Blog Post by Tommy Blacklock  When it comes to matters of accessibility and disability inclusion, it’s often the simple experience that an able-bodied person might take for granted that can be the most meaningful or poignant to those of us with disabilities.      On Monday the 3 rd of November I was invited in my capacity as a volunteer by St Andrews Environmental Network to test drive some sample electric wheelchairs that were under consideration to be added to the Beach Wheelchair...

What Is It?   Following the establishment of the Business Improvement District (BID) St Andrews, a team was established to work for the enhancement of the town. St Andrews’ Environmental Network would deliver the service for BID – which is the project that is now known as the Clean and Green Team!  It was formally established on October the 3 rd 2016, and is an initiative designed with the aim of reducing the waste produced in St Andrews’ town centre and keeping the town clean, tidy and...

On the 23 rd of January at 1pm, St Andrews Environmental Network will be taking part in the RSPB Big Bird Watch in our Community Garden – the largest outdoor wildlife survey in the world! Every year, thousands of wildlife enthusiasts gather to paint a picture of how the country’s wildlife is faring, which is even more essential during this time of rapid climate change.  Event Details In the short time we’ve had our community garden we’ve worked hard to cultivate a robust ecosystem and to...