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Greener Kirkcaldy

Going Greener Together

Networking event for Fife communities taking action on climate change – 21st Nov

Volunteer Opportunity – Community Mapper

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Role Description Greener Kirkcaldy is looking for volunteers to take part in an exciting Community Mapping Project.  We want to survey the whole of Kirkcaldy to identify: Sites that would […]

Apple Day 2013

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The 21st October was National Apple Day, so on Saturday 19th October we headed to Ravenscraig Walled Gardens to celebrate all things appley.

Creating a Winter Larder: Apples

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by Jennifer Bain If you have been growing your own this year, you may be wondering what to do with all those crops you nourished so tenderly / neglected but […]

Solar Powered Film Night

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ARCHIVE: September 2013 by Ross Laird A group gathered at the Howff on the night of Tuesday 27th August, not to help tend the gardens but to watch a film. […]

Shine on Fife

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Would you like to know if solar panels are right for your home? Shine on Fife offers you free, independent advice before you speak to installers, and for as long as you need.

What’s Growing at the EATS Bed?

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ARCHIVE: September 2013 By Jennifer Bain Back in June you may have noticed the sudden appearance of a new flower/fruit/vegetable bed just inside the main entrance to Ravenscraig Park. This […]

Apple Day

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Saturday 19th October, 12 noon – 3pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden

Plot to Pot Workshop

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ARCHIVE: September 2013 By Jean Laird On Saturday 17th August at Ravenscraig Orchard Louise Oliver led a very interesting and enjoyable workshop on preserving. The shed was packed to bursting […]

Cold calling; free boilers and insulation

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We’ve had lots of people contacting us recently about offers they’ve had for free insulation or boilers; many wondering ‘where’s the catch?’. Since April the way energy efficiency measures are […]

Wild Berry Walk

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Saturday 14th September, 11am-1pm, Ravenscraig Park (meet at the main car park)

Green Homes in Fife

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You may have noticed we’ve been promoting our new Shine On Fife project a lot recently.  It’s because we think that solar panels are great and that many people in […]

New Fair Trade products in our Eco Shop

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We’ve got loads of great new Fair Trade products in our Eco Shop from today – Ubuntu Cola, Fruit passion orange and apple juice, basmati rice, quinoa, Bombay mix, Chocolate-covered […]

Ross’ Diary – July

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by Ross Laird My most recent jobs in Ravenscraig Walled Garden After the many rainy days at the beginning of our supposed summer, we finally have had a great spell […]

Ravenscraig Community Orchard

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We’re developing a community orchard in Ravenscraig Walled Garden, Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy. We’ve planted apples, pears, plums, quince, berries, soft fruit and even some nut trees. Our fantastic team of […]

Summer Veg Cooking Workshop – Recipes!

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by Russell On Tuesday we hosted our first cookery workshop.  It was a gorgeous hot day and 8 folk turned up for an evening of cooking, discussion and eating.  Louise […]

Edible Wild Leaves Walk June 8th

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by Ross Laird The Wild Food Walk took place on Saturday 8th June. The sun was shining on Beveridge Park, and an eager group of participants enjoyed an informative session […]

NEW Fairtrade shop – 10% off

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ARCHIVE: June 2013 Have you visited our new Fair Trade shop yet? Its part of the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre & Eco Shop at 254a High Street. Throughout June, we’re […]

Advice Centre and Eco-Shop re-opens

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We’re back!  The new look Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre and Eco Shop has re-opened on the High Street this Saturday 25th May. You can still come in for impartial, expert […]

Ross’s Diary: Bat Walk 11th May

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The group gathered outside of Kirkcaldy Rugby Club in the Beveridge Park at around 20:30 not to go to the party, but to go on the hunt for bats. There […]

New Community Group for Dunnikier Park

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by Russell You may have noticed some works going on in Dunnikier Park over the last few months.  Greener Kirkcaldy has been involved in the developments on the area of […]

Introducing ‘Ross’s Diary’

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Ross Laird has been volunteering with Greener Kirkcaldy for the last few months at Ravenscraig Walled Garden as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award.  He’s so keen he’s also […]

Seed Swap – February 23rd 2013

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The seed swap took place at Ravenscraig Community Orchard on a cold, wintry morning in February. The aim was to avoid wasting seeds and still be able to sow a […]

Asparagus Planting 30th March

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by Ross Laird Ross is working towards his Duke of Edinburgh Award and is volunteering with us as part of this.  As well as attending volunteer sessions he’s been writing […]

Fuel Efficient Driver Training – June 2013

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Friday and Saturday 7th and 8th June 9am-4pm Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre.

We’ve run 2 successful weekends of Fuel Efficient Driver Training sessions over the past year, and we’re doing it again in June!

Growing asparagus

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The Ravenscraig Community Orchard volunteers spent a lovely afternoon a couple of weeks ago planting an asparagus bed on our training allotment.  You can read our volunteer Ross’s report on […]

Introduction to Organic Vegetable Gardening (2-day course)

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11th and 18th May in Kirkcaldy

Are you interested in growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs? This 2-day introductory course will give you a grounding in all you need to know to get started. Its FREE of charge to Kirkcaldy residents; for others the cost is £80 (£50 unwaged).

Growing Perennial Vegetables

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Saturday 6th April 10am – 1pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden

Our monthly grow your own workshops continue with ‘Growing Perennial Vegetables’.

Wild Walks 2013 – Geology Walk

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Saturday 20th April, 11am-1pm, meet at Seafield beach car park

Our popular ‘Wild Walks’ are back for another year starting on the 20th April with a new addition to our repetoire – a Geology Walk.

Greener Kirkcaldy Film Night – ‘Beyond the Pole’

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Tuesday 30th April, 7pm – 9pm, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre

The bi-monthly film night is back in April with a tongue-in-cheek mockumentary about the first carbon neutral, vegetarian and organic expedition to the North Pole

Grow Your Own Workshops

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We want to encourage you to grow your own veggies, herbs and fruit, and we’ve worked out a series of workshops to fill everyone with ideas and inspiration.

Beginner’s Grow Your Own

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Saturday 23rd March 10am – 1pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden Please contact us to book your place Continuing our series of monthly growing workshops.  This month […]

Fuel Efficient Driver Training

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Friday 15th and Saturday 16th of March 2013, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre We’re offering FREE Fuel Efficient Driver Training lessons (normal price £40) in March. Understanding how to drive more […]

Book Club Review – Solar by Ian McEwan

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Many thanks to everyone who braved the weather on Tuesday night (29th Jan) to come along to the first ever Greener Kirkcaldy Book Club. On the table to discuss was Ian McEwan’s ‘Solar’ – a very funny book that happens to be about climate change.

Top 5 New Years Resolutions

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by Lisa 11th January 2013 Here’s five fun resolutions you’ll want to make and keep this year to save the pennies, shave the pounds […]

LED light bulbs for sale

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NEW – we’re now selling LED light bulbs. These are ideal for replacing halogen bulbs in spotlights, down-lights or other awkward fittings including dimmable ones […]

Extended January opening hours

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We’re extending our opening hours in January, to Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Lots of people have been telling us their energy bills have gone up recently and we’re expecting even more folk […]

Christmas Present Amnesty

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Sat 12th Jan 10am – 4pm

Bring along your unwanted items to our ‘free shop’ and if something takes your fancy you can have it – FOR FREE!

Volunteer Open Evening

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Wed 16th Jan 3pm – 7pm

Come along to find out about the various ways you can volunteer with Greener Kirkcaldy.

Book Club

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Tues 29th Jan 7pm – 8.30pm

Join us for the first meeting of our Book Club. January’s book is Solar by Ian McEwan.

Planting the Orchard

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Thursday 6th December marked one of the most exciting days of the year for Greener Kirkcaldy. After 8 months of preparation at Ravenscraig Walled Garden staff and volunteers planted 50 […]

Plant the Orchard

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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 Christmas Fair

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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 […]

DIY Workshop

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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