What impact will your chocolatey purchases have this Easter? Jenny Bain investigates.
Ethical Easter
World Water Day 2015: How important is water?
On 22 March its time to think about how important water is?
Sew and Repair
See what we got up to at our Sew and Repair Workshop. Next up Upcyling Workshop this Saturday 21 March.
Plan Your Perfect Garden Before Summer!
Now is the time to start thinking about gardening plans whether it’s simply flowers to attract bees and butterflies or something bigger.
Vintage Tea Party and Book Swap
Join us on Saturday 28th March at our Vintage Tea Party and Book Swap, a fun, family-friendly celebration of sharing and making the most of things we already have.
Are you a member?
Signing up as a member of Greener Kirkcaldy is easy to do and free of charge.
PSSST…. Pass it on!
Lauren’s blog encourages us to swap, share, repair, upcycle or buy second hand – we can show you how.
Join our mailing list and win a hamper from Greener Kirkcaldy!
Join our mailing list to keep in touch with us and updated on our events.
Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual General Meeting 2015
Short report from our AGM 21 February 2015.
‘People, Community and our Planet’
Read a report from our recent Annual Gathering and AGM 2015 and watch the presentations
Sewing Skills and Upcycled Garments – March Workshops
Make Do and Mend with our Sewing Skills and Up-cycled Garments Workshops – Sat 14th and Sat 21st March at the High Street Hub
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
It’s National Energy Action Fuel Poverty Awareness day. Here’s how we have helped a client to be warm this winter.
Fairtrade Fortnight – what does Fairtrade really mean?
Media volunteer Lauren Parry reminds us why supporting Fairtrade helps others in marginalised communities and our environment.
Unconventional gas and our environment
How does this topic affect me and the future of the environment?
Fairtrade Fortnight in the Eco Shop
Try and buy Fairtrade in our Eco Shop and watch the “Fairtrade Matters” film
Nest box Week
We’re getting closer to spring & thinking about local wildlife. Did you know this is nest box week and we can all can take part!
Seed Swap
Bring along your leftover seeds and take others away in our Seed Swap – Saturday 7th March in the High Street Hub.
External Wall Insulation in Redcraigs and Blackcraigs
Do live in Redcraigs or Blackcraigs? There’s a great insulation scheme going on in your neighbourhood.
Case Study #3 Check you are getting the grants and benefits you are entitled to
A home energy advice visit can help you find out about grants and benefits you are entitled to.
LAST ORDERS – Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Gathering and AGM 2015
Celebrate our success, hear about exciting work and Prof. Stuart Haszeldine talks about ‘Unconventional Gas’.
Winter in the High Street Hub and Eco Shop
This winter we’re encouraging people to swap – with our Book Swap, a Lightbulb Amnesty and lovely Fairtrade products.
Weekend Wassailing (24/01/15)
See what we got up to at our very first orchard wassailing event. Photos courtesy of Jenny and Ger.
World Wetlands Day – 2nd February
Lauren took a trip to understand the importance of World Wetlands Day
Case Study #2: Keep an eye on your energy meter credit balance
A local householders gains from our energy advice team
Apple Wassailing at our Community Orchard
Join Greener Kirkcaldy as they start their first wassailing tradition to ensure a healthy apple harvest at their community orchard.
Cosy Kingdom Roadshows
Get expert energy advice at our two roadshows in Methil and Kinghorn in January 2015.
What’s up With Wassailing?
Some insights into this old tradition. Find out more at our event 24 January.
How to control your energy costs
Now is the time to start thinking about how to control your energy costs
Be inspired by stories to help you save energy
Inspiring stories from households that have benefitted from support with saving energy and controlling fuel bills
LEDs: a bright idea?
Are LEDs a bright Idea? Lauren guides us through the pros and cons.
Kirkcaldy’s Greenest Driver
Kirkcaldy’s greenest driver – competition winners.
Are you ready for winter?
A few tips on being ready for bad weather if it decides to make an appearance
Christmas Events in the High Street Hub
Celebrate Christmas with drop-in events at the High Street Hub, every Saturday, in the run up to Christmas.
Greener Giving
Jenny’s thoughts on gift-giving plus ideas for greener presents.
Curtains for Cold Homes
Curtains help to reduce heat loss, and stop pesky draughts. Here’s how….
Buy Nothing Day, Saturday 29th November
Jenny learns about Buy Nothing Day.
Greener Kirkcaldy Christmas Fair
Join us at Templehall Community Centre on Wednesday 3 December for lots of festive family activities
Remember Remember
Bonfire night is massively celebrated in the UK, but how do these celebrations effect the environment?
Apple Day 2014
Photos of the day’s events and Jenny asks: Why make your own juice?
Autumn – The most beautiful season
The current season is so beautiful I had to share my photos and thoughts with you all
Hip New Hub
As of October the 10th the old Greener Kirkcaldy has transformed into a colourful and eye-catching new hub. What a transformation it is.
Farewell to the carrier bag…
With the 5p charge on carrier bags, will you miss them??
Test Drive an Electric Car
Fife Central Retail Park, Saturday 25th October, 10am – 3pm
A Young Person’s View of Greener Kirkcaldy
What do young people think of Greener Kirkcaldy? New blogger Andrea’s first piece is about those all important first impressions…..
Halloween and Bonfire Night Recipes
Autumn is a great time to take to the kitchen and get cooking. What better way to start than with these Halloween and Bonfire Night recipes.
The new Greener Kirkcaldy High Street Hub launch
The ‘Greener Kirkcaldy High Street Hub’ is now open four days a week, Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Analysing your electricity usage
Ever wondered what the real energy gobblers in your house are when it comes to your electricity usage? An energy monitor can help you find out.
Fuel efficient driver training – could you be the greenest driver in Kirkcaldy?
Free, fuel efficient driver training – Fridays and Saturdays in November.
Ditch the car for Car Free Day
Since I started working in Riccarton I have driven to work from my home in Kirkcaldy. High ticket prices and the thought of having to get a bus and a […]
Greener Kirkcaldy Autumn Kids Club
Thursday 16th and Thursday 23rd October, 10am – 12 noon
Wild Walk: Fungi Foray
Saturday 11th October, 11am – 1pm, Meet at Dunnikier House Hotel
High Street Hub Launch
Saturday 11th October from 10am, 254 High Street, Kirkcaldy