19-27 November is European Week for Waste Reduction. Read Media Volunteer, Devoran’s blog for ideas on how you can get involved.
European week of waste reduction
Climate Change: Key Behaviour Changes
In September Media Volunteer Steven took part in Carbon Literacy Training. He shares some of what he found out in his blog.
Greener Christmas Fair
Join us and Hayfield Community Centre for our joint Greener Christmas Activity Fair, Thursday 1 December, 3pm-6pm, Hayfield Community Centre.
Herbs and Their Uses
Saturday 26 November, 10am-12.30pm at Dysart Community Hall. Learn all about herbs and what to do with them. Booking required.
More Taste – Less Waste
Cook and learn new recipes and tips to reduce food waste. November dates , 6.30pm-8.30pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church. Booking required.
Christmas spice bag workshops
Drop-in workshops on Saturday 10th and 17th December in The High Street Hub
Kirkcaldy Travel Project – help us plan for next year
We want to know what you think. Give us your thoughts on a potential travel project to win a £35 One4all voucher.
Pumpkin Recipes
Don’t waste your pumpkins, cook them. Volunteer Wendy shares her favourite pumpkin recipes.
Love Food Hate Waste
Food is one of the worlds most valued resources yet 1/3rd of the worlds food is wasted. Find out what you can do to reduce the amount of food wasted in your home.
Christmas in the Eco Shop
If you’re looking for something local, special and sustainable, make our Eco Shop your first port of call this Christmas.
Pumpkin Festival
Saturday 29 October, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Join us for pumpkin carving, tasters and recipes and more pumpkin fun.
Garden Soil Workshop Part 1
There’s more to soil than you might think. Learn all about it on Saturday 5 November, 10am-12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Energy and Debt Advice in the High Street Hub
Book a free and impartial appointment with an energy and debt advisor in the High Street Hub. November dates. Booking required.
Computer Maintenance Classes
Learn the skills to solve common laptop and PC issues. Three classes. November dates. Mondays 6 – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre.
Getting Your House Ready for Winter
Now is a good time to get your house ready for whatever weather the winter brings. Media Volunteer Steven shares his top tips!
Greener Kirkcaldy Book Swap
Did you know you can swap books in our High Street Hub? Media Volunteer Devoran tells you why you should try swapping,
What is Permaculture?
What is Permaculture? Find out more ahead of our introductory course next weekend in Media Volunteer, Steven’s blog.
Watch our Volunteer Film
Volunteer with us – learn new skills, meet new people, have a positive impact in your community.
Dr Bike fix-it sessions and maintenance workshops
October dates. Give your bike some love at one of our free Dr Bike fix-its or maintenance workshops.
Introduction to Permaculture weekend course
Weekend Permaculture Course 8 & 9 October – Learn about permaculture & put it into practice. Booking required.
Home – climate change film
Thursday 20 October, 6pm – 8pm, Adam Smith Theatre. See the earth, our home like never before at our Climate Change Film Night. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED October Kids Clubs
Fun outdoor activities for 5-12 year olds in October School Holidays. FULLY BOOKED.
A background to the Kirkcaldy Re-use and Repair guide
Media Volunteer Wendy explains all about our Kirkcaldy Reuse and Repair Guide.
FULLY BOOKED Bats Wild Walk
FULLY BOOKED Wednesday 5 October, 6.45pm – 8.30pm, Beveridge Park. Join us on a search for one of our favourite nocturnal animals.
Halloween Upcycling Workshop
Monday 24 October, 6,45pm – 8.45pm. Turn old clothes into spooky costumes. Booking required.
Apple Day 2016
Saturday 15 October, 1pm – 4pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Join us for our annual celebration of the humble apple.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 4: Clothes Repairs – Rips & Tears
FULLY BOOKED Monday 26 September, 7-9pm. Fourth class in our Sew & Repair programme – rips and tears. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 5: Upcycling & Customising Clothes
FULLY BOOKED Monday 3 October, 7-9pm. Fifth Sew & Repair class – upcycling and customising clothes. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 6: Upcycle Clothes into Something New
FULLY BOOKED Monday 10 October, 7-9pm. Last Sew & Repair – Upcycle clothes into something new.
Re-use champion – Re-use training
Media Volunteer Wendy shares her experiences from her ‘Re-use’ Training with Zero Waste Scotland. In Scotland.
Positive Steps Against Climate Change
Earlier this year it was announced that Scotland had reached it’s 2020 emissions targets. Media Volunteer Adam looks into Scotland’s next steps in his latest blog.
Sustainable Students
You may expect students to be just eating noodles, but there’s a new revolution taking over – Urban farming. Media Volunteer Andrea tells us all about it.
Open Days at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
August open days where you can find out about our work at Ravenscraig Walled Garden and visit our training allotment and community orchard.
“Love your Clothes” August swap week
Starting Thursday 25 August, High Street Hub. Swap, donate and take clothes.
Vintage Upcycling Drop-in
Learn ways to give a retro spin to your clothes and accessories at our sewing drop-in, Saturday 27th August.
FULLY BOOKED Foraging Wild Walk
Help us search for mushrooms, berries and nuts at Dunnikier Park. Saturday 10 September, 11am – 12.30pm. Booking required.
Fife Food for Fife Folk day: Versatile Summer Veg
Versatile summer veg recipes and pop-up seasonal market at this month’s Fife Food for Fife Folk day, Saturday 17 September.
“Love Your Clothes” September swap week
Swap, donate and take clothes during our September “Love Your Clothes” week, 21 – 24 in The High Street Hub
Green Day Festival
Wednesday 24 August, 10.30am – 3.30pm, Town Square, Kirkcaldy. Lots of activities including bike & computer repair, upcycling, growing & wild walks.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 1: Basic Hand Sewing Skills
FULLY BOOKED First class in our Sew & Repair programme – basic hand sewing skills. Monday 5 September, 7-9pm. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 2: Basic Machine Sewing Skills
FULLY BOOKED Monday 12 September, 7-9pm. Second class in our Sew & Repair programme – basic machine sewing skills. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 3: Clothes Repairs – Hems & Shortening
FULLY BOOKED Monday 19 September, 7-9pm. Third Sew & Repair class – hems & shortening. Booking required.
Scottish Land Fund Grant Announcement
We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding from the Scottish Land Fund to help us take forward our plans for our Community Food Hub project.
Waste and the Circular Economy
Media Volunteer Adam shares his thoughts on the Circular Economy and how we should change the way we think about waste.
A guide to draught-proofing
Don’t wait until the cold weather to start getting your home ready for winter. Read Energy Advisor Michael’s blog on draught-proofing!
FULLY BOOKED Pond Dipping Wild Walk
FULLY BOOKED Tuesday 9 August, 11am – 12.30pm, Beveridge park. Join us for pond dipping fun in our family friendly wild walk. Booking required.
Grow Your Own: Herbs
Saturday 13 August, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn all about herbs and their uses at our workshop. Booking required.
Fife Food for Fife Folk: Making the Most of Summer Fruit
Summer fruit recipe ideas, inspirations and a pop-up local, seasonal market, Saturday 20th August in the High Street Hub
FULLY BOOKED Summer Pruning and Fruit Tree Care Workshop
Saturday 30 July, 10am – 12pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn how to care for your fruit trees. Fully Booked.
“Love your Clothes” July swap week
Start your zero cost, zero carbon summer wardrobe by swapping and taking away clothes in our “Love your Clothes” swap week 27 – 30 July.
“Love your Clothes” upcycling drop-in
Saturday 30 July, 11am – 3pm, High Street Hub. Have a go at re-fashoning at our easy upcycling drop-in event.
FULLY BOOKED Summer Kids Club
Kids Clubs is back. Fun outdoor activities for 5-12 year olds in July and August. All Fully Booked