Do you have tins at the back of your kitchen cupboard you don’t know what to do with? In this blog, Jackie takes a look in her cupboard and finds tins of sweetcorn!
Getting inspiration for tinned food!
Top 10 environmentally friendly tips you can do right now
10 activities you can be doing to make a difference right now!
Assisting older people during COVID-19
Many of us are caring for, or worried about, an older person at the moment – here are some links to resources that may help.
House Planting
In this blog, are top tips on keeping your houseplants in good condition specifically a Peace Lily from our development worker Gemma.
Sausages with Bubble & Squeak
Our Community Chef, Iain McLellan shares a recipe for Bubble and Squeak using sausages, potatoes and vegetables (whatever you have).
COVID-19 – where you can get support
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, here are some key places you can get support.
Cosy Kingdom February 2020
Read about what our Cosy Kingdom energy advisors have been up to in February in the next in our series of monthly blogs.
COVID-19 Statement
Further to the Government update on COVID-19, our building is closed to the public and we have postponed our events. We are now running a programme of virtual events and Cosy Kingdom are operating a telephone energy advice service.
Ditching Disposables
We’re working with Resource Efficient Solutions on a new project this year – Ditching Disposables. Find out how we’ll be helping Fife Pride and Kirkcaldy Half Marathon reduce waste going to landfill by cutting down their single-use items.
Cosy Kingdom January 2020
We’re starting a new monthly blog showcasing the amazing work that our advisors do every month. Read about what they did in January.
Chinese Cooking Class
Read a first-hand experience from our Media Volunteer Bryan on our Cook and Eat China workshop.
Watch our new films!
Take a look at our new films showcasing our projects and activities!
Greener Transport Project – Thanks for your ideas!
Thanks to everyone who completed our Greener Transport survey – here’s what we’ve done with your ideas!
GK New Year Resolutions!
Are you looking for a bit of inspiration for 2020 New Year Resolutions? Here are some green resolutions from Greener Kirkcaldy staff and board members.
Holiday closing times and where to go for support
Greener Kirkcaldy will be closed to the public from 4.30pm on Friday 20th December and will reopen on Friday 3rd January. Read our blog for links to help, advice or support over the holidays.
Kate’s Story
Read how our energy advisors helped Kate and her children last year. Your donations could help someone like Kate stay warm this winter #HelpFuelFifeFolk
8 Ways to Have a Waste-Free Christmas
Christmas can be a very wasteful time of year. Media Volunteer Steven shares his top tips for a waste free Christmas in his blog.
European Week for Waste Reduction
This week is the European Week for Waste Reduction. Media volunteer Bryan writes about what the focus is for this year’s campaign.
Sarah’s Story
Read how our energy advisors helped Sarah last year. Your donations could help someone like Sarah stay warm this winter #HelpFuelFifeFolk
New Chair for Greener Kirkcaldy
Read more about the appointment of a new Chair for Greener Kirkcaldy’s board of Trustees.
Job Opportunity: Energy Advisor (Female)
Exciting opportunity to join our team! We’re recruiting for a Female Energy Advisor to join our Cosy Kingdom team. Deadline for applications: 5pm on Friday 15th November 2019.
Homemade Halloween Sweets
Instead of buying lots of plastic wrapped sweets for Halloween, make your own unique treats with these recipes from Media Volunteer, Wendy.
Greener Kirkcaldy AGM Climate Change Discussion Panel
Summary report from our AGM Climate Change discussion panel with Dr Richard Dixon and special guests.
Greener Kirkcaldy Annual General Meeting 2019
Summary report from Greener Kirkcaldy’s AGM held on Thursday 24th October 2019.
Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Report 2018 – 2019
Read our highlights from 2018 – 2019 in our Annual Report.
Pumpkin Waste
18,000 tonnes of pumpkins end up in landfill every year! Media Volunteer Steven explores this issue in his latest blog.
Greener Kirkcaldy 10th Anniversary Celebration Ceilidh
Join us for an evening of ceilidh dancing to Celebrate 10 Years of Greener Kirkcaldy! Friday 29th November, 8pm – 11pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre.
Fika
Fika means taking time to have coffee and cake with friends, family or colleagues. Ahead of our Sweet Bread Making workshop on 12th October, our baking tutor, Jackie talks about why we should all take more time to bake and share with others!
Challenge Poverty Week 2019
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.
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.