Come along to the Merchant’s House this Sunday to say hello to us.
Doors Open Day stall
Food project meeting
Date for your diary – 6/10/11 at 7pm.
Seafield Wildflower Walk
A guided walk to observe the late flowering plants. Saturday 17th September 10am to noon.
Community renewable energy meetings 1st and 4th September
Find out the latest progress and shape the future of these projects
An organic/local food cafe/shop in Kirkcaldy?
Come and help us explore the idea. Thursday 25th August 7.30pm.
Wild berry recipes
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.
Wild berry walk – Sat July 30th
The second of this year’s wild food events takes place on Sat July 30th from 11-1pm at Dunnikier woods.
Wild mushroom walk – Sat 8th October
Join us on our Fungi Foray on Saturday 8th October, 11am to 1pm.
Beveridge Park Community Festival – 1st to 3rd July
3 day community event. For more information see Beveridge Park Festival page on About Kirkcaldy.
Reduce your fuel bills events
We are offering talks on saving money on fuel bills to community groups.
Meeting of new Energy Group
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.
Wild food walks – dates for your diary
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
Make your move Kirkcaldy – project launch
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 beach clean-up
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.
Celebrate Earth Hour
Saturday 26th March, 8-9.30pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Greener Kirkcaldy are inviting you to celebrate Earth Hour with us.
Dr Bike is back in town
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.
Green Spring Clean and Freegle recycle evening
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.
Make your resolutions count this New Year – launch evening
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.
Volunteer Open Evening
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 […]
Winter Warmth info evening at Dunnikier Community Centre
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.
A greener Christmas with Greener Kirkcaldy, the Fife Diet, and Freegle
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!
Winter Warmth Open Day
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, […]
Kirkcaldy Farmers’ Market
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 […]
Kirkcaldy Farmers’ Market
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.
Introduction to Permaculture course
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.
Winter Warmth DIY drop-in workshop
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!
Savvy Travel Day
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!
Kirkcaldy Beach clean – Sat 18th Sept
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.
Winter Warmth insulation offer launch
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.
Farmers’ Market 10th Anniversary Fun Day – 25th September
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.
‘Shrink your fuel bills’ drop-in day
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.
Free Dr Bike health checks
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.
Wild Food Walk – hunt for mushrooms
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 […]
Switch & Bitch evening – Wed 8th September
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, […]
Free Dr Bike health checks
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.
Wild Berry Walk on Sat 21st August
The second in our series of wild food events takes place on Saturday 21st August from 11-1pm in Dunnikier woods.
Introduction to Home Renewable Energy
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.
Solar Energy for the Home
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.
Greener Kirkcaldy ‘Foodies’ Meeting
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 […]
Savvy Travel Day
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 […]
Get To Know Your Bicycle Workshop on Sat 19th June
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 […]
Energy Saving Open Day on Saturday 12th June
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 […]
Wild food walk on 22nd May
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 […]
‘Swishing’ clothes swap event on 4th June
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!
Big Tent 2010
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!