Recently, we shared an article about a stained-glass window created by Fife learners to mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners' Strike.
The glass window was finally unveiled at a recent event which took place at Kincardine community centre.
Created by learners over an eight-week period, the window will serve as a permanent reminder of how the people of Fife came together and supported each other through the strike.
Ray McCowan, Director of Scotland and Contract Relationship Management said “WEA Scotland are delighted to support this project and the local members of the community who took part. The Miner’s Strike is an important part of Fife’s heritage and its impact is still felt to this day. The stained-glass window is a permanent and poignant reminder of this historical event.”
Kathleen Richardson, WEA Course Project Manager for Scotland said “The stained-glass window project was launched to encourage locals, most of whom are from mining backgrounds, to record their thoughts and feelings through a creative medium.
"Those who took part gained confidence through social interaction, learned new skills and now have a better understanding of local knowledge.”
Local members of the community were invited along to the event which included readings from learners, poetry from stained-glass artist and WEA tutor Keira Mclean and a performance from a local BB band.
Well done to everyone involved in this beautiful project.
