The Broom Community Flat is situated on the upper floor of the Balmaise Centre. It is a Fife Council Community Development Project which aims to support - families living in the Broom estate and
- the development of community groups and activities which tackle local issues and concerns
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Estate Regeneration The Community Flat has played a central role acting as a catalyst for change within Broom over recent years during a period of regeneration. More... |
The Community Flat operates a respite creche three mornings each week. While providing a safe an stimulating play experience for pre-school children parents are able to have a short break. Trained and experienced childcare workers provide a varied programme of play opportunities suited to this age group in the community flat's dedicated playroom. |
 | Monday and Thursday creches begin at 9.35 a.m. for children aged two years and over, while the Wednesday creche provides play for younger children aged 6 month to 2 years at 9.15 a.m. All creches run for just under two hours each session. To register your child for a creche place or for further information you can contact us be tel. on 01333 592573 or email Sandra.Ball@fife.gov.uk or click here. |
| Information & Advice | Staff at the Community Flat provide information and advice relating to a wide range of issues such as benefits, council services, community activities, housing. There's always a friendly face and a warm welcome at the flat with someone to offer support in an informal setting. |
 | Meeting Rooms The Flat has meeting rooms where local community groups can meet |
Community Group Support | Project staff provide support to new and existing community groups providing services within the | 
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local community and meeting community need. This can involve assistance and advice with funding applications, developing the right skills to run a committee and local voluntary projects, employing and managing staff. Many of the groups which appear on this website have been supported by the community flat staff. If you have an idea about starting a new group which would help meet a local need drop in to the flat for a chat.
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Community Flat Staff The Flat has a full-time Family Development Worker a part-time Information Assistant and part-time creche workers.  | Kevin Robertson, Family Development Worker is responsible for managing the project, overseeing family support and co-ordinating developmental support to community organisations. STOP PRESS...On the move to to a new job... |
| Sandra Ball, Information Assistant provides administrative support to the project and community groups as well as offering information and advice to callers. |  |
|  | Laundry Service Local residents can make use of the small laundry service for washing and drying clothes etc at the Community Flat. A small charge is made to cover electricity costs. |
Community Flat Temporary Opening Hours Due to staff vacancies Mondays mornings - creche only Wednesday - 9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Thursdays - 9.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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 | The Broom Community Forum Play & Youth Project is based within the Community Flat and provides a range of services for children and young people in Broom. To see more click here. |
Community Flat Reception Area |
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