7th – 13th October is Challenge Poverty Week. Energy advisor Michael talks about how fuel poverty impacts on people in Fife, and how our Cosy Kingdom team can help in his blog.
Challenge Poverty Week 2019
10 things you can do NOW about the climate emergency
We’re facing a climate emergency – so now what? The scale of the challenge can feel daunting, but we can all be part of the solution. Suzy’s blog has 10 ideas that you can act on now.
Cycling in Scotland
Media Volunteer Wendy writes about her experience of taking part in the Pedal for Scotland Classic Challenge in her great blog!
Formal Notice – Greener Kirkcaldy Annual General Meeting 2019
Annual Gathering and AGM
Climate Change: The Hot Issue on Everyone’s Mind – or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Save The Planet
Media Volunteer writes about why we all need to help to fight climate change in his excellent blog.
We’re recruiting for a Community Chef / Trainer
We are looking for a Community Chef / Trainer to join our team and play a lead role in the development of our Community Kitchen.
Job Opportunity: Clerical Assistant (Community Jobs Scotland)
We’re recruiting for a Clerical Assistant to join our team through the Community Jobs Scotland programme – this programme is aimed at young unemployed people.
Let the sunshine in!
Help us reduce the carbon footprint of our community building with solar panels!
Sourdough September
Its Sourdough September! Read all about why sourdough is so great in Sessional Worker Jackie’s blog.
Hedgerow remedies
Ahead of our Roots and Fruits workshop this Saturday, Sessional Worker Jackie explains all about the benefits of wild plants and fruits.
There’s no planet B
Climate change is big news this year. Our Chief Executive, Suzy, talks about the current situation, and what we need to do globally, nationally, locally and individually to tackle the crisis in her blog.
Greener Transport Project – help us plan for next year
We’re planning a project to inspire and support people to cycle more and drive less. Give us your views and help us shape the project by completing our short survey.
Scottish Government enhanced heating consulation
The Energy Saving Trust are holding a focus group in our building on Thursday 15th August to understand how people use their heating, and how they can support people to heat their homes. Find out more.
We’re recruiting for a Development Worker (maternity cover)
We are looking for a Development Worker ( maternity cover). Deadline for applications Monday 19 August 5pm.
Businesses Battling Plastics
Media Volunteer Bryan explores the issue of plastic waste in businesses, and looks at how different places are trying to reduce this.
Kirkcaldy town centre – people, place and regeneration
Everyone in Kirkcaldy has a view on the town centre. Our Chief Executive, Suzy Goodsir explains why she thinks its worth us all taking a few minutes to have our say by completing Fife Council’s survey.
Pallet Workshop
Angela shares her experience at our Pallet Upcycling Workshop!
Has Cosy Kingdom helped you? Tell us about it in our film
Have you had a visit from one of our energy advisors, Handy Service, or Citizens Advice advisors? We’re looking for people to share their experiences in our new Cosy Kingdom film.
Play Day 2019
Jackie tells us all about Play Day and how Greener Kirkcaldy support it in her blog.
Home Baking
Ahead of our Baking for Beginners Workshop, our tutor for the workshop, Jackie, shares the benefits of baking in her blog!
Preserving and storing your harvest
Ahead of our ‘Preserving Your Harvest’ workshop on Saturday, Jackie shares her experience using our new dehyrdator with our volunteers at our Community Training Garden.
Kids Cooking
Are you keen for your children to do something different? Why not book them in to our Kids Cooking Clubs over the summer holidays?
Forth Mammals and Coast Walks
Take a walk south along our beautiful coast and you might see something really special and memorable.
Susy Qs 2-minute blog: May
Media Volunteer, Susy Q shares her motivations for litter picking, in her latest 2-minute blog.
HABIT SHIFT: Plastic-Free Kids’ Magazines
Media Volunteer Dee Williams writes about the difficulty of buying children’s magazines without plastic toys and suggests some alternatives in her very interesting blog.
Bee Decline and How You Can Help
New Media Volunteer Claire writes about the reasons for bee decline and what we can do to help in her excellent first blog.
Meatless Mondays
Media Volunteer Bryan writes about Meatless Mondays and the benefits of eating a flexitarian diet.
Spring Energy Savings
Media volunteer Angie gives us some top tips and spring energy and money saving in her most recent blog.
Growing Your Own Fruit and Veg
Outdoor project worker, Gemma, shares her passion for growing her own fruit and veg and writes about our upcoming workshops
Kirkcaldy Beach Clean and the Problem with Wet Wipes
Media Volunteer Angela writes about the litter pick organised by Revolution Barbershop and the problem of wet wipes in her great blog.
Community Fridge and Tackling Food Waste
Community Fridges are appearing all of the UK, including here at Greener Kirkcaldy. Media Volunteer Angela, talks about the fridges, and why they’re necessary in reducing food waste.
Win the chance to cook with Jamie Scott BBC Professional Master Chef Winner
Enter our prize draw to win the chance to cook with a BBC Professional Master Chef.
Fashion: the impact on the planet
The fashion industry has a major impact on the environment. Media Volunteer Angela, talks about steps we can take to make our clothes and textiles more sustainable in her blog.
Grow Your Own Veg
Are you interested in growing your own vegetables? Have a read of Project Manager of the Outdoor Projects Team, Jackie’s, blog.
Job Opportunity: Active Travel Development Worker
We’re looking for an experienced Active Travel Development Worker to join our team! Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 26th April 2019.
Playing Outdoors
Project Manager of our Outdoor Projects team, Jackie, reflects on her childhood and the benefits of outdoor play in her blog.
Present to the Cosy Kingdom Team
We would like to invite representatives of other projects, groups or organisations helping people in Fife to one of our team meetings to meet our team, explain what you do, and increase our knowledge to refer to your service.
Big Thumbs Up for Greener Kirkcaldy’s Sewing Class
Read Media Volunteer Joan’s blog on what happened at our 4-week sewing class and read about what the participants thought.
The Ravenscraig Cook: Wild garlic
Ahead of our Spring Foraging Workshop this weekend, Project Manager of our Outdoor Projects team, Jackie, shares a recipe for using wild garlic.
Let’s Celebrate – Greener Kirkcaldy Open Day 1st May (save the date)
Visit our new building, see our community kitchen and find out more about the exciting events and activities we have coming up this year!
Former Our Power customers – Dealing with Final Bills
Advice for former Our Power customers – dealing with final bills
We have moved!
We have moved to new premises at 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT.
Why I litter pick
New Media Volunteer Susy Q has been out litter picking in her local community for over 26 years. She tells us all about her motivations in her first blog.
Fife Food for Fife Folk Product List
Order a set, seasonal Fife veg box or choose the produce you want – available fortnightly
We are moving!
We are moving to new premises at 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT, week beginning 11th March 2019.
Our High Street Hub and high street office will be closing Saturday 9th March.
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
15th February is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. Energy Advisor Michael explains more in his blog.
The Art of Repair
New Media Volunteer, Laura shares her thoughts and tips on reducing waste by repairing in her first blog.
Get Switched On!
Energy Advisor Michael shares his tips on switching as part of Big Energy Saving Week
Big Energy Saving Week 2019
21 – 27 January is Big Energy Saving Week. Find out how you could save energy by switching supplier in Bryan’s blog.
History of Apple Wassailing
Media volunteer Steven writes about the tradition of Apple Wassailing.
It’s curtains for cold homes
We’ve been awarded funding from the Energy Redress Scheme for a 2-year energy advice project.
Sneak peak of our new building
Building work is broadly on track at our new building at East Fergus Place – see a few photos here.
HABIT SHIFT: 12 Simple Switches towards Less Waste in 2019
A new year is a great time to change habits. Start 2019 by making a few simple changes to reduce waste.
LED amnesty – swap to LEDs and save energy
Take part in our LED amnesty, helping you save money and swap your old light bulbs to energy-efficient LEDs through our Eco Shop.
Unrecyclable Plastic
New Media Volunteer Joan writes her first blog on the issue of plastic recycling.
Green New Year Resolutions 2019
Greener Kirkcaldy staff and volunteers share their green New Year Resolutions.
Zero Waste Fashion NY Resolution
Board member Pat explains why her New Year Resolution for 2019 is to not buy any new new clothes for a whole year!
Benefits of LEDs
Media Volunteer Bryan explains the benefits of LEDs and why you should swap in our LED amnesty!
Winter home energy saving tips
Media Volunteer Ryan shares his top tips on keeping cosy and saving energy this winter.
Make your own Christmas wrapping
Make your own recyclable wrapping paper this Christmas! Media Volunteer Angela shows how in her blog.
Holiday closing times and where to go for support
We’ll be closed over Christmas and New Year. Looking for help or support? Here’s a list of contacts for over the holidays.
Christmas Leftovers Recipes
Download recipes of the Christmas leftover nibbles we shared at our Christmas Fair last week and see more tips for reducing food waste.
Tips for a Greener Christmas
Media Volunteer Ryan shares some tips on reducing your environmental impact this Christmas.
Give the Cost of Cards this Christmas!
Instead of sending lots of wasteful Christmas cards this year, donate to our campaign and help local people stay warm this winter.
Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of learning new skills with our Greener Kirkcaldy Gift Vouchers.
Cosy Kingdom energy advice service
Our energy advisers can help you and your family stay warm and get your energy bills under control. Free, impartial advice and support.
Fun and festive Christmas upcycling workshop
See what happened at our Make Your Own Advent Calendar workshop in Media Volunteer Nicky’s first blog.
Christmas gifts and hampers from our Eco Shop
Christmas gifts and specially selected and bespoke hampers filled with all your favourite products from the Eco Shop
Actions to reduce waste this November
17 – 25 November is European Week for Waste Reduction, Buy Nothing Day is 23 November. Find out more about how you can get involved in Steven’s blog.
Why electric cars are good for the environment
Would you like to know more about electric vehicles? Ahead of our information evening next week, Media Volunteer Bryan talks about the benefits.
Help people keep warm this winter
Winter deaths in Scotland are at their highest in 18 years. Media Volunteer Bryan writes about how you can help vulnerable people stay warm this winter.
Benefits of using an electric bike
There are loads of benefits to using an electric bike. Media Volunteer Steven lists a few in his blog.
Fantastic Food Works!
A brief summary of our nine-week Food Works! programme looking at food from plot to plate!
Fife Food for Fife Folk – buy good food at fair prices
Bespoke or set grocery boxes of local, seasonal veg and fruit available fortnightly. Order Tuesday 30th October to collect from Saturday 3rd November.
Help Fuel Fife Folk
Donate now and help vulnerable people in Fife stay warm this winter.
Basic Sewing Skills – Pyjama Making Workshop
Learn how to make pyjama trousers from upcycled bedding. Wednesday 24 & 31 October, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Apple iPad Maintenance Workshop
Learn to keep your iPad running smoothly and quickly for longer. Monday 22 October, 6pm – 8.30pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Trash to Treasure Furniture Upcycling
Upcycle an old piece of furniture in to a unique treasure. Sunday 21 October, 10am – 4pm, Furniture Plus. Booking required.
Monday Afternoon Cycle
Join us for a cycle along Dubbie Braes coastal path. Monday 29 October, 2pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Park. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED More Cake – Less Waste
Learn interesting ways to save food waste at home. Thursday 25 October, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Methodist Church. Booking required.
Recycle your old laptops, smartphones and tablets!
Do you have old laptops, phones or tablets that you would like to recycle? We’re collecting items for the Edinburgh Remakery.
Getting to Know Your Computer 3-week course
Would you like to use your computer more? Join our new course Wednesday 16 -30 January, 6-8pm. Booking required.
Fuel Efficient Driver Training
Pick up some useful tips in our FREE Fuel Efficient Driver Training. Thursday 29 November, various times, starting at the High Street Hub. Booking required.
Rag Rugging Workshop
Learn to make a rug from recycled scraps of material. Wednesday 28 November, 6pm – 9pm, St Bryce Kirk. Booking required.
Christmas Upcycling – Make Your Own Advent Calendar
Make your own advent calendar from upcycled textiles. Wednesday 14 & 21 November, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk. Booking required.
5 things you need to know about smart meters
Confused by smart meters? Media Volunteer Steven explains the top 5 things you need to know.
Creating New Plants Workshop
Learn how to save seeds and take cuttings to create free plants. Saturday 10 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Herbal Oils and Balm Workshop
Make a warming winter balm for aches and pains. Saturday 24 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Green Christmas Fair
Join us for our Green Christmas Fair. Friday 7th December 2018, 1pm – 4pm, Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy.
Love your Root Veggies
Learn interesting ways to save food waste at home. Thursday 15 November, 6pm – 8pm, Methodist Church. Booking required.
Electric Vehicle Event
Discover more about electric vehicles and how they can save emissions and costs. Tuesday 20 November, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
What can you recycle in Fife?
Do you get confused by what can and can’t be recycled? Media Volunteer Angela answers some common questions in her blog.
Steve’s Story
Read about how your donations could help someone like Steve this winter.
September at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Read about what our gardening volunteers got up to in September in volunteer Tony’s blog.
Climate Week Scotland 2018
1st – 5th October is Climate Week Scotland 2018. Media Volunteer Angela gives some ideas of what you could do to get involved.
Help us name our new building!
Work is on track refurbishing our new building at East Fergus Place, but we still haven’t got a name! Send us your ideas.
Betty’s Story
Read how our energy advisors helped Betty last year. Your donations could help someone like Betty stay warm this winter.
My Climate Changes
Have your say on the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Bill at a community event in Kirkcaldy on 24 September.