk about what role the lifeboats have played in the lives of Britons over the last 200 years and how people can get involved and support them in the vital service they provide.
Christians Against Poverty are a national charity who work with churches to help those in their local communities manage debt problems and help them find their way out of circumstances which can, when left untreated lead to those concerned facing terrible situations.
Formed in 1996 they offer a free debt counselling service which is open to everyone regardless of people’s beliefs or church membership; and in 2020 alone they helped 16,000 people navigate the anxiety of financial worries.
I’m joined today by Pamela Henderson, Burntisalnd and Kirkcaldy Debt Centre Manager to find out about how exactly CAP goes about tackling these issues and what measures they take to help those facing hardship.
Alzheimer Scotland is a national charity with 21 Resource Centres throughout the country.
It’s aim is to make sure people do not face dementia alone and seeks to provide support for those with dementia and their families. Among the many services they supplying are dementia advisors, a 24 hour helpline and a range of activities for people held within their Centre in Kirkcaldy.
I’m speaking today with Yvonne Bryce and Jackie Cameron of Alzheimers Fife to talk about what else goes on in their organisation and how they are supporting the local community.
Men Ask Now are a recently formed trio of Ladies from Leslie who have been personally affected by the results of untreated mental health problems which lead to a family member taking his own life. This prompted them into taking action and setting out to raise awareness of the potentially devastating reluctance men can have in asking for help when they find themselves facing mental health issues.
Lori, Chelsea and Laura create in their homes, products such as t-shirts, mugs, hoodies and caps displaying the Men Ask Now logo. These they sell throughout the local community and online; a percentage of the proceeds go towards men’s health charity Brothers In Arms and the remaining money goes back into their project.
Today they are speaking with guest presenter and facilitator of Pete’s Man Chat Movement Pete Melville to discuss how they got where they presently are and where they hope to take things.
In 1970 a single mother living in London decided to set up a support group for other parents like her to help to combat some of the loneliness she felt. From this a new charity providing support groups was born. It was called Gingerbread – named after the café where the first support group met. Over the last fifty years it has grown into a national organisation. Today Michael is speaking with Kerry Jones Support Worker with Fife Gingerbread to highlight the support works and services which go on from their Glenrothes base.
For most people Freemasonry is something which has an element of mystery about it and seems a bit closed off to anyone who is not part of the membership. What most people also possibly don’t know is that the Lodges are very active in contributing to the welfare of their communities. Here at Linton Lane this has been something we have seen firsthand as in the last year Lodge Templehall has helped out the Community Centre with our projects to a sum in excess of ten thousand pounds. Today Michael is speaking with Lodge member Alistair Gibson to have a look at the charity work carried out by Freemasons and also a bit of background to the organisation itself.
Greener Kirkcaldy is a local based charity focused on developing and promoting solutions to environmental and social problems including fuel poverty and food insecurity.
The organisation is also very keen to encourage cycling and has several projects running to make bikes more accessible to people including electronic bikes.
As from last year they now have their own bike shop located in the High Street called Lang Toun Cycles offering everything from bike hire to bike maintenance courses.
Today Michael is speaking with Susan Jeynes, Active Travel Development Worker, to find out what Greener Kirkcaldy offers the town’s residents who may be interested in getting into cycling.
Today Michael is speaking with Lauren Jones Outreach Worker with Torbain Parish Church in Kirkcaldy. Like many places Torbain Church has had to tailor the services they offer the community to meet the ever changing regulations we are all dealing with. Lauren is here today to explain how the Church’s toddlers group is successfully adapting to the guidelines and continuing to offer support for parents.
This week Michael is speaking with Mick Cairns founder of AVeteran's Best Friend. As a former Royal Marine living with PTSD Mick has firsthand knowledge of the mental stress veterans can find themselves facing. Where Mick’s story is a little different is that he found support from his dog Sam.This led him to look into the benefits animals can have for people living with stress and ultimately to him forming his charity
Although currently without a premises Linton Lane is hoping to host this charity as soon as regulations make this possible.
This week Michael is speaking with Alex Atanasova, Project Coordinator of the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership programme The Wells, a group set up in 2018 to provide proverbial wells of information to the community regarding everything going on in the local area. A Fife wide project, the Kirkcaldy branch of The Wells was operating from within the Mercat Centre in Kirkcaldy but due to Covid, has now had to move its operation online. Using interactive software the project is currently running under the name The Wells Near Me and is managing to continue to help people find what they are looking for - everything from knitting groups to advice on benefits.
Today Marion is speaking with songwriter David Latto who is part of Fife Cultural Trust’s Artist Residences.
Inspired by a project he witnessed in London David has taken on the task of speaking to people in the local community and then turning their life stories into songs.
These will include one of the Linton Lane group members Arthur Strutt and also longtime friend of the Centre Tam The Hat Frame.
As with the recent shows this interview was recorded remotely.
Siblings Reunited otherwise known as the STAR project was formed in 2013 by Karen Morrison after she became aware of the large numbers of brothers and sisters who were being separated after going into care. According to one study carried out at the University of Strathclyde it was found that seven in ten siblings are separated in the system. This can then lead to years passing without contact.
As a foster Carer herself Karen had first-hand experience of these separations and set out to create a place where brother and sisters who had been separated could come together for a time to maintain contact throughout their period in care. This led to the creation of The Star Project – a farm location in the north of Fife which provides children with a wealth of activities which they can participate in with the family members they are separated from.
So far the project has reunited close to 500 children.
Hi there and welcome to the first Down The Lane With… episode of the New Year.
As everyone is painfully aware we are in the middle of strict regulations at the moment so this interview has been recorded via Skype. Apologies for the lower quality of audio.
Today’s guest is Peter Melville who is the creator of the group “Pete’s Man Chat Movement” – a group aiming to provide men a place to come together and discuss difficulties in their lives and also a place to find ways of overcoming their problems in a welcoming social environment.
This week in what will probably be the last podcast of the year for us Marion is speaking with the Development Manager of the Linton Lane Centre itself along with one of the Centre’s board members Frank Frame.
In a year which saw all of the groups suspended for months, some of which still are, and the very real danger of the Centre closing for good, Mandy managed to keep things open here providing a venue for the Foodbank all throughout the lockdown.
And when things were looking very bleak the Centre found itself bailed out with the
support of the local community in the form of incredibly generous donations.
So how has the last year been, what are the plans for Christmas and where does Linton Lane see itself going into next year and beyond?
Raith Rovers Community Foundation is a local charity which is supported by Raith Rovers FC and the Scottish Professional Football League Trust.
Their aim is to support community development and community learning initiatives to help improve the lives and environment of local people in Central Fife and is the community arm of Raith Rovers Football Club.
Development Manager Paul Greig and volunteer Steven Macrimmon speak today with Marion Mcpherson about what the organisation provides and what they are hoping to achieve over the Christmas season.
A few weeks ago I spoke with Teresa Naylor from the befriending charity Care and Share Companionship. She told me about a group of pupils from Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy who had taken up an offer of writing to the people who would normally be visited by Care and Share but for reasons regarding Covid were forced into isolation.
I am joined to day by Roslyn, Finton, Rosie and Camryn who helped keep lines of sommunication open to people who may otherwise have been left with no-one.
The cottage family centre in Templehall has been serving the local community for over thiry years providing a service which caters for the needs of families with pre-school children.
Having remained open throughout the year despite the disruption of Covid, The Cottage is now in the process of organising their annual Christmas Appeal with a target of £35,000
Marion McPherson is joined today by Cottage Manager Pauline Buchan to discuss the background of the charity and how people can help with their appeal.
Home Start Kirkcaldy is aprt of a 268 strong network making up the Home Start Service. Each week volunteers visit families with young children who may be struggling with isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability or who are just finding parenting a struggle .
Care and Share Companionship is a Kirkcaldy based charity founded in 2019 by Teresa Naylor. Their aim is to provide a befriending service by matching volunteers with their clients - or "friends" as they are referred to by the organisation - in the hope of creating sustained companionship which has mutual benefit to both the volunteer and the friend.
Kirkcaldy In 50 Objects is a project which began in 2020 by three local history enthusiasts. Every month it showcases a part of Kirkcaldy's heritage via their website and the local press. Project researcher Alan Crombie explains how the project came about and what he hopes it will mean for the town.
Growbaby Fife is a charity founded by Kirkcaldy Vineyard Church. Their goal is to provide free good quality clothes & equipment to families with children aged 0-5 years. Reaching out to anyone who needs it, regardless of faith, background or income.
ADAPT is the main drug and alcohol triage service in Fife. It provides assessment of need and referral to specialist drug and alcohol services within the NHS and Third Sector.
Michael McLaren speaks with Substance Misuse Manager David Dempster to look at what ADAPT offers and how if is having a positive effect on the local community.