Many of our projects and activities fit in with the Scottish Government’s 10 Key Behaviour Changes. Media Volunteer Steven explains more in his blog.
Scottish Government’s Ten Key Behaviour Areas
FULLY BOOKED – Geology Wild Walk
FULLY BOOKED Explore coastal geology in our Wild Walk to Kincraig Head, Elie, Saturday 17 June, 10am – 1.30pm. Booking required.
Soft Fruit Workshop
Saturday 10 June, 10am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn all about growing soft fruit – what, when, where and how. Booking required.
Peas and Beans Drop-in
Drop by Ravenscraig Walled Garden and get tips and advice from our volunteers on growing peas and beans at home. Saturday 17 June, 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
Computer Maintenance Classes
Learn the skills to solve common laptop and PC issues. Four classes starting Monday 12 June, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre.
Fife Voluntary Action Awards 2017 – Cosy Kingdom shortlisted
Cosy Kingdom has been shortlisted for a Fife Voluntary Action Award!
FULLY BOOKED – Food Matters – Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual Gathering and AGM 2017
Event to explore the importance of food in our community. Saturday 27 May.
Scottish Charity Awards 2017 – we’re finalists!
We’re finalists in the 2017 Scottish Charity Awards! Find out more and vote for us.
Getting started growing your own food
It’s the time of year when people are out planting ready to grow their own food. Media Volunteer Steven shares his experiences up at his Dad’s allotment.
Home Energy Advice – Steve’s Story
Our Cosy Kingdom energy advisors can advise on a wide range of issues. Read Steve’s story for one example of the help we can offer.
A guide to switching energy suppliers
Switching suppliers could save you around £280 a year. Energy advisor Julian gives his top tips on switching suppliers in his blog.
Introduction to Composting
Learn all about composting at home or at your allotment, Saturday 29 April, 10-12, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Fashion Revolution Week drop-in
Care about the impact clothes are having on our planet? Join us in the High Street Hub for our Fashion Revolution Week drop-in, 26 – 29 April.
Why repair your tools?
Media Volunteer Devoran tells us why you should repair your tools instead of replacing them, ahead of our Tool Repair Workshop next week.
Bees & Blossom Workshop
Find out how to increase biodiversity and attract pollinators to your garden. Saturday 13 May, 10am – 12pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required
FULLY BOOKED Sew and Repair Classes
Learn basic sewing, repair and upcycling skills. 6 classes starting Monday 8 May, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St Bryce Kirk. FULLY BOOKED
FULLY BOOKED More Taste, Less Waste
Learn cooking skills, and how to reduce food waste and save money. Thursday 18th May, 6pm – 8pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church. FULLY BOOKED
Wild Flowers Wild Walk
Join us on a walk to explore wild flowers and their role in biodiversity. Saturday 20 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Dunnikier Country Park. Booking required
Introduction to Organic Growing Workshop
Learn the basics of organic growing. Saturday 20 May, 10am – 4pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required
An Introduction to Smart Meters
Everyone will be offered a Smart Meter by 2020. Find out more about them in Michael’s blog.
The Eco Shop
Local and organic and Fairtrade food, drink, household goods and unique gifts available in the Eco Shop.
Computer Fix-it Experience
Media Volunteer Devoran brought her laptop along to one of our Computer Fix-it events. Read about her experience in her latest blog.
Earth Hour – why should I turn out my lights?
Saturday 25th March 8.30pm is Earth Hour – read all about it, and how you can get involved in Media Volunteer Jane’s blog.
Pass it on Week
11th – 19th March is Pass it on Week. Media Volunteer Wendy tells us more in her blog.
Trees Wild Walk
Join us for our first Wild Walk of 2017 and found out more about trees. Saturday 8 April, 10.30-12.30, Ravenscraig Park. Booking required.
A Community Food Hub for Kirkcaldy – how the idea came about
The idea for the Food Hub came about in 2014. We were inspired by the great interest in food and growing locally, and felt there was an opportunity to build […]
What we do
We have been working in Kirkcaldy since 2009, helping householders reduce their energy bills, working with other community groups, and running Wild Walks in the town’s parks and beaches. We […]
The Library of Things – why should I borrow and not buy?
Ahead of the launch of our Library of Things, Media Volunteer Jane tells us why we should borrow instead of buying.
Library of Things – DIY tool catalogue
Looking for DIY tools to borrow? Browse our catalogue of DIY tools currently available through the Library of Things.
Library of Things – Gardening tool catalogue
Looking for a gardening tool to borrow? Browse our catalogue of gardening tools currently available through the Library of Things.
Sew and Repair Classes Blog
New Media Volunteer Justine joined us after coming along to one of our programmes of Sew and Repair Classes. She shares her experience of the classes in her first blog.
Fairtrade Fortnight in The High Street Hub
Drop into our High Street Hub, 1 – 11 March, for Fairtrade refreshments, games, information and to shop for Fairtrade products.
Donations of tools wanted for our Library of Things
Give your DIY and gardening tools a good home by donating them to our Library of Things.
Library of Things Launch
Our new, tool-sharing project launches from our High Street Hub on Saturday 11 March. Drop in 10am – 4pm. Refreshments provided.
Making the most of your Storage Heaters
Storage heating takes advantage of low cost, off-peak electricity, but is often used incorrectly. Energy Advisor Michael explains the controls in his blog.
Getting to Know Your Soil
In preparation for our ‘Getting to know your soil’ workshops, Media Volunteer Steven shares his top tips on soil types, and how to get the best from your soil.
10 benefits of LEDs
Find out about some of the benefits of switching to LEDs in Media Volunteer, Steven’s latest blog.
Local and Seasonal Food Workshops
Our Pizza and Flatbread Workshop is on Monday 13 February, 6.30pm – 9pm, Windmill Community Campus. Booking required.
Sew and Repair Classes
FULLY BOOKED Learn basic sewing, repair and upcycling skills. 6 classes starting Monday 9 January. Booking required.
Traditional Apple Wassail
Saturday 21 January, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Join us as we celebrate our bumper 2016 apple harvest.
FULLY BOOKED Winter Pruning Workshop
Saturday 28 January, 10am – 12pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn the best way to prune plants and trees in winter. FULLY BOOKED.
Energy Saving for Older Properties
Older homes can be difficult and expensive to heat. Come along to learn how to heat it more efficiently at our event on Wednesday 25 January, Potter About, Burntisland.
January “Love Your Clothes” drop-in
Pop into The High Street Hub in January to pick up one of our free, handy care-and-repair packs and learn more about our “Love Your Clothes” campaign.
Jeans Genius Workshop
Learn to care for your jeans and how to use sashiko to repair and upcycle your denim. Monday 20 February, 6.45pm – 8.45pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Getting To Know Your Soil Part 1 & 2
Getting to know your soil Part 2 – 3 spaces available Saturday 25 Feb, 10am – 12pm, Dysart Community Centre
True Cost Film Showing
A groundbreaking film that asks the question, “who made my clothes”. Wednesday 22 February, 6.30-8:30pm. Booking required.
Green New Year Resolutions
If you’re making New Year Resolutions this year, why not make one of them to try and be a bit greener? Media Volunteer Steven makes some suggestions.
Things to do with the kids over Winter.
Volunteer Laura has some tips about what to do with the kids over the Winter!
8 Ways to Save Energy at Christmas
Christmas is a time when we often use lots of energy in our homes. Media Volunteer Steven shares his top tips for saving energy (and money) over the Festive period.
Get Crafty!
Media Volunteer Lauren has been getting crafty with her gifts this Christmas. This saves money, reduces waste and makes something unique! Read all about it in her blog.
Talking about Climate Change Workshop
Wednesday 18th January, 6pm – 8pm, at the Adam Smith Theatre. Booking required.
Christmas time – reduce the waste
Christmas can be one of the most wasteful times of year. Media Volunteer Wendy shares her top tips on reducing waste this festive season.