Join us as we celebrate our bumper 2017 apple harvest. Saturday 17 February, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
Traditional Apple Wassail
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 .
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.