Fife gift shop set to expand and create community hub with online appeal

Chandlers Attic owned by Catherine Fotheringham and her husband Niall, is expanding its gift shop by leasing a derelict building in the town.

The money raised through a Crowdfunder will help create a community hub, crafting space and coffee shop, creating a place for people to come together over a cup of coffee, or during one of the many craft workshops planned for both children and adults.

Catherine said: “We believe that ‘Build our community with crafts, coffee and learning’ is a great project that will benefit our local community.

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“The £8000 we are hoping to raise through Crowdfunder will enable us to convert a building that has been empty for years.

"We’ll refurbish the space, install new heating, and lighting before redecorating throughout and repairing damage caused by water getting in to create a new community hub, right in the heart of Kinglassie.

“We’ll provide a safe, welcoming, cosy atmosphere for locals to enjoy, and more importantly, we will be hiring people to help us run the space, providing local jobs too.

"This initiative will have a huge impact on the community, and we are offering some great rewards to anyone who backs the project – for £6 you can get a limited edition TabeScent wax melt in their signature Brew and Leaf scent, or a reusable Brew and Leaf hot/cold reusable drinks mug for £25, with a free Americano or cup of tea."

For more information, please visit: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/build-our-community-with-crafts-coffee-learning

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