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Robert Gough: Environmental Projects

Groups from the Centre are involved in a variety of ongoing environmental projects throughout Fife.

The work they become involved in are in the maintenance and the upgrading of the Fife Coastal Path from Leven to St.Andrews. Other activities the group are also involved in are litter picking on various beaches, construction and installation of signs and way markers in conjunction with the Fife Rangers Service, strimming and maintenance of meadow areas, maintenance of various benches along the coastal paths, removal of protective sleeves from young trees and bushes on public access areas.

Occasionally, the group become involved in the planting of new trees and shrubs, construction of wooden walkways and repairs to gates and the weeding and maintenance of a community garden in Pittenweem.

Contact: John McIntosh.

Woodlands Project

One of our major activies involves service users in the upkeep of Fife's footpaths and trails through the woodland. This plays a key role in Robert Gough's community involvement.

Woodwork

There are various groups who access the woodwork room in the Centre, during a normal weeks programme.

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