Young People in Kincardine have been showing their talents on stage – and are benefitting from a dedicated resource in the area to support a theatre group.

Thanks to a successful joint application by KINETIC andFife Council, European funding from LEADER has been made available to appoint a part time Outreach worker to ‘Collaborate’ - a West Fife Villages Youth Theatre Project (WYT). 

The post, which lasts until December 2013, will allow the project to extend into Kincardine as well as introducing adult volunteering opportunities through a ‘parents’ committee.

Joe Fitzpatrick, Head of Local & Community Services said: “It’s fantastic news that the funding for this position has been secured. Vikki Wilson is now in post working with the local young people to deliver an extended programme that will include two festivals every year to showcase work and be closely aligned with young members working towards Youth Achievement Awards and opportunities to attend the National Festival Youth Theatre, Scotland. Two young group members will also be appointed as ‘Creative Apprentices’ who will work towards Youth Leadership qualifications.”

The first Winter Festival will be hosted in Kincardine on Friday 24and Saturday 25 February with evening shows at 6.30pm to showcase the work of the groups from Oakley, High Valleyfield, Blairhall and Kincardine so far.  This will be teamed with a fun and interactive introductory workshop on the Saturday, between 2-5pm, for all young people to come along and have a go in Kincardine Community Centre, Anderson Lane, Kincardine.

Ann-Marie Martin, Managing Director of Kineticsaid: “Kinetic’s partnership with Community Learning and Development in the West Fife has a rich historyin delivering creative learning opportunitiesthat promote a strong sense of self through providing an integrated and inclusive environment accessible to every child and young person.  We are excited about the future of West Fife Youth Theatre, and developing a provision that is driven by the young people involved.”

Young people who are interested in taking part in West Fife Villages Youth Theatre Project can contact Corinne McGinley, Community Education Worker, on 01383 602344 or pop into Oakley, Kincardine or High Valleyfield Community centre and ask for more information.