Read the first of our Volunteers Stories as we celebrate Volunteers Week.
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Greener Kirkcaldy Volunteers – THANK YOU
On Volunteers week, we would like to show our appreciation to our wonderful volunteers.
Practicing Steering (Video)
Join our Active Travel Development Worker, Susan, and her daughter Sophie as they show you how to steer properly.
News from Volunteers
We’ve been blown away with all the news and photos that Greener Kirkcaldy volunteers have sent us for this edition of the Volunteers Newsletter and for Volunteers Week. We are […]
Let’s find our next normal
Our Chief Exec, Suzy, talks about her hopes for post-lockdown Kirkcaldy in her blog (originally published as part of the Fife Free Press Civic Conversation series).
Monthly Climate Café: Bikes vs Cars Review
Media Volunteer Bryan went along to our May Monthly Climate Cafe: Bikes vs Car and has written his thoughts on the film.
How to make soup
Join our Community Chef in the latest of his “How to make” series. This time around he goes through the process of making your own soup.
How to make your own face mask
Join Gabbi as she takes us through the process of making your very own face mask from material you might have around the house.
Teaching Kids How to Brake (Video)
Join our Active Travel Development Worker Susan and her child Sophie as they show you how to brake properly while learning to ride a bike.
How to make Cullen Skink
Join our Community Chef Iain as he goes through how to make Cullen Skink.
Reconnecting with nature
Our Cycling/ Growing and Gardening Volunteer George talks about how he reconnected with nature during lockdown.
Messages from Volunteers
We have received lots of photos and updates from volunteers. Here is a selection from everyone: Lesley Wallace, Gardening and Growing Volunteer “I thought you might like to see some […]
News from Ravenscraig Walled Garden
A message from Carol: “Hope you’re all getting out for some exercise in this nice weather. The garden is missing the weekly visits of waterers, weeders and wood choppers! Our […]
Facebook Live Cooking Q&A
Join our Community Chef Iain as he answers your questions on our first-ever Facebook Live Q&A.
How to check if your bike’s safe
Cycling volunteer Gary takes us through his top tips for keeping your bike safe.
Ditching Disposables Project Update
Read the latest good news about our Ditching Disposables project
Cooking Q&A Webinar 30/4/20
Watch the latest online cooking Q&A with our Community Chef Iain McLellan.
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips (for when you can’t use the bike!)
Make your essential trips count by learning these fuel efficient driving tips.
Sesame Fried Rice Blog
Our Community Chef Iain goes through the process of how to make Sesame Fried Rice in his latest blog.
Smoothie Making 101
Volunteer Kim writes about eating well and keeping our defences up during lockdown in this lovely smoothie making blog.
Active Travel News
Greener Kirkcaldy’s bike hub We’ve received funding from the Scottish Government to open a bike hub. This will be a space where we can repair, refurbish and sell bikes in […]
News from Ravenscraig Walled Garden
A message from Carol: “Spring has arrived in our Community Training Garden. So far this month it’s been very dry so we are missing our watering volunteers every Friday and […]
Masks for the NHS
Gabbi Anderson, who runs our sewing classes, has been very busy making masks (over 170 so far) and scrub bags for volunteers and nurses. Our ‘Sew & Chat’ group members […]
Cosy Kingdom helping people differently
The Cosy Kingdom team has adapted to support people over the phone and online instead of carrying out home visits. Barry supported John in Levenmouth as he couldn’t afford to […]
Stories from Cap and Kay
Stories From Cap and Kay’s garden.
How to Make Tarka Daal
The latest instalment of our Community Chef’s how to make series is Tarka Daal. Here he goes through process of how to make this delicious dish.
Supporting Communities – helping people and organisations in Kirkcaldy
We’ve been awarded funding from the Scottish Government’s Supporting Communities Fund to help people and organisations in Kirkcaldy through the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Keeping Nature in Mind
Find out how nature can improve your wellbeing and benefit your mental health during lock-down.
Community Meals to Go Kirkcaldy – did somebody say just eat?!
Find out how we are helping local people to access food during the lock-down
Bike Maintenance Webinar – 21/4/20
Join our bike maintenance expert Dave as he gives tips and advice on how to keep your bike in the best condition.
Upcycled Milk Carton Planter
Looking for something different to do in the garden but not wanting to spend a lot of money on it? Have a look at our guide to upcycling a milk carton planter & give it a go!
Simple Guide To No Dig Gardening
Follow a simple guide on how to go about “no dig” gardening from our development worker Gemma.
Beginners Guide: Growing Veg From Seed
Looking to get out in the garden but don’t know where to start? Have a read of our development worker Gemma’s beginners guide to growing veg from seed.
Making The Most Of Your Chicken: Video Tutorial
Our Community Chef Iain takes us through the process of preparing a full chicken.
Free Bike Borrowing for NHS Workers
We are reopening our free bike borrowing scheme for NHS key workers!
Cooking Q&A Webinar 9/4/2020
Watch our very first online cooking Q&A with our Community Chef Iain McLellan.
6 Ways To Save Energy While Working From Home
Have a look at 6 useful tips on how to save energy while working at home!
Job opportunity – Bike Workshop and Retail Coordinator
We are looking for a Bike Workshop and Retail Coordinator to play a key role in the start-up, development and operations of a new social enterprise bike shop.
Cycling Photography Competition
Take part in our weekly cycling photography competition by sharing your photos and routes around your local area.
Getting inspiration for tinned food!
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!
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.
Community Fridge and Tackling Food Waste
Community Fridges are appearing all of the UK, including here at Greener Kirkcaldy. Media Volunteer Angela, talks about the fridges, and why they’re necessary in reducing food waste.
Win the chance to cook with Jamie Scott BBC Professional Master Chef Winner
Enter our prize draw to win the chance to cook with a BBC Professional Master Chef.
Fashion: the impact on the planet
The fashion industry has a major impact on the environment. Media Volunteer Angela, talks about steps we can take to make our clothes and textiles more sustainable in her blog.
Grow Your Own Veg
Are you interested in growing your own vegetables? Have a read of Project Manager of the Outdoor Projects Team, Jackie’s, blog.
Job Opportunity: Active Travel Development Worker
We’re looking for an experienced Active Travel Development Worker to join our team! Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 26th April 2019.
Playing Outdoors
Project Manager of our Outdoor Projects team, Jackie, reflects on her childhood and the benefits of outdoor play in her blog.
Present to the Cosy Kingdom Team
We would like to invite representatives of other projects, groups or organisations helping people in Fife to one of our team meetings to meet our team, explain what you do, and increase our knowledge to refer to your service.
Big Thumbs Up for Greener Kirkcaldy’s Sewing Class
Read Media Volunteer Joan’s blog on what happened at our 4-week sewing class and read about what the participants thought.
The Ravenscraig Cook: Wild garlic
Ahead of our Spring Foraging Workshop this weekend, Project Manager of our Outdoor Projects team, Jackie, shares a recipe for using wild garlic.
Let’s Celebrate – Greener Kirkcaldy Open Day 1st May (save the date)
Visit our new building, see our community kitchen and find out more about the exciting events and activities we have coming up this year!
Former Our Power customers – Dealing with Final Bills
Advice for former Our Power customers – dealing with final bills
We have moved!
We have moved to new premises at 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT.
Why I litter pick
New Media Volunteer Susy Q has been out litter picking in her local community for over 26 years. She tells us all about her motivations in her first blog.
Fife Food for Fife Folk Product List
Order a set, seasonal Fife veg box or choose the produce you want – available fortnightly
We are moving!
We are moving to new premises at 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT, week beginning 11th March 2019.
Our High Street Hub and high street office will be closing Saturday 9th March.
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
15th February is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. Energy Advisor Michael explains more in his blog.
The Art of Repair
New Media Volunteer, Laura shares her thoughts and tips on reducing waste by repairing in her first blog.
Get Switched On!
Energy Advisor Michael shares his tips on switching as part of Big Energy Saving Week
Big Energy Saving Week 2019
21 – 27 January is Big Energy Saving Week. Find out how you could save energy by switching supplier in Bryan’s blog.
History of Apple Wassailing
Media volunteer Steven writes about the tradition of Apple Wassailing.
It’s curtains for cold homes
We’ve been awarded funding from the Energy Redress Scheme for a 2-year energy advice project.
Sneak peak of our new building
Building work is broadly on track at our new building at East Fergus Place – see a few photos here.
HABIT SHIFT: 12 Simple Switches towards Less Waste in 2019
A new year is a great time to change habits. Start 2019 by making a few simple changes to reduce waste.
LED amnesty – swap to LEDs and save energy
Take part in our LED amnesty, helping you save money and swap your old light bulbs to energy-efficient LEDs through our Eco Shop.
Unrecyclable Plastic
New Media Volunteer Joan writes her first blog on the issue of plastic recycling.
Green New Year Resolutions 2019
Greener Kirkcaldy staff and volunteers share their green New Year Resolutions.
Zero Waste Fashion NY Resolution
Board member Pat explains why her New Year Resolution for 2019 is to not buy any new new clothes for a whole year!
Benefits of LEDs
Media Volunteer Bryan explains the benefits of LEDs and why you should swap in our LED amnesty!
Winter home energy saving tips
Media Volunteer Ryan shares his top tips on keeping cosy and saving energy this winter.
Make your own Christmas wrapping
Make your own recyclable wrapping paper this Christmas! Media Volunteer Angela shows how in her blog.
Holiday closing times and where to go for support
We’ll be closed over Christmas and New Year. Looking for help or support? Here’s a list of contacts for over the holidays.
Christmas Leftovers Recipes
Download recipes of the Christmas leftover nibbles we shared at our Christmas Fair last week and see more tips for reducing food waste.
Tips for a Greener Christmas
Media Volunteer Ryan shares some tips on reducing your environmental impact this Christmas.
Give the Cost of Cards this Christmas!
Instead of sending lots of wasteful Christmas cards this year, donate to our campaign and help local people stay warm this winter.
Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of learning new skills with our Greener Kirkcaldy Gift Vouchers.
Cosy Kingdom energy advice service
Our energy advisers can help you and your family stay warm and get your energy bills under control. Free, impartial advice and support.
Fun and festive Christmas upcycling workshop
See what happened at our Make Your Own Advent Calendar workshop in Media Volunteer Nicky’s first blog.
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
Actions to reduce waste this November
17 – 25 November is European Week for Waste Reduction, Buy Nothing Day is 23 November. Find out more about how you can get involved in Steven’s blog.
Why electric cars are good for the environment
Would you like to know more about electric vehicles? Ahead of our information evening next week, Media Volunteer Bryan talks about the benefits.
Help people keep warm this winter
Winter deaths in Scotland are at their highest in 18 years. Media Volunteer Bryan writes about how you can help vulnerable people stay warm this winter.
Benefits of using an electric bike
There are loads of benefits to using an electric bike. Media Volunteer Steven lists a few in his blog.
Fantastic Food Works!
A brief summary of our nine-week Food Works! programme looking at food from plot to plate!
Fife Food for Fife Folk – buy good food at fair prices
Bespoke or set grocery boxes of local, seasonal veg and fruit available fortnightly. Order Tuesday 30th October to collect from Saturday 3rd November.