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In 2018 and 2019 the charity worked with Tourism St Andrews in their campaign to raise funds for Beach Wheelchairs for the West Sands beach. This project has been hugely successful and we continue to support this project and other initiatives to continue to make the town more accessible. The chairs are also golf course…
Read MoreMeet Robert Heron Lewis the author of the new Hamish children’s book range
Robert Lewis Heron was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He is a Scottish author, poet and artist living in Florida, USA. Robert initially qualified as an architect through Strathclyde University in Glasgow and relocated to the USA in 2001 where he opened an architectural practice. He has a passion for writing and has recently retired from…
Read MoreNew books published to raise funds for The Hamish Foundation
Press Release Issued by The Hamish Foundation Date: 24th August 2020 Hamish McHamish – The St Andrews Cat Children’s Books Launched • US based Scottish author and artist publishes famous cat adventure book series to support St Andrews charity • Hamish McHamish goes truly global on Amazon sales platform • Future St Andrews community projects…
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St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs Plans for Successful Season Ahead
St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs plans for successful third season of operation Local Hamish Foundation partners with St Andrews Environmental Network to manage ongoing operations of St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs Service Exciting projects and fundraising plans in place for local charity The Hamish Foundation Date: 3rd March 2020 Press release from The Hamish Foundation, St Andrews…
Read MoreThe Winning Hamish Gin – Limited Edition for sale
St Andrews’ charitable organisation The Hamish Foundation recently embarked on an innovative fundraising initiative to support local community projects for 2020 in conjunction with the award winning Tayport Distillery. A series of gin blending masterclasses were held at Hams Hame Pub and Grill with attendees at each event creating their own blend of the popular…
Read More“Strictly” Gin – The Hamish Gin Experience
“Strictly Gin” – raising funds for St Andrews projects Entrants to enjoy a gin masterclass with local distiller and help judges choose the unique, signature Hamish Gin in time for Xmas The Evening’s Itinerary 7:30 Cocktails and canapes 8:00 Gin Masterclass with Award winning Tayport Distillery 10:00 Canapés and Winning Blend Selection 10:30 / 11:00…
Read MoreScotland’s Accessible Beaches App Launched
PRESS RELEASE Issued by: St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs Date: 25th March 2019 St Andrews and North East Fife to benefit from Accessibility Destination App St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs service to be enhanced to include Accessibility Destination App for 2019 season St Andrews and North East Fife embracing opportunities to further improve visitor experience …
Read MoreBeach Wheelchair Assistant needed
Beach Wheelchair Assistant Job If you would like to be part of this fantastic initiative then please apply 4 days per week, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday May – end September Administering the hiring of the beach wheelchairs, general maintenance and upkeep ( full training will be given). Skills needed – Dealing with general public and…
Read MoreLaunch of the Beach Wheelchairs in St Andrews
Official Launch of St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs • Official launch takes place on Sunday 3rd June 2018 • Annual West Sands “Chariots of Fire Beach Race” celebrating the launch of new Beach Wheelchairs in St Andrews A joint initiative between the St Andrews Local Tourism Association (Tourism St Andrews) and local charity The Hamish McHamish…
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