A Lochgelly landmark, which has stood closed since 2006, welcomed the public through its doors for its first event since reopening as a family support hub.
The former St Andrews Church on Bank Street hosted a free fun day for local families last Thursday, with a bouncy castle, balloon modelling, glitter art and arts and crafts among the activities on offer.
The event gave local people the chance to see inside the former church after it was approved for a new role as the St Andrews Family Support Hub.
Fife Council bought the prominent town-centre property for £80,000 to prevent it falling into dereliction. It had previously been earmarked for a £2.2 million regional climbing centre under plans put forward by Rockgelly.
A 12-metre climbing tower was built at the site, but the centre never opened. The project was deemed “no longer tenable” in 2024 amid financial uncertainty, before Rockgelly went into liquidation.
Council officers approved a change of use in July, paving the way for the building to become a multi-agency hub supporting children, young people and families.
The hub will bring together social work, education, family support and third-sector services. It is expected to offer one-to-one help, group work, drop-in support and practical assistance for local families, while also hosting services used by people from across Fife.
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