We’re looking for a consultant to carry out an external evaluation of our Healthy Homes project.
Invitation to Quote: Healthy Homes Project External Evaluation
Greener Kids
We’re going to be doing more work with children and young people. We’ll be launching a series of activities in Spring.
What do you know about Apple Wassailing?
Find out more about wassailing before our event next week in media volunteer, Jocasta’s blog.
Nature’s Calendar – monitor your local wildlife
Media Volunteer Bryan tells us about The Woodland Trust’s Nature’s Calendar, and why we should get involved in our local area.
January Declutter
Now is a great time of year to declutter your house. Media Volunteer Steven shares his top decluttering tips in his blog.
Wonky or wasted?
Media volunteer Lauren shares her thoughts on why we should by ‘wonky veg’ in her latest blog.
Winter Pruning Workshop (Fully Booked)
Learn how to prune your trees and plants in winter at our workshop. Saturday 27 January, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
Easy and waste-free Burns Night supper
Media Volunteer Wendy shares her tasty, easy and waste-free take on the classic Burns Night Supper.
Traditional Apple Wassail
Join us as we celebrate our bumper 2017 apple harvest. Saturday 17 February, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
A Community Food Hub for Kirkcaldy
We’re developing plans for a Community Food Hub in Kirkcaldy – a place for people to come together to grow, cook, eat and learn.
Computer Fix-it drop-in
Saturday 3 February, 10.30am – 2pm, Greener Kirkcaldy High Street Hub. Laptop, tablet or smartphone not working? Bring it along to our Fix-It Drop-in and have it repaired.
Love your Lovelies Sewing Workshop
Learn to care for and repair your delicate clothing. Wednesday 7 February, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Ready Steady Cook
Put your cooking skills to the test in our exciting 2-part cooking workshop, 26 January and 2 February, 11am to 1pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church. Booking required.
What can we do to reduce plastic waste?
One of the main concerns in 2018, thanks to David Attenborough, will be plastics. Greener Kirkcaldy Board Member, Pat shares some tips on how we can reduce plastic waste.
Green New Year’s Resolutions
Greener Kirkcaldy staff and volunteers share their top ‘green’ New Year’s Resolutions for 2018.
Why we shouldn’t landfill electronics
Ahead of our IT equipment collection, Media Volunteer, Bryan explains why shouldn’t landfill electronics.
Let LED light the way
LED bulbs are the most energy efficient on the market. Media Volunteer Devoran shares her experience and the pros and cons in her blog.
Holiday closing times and where to go for support
We’ll be closed for a week over Christmas. Looking for help or support? Here’s a list of contacts for over the holidays.
Benefits of Walking
Walking more is good for your health, pocket and the environment. Media Volunteer Steven says why it should be your New Year’s resolution in his blog.
Have a Waste Free Christmas
Media Volunteer Lauren shares her top tips for a waste-free Christmas in her latest blog.
7 easy energy wins for winter
Media Volunteer Jocasta shares her top tips for saving energy and money in your home this winter.
My electric car
Media Volunteer Wendy recently bought an electric car. Read about her experience in her latest blog.
Get your festive food waste wrapped up for Christmas
Take a few minutes to plan your festive cooking and shopping to avoid food waste
FULLY BOOKED Growing and Using Herbs
Learn how to grow, harvest, store and use herbs. Saturday 25 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church.
FULLY BOOKED Make the Most of Meals
Cook and learn to make your food go further. 2-week programme starting Monday 27 November, 11am – 1pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church. Booking required.
Greener Christmas Fair
Join us and Hayfield Community Centre for our Greener Christmas Fair, Wednesday 29 November, 3pm-5pm, Hayfield Community Centre.
Reduce Your Waste Drop-in
Drop by our High Street Hub during European Week for Waste Reduction to find out how you can reduce waste by reducing, reusing and repairing. 22 – 25 November.
International Volunteer Day
5 December is International Volunteer Day. Media Volunteer Steven shares his experience volunteering at Greener Kirkcaldy in his blog.
Tablet and Phone Maintenance Workshop CANCELLED
Learn how to keep your smartphone and tablet working smoothly at our maintenance workshop on 10 January, 6-7.30pm at St. Bryce Kirk.
Kids Tears and Repairs
Sewing workshop on repairing children’s clothing, 17 January, 6.30-8.30pm, St. Bryce Kirk Centre, Kirkcaldy. Booking Required.
Festive drop-in workshops in the Hub
Festive drop-in workshops on Saturday 16 and 23 December in the High Street Hub.
Cycle Group Led Ride
Join us for basic bike maintenance followed by a tour round Kirkcaldy’s cycle routes, 13 January, 11am to 3pm, meeting at East Fergus Place. Booking required.
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
Buy Nothing Day 2017
Forget Black Friday. Friday 24th November is Buy Nothing Day. Find out more in Volunteer Laura’s blog.
Apple Day Blog
Media Volunteer Lauren shares her photos and experiences from this year’s Apple Day celebration.
How can we communicate Climate Change to our communities?
Read about our recent climate change networking event with groups from across Fife.
FULLY BOOKED How can we communicate climate change to our communities?
Join us for a free and informal event. Friday 10 November, 9.30am to 2pm, Town House, Kirkcaldy. Booking required.
Basic Sewing Machine Skills (waiting list only)
Learn to use a sewing machine, repair your clothes and make them last longer. Monday 20 November, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St. Bryce Kirk. WAITING LIST ONLY
Electric Vehicle Evening
Find out more about electric vehicles, learn how they can save emissions and costs, and take a test drive. Tuesday 21 November, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk. Booking required.
Fuel Efficient Driver Training Experience
Volunteer Laura shares her experience taking part in our Fuel Efficient Driver Training in her latest blog.
5 reasons why you should car share
Car sharing can help you save the environment, reduce travel costs and meet new people. Find out more in Media Volunteer Steven’s blog.
Fuel efficient driver training
Wednesday 25 October. Reduce the amount of fuel you use and save money. Free 50-minute fuel-efficient driving session. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Love Your Lovelies Workshop
FULLY BOOKED Learn to care for and repair your delicate clothing. Thursday 26 October, 6.30pm – 8.30pm St. Bryce Kirk.
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Learn the skills to fix your bike yourself. Wednesday 25 October, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Templehall Community Centre. Booking required.
Apple Day
Come to our annual apple day celebration, with apple juice and snacks, activities and competitions. Saturday 28 October, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
FULLY BOOKED Computer Maintenance 3 week Programme
Learn skills to maintain your computer or laptop. 3-week programme starting Monday 30 October, 6pm – 8pm, Dysart St Clair Church. FULLY BOOKED
FULLY BOOKED Sew and Repair 6-week course
Learn basic sewing, repair and upcycling skills. Starts Wednesday 1 November, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St. Bryce Kirk. FULLY BOOKED.
Be at the core of Apple Day!
Every year Apple Day is celebrated across the UK. Find out more about Apple Day in Volunteer Lauren’s blog.
One Planet Picnic
Throughout October groups across the country are holding their own One Planet Picnic. Find out more about the Keep Scotland Beautiful initiative in Steven’s blog.
Autumn Foraging
Autumn is a good time to go foraging in Fife. Read more about finding food for free in Laura’s blog.
Organic September
September has been Organic September. Find out more about the reasons to go organic, and how you can get involved in Wendy’s blog.
Greener Kirkcaldy work with children and young people
Read more about our natural play project, encouraging children and young people to explore the natural environment and play outdoors.
Get a personalised route plan!
We can help you find low-carbon alternative routes for your common journeys. Send us your journey details and enter our prize draw.
Sharing plans for the future
Read our blog for an update on our new building Celebration and the future plans we shared.
More Taste, Less Waste… For Flats
Learn new tips to reduce food waste and save money, 28 September, 6pm – 8pm, Linktown Church. Booking required.
Fungi Wild Walk
Join us for our annual fungi wild walk. Saturday 23 September, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Dunnikier Park. Booking required.
Group Cycle Ride to Leven
Bring your bike and join us on a day trip to Leven – Saturday 7 October, 11am – 3pm, leaving from Ravenscraig Park. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Bat Wild Walk
Join us on a search for bats and their habitats. Wednesday 11 October, 6pm – 8pm, Beveridge Park. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Big Picnic
Join us for an indoor picnic celebrating food that is good for you and the planet. Thursday 12 October, 10am – 12pm. Hayfield Community Centre. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Loch Leven Bird Walk
Join us on a visit to one of the prime winter sites for birds in the UK. Saturday 21 October, 10am – 1.30pm, meet at Kirkcaldy train station. Booking required.
Autumn holiday activities and adventures
Looking for October holiday activities? Why not Staycation in Fife and try some of Volunteer Laura’s Autumn activities.
Planning for the future – complete our survey for a chance to win
We’re planning our projects and priorities for the next few years, and we would love to know what you think and hear your ideas!
Top reasons for switching energy suppliers
Switching suppliers is a great way to save money on your bills. Read more about switching in Media Volunteer, Steven’s blog.
Greener Kirkcaldy awarded National Lottery funding for Community Food Hub
We’ve been awarded a grant of £916,068 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Community Assets programme .
Hedge Maintenance Workshop
Saturday 2 September, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Get to grips with summer hedge care and maintenance. Booking required.
Basic Cycle Training
Free adult cycle training. 5 week programme starting Wednesday 16th August, 6pm – 8pm, Beveridge Park.
FULLY BOOKED Sew and Repair Classes
Learn basic sewing, repair and upcycling skills. 6 classes starting Wednesday 6 September, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Linktown Church. FULLY BOOKED.
Jeans Genius Workshop
Learn to care for your jeans and repair and upcycle your denim. Monday 28 August, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Hayfield Community Centre.
Introduction to Permaculture Course
2 day practical course on the principles of permaculture in gardening. £45 (£35 concession). Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 September. Booking required.
Group Cycle Ride
Join us on a Group Cycle Ride on one of Kirkcaldy’s cycle routes, Monday 18 September, 5.30pm – 7pm, Ravenscraig Park car park. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Bike Maintenance Workshop
Learn the skills to fix your bike yourself. Wednesday 13 September, 6pm – 8pm, Templehall Community Centre. FULLY BOOKED
FULLY BOOKED Computer Fix-it Event
Get your laptop, tablet or phone checked and fixed for free. Saturday 2 September, 10.30am – 2pm, Philp Hall. FULLY BOOKED.
Tool Repair Workshop
Get your tools repaired and learn how to maintain them. Saturday 16 September, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
Waste Project
Our ‘Zero Waste Kirkcaldy’ project is working with the community to reduce waste more by reducing, reusing and repairing.
Gardening tools from the Library of Things
Devoran borrowed shears and loppers from the Library of Things. She tells us how she used them in her garden in her latest blog.
Power Up Your Property Event
Improve the comfort of your home and reduce your energy costs and carbon footprint with our ‘Power Up Your Property!’ event, Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Tuesday 22nd August.
Kirkcaldy Community Gardens and Allotments Open Day
Open Day at Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Growing advice, produce sales and cream teas. Saturday 12 August, 11am – 4pm.
Group Cycle Ride – Leaving from Adam Smith Theatre
We’ll be going down to Kirkcaldy Promenade on Thursday 10 August, 11am – 12pm. Meet at Adam Smith Theatre. Booking Required.
Borrowing tools from the Library of Things
Volunteer Wendy borrowed a pick axe and chisel from our Library of Things. Read about her experience in her latest blog.
Living Well on a Budget
Learn to make the most of your shopping, take control of household budgets and stay warm on our 6 week course starting on 26th October. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Summer Pruning Workshop
Learn to prune fruit trees and bushes at our summer pruning workshop, Saturday 12 August, 10.30am – 12.30pm. FULLY BOOKED
CANCELLED Minibeast Hunt
CANCELLED Come and find some insects on Saturday 19 August, 10.30 – 12.30, Dunnikier Country Park.
Green Day
A day of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! Thursday 10th August, 11am – 4pm, Adam Smith Theatre
Summer Holidays in the UK
Media Volunteer Steven tells us all about why summer holidays in the UK are a great idea.
Bike Loan Scheme – Borrow a Bike for Free!
Borrow a bike for up to a month with our Bike Loan Scheme. Contact us for more information and to arrange a loan.
Jeans Genius Workshop
Learn to care for your jeans and repair and upcycle your denim. Monday 26 June, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Kids Club is back!
Summer Kids Club is back -outdoor fun for children 5-12 years of age. Booking required.
Rockpool Wild Walk FULLY BOOKED
Explore the miniature world of the rockpool on our Wild Walk. Saturday 15 July, 10.30am – 12.30pm. FULLY BOOKED
Know your Cucurbits Drop-in
Learn all about cucumbers, courgettes and squashes at our Drop-in, Saturday 15 July, 1.30pm – 3.30pm. No booking required.
Food Matters – a report from Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual Gathering & AGM 2017
Read about our Annual Gathering and AGM 2017 – Food Matters.
Update on our Community Food Hub
We’ve bought town centre premises to house our new Community Food Hub. Read more in our blog.
Volunteer Champions Needed
Are you interested in Climate Change, Waste, Energy and/or Transport? We’re looking for Volunteer Champions.
Scottish Government’s Ten Key Behaviour Areas
Many of our projects and activities fit in with the Scottish Government’s 10 Key Behaviour Changes. Media Volunteer Steven explains more in his blog.
FULLY BOOKED – Geology Wild Walk
FULLY BOOKED Explore coastal geology in our Wild Walk to Kincraig Head, Elie, Saturday 17 June, 10am – 1.30pm. Booking required.
Soft Fruit Workshop
Saturday 10 June, 10am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn all about growing soft fruit – what, when, where and how. Booking required.
Peas and Beans Drop-in
Drop by Ravenscraig Walled Garden and get tips and advice from our volunteers on growing peas and beans at home. Saturday 17 June, 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
Computer Maintenance Classes
Learn the skills to solve common laptop and PC issues. Four classes starting Monday 12 June, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre.
Fife Voluntary Action Awards 2017 – Cosy Kingdom shortlisted
Cosy Kingdom has been shortlisted for a Fife Voluntary Action Award!