{"id":21493,"date":"2026-10-09T17:46:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=21493"},"modified":"2026-10-09T17:56:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:56:02","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf1f Community in Action &#8211; KHS Middle Den Clearing\ud83c\udf1f"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"longdesc-return-21502\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21502 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173930\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-1-300x212.png\" alt=\"Collage celebrating Middleden Green Team Saltire Awards. The image shows several young volunteers receiving Saltire Award certificates and commemorative biscuits during an award presentation. The central title reads &quot;Middleden Green Team Saltire Awards&quot;, and a group photograph shows award recipients alongside adult volunteers and organisers.\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool?longdesc=21502&amp;referrer=21493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173930\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-1-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173930\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-1-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173930\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-1-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173930\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-1.png 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>A massive thank you to <a href=\"https:\/\/steakbridie.com\/\">Stephen&#8217;s Bakery<\/a>, who not only support every one of our litter picks but also treated our volunteers to delicious double biscuits with special Saltire Award icing! \ud83c\udf6a\ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n<p>This is a fantastic example of community partnership, with Kirkcaldy High School, <a href=\"https:\/\/ymcakirkcaldy.co.uk\/\">Kirkcaldy YMCA<\/a>, and Stephen&#8217;s Bakery working together to make a positive difference to our local area. Most importantly, it highlights the dedication of our young people, who continue to show that community is at the heart of all we do. \ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f Want to get involved? Our next litter pick is tomorrow at 10am and we are always delighted to welcome new volunteers!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-21493 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/2026-10-09-den-clearing-1-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173930\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Collage celebrating Middleden Green Team Saltire Awards. The image shows several young volunteers receiving Saltire Award certificates and commemorative biscuits during an award presentation. The central title reads &quot;Middleden Green Team Saltire Awards&quot;, and a group photograph shows award recipients alongside adult volunteers and organisers.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/2026-10-09-den-clearing-1\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173921\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Banner for the Middleden Green Team. The design features large bright green text on a dark teal background alongside the Middleden Green Team logo. Below, a photograph of a woodland area is overlaid with the message: &quot;Caring for our woodland, trails and community.&quot;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/2026-10-09-den-clearing-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173858\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Informational poster titled &quot;Middleden Background&quot;. The poster explains the work of the Middleden volunteer group and features a photograph of people riding mountain bikes on a woodland trail. It highlights the group&#039;s efforts to keep Middleden clean, safe and welcoming, including litter picking, path clearing and trail maintenance.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/2026-10-09-den-clearing-6\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173912\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-6-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Infographic summarising the achievements of the Middleden Green Team during 2026. The slide highlights litter-picking and environmental improvements, reporting 20 litter-picking sessions, around 200 bags of rubbish collected, an estimated 1 tonne of waste removed, thousands of plastic bottles cleared, bulky waste removed, streams cleaned and fly-tipping incidents reported.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/2026-10-09-den-clearing-5\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173909\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-5-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Collage of photographs showing volunteers taking part in community litter-picking activities in the Middleden area of Kirkcaldy. The images show groups of volunteers with litter-picking equipment, filled refuse sacks, and piles of collected rubbish. A large heading reads &quot;RUBBISH!&quot;, highlighting the scale of waste removed from the local environment.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/2026-10-09-den-clearing-3\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173902\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Collage promoting mountain biking and outdoor recreation in Middleden, Kirkcaldy. The image features photographs of cyclists riding woodland trails, groups of riders gathering in the forest, and action shots of mountain bikers on jumps and tracks. Text highlights that Middleden has 2 miles of mountain bike trails and promotes the area as a year-round destination for cycling and outdoor adventure.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/2026-10-09-den-clearing-4\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173906\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Collage of photographs showing litter and environmental damage within the Middleden woodland area. Images show rubbish scattered among trees, litter on woodland paths, and discarded packaging on the ground. The collage highlights some of the environmental challenges faced by volunteers working to keep the woodland clean and safe.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/2026-10-09-den-clearing-7\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173915\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-7-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"A landscape-format infographic with a bright green background and a banner photograph across the top showing tall green bamboo stems and foliage viewed from below. A large heading reads: WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED THIS YEAR SO FAR! Below the heading, black text summarises the group&#039;s environmental impact during 2026. The information states: 20 litter-picking sessions have taken place so far in 2026. An average of 200 heavy-duty bags of rubbish have been filled. An estimated 1,000 kg (1 tonne) of waste has been removed from Middleden. The weight removed is described as being roughly equivalent to the weight of a small car or a Highland pony. Typical litter bags contain 15-20 plastic bottles, leading to an estimated 3,000-4,000 plastic bottles removed from the area. 150 kg of bulky waste has been cleared. Streams have been cleared of shopping trolleys and other debris. Multiple incidents of fly-tipping have been identified and reported. The infographic uses large, high-contrast text to present key achievements and environmental statistics. The bright green colour scheme reinforces the themes of conservation, community action and environmental stewardship. The overall message emphasises the significant contribution made by volunteers in improving and protecting the Middleden woodland area during 2026.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/2026-10-09-den-clearing-8\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173918\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-8-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Thank-you slide recognising Stephen&#039;s Bakery for supporting the Middleden Green Team. Large &quot;THANK YOU&quot; text appears beside a message expressing appreciation for the bakery&#039;s support of volunteers. A woodland photograph fills the lower part of the slide.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A massive thank you to Stephen&#8217;s Bakery, who not only support every one of our litter picks but also treated our volunteers to delicious double biscuits with special Saltire Award icing! \ud83c\udf6a\ud83c\udfc6 This is a fantastic example of community partnership, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%9f-community-in-action-khs-middle-den-clearing%f0%9f%8c%9f\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10574,"featured_media":21502,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[151,152,72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2026-2027","category-autumn-term-2026-2027","category-latest-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/10\/09173930\/2026-10-09-Den-Clearing-1.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10574"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21493"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21505,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21493\/revisions\/21505"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}