AS the Bridging the Gap project, which has made a quite an impact in Hill of Beath, Kelty and Cowdenbeath, draws towards the end of the first phase, and seeks funding for the next, is set to host three Pop Up community events at the end of this month in Hill of Beath, Crossgates and Kelty.

The Hill of Beath event is on Saturday January 27: 10.30am to 4pm. Then in Crossgates on Saturday February 3, again 10.30am to 4pm and the following day, Sunday February 4 in Kelty, from the same times.

Said PAS co-ordinator, James Thomson: "These fun-packed events will build on five months of activity in Hill of Beath, Crossgates and Kelty. Collaborating with pupils at Beath High, residents, local artists and designers from the University of Dundee – the project aims to improve local places through local resources and assets highlighted by communities.

"At each event there will be a hands-on performance of Plan, led by theatre maker Ishbel McFarlane, suitable for anyone over the age of nine! This starts at 12.45pm and runs for 90 minutes.

"Before and after ‘Plan’, there will be “community cinema” style screenings of Pixar short films in the morning at 11am, and afternoon at 2.30pm.

"If that doesn’t get the creative juices flowing, Beath High pupils will also be test-trading their idea to build a Milkshake bar. Meanwhile project volunteers will share what they’ve been up to using VR headsets, interactive Place Plans and a big satellite photo of each area".

Added James: "After that we’ll prepare a larger Aspiring Communities Fund bid to create several new local posts.

"If funded, the posts will support creative projects and activities in each project area that boosts opportunities for communities to come together, expand skillsets and improve local places."

Meanwhile a story gathering session is being held at Kelty Community Centre this coming Monday involving local artist Jim Douglas – recording stories about the Kelty folk captured in his local portrait series on display at the Centre.

The recordings will be included in an installation to be unveiled at the Centre on Sunday February 4.