Event to explore the importance of food in our community. Saturday 27 May.
FULLY BOOKED – Food Matters – Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual Gathering and AGM 2017
Scottish Charity Awards 2017 – we’re finalists!
We’re finalists in the 2017 Scottish Charity Awards! Find out more and vote for us.
Getting started growing your own food
It’s the time of year when people are out planting ready to grow their own food. Media Volunteer Steven shares his experiences up at his Dad’s allotment.
Home Energy Advice – Steve’s Story
Our Cosy Kingdom energy advisors can advise on a wide range of issues. Read Steve’s story for one example of the help we can offer.
A guide to switching energy suppliers
Switching suppliers could save you around £280 a year. Energy advisor Julian gives his top tips on switching suppliers in his blog.
Introduction to Composting
Learn all about composting at home or at your allotment, Saturday 29 April, 10-12, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Fashion Revolution Week drop-in
Care about the impact clothes are having on our planet? Join us in the High Street Hub for our Fashion Revolution Week drop-in, 26 – 29 April.
Why repair your tools?
Media Volunteer Devoran tells us why you should repair your tools instead of replacing them, ahead of our Tool Repair Workshop next week.
Bees & Blossom Workshop
Find out how to increase biodiversity and attract pollinators to your garden. Saturday 13 May, 10am – 12pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required
FULLY BOOKED Sew and Repair Classes
Learn basic sewing, repair and upcycling skills. 6 classes starting Monday 8 May, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St Bryce Kirk. FULLY BOOKED
FULLY BOOKED More Taste, Less Waste
Learn cooking skills, and how to reduce food waste and save money. Thursday 18th May, 6pm – 8pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church. FULLY BOOKED
Wild Flowers Wild Walk
Join us on a walk to explore wild flowers and their role in biodiversity. Saturday 20 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Dunnikier Country Park. Booking required
Introduction to Organic Growing Workshop
Learn the basics of organic growing. Saturday 20 May, 10am – 4pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required
An Introduction to Smart Meters
Everyone will be offered a Smart Meter by 2020. Find out more about them in Michael’s blog.
The Eco Shop
Local and organic and Fairtrade food, drink, household goods and unique gifts available in the Eco Shop.
Computer Fix-it Experience
Media Volunteer Devoran brought her laptop along to one of our Computer Fix-it events. Read about her experience in her latest blog.
Earth Hour – why should I turn out my lights?
Saturday 25th March 8.30pm is Earth Hour – read all about it, and how you can get involved in Media Volunteer Jane’s blog.
Pass it on Week
11th – 19th March is Pass it on Week. Media Volunteer Wendy tells us more in her blog.
Trees Wild Walk
Join us for our first Wild Walk of 2017 and found out more about trees. Saturday 8 April, 10.30-12.30, Ravenscraig Park. Booking required.
A Community Food Hub for Kirkcaldy – how the idea came about
The idea for the Food Hub came about in 2014. We were inspired by the great interest in food and growing locally, and felt there was an opportunity to build […]
What we do
We have been working in Kirkcaldy since 2009, helping householders reduce their energy bills, working with other community groups, and running Wild Walks in the town’s parks and beaches. We […]
The Library of Things – why should I borrow and not buy?
Ahead of the launch of our Library of Things, Media Volunteer Jane tells us why we should borrow instead of buying.
Library of Things – DIY tool catalogue
Looking for DIY tools to borrow? Browse our catalogue of DIY tools currently available through the Library of Things.
Library of Things – Gardening tool catalogue
Looking for a gardening tool to borrow? Browse our catalogue of gardening tools currently available through the Library of Things.
Sew and Repair Classes Blog
New Media Volunteer Justine joined us after coming along to one of our programmes of Sew and Repair Classes. She shares her experience of the classes in her first blog.
Fairtrade Fortnight in The High Street Hub
Drop into our High Street Hub, 1 – 11 March, for Fairtrade refreshments, games, information and to shop for Fairtrade products.
Donations of tools wanted for our Library of Things
Give your DIY and gardening tools a good home by donating them to our Library of Things.
Library of Things Launch
Our new, tool-sharing project launches from our High Street Hub on Saturday 11 March. Drop in 10am – 4pm. Refreshments provided.
Making the most of your Storage Heaters
Storage heating takes advantage of low cost, off-peak electricity, but is often used incorrectly. Energy Advisor Michael explains the controls in his blog.
Getting to Know Your Soil
In preparation for our ‘Getting to know your soil’ workshops, Media Volunteer Steven shares his top tips on soil types, and how to get the best from your soil.
10 benefits of LEDs
Find out about some of the benefits of switching to LEDs in Media Volunteer, Steven’s latest blog.
Local and Seasonal Food Workshops
Our Pizza and Flatbread Workshop is on Monday 13 February, 6.30pm – 9pm, Windmill Community Campus. Booking required.
Sew and Repair Classes
FULLY BOOKED Learn basic sewing, repair and upcycling skills. 6 classes starting Monday 9 January. Booking required.
Traditional Apple Wassail
Saturday 21 January, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Join us as we celebrate our bumper 2016 apple harvest.
FULLY BOOKED Winter Pruning Workshop
Saturday 28 January, 10am – 12pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn the best way to prune plants and trees in winter. FULLY BOOKED.
Energy Saving for Older Properties
Older homes can be difficult and expensive to heat. Come along to learn how to heat it more efficiently at our event on Wednesday 25 January, Potter About, Burntisland.
January “Love Your Clothes” drop-in
Pop into The High Street Hub in January to pick up one of our free, handy care-and-repair packs and learn more about our “Love Your Clothes” campaign.
Jeans Genius Workshop
Learn to care for your jeans and how to use sashiko to repair and upcycle your denim. Monday 20 February, 6.45pm – 8.45pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Getting To Know Your Soil Part 1 & 2
Getting to know your soil Part 2 – 3 spaces available Saturday 25 Feb, 10am – 12pm, Dysart Community Centre
True Cost Film Showing
A groundbreaking film that asks the question, “who made my clothes”. Wednesday 22 February, 6.30-8:30pm. Booking required.
Green New Year Resolutions
If you’re making New Year Resolutions this year, why not make one of them to try and be a bit greener? Media Volunteer Steven makes some suggestions.
Things to do with the kids over Winter.
Volunteer Laura has some tips about what to do with the kids over the Winter!
8 Ways to Save Energy at Christmas
Christmas is a time when we often use lots of energy in our homes. Media Volunteer Steven shares his top tips for saving energy (and money) over the Festive period.
Get Crafty!
Media Volunteer Lauren has been getting crafty with her gifts this Christmas. This saves money, reduces waste and makes something unique! Read all about it in her blog.
Talking about Climate Change Workshop
Wednesday 18th January, 6pm – 8pm, at the Adam Smith Theatre. Booking required.
Christmas time – reduce the waste
Christmas can be one of the most wasteful times of year. Media Volunteer Wendy shares her top tips on reducing waste this festive season.
European week of waste reduction
19-27 November is European Week for Waste Reduction. Read Media Volunteer, Devoran’s blog for ideas on how you can get involved.
Climate Change: Key Behaviour Changes
In September Media Volunteer Steven took part in Carbon Literacy Training. He shares some of what he found out in his blog.
Greener Christmas Fair
Join us and Hayfield Community Centre for our joint Greener Christmas Activity Fair, Thursday 1 December, 3pm-6pm, Hayfield Community Centre.
Herbs and Their Uses
Saturday 26 November, 10am-12.30pm at Dysart Community Hall. Learn all about herbs and what to do with them. Booking required.
More Taste – Less Waste
Cook and learn new recipes and tips to reduce food waste. November dates , 6.30pm-8.30pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church. Booking required.
Christmas spice bag workshops
Drop-in workshops on Saturday 10th and 17th December in The High Street Hub
Kirkcaldy Travel Project – help us plan for next year
We want to know what you think. Give us your thoughts on a potential travel project to win a £35 One4all voucher.
Pumpkin Recipes
Don’t waste your pumpkins, cook them. Volunteer Wendy shares her favourite pumpkin recipes.
Love Food Hate Waste
Food is one of the worlds most valued resources yet 1/3rd of the worlds food is wasted. Find out what you can do to reduce the amount of food wasted in your home.
Christmas in the Eco Shop
If you’re looking for something local, special and sustainable, make our Eco Shop your first port of call this Christmas.
Pumpkin Festival
Saturday 29 October, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Join us for pumpkin carving, tasters and recipes and more pumpkin fun.
Garden Soil Workshop Part 1
There’s more to soil than you might think. Learn all about it on Saturday 5 November, 10am-12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Energy and Debt Advice in the High Street Hub
Book a free and impartial appointment with an energy and debt advisor in the High Street Hub. November dates. Booking required.
Computer Maintenance Classes
Learn the skills to solve common laptop and PC issues. Three classes. November dates. Mondays 6 – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre.
Getting Your House Ready for Winter
Now is a good time to get your house ready for whatever weather the winter brings. Media Volunteer Steven shares his top tips!
Greener Kirkcaldy Book Swap
Did you know you can swap books in our High Street Hub? Media Volunteer Devoran tells you why you should try swapping,
What is Permaculture?
What is Permaculture? Find out more ahead of our introductory course next weekend in Media Volunteer, Steven’s blog.
Watch our Volunteer Film
Volunteer with us – learn new skills, meet new people, have a positive impact in your community.
Dr Bike fix-it sessions and maintenance workshops
October dates. Give your bike some love at one of our free Dr Bike fix-its or maintenance workshops.
Introduction to Permaculture weekend course
Weekend Permaculture Course 8 & 9 October – Learn about permaculture & put it into practice. Booking required.
Home – climate change film
Thursday 20 October, 6pm – 8pm, Adam Smith Theatre. See the earth, our home like never before at our Climate Change Film Night. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED October Kids Clubs
Fun outdoor activities for 5-12 year olds in October School Holidays. FULLY BOOKED.
A background to the Kirkcaldy Re-use and Repair guide
Media Volunteer Wendy explains all about our Kirkcaldy Reuse and Repair Guide.
FULLY BOOKED Bats Wild Walk
FULLY BOOKED Wednesday 5 October, 6.45pm – 8.30pm, Beveridge Park. Join us on a search for one of our favourite nocturnal animals.
Halloween Upcycling Workshop
Monday 24 October, 6,45pm – 8.45pm. Turn old clothes into spooky costumes. Booking required.
Apple Day 2016
Saturday 15 October, 1pm – 4pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Join us for our annual celebration of the humble apple.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 4: Clothes Repairs – Rips & Tears
FULLY BOOKED Monday 26 September, 7-9pm. Fourth class in our Sew & Repair programme – rips and tears. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 5: Upcycling & Customising Clothes
FULLY BOOKED Monday 3 October, 7-9pm. Fifth Sew & Repair class – upcycling and customising clothes. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 6: Upcycle Clothes into Something New
FULLY BOOKED Monday 10 October, 7-9pm. Last Sew & Repair – Upcycle clothes into something new.
Re-use champion – Re-use training
Media Volunteer Wendy shares her experiences from her ‘Re-use’ Training with Zero Waste Scotland. In Scotland.
Positive Steps Against Climate Change
Earlier this year it was announced that Scotland had reached it’s 2020 emissions targets. Media Volunteer Adam looks into Scotland’s next steps in his latest blog.
Sustainable Students
You may expect students to be just eating noodles, but there’s a new revolution taking over – Urban farming. Media Volunteer Andrea tells us all about it.
Open Days at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
August open days where you can find out about our work at Ravenscraig Walled Garden and visit our training allotment and community orchard.
“Love your Clothes” August swap week
Starting Thursday 25 August, High Street Hub. Swap, donate and take clothes.
Vintage Upcycling Drop-in
Learn ways to give a retro spin to your clothes and accessories at our sewing drop-in, Saturday 27th August.
FULLY BOOKED Foraging Wild Walk
Help us search for mushrooms, berries and nuts at Dunnikier Park. Saturday 10 September, 11am – 12.30pm. Booking required.
Fife Food for Fife Folk day: Versatile Summer Veg
Versatile summer veg recipes and pop-up seasonal market at this month’s Fife Food for Fife Folk day, Saturday 17 September.
“Love Your Clothes” September swap week
Swap, donate and take clothes during our September “Love Your Clothes” week, 21 – 24 in The High Street Hub
Green Day Festival
Wednesday 24 August, 10.30am – 3.30pm, Town Square, Kirkcaldy. Lots of activities including bike & computer repair, upcycling, growing & wild walks.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 1: Basic Hand Sewing Skills
FULLY BOOKED First class in our Sew & Repair programme – basic hand sewing skills. Monday 5 September, 7-9pm. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 2: Basic Machine Sewing Skills
FULLY BOOKED Monday 12 September, 7-9pm. Second class in our Sew & Repair programme – basic machine sewing skills. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Sew & Repair 3: Clothes Repairs – Hems & Shortening
FULLY BOOKED Monday 19 September, 7-9pm. Third Sew & Repair class – hems & shortening. Booking required.
Scottish Land Fund Grant Announcement
We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding from the Scottish Land Fund to help us take forward our plans for our Community Food Hub project.
Waste and the Circular Economy
Media Volunteer Adam shares his thoughts on the Circular Economy and how we should change the way we think about waste.
A guide to draught-proofing
Don’t wait until the cold weather to start getting your home ready for winter. Read Energy Advisor Michael’s blog on draught-proofing!
FULLY BOOKED Pond Dipping Wild Walk
FULLY BOOKED Tuesday 9 August, 11am – 12.30pm, Beveridge park. Join us for pond dipping fun in our family friendly wild walk. Booking required.
Grow Your Own: Herbs
Saturday 13 August, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn all about herbs and their uses at our workshop. Booking required.
Fife Food for Fife Folk: Making the Most of Summer Fruit
Summer fruit recipe ideas, inspirations and a pop-up local, seasonal market, Saturday 20th August in the High Street Hub
FULLY BOOKED Summer Pruning and Fruit Tree Care Workshop
Saturday 30 July, 10am – 12pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn how to care for your fruit trees. Fully Booked.
“Love your Clothes” July swap week
Start your zero cost, zero carbon summer wardrobe by swapping and taking away clothes in our “Love your Clothes” swap week 27 – 30 July.
“Love your Clothes” upcycling drop-in
Saturday 30 July, 11am – 3pm, High Street Hub. Have a go at re-fashoning at our easy upcycling drop-in event.
FULLY BOOKED Summer Kids Club
Kids Clubs is back. Fun outdoor activities for 5-12 year olds in July and August. All Fully Booked