Fife Celebrates 20 Years!
A lot of the individuals we support in Fife are very creative and so there were big displays showcasing their work. In addition to this, there were photographs of the different services in Fife documenting how they have changed and photos capturing some of the fun holidays taken throughout the years. The award winning production of ‘The Tree and The Abbey’ was also screened in one of the rooms: a production the service put together and performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2013.
Janic (left), Jim (second from the left) and Reena (right) are the only three staff left from when the service initially started in 1995.
Cake made by staff member, Laura Hill and cut by Reena Barclay and Janice Jack
Scottish Autism opened services in Fife in 1995 when Jim Gorman, now Service Manager, established services for nine individuals in two small residential settings in Lochgelly as well as a day service in Cowdenbeath. Eight of the individuals remain supported by us today. At the time, our Fife service was pioneering, becoming the first autism-specific provision in the area. Since then the service has grown and we now offer a range of services across the county, including day opportunities, supported living and outreach support.
Jim has remained at Scottish Autism having moved from Fife to Central services for a period, and returning to Fife earlier this year. Jim was thrilled to return to Fife and has many fond memories of establishing these initial services. Jim, Reena Barclay and Janice Jack (pictured above) are the only three staff left from when the service started up in 1995, with Reena and Janice being two of Jim’s first recruits for Fife.
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along and celebrated with us. It was a fantastic day and we look forward to many more wonderful years to come.
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Photo credits; Tina Norris Photography
