Older homes can be difficult and expensive to heat. Ahead of our upcoming event, Energy Advisor Brian shares some tips on energy saving in older properties.
Energy Saving Tips for Older Homes
Grocery box
Can grocery boxes offer a different way to connect to the food we eat?
Fife Food for Fife Folk: Frequently asked questions
Find out more about what’s on offer & how to buy food through Fife Food for Fife Folk
Energy Saving for Older Properties
Thursday 10th September, St. Bryce Kirk Centre, Kirkcaldy. Do you live in an older stone property? Come along to learn how to heat it more efficiently.
A morning at the Grow Your Own Feeding and Watering Workshop
Media Volunteer Robert shares his experiences of our latest Grow Your Own Session
Grow Your Own: Pruning and Winter Preparation
Join us in our last Grow Your Own of the year where Mags will be helping us prepare our gardens for the winter.
Fungi Walk
Our final Wild Walk of the season is usually one of our most popular – the annual Fungi Foray! Saturday 26th September.
Fife Food for Fife Folk – what happened at the August event
Media Volunteer, Wendy tells us all about (and shares some photos from) August’s Fife Food for Fife Folk event.
A day in the life of a Greener Kirkcaldy energy advisor
Brian tells us about a typical day as a Greener Kirkcaldy energy advisor and describes how you could benefit from a home energy visit.
Penne al’arriabiata: a simple, store-cupboard supper
Make this warm and nourishing speedy supper from just 4 store-cupboard ingredients.
Greener Driving
Are electric vehicles the future in Scotland? Read up on the key facts and benefits ahead of our info evening next week in Media Volunteer, Adam’s latest blog.
Home Renewables Information Evening in Aberdour
Could renewable energy be right for your home? Find out Wednesday 12 August, 7pm to 8.30pm at St Fillans Church Hall, Aberdour
Cutting through the Jargon – Understanding Your Electricity Bill
Understand your energy bills more easily with this handy explanation from our Energy Advisor, Brian.
Low Carbon Behaviour in Young People in Scotland
Media Volunteer, Andrea shares her experiences of the Young Scot Low-Carbon Investigation Team investigating young people and Climate Change.
Electric Vehicle Information Evening
Tuesday 18th August, 7pm – 9pm. St. Bryce Kirk Centre, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1ET. Find out more about electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in Fife and Scotland.
Grow Your Own: Feeding and Watering
Saturday 22nd August, 10am – 12pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn all about irrigation, fertilisers and compost.
Berry Walk
Saturday 29th August, 11am – 1pm, Dunnikier Park. Discover, identify and eat edible berries on our wild walk.
Seasonal and simple Too Good To Waste Curry
A quick and simple home-made curry recipe – which is left-over and freezer-friendly, too!
Greener Kirkcaldy win 2015 Greener Together Award!
We have won a 2015 Greener Together Award!
How much energy are your home appliances using?
Energy Advisor, Brian looks at how you can measure (and cut down) energy usage in your home.
The Only Way is Up-cycling
Media volunteer, Andrea shares her up-cycling experience from a recent Trash to Treasure Workshop
Deer spotting at Dunnikier Park
Our Community Gardener, Ronnie talks about the amazing wildlife he and the volunteers have spotted (and had to guard against!) at our Edible Landscape up at Dunnikier Park.
How can home renewable energy benefit me?
The ways in which home renewable energy can benefit you.
What is a weed?
Saturday 25th July 10am to 12pm at Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn all about weeds – what they are and what is the best way to treat them!
Food Waste and Leftovers
Leftovers and food waste? Wendy talks about food waste and her ideas for reducing it.
Taster event with Kassells Kitchen and Members’ shopping day
Taster event and Members’ shopping day in the High Street Hub, Saturday 27 June
Community Empowerment Minister visits Greener Kirkcaldy
Greener Kirkcaldy welcomes Community Empowerment Minister Marco Biagi on a visit to the project.
FULLY BOOKED Family Walk and Pond Dipping
Wednesday 22nd July 10.30am to 2pm at Beveridge park. Join local expert Tony Wilson to explore wild woods and wetlands.
Food and Drink available in the Eco Shop
Ethical food and drink, from store-cupboard staples to something special, can be found in the Eco Shop
Home, garden and energy efficiency products in the Eco Shop
Our range of home and garden products makes it even easier to go greener at home
‘Climate Reality’ talk at St Bryce Kirk
Tuesday 23rd June at 7pm, with special guest speaker Jess Pepper from the Climate Reality Project
Saturday 13 June – Seedlings and Food Club in the Hub
Get veg seedlings from our Community Garden for your garden, try local strawberries and find out about our Food Club on Saturday 13 June
Plants, planning and crops
Want to know more about potting up seedlings and planning crops? This workshop is for you.
The Ravenscraig Cook
Our orchard development worker Jackie shares some seasonal recipes in a monthly blog from Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
First Sustainable Food Club Event in the Hub
Sustainable Food Club Launch event on Saturday 13th June, and how to get fresh Fife-grown fruit and veg onto your table.
This week in the Eco Shop
Back, by popular demand – Zapastista ground coffee, by Café Rebelde. Plus, try Traidcraft’s Fairtrade chocolate hazelnut spread on toast for a tasty ethical treat!
Coastal Walk
Find out about our local coast and see what you can find.
2Good2Waste
Re-use and repair are a greener alternative to recycling.
Local food and May discounts in the Eco Shop
Tempting chutneys, crackers and chillis from Fife producer, Chillilicious and a Members Shopping Day in May
Nature walks at Dunnikier Country Park ‘Country Fair’
Take a stroll in the park and enjoy what nature has to share. Part of the Dunnikier Park Country Fair, on Sunday 31 May 12-4pm.
Members Shopping Day
15% off all purchases for members in the Eco Shop, on Saturday 23rd May. (Non-members can join on the day).
World Fairtrade Day in the Eco Shop
The 8th May is World Fairtrade Day. Celebrate by making your choice of coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar and spices a Fairtrade one.
Composting: the ultimate way to reuse and recycle
It’s International Compost Awareness Week. Lauren has been looking into why we should think about composting and how to get started yourself.
Getting started with growing
Want to grow but don’t know how to get started? This workshop is for you. Saturday 16 May 10am to 12pm.
Get gardening with help from our Eco Shop
Scottish wildflower seedboms available through our Eco Shop and seedlings from our community gardens
Everyone can be a photographer
Even if the only camera you have is on your phone (yes they can be used for more than just selfies) As the famous photographer Ansel Adams said “There are […]
Cold calling by solar panel companies
We’ve recently heard about solar panel installers ‘cold calling’ locally – here’s our advice.
Green Cleaning
Spring is here! Time for an overdue cleaning spree…
Sustainable Food Club Survey
We would love your help to help us develop a Sustainable Food Club in Kirkcaldy. Please complete our survey, you could win an Ethical Food Hamper.
‘Look Up at the Sky Day’ 2015
Take some time to notice what is above you and you might be surprised.
Kirkcaldy community buildings set to save energy
Two Kirkcaldy community centres have been awarded funding from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund.
Ethical Easter
What impact will your chocolatey purchases have this Easter? Jenny Bain investigates.
World Water Day 2015: How important is water?
On 22 March its time to think about how important water is?
Sew and Repair
See what we got up to at our Sew and Repair Workshop. Next up Upcyling Workshop this Saturday 21 March.
Plan Your Perfect Garden Before Summer!
Now is the time to start thinking about gardening plans whether it’s simply flowers to attract bees and butterflies or something bigger.
Vintage Tea Party and Book Swap
Join us on Saturday 28th March at our Vintage Tea Party and Book Swap, a fun, family-friendly celebration of sharing and making the most of things we already have.
Are you a member?
Signing up as a member of Greener Kirkcaldy is easy to do and free of charge.
PSSST…. Pass it on!
Lauren’s blog encourages us to swap, share, repair, upcycle or buy second hand – we can show you how.
Join our mailing list and win a hamper from Greener Kirkcaldy!
Join our mailing list to keep in touch with us and updated on our events.
Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual General Meeting 2015
Short report from our AGM 21 February 2015.
‘People, Community and our Planet’
Read a report from our recent Annual Gathering and AGM 2015 and watch the presentations
Sewing Skills and Upcycled Garments – March Workshops
Make Do and Mend with our Sewing Skills and Up-cycled Garments Workshops – Sat 14th and Sat 21st March at the High Street Hub
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
It’s National Energy Action Fuel Poverty Awareness day. Here’s how we have helped a client to be warm this winter.
Fairtrade Fortnight – what does Fairtrade really mean?
Media volunteer Lauren Parry reminds us why supporting Fairtrade helps others in marginalised communities and our environment.
Unconventional gas and our environment
How does this topic affect me and the future of the environment?
Fairtrade Fortnight in the Eco Shop
Try and buy Fairtrade in our Eco Shop and watch the “Fairtrade Matters” film
Nest box Week
We’re getting closer to spring & thinking about local wildlife. Did you know this is nest box week and we can all can take part!
Seed Swap
Bring along your leftover seeds and take others away in our Seed Swap – Saturday 7th March in the High Street Hub.
External Wall Insulation in Redcraigs and Blackcraigs
Do live in Redcraigs or Blackcraigs? There’s a great insulation scheme going on in your neighbourhood.
Case Study #3 Check you are getting the grants and benefits you are entitled to
A home energy advice visit can help you find out about grants and benefits you are entitled to.
LAST ORDERS – Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Gathering and AGM 2015
Celebrate our success, hear about exciting work and Prof. Stuart Haszeldine talks about ‘Unconventional Gas’.
Winter in the High Street Hub and Eco Shop
This winter we’re encouraging people to swap – with our Book Swap, a Lightbulb Amnesty and lovely Fairtrade products.
Weekend Wassailing (24/01/15)
See what we got up to at our very first orchard wassailing event. Photos courtesy of Jenny and Ger.
World Wetlands Day – 2nd February
Lauren took a trip to understand the importance of World Wetlands Day
Case Study #2: Keep an eye on your energy meter credit balance
A local householders gains from our energy advice team
Apple Wassailing at our Community Orchard
Join Greener Kirkcaldy as they start their first wassailing tradition to ensure a healthy apple harvest at their community orchard.
Cosy Kingdom Roadshows
Get expert energy advice at our two roadshows in Methil and Kinghorn in January 2015.
What’s up With Wassailing?
Some insights into this old tradition. Find out more at our event 24 January.
How to control your energy costs
Now is the time to start thinking about how to control your energy costs
Be inspired by stories to help you save energy
Inspiring stories from households that have benefitted from support with saving energy and controlling fuel bills
LEDs: a bright idea?
Are LEDs a bright Idea? Lauren guides us through the pros and cons.
Kirkcaldy’s Greenest Driver
Kirkcaldy’s greenest driver – competition winners.
Are you ready for winter?
A few tips on being ready for bad weather if it decides to make an appearance
Christmas Events in the High Street Hub
Celebrate Christmas with drop-in events at the High Street Hub, every Saturday, in the run up to Christmas.
Greener Giving
Jenny’s thoughts on gift-giving plus ideas for greener presents.
Curtains for Cold Homes
Curtains help to reduce heat loss, and stop pesky draughts. Here’s how….
Buy Nothing Day, Saturday 29th November
Jenny learns about Buy Nothing Day.
Greener Kirkcaldy Christmas Fair
Join us at Templehall Community Centre on Wednesday 3 December for lots of festive family activities
Remember Remember
Bonfire night is massively celebrated in the UK, but how do these celebrations effect the environment?
Apple Day 2014
Photos of the day’s events and Jenny asks: Why make your own juice?
Autumn – The most beautiful season
The current season is so beautiful I had to share my photos and thoughts with you all
Hip New Hub
As of October the 10th the old Greener Kirkcaldy has transformed into a colourful and eye-catching new hub. What a transformation it is.
Farewell to the carrier bag…
With the 5p charge on carrier bags, will you miss them??
Test Drive an Electric Car
Fife Central Retail Park, Saturday 25th October, 10am – 3pm
A Young Person’s View of Greener Kirkcaldy
What do young people think of Greener Kirkcaldy? New blogger Andrea’s first piece is about those all important first impressions…..
Halloween and Bonfire Night Recipes
Autumn is a great time to take to the kitchen and get cooking. What better way to start than with these Halloween and Bonfire Night recipes.
The new Greener Kirkcaldy High Street Hub launch
The ‘Greener Kirkcaldy High Street Hub’ is now open four days a week, Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Analysing your electricity usage
Ever wondered what the real energy gobblers in your house are when it comes to your electricity usage? An energy monitor can help you find out.
Fuel efficient driver training – could you be the greenest driver in Kirkcaldy?
Free, fuel efficient driver training – Fridays and Saturdays in November.
Ditch the car for Car Free Day
Since I started working in Riccarton I have driven to work from my home in Kirkcaldy. High ticket prices and the thought of having to get a bus and a […]
Greener Kirkcaldy Autumn Kids Club
Thursday 16th and Thursday 23rd October, 10am – 12 noon
Wild Walk: Fungi Foray
Saturday 11th October, 11am – 1pm, Meet at Dunnikier House Hotel
High Street Hub Launch
Saturday 11th October from 10am, 254 High Street, Kirkcaldy
Apple Day 2014
Saturday 25th October 12 – 3pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden
A family day celebrating the humble apple
How to get an allotment in Fife
Find out about allotments – and how to get one!
Our Advice Centre is changing
We are currently in the process of renovating our Advice Centre and Shop, making it bigger, better, and a little different.
Earth Over-Shoot Day
Ever heard of Earth Over-Shoot Day? It’s the day in the year when we (humans) have used up all of Earth’s natural resources which Earth can produce in a year.
Are You a More Fuel Efficient Driver than Me?
I have just attended the ‘Fuel Efficient Driver Training’ session and it’s very interesting what actually uses up fuel that you wouldn’t expect! For instance I didn’t know that having […]
Wild Walk – Summer Berries
Join us on the hunt for berries and other edible treats!
Is your employer doing their best to help the environment?
Is your workplace going green or being mean?
Doors Open Day at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Sunday 14th September, 11am til 4pm Ravenscraig Walled Gardens which hosts our orchard and training allotment is taking part in Kirkcaldy’s Doors Open Day again […]
Compost Training
Thursday 18th September, Ravenscraig Walled Garden, 14:00 – 15:30 Composting your garden and kitchen waste, means you’ll have food for your plants, and you’ll reduce the amount of waste going […]
New products in our Eco Shop – August
This month: yummy vegan marshmallows to go with our velvety hot chocolate.
Electric Car Information Evening
Thursday 25th September 7pm – 8.30pm, St. Bryce Kirk
Come along and learn more about electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure throughout Fife and Scotland.
Drive Greener Kirkcaldy
Find out how you can drive ‘greener’, save money and reduce your impact on the environment. Plus enter our transport quiz to win £250 of gift vouchers!
The great summer book swap!
All through August, we’re holding a Great Summer Book Swap in our High St Advice Centre.
Ravenscraig Walled Garden Open Day
Join us at the open day, and try your hand at volunteering.
Is Organic Food Worth the Extra Cost?
Lauren investigates switching to organic, and thinks it’s worth it!
A Feast of Summer Vegetables
If you missed out on our cooking workshop – download the recipes here.
‘Shrink your fuel bills’ drop in day
This Saturday 5th July, 10am til 4pm at our Advice Centre
Sparkling Elderflower Wine
Jenny tries her hand at making elderflower “champagne”.
Saturday Swap Shop
Swap shop this Saturday 10.30 til 4 in our Advice Centre on the High Street. Bring or take a book, CD/DVD or seeds!
Wild Food Walk – Summer Berries
Saturday 30th August, 11am – 1pm, Dunnikier Park
Make Your Own Takeaway: Chicken & Mushroom Fried Rice
Take aways becoming too expensive? Well, here’s a healthy and tasty homemade version of one of the nation’s favourite Chinese take away options!
Cooking with Summer Vegetables
Cooking with Summer Vegetables
Cooking with Summer Vegetables
Saturday, 19th July 2014, 11am-1pm, Templehall Community Centre
Don’t worry ‘Bee’ happy!
What we can do to keep our bee numbers up and why bees are so important to the world we live in
Summer in the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Saturdays from 11am, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre, 254A High Street
Greener Kirkcaldy Solar Project Invitation to Quote
We are looking for a consultant to carry out a feasibility study for a proposed community solar energy project. The project would install solar photovoltaic systems in up to 5 […]
Trip to Gardening Scotland
Jenny went to ‘Gardening Scotland’ with fellow orchard volunteers. See what’s on this weekend and get some vegetation inspiration!
Make your move Kirkcaldy Festivelo
A free family fun day with lots of cycling activities. At the Beveridge Park, 31 May 2014 – 11:00am to 3:00pm.
Holiday at home – the UK is the place to be this Summer
Not booked your summer hols yet? Here are some really good reasons to stay in the UK this year.
A Food Hub for Kirkcaldy?
We’re planning our projects for the next few years, and we’d love to know what you think. Can you spare a few moments to take our survey?
No garden? No problem!
Don’t let having no outdoor space put you off growing something fresh and tasty to eat!
Reduce your food bill – four ideas that really work
Worried about rising food costs? As you know from my last post, I definitely am. Here are four ideas you can try to save money off your food bill: 1. […]
Dunnikier Park Edible Landscape Work Day
Stage 2: Our day at Dunnikier Park Edible Landscape
Dunnikier Park Edible Landscape Work Day
Join us for another work day on our Dunnikier Park Edible Landscape Project
Dunnikier Park Edible Landscape
Our project to create an edible landscape in Dunnikier Park
Greener Travel?
What are the current transport problems and how can we improve them?
Take-On the Take-Away
Saturday 24th May, 11am – 1pm
Learn how to cook your favourite takeaway – home-made versions are healthier, tastier and more fun!