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About Methil

We began work alongside the community of Methil in July 2017, and has involved:

New creative activities

Supported a community-led writing group and connected the community with arts-based activities.

Physical space

Creation of new community information history boards by local history group.

Grant making

Supported design and delivery of a participatory grant making process through the #ShiftThePowerScotland Comic Relief Fund.

Roller Skating

A resurgence in interest in roller skating, linking to activities popular in Methil at the turn of the 20th century.

Methil Community Map

Methil by Corra Foundation

In this interactive map, you can explore the area of Methil and some of the areas important to the community.

Aberhill Primary

Heritage Centre

MCCI - Methilhill Community Children's Initiative

Doon the Dam

Bayview stadium

What’s been happening?

Methil

Annual Update 2023 Snapshot

  • Participatory community fund and ‘Small Fishes’ network
  • Doon the Dam activities
  • Summer community trip
  • Housing development and green space – the Leven and People’s Park
  • Local history activities and community forum
  • Activate course from the University of Glasgow begins in Methil!

Read the full Methil 2023 Report here to learn about all these updates in more detail.

Get Involved

Community Co-ordinator:      Marion Thomson

  • Encourage community members critical voice and leadership in major community projects, planning, implementation, action, and evaluation.
  • Support community groups/members leadership development – learning, mentorship, and community of practice.
  • More local history work – building local oral history sources/archives with community members, schools, community groups and partners.
  • Focus on intergenerational projects.
  • Continuing focus on equity and inclusion in schools and communities.
  • Promotion on keeping, increasing, and widening access to green and recreational spaces for families, young people, and all community members in Methil and Levenmouth. Climate and economic justice.
  • Creating more spaces and partnerships to widen artistic and creative opportunities within Methil across all ages/social identities.

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