DIY Workshop

Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre, Saturday 24th November, 13:00-16:00

A practical, hands-on workshop designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to install energy efficiency measures in your home.

Government grants are available to insulated your loft and walls, and these make a big difference, but there are lots of smaller measures that can be easily installed yourself that can also help reduce your fuel bills.  Simply draught proofing doors and windows, insulating hot water tanks and lagging pipes can save nearly £100 off your annual fuel bill.  What’s good news for your pocket is also good news for the environment – less energy used equals fewer greenhouse gas emissions and a happier planet.

This workshop will be delivered by Greenworks, a social enterprise from Leith that aims to give people practical skills, with the focus on reclaimed materials and renovating.  The 3 hour session will be hands-on and will cover a range of draught proofing and insulation measures.  There will also be a Q and A session to answer specific questions about your home.

Places on this workshop are limited so please email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk, phone us on 01592 858459 or pop into the Advice Centre to book your place.

Greener Kirkcaldy Christmas Fair

Saturday 1st December, Postings Shopping Centre

Come and get in the Christmas spirit with Greener Kirkcaldy in the Postings Shopping Centre.  We’ll be taking over an empty unit in the centre for a day where we’ll be dreaming of a Greener Christmas for Kirkcaldy.

See if you can find an interesting pre-loved present at our ‘bring or take’ table facilitated by Freegle, or bring something you no longer want to make someone else’s Christmas.  We’ll also be gathering willow, ivy and holly from Ravenscraig Walled Garden and you can have a go at making your own Christams Wreath.  The day is all about getting festive, whilst reducing the pressure that the seasonal shopping spree has on the planet.  Making gifts and decorations, giving good quality second hand presents and buying from local and ethical companies makes all the difference.  And of course there’ll be mince pies and festive tunes!

Plant the Orchard

Thursday 6th December, 10am – 4pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.

They’re arriving!  Fifty-six apple, plum, pear and quince saplings that will eventually make up a productive orchard will be delivered  on Thursday morning and we’ll be spending all day planting them. That means digging 56 holes, putting in 56 stakes, 56 tree protectors, 56 mulch mats…. you get the picture.  We need your help!!

Experts will be on hand to make sure we’re planting the trees correctly giving them the best possible start.  The newly constructed fire-pit will be in action to keep us warm, soup will be provided and tea and coffee will be on tap.  We need willing volunteers to help us plant the trees, record the event in pictures and bring along some home-baking to keep the troops happy.  Pop-along for a couple of hours or come for the whole day, it’s up to you.  If you’ve been meaning to visit the site then this is a great opportunity to be part of the story.  It’s going to be a fantastic day, the start of a journey; dare we say history in the making.

Please wear suitable clothing for working in the garden.  If you have a spade please bring it along – we have some equipment but the more the merrier.  Any donations of home baking would also be gratefully accepted!

Please Contact us if you have any questions, otherwise we look forward to seeing you there.