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Jam Making Workshop

Jam Making Workshop

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Jam Making Workshop

Posted on 4 September 2012 by russell

ARCHIVE: September 2012

On Thursday 13th September at Templehall Community Centre 6.30pm – 9pm we’ll be running a jam making workshop.  Comejam along if you’ve never made jam before, come along if you’re an expert – we’re happy to be taught a thing or two!  Depending on how the foraging goes on Saturday 8th we’ll be using fruit gathered from Dunnikier Park to make the jams, but feel free to bring any fruit from your gardens to add to the mix.  Also bring along clean jars with lids to take you jam away with you.  It’s all completely FREE!

Please email russell@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk to register your interest.

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Introduction to composting workshop

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Introduction to composting workshop

Posted on 7 September 2012 by Suzy Goodsir

ARCHIVE: September 2012

compostOn Tuesday 18th September at Ravenscraig Walled Garden 10.30am – noon – come along and learn about composting – master composter Kirsty Martin of Zero Waste Fife will carry out the workshop, answer questions and provide help on how to compost successfully at home or on your allotment.

The workshop is free and there’s no need to book – just turn up on the day. The entrance to the Walled Garden is a blue gate near the junction of Dysart Road and West Quality Street. If you can’t find us, call 07583 275241 for directions.

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Herb spiral workshop

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Herb spiral workshop

Posted on 21 September 2012 by Suzy Goodsir

ARCHIVE: September 2012

Help us build a Herb Spiral at the Greener Kirkcaldy training allotment – Saturday 29th Sept at Ravenscraig Walled Garden 10am – 4pm

Permaculture is a system of design that works with natural systems to create greater sustainability. This workshop will explore how permaculture design principles can be applied to gardening, the creation of micro-climates, and uses for the herbs grown in the spiral. It will be very hands-on – together we will build a herb spiral – a very special kind of raised bed – for our training allotment.

The workshop is free but places are limited. To register your place please email info[@]www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.

We’re currently developing our training allotment to demonstrate different approaches to organic growing and to host training workshops and courses for individuals and community groups.

The photos below show a herb spiral built by a group of volunteers in Glasgow.
Sept 2011 May 2011

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Greener Kirkcaldy Kids’ Club

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Greener Kirkcaldy Kids’ Club

Posted on 27 September 2012 by russell

ARCHIVE: September 2012

This October break we’ll be running a Kids’ Club on Wednesday afternoons the 10th and 17th of October for 3-11 year olds.  Both sessions are completely free of charge but we do ask that children are supervised at the sessions by a parent or guardian.

10th October, 12 noon – 2pm.  Wee Beastie Hunt at Ravenscraig Walled Garden

Join us at Ravenscraig Walled Garden (at the corner of Dysart Road and West Quality Street) for an fun afternoon hunting for creepy crawlies and wiggly worms.  We’ll see how this tiny creatures are actually master recyclers!

17th October, 12 noon – 2pm.  Great Kirkcaldy Bake-Off at Hayfield Community Centre

Spend an afternoon making and decorating tasty treats with us at Hayfield Community Centre.

For more information please email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.

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Film Night – The Age of Stupid

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Film Night – The Age of Stupid

Posted on 24 October 2012 by russell

Tuesday 27th November, 19:00 – 21:30, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre.  

Join us for our very first film night.  This month we’ll be showing Franny Armstrong’s ‘The Age of Stupid’ starring Oscar nominated Pete Postlethwaite.

Pete Postlethwaite’s ‘archivist’ character looks back at old footage of the ‘Age of Stupid’ from a future earth devastated by climate change and asks ‘why didn’t  we stop it when we had the chance?’.  The film follows 7 real-life stories of people around the world whose lives are already deeply affected by climate change.  Described as ‘An Inconvenient Truth, but with a personality’ (LA Times), the film was funded via ‘crowd-funding’ and has been shown around the world.

There’ll be an opportunity to discuss the film afterwards, and pop-corn will be provided.  Feel free to bring refreshments.  The film is rated 12A and lasts 82 mins.  This event is free, but places are limited – please contact us if you intend to attend – just call 01592 858459, email info[at]www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk or pop into the Advice Centre Fridays 12-5 or Saturdays 10-5.

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Cozy Crafts

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Cozy Crafts

Posted on 24 October 2012 by russell


12:30 – 15:30 Saturday 17th November

Kirkcaldy Day Centre, 1 Townsend Place (opp. St. Bryce Kirk)

Come and join us for an afternoon of making things to keep you cozy this winter.  There’ll be hands-on stalls for you to have a go at cheap, DIY ways to make you feel snug as the nights draw in.

  • Radiator reflectors – one of the cheapest and easiest ways to keep your fuel bills down
  • Pamper yourself – Medical Herbalist, Anna Canning will be showing you how to make bath soaks and face masks at home.
  • Draught excluders – Decorate and fill your own snake or sausage dog to keep draughts from coming under the door
  • Knitting demos – Learn how to knit and take away a pattern for making your very own wrist warmers.

The event is free and all activities are completely free too!  All ages welcome.

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