Learn basic sewing, repair and upcycling skills. 6 classes starting Wednesday 6 September, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Linktown Church. FULLY BOOKED.
FULLY BOOKED Sew and Repair Classes
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!
FULLY BOOKED – Food Matters – Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual Gathering and AGM 2017
Event to explore the importance of food in our community. Saturday 27 May.
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.
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.