Going Greener Together
Thursday 6th December, 10am – 4pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
The most exciting day of the Orchard project so far – the day the trees arrive and we begin to plant orchard. Don’t miss out being part of history as we plant a brand new orchard for Kirkcaldy!
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. Places on this workshop are limited so contact us to book your place
Saturday 10th November (12noon -3pm) at the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre. Pop in for a warming cup of local, seasonal and organic soup and collect a goody bag with the […]
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.
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.
This October break we’ll be running a Kids’ Club on Wednesday afternoons for 3-11 year olds.
On 10th October is the Wee Beastie Hunt, and on 17th October is the Great Kirkcaldy Bake-Off.
Help us build a Herb Spiral at the Greener Kirkcaldy training allotment – Saturday 29th Sept at Ravenscraig Walled Garden 10am – 4pm
On Tuesday 18th September at Ravenscraig Walled Garden 10.30am – noon – come along and learn about composting.
On Thursday 13th September at Templehall Community Centre 6.30pm – 9pm we’ll be running a jam making workshop.
Join Greener Kirkcaldy and the Fife Diet to celebrate our local food and harvest on Sunday 9 September.
Our community orchard will be open to visitors are part of Doors Open Day, Sunday 9th September. Come along and see the orchard site, or find out about volunteering opportunities.
Each Friday and Saturday this October, in the Advice Centre. Bring along any books, CDs or DVDs you don’t use any more and swap them for new ones!
1st and 2nd September (2-day course) in Kirkcaldy. Introductory ‘taster’ course, providing an opportunity to learn about the principles of permaculture.
Want to save money by reducing the fuel you use? Sign up for FREE Fuel Efficient Driver Training today!
Saturday July 14th (1pm – 5pm) at the Greener Kirkcaldy advice centre
Local, organic, veggie soup for free
Fridays and Saturdays at the Greener Kirkcaldy advice centre
Bring your old books along and swap them for new reads
Fun Day – Saturday 23rd June at Kirkcaldy Town Square from 10am-4pm with bike tryouts, unicycle stunt displays, Dr Bike (free bike checkups and repairs), competitions, giveaways and lots more.
The next walk is the Fungi foray on Sat 13th October – 11am – 1pm – all about wild mushrooms.
Seafield 28th April, Kinghorn 21st April
We have now agreed a lease at the Ravenscraig walled garden for our community orchard and so the meeting will start with a site visit, then move on to a local pub for a discussion and planning session.
Come and hear about the latest progress, or get involved!
New to cycling or getting back into cycling after a break? Just the thing.
Local caves and a lecture on coastal erosion
We are thinking of having local soup available in the centre once a month
Our programme of walks for 2012. Dates and locations now organised.
Friday the 10th of February. Our friends at the Fife Diet will be bringing along some local soup and chatting to people about local food.
We are applying for funding for the Community Orchard at Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
We will be closed for four days over the festive season
Thursday 5th January – get an update on how our food projects are going
Wednesday 14th December – see how our work on community renewables is going
Thursday 8th December – a free training course on fuel poverty and switching supplier
Sat 5th to Sat 26th Nov at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre
Contribute to where we go next – we’d love to know what you think.
12 November 2011
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ARCHIVE: October 2011 We will be running a Doctor DIY workshop on Saturday 29/10/11. Come along to our centre at a time that suits you, between 10am and 5pm. Our […]
ARCHIVE: October 2011 Thanks to your continued support we’ve again increased our range of refills of eco-friendly Ecover cleaning products. We have added Lemon & Aloe Vera washing-up liquid and Lemon […]
Cycling activities for all, Sunday 25th September – 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Come along to the Merchant’s House this Sunday to say hello to us.
Date for your diary – 6/10/11 at 7pm.
A guided walk to observe the late flowering plants. Saturday 17th September 10am to noon.
Find out the latest progress and shape the future of these projects
Come and help us explore the idea. Thursday 25th August 7.30pm.
Our wild food walk today took us all around Dunnikier Woods – a lovely walk with lots of wild food to be found. Here are our favourite Wild Berries Recipes.
The second of this year’s wild food events takes place on Sat July 30th from 11-1pm at Dunnikier woods.
Join us on our Fungi Foray on Saturday 8th October, 11am to 1pm.
3 day community event. For more information see Beveridge Park Festival page on About Kirkcaldy.
We are offering talks on saving money on fuel bills to community groups.
The first meeting of our new Energy Group will take place on the 19th May 2011 at 7pm-8.30pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre.
The Energy Group will look into the options for increasing the amount of renewable energy (such as solar panels and small-scale hydro-electricity) we produce in Kirkcaldy and setting up community renewable schemes locally.
Back by popular demand… this year’s Greener Kirkcaldy wild food walks will take place on
4th June 11am-1pm – leaves and greens – this was a great success
30th July 11am-1pm – summer berries
1st October 11am-1pm – wild mushrooms
The Kirkcaldy Walking & Cycling project’s public launch event will be held on Saturday May 21st from 10am to 4pm in Kirkcaldy Town Square. This fun day for all ages will include a chance for people to try out different kinds of bikes, watch an exciting stunt display by The Clan, and find out more about walking, cycling and public transport use in the town.
Seafield Environmental Group are running a Spring Clean 2011 beach clean-up on Saturday 7th May 2011 at 11am at Seafield beach. For more details see the Seafield Environmental Group website.
Saturday 26th March, 8-9.30pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Greener Kirkcaldy are inviting you to celebrate Earth Hour with us.
Sat 12th March, 11am-1pm
The mobile mechanic is coming to the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre to run a free drop-in service for all bikes cycled in on the day.
Wednesday 2nd March, 7-9pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Come along and learn about eco-friendly cleaning products and how you can save money with refills.
Thursday 13th January 7-9pm
If you feel inspired to save cash and do your bit for the environment in 2011, we are offering a free ‘carbon footprint’ service. Come to the launch evening at the centre to be one of the first to take part and get your free carbon footprint report.
ARCHIVE: October 2010 Wednesday 10th November, 7-9pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy advice centre Do you have an interest in the environment? Would you be able to spare a few hours […]
Come along to Dunnikier Community Centre on the 25th Nov 7pm-9pm to find out more about our fast track discounted insulation offer. An expert Energy Advisor will be on hand to answer your questions about home insulation, energy efficiency and this offer, or to book your free, no obligation, home insulation survey on the spot.
Thursday 9th December 7pm-9pm, at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre
Come along to our fun and informal evening event to share ideas and recipes for having a greener Christmas!
ARCHIVE: October 2010 Friday 26th November 12-5pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre Find out more about the Winter Warmth offer and book a free, no obligation home insulation survey. Alternatively, […]
ARCHIVE: October 2010 Saturday 27th November, 9am-1pm, at the Town Square, Kirkcaldy Try some great locally produced food and get that secure feeling of knowing that this winter is going […]
Sunday 19th December, at the Town Square
Love your Christmas leftovers with Greener Kirkcaldy – we’ll be at the Farmer’s Market with some great ideas and recipes.
15th and 16th January (2-day course) in Kinghorn and Kirkcaldy
The course now full – to reserve a place in event of a cancellation see below
A two-day introductory ‘taster’ course, providing an opportunity to learn about the principles of permaculture in a positive, creative and supportive space.
Saturday 23rd October, 10am-1pm
Discover some simple low-cost measures you can take to keep your house cosy this winter – draught-proofing, DIY secondary glazing, radiator reflector panels and more!
Saturday 19th February – drop in any time between 10am-5pm
Did you know that simple changes to your driving habits could reduce your fuel use by 15%?
Come along to our centre and try out an eco-driving simulator – available for one day only! Bring a friend and see who can drive in the most fuel-efficient way!
Seafield Environment Group are organising a clean-up of Seafield Beach, as part of the annual Beachwatch campaign. They’ll be meeting at Seafield Picnic Area at 11am on Saturday 18th September 2010.
Saturday 18th Sept, at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre
Book your free, no obligation, home insulation survey on the spot at the launch on Saturday 18th September from 10am to 5pm, at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre, 222 High Street.
Greener Kirkcaldy and home insulation experts from the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre will be there to help you fast track your home insulation with our Winter Warmth Special Offer.
Saturday 2nd October, 10am-5pm
Bring your energy bills along and learn how to understand them better, or get confidential advice on switching supplier or tariff to get a better deal.
Sat 9th October, 11am-1pm
The mobile mechanic is coming to the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre at 222 High St, to run a free drop-in service for all bikes cycled in on the day.
ARCHIVE: September 2010 16th October 2010 Have you ever wondered how to identify a shaggy ink cap and a puff ball, or would you just like to know which mushrooms […]
Clothes swapping is the new hot craze sweeping the nation. In association with Chickenshop, we are supporting a Switch & Bitch event on Wednesday 8th September at Dean Park Hotel, […]
Sat 11th September, 11am-1pm
The mobile mechanic is coming to the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre to run a free drop-in service for all bikes cycled in on the day.
The second in our series of wild food events takes place on Saturday 21st August from 11-1pm in Dunnikier woods.
Tue 24th August, 7pm-9pm
Come along to the Greener Kirkcaldy centre to learn about the range of renewable energy systems that might be suitable for your home, in a friendly informal setting.
Wed 1st September, 7pm-9pm
This workshop is for anyone who is interested in solar panels for their home. It will cover the different types of panel for hot water or electricity, the practicalities, costs and incentives, how systems connect to your existing systems, and how to proceed.
ARCHIVE: July 2010 We at Greener Kirkcaldy have lots of ideas and enthusiasm for local food and growing projects but no firm plans as yet. We would love to hear […]
ARCHIVE: July 2010 Are you interested in reducing the environmental impact of your travel, and saving money? Then come along to the advice centre between 10am and 4pm on Saturday […]
ARCHIVE: June 2010 Celebrate National Bike Week with Greener Kirkcaldy! We are holding a FREE Get To Know Your Bicycle Workshop on Saturday 19th June, from 10am-1pm. Greener Kirkcaldy […]
ARCHIVE: June 2010 Are you wasting energy? Is your home leaking heat? Come along to our Energy Saving Open Day and get tailored advice about how to save energy, reduce […]
ARCHIVE: May 2010 Join our guided Wild Food Walk on 22nd May 11am – 1pm, and discover your local environment in a new way! This event will show you how […]
Remix your wardrobe by joining us for a CLOTHES SWAP at the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre (222 High Street), on FRIDAY 4TH June from 7pm til 9pm. Have fun, look and swap…..SWISH!
Greener Kirkcaldy staff and volunteers are going to be at the Big Tent festival in Falkland on July 23rd to 25th this summer. We will have a stall in the Climate Champions zone. Please come by and say hello!
