East Neuk group’s new co-ordinator to lead early years project
A community group in the East Neuk has appointed a new early years project co-ordinator.
Teresa Sherratt Fynn has taken up the role with Anstruther Improvements Association (AIA), and will be tasked with leading activities to enhance and enrich the early years experience of children in the local area.
The group’s early years project provides vital social and developmental support for local families. Catering primarily to children aged up to four and their caregivers, it aims to ensure provide a range of activities taking place regularly throughout the year and help build a thriving, resilient community.
Along with a group of parent volunteers, Teresa will co-ordinate the weekly Dreel Babies & Toddlers group, facilitating literacy, play, social and peer support.
She will also coordinate the fortnightly volunteer-led community bookbug sessions. These popular sessions are run from Dreel Halls, as well as various locations throughout the community, including Anstruther Fire Station, The Scottish Fisheries Museum and Willow House Care Home.
Teresa is also tasked with continuing to develop the project and its activities, as well as ensuring its sustainability. She will be looking to identify fundraising opportunities and new ways of engaging with the community.
She said: “I feel so excited to have been given this opportunity and am looking forward to developing the project with the AIA.”
Teresa has already begun the task of broadening the reach of the project by engaging with families on social media platforms. She has developed the newly created Facebook group, Anster Tots, and will shortly be working with AIA to create a dedicated space on Instagram.
To support the AIA and Teresa, or to volunteer at one of the activities, are invited to get in touch by emailing [email protected].