ARCHIVE: September 2013 By Jennifer Bain Back in June you may have noticed the sudden appearance of a new flower/fruit/vegetable bed just inside the main entrance to Ravenscraig Park. This […]
What’s Growing at the EATS Bed?
Wild Walk: Fungi Foray
Saturday 12th October, 11am-1pm, Dunnikier Park
Apple Day
Saturday 19th October, 12 noon – 3pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Plot to Pot Workshop
ARCHIVE: September 2013 By Jean Laird On Saturday 17th August at Ravenscraig Orchard Louise Oliver led a very interesting and enjoyable workshop on preserving. The shed was packed to bursting […]
Cold calling; free boilers and insulation
We’ve had lots of people contacting us recently about offers they’ve had for free insulation or boilers; many wondering ‘where’s the catch?’. Since April the way energy efficiency measures are […]
Wild Berry Walk
Saturday 14th September, 11am-1pm, Ravenscraig Park (meet at the main car park)
Doors Open Day at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Book Club: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
Tuesday 24th September 7pm, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Grow-You-Own Workshop: Planning for next year
Saturday 28th September, 10am -1pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Green Homes in Fife
You may have noticed we’ve been promoting our new Shine On Fife project a lot recently. It’s because we think that solar panels are great and that many people in […]
New Fair Trade products in our Eco Shop
We’ve got loads of great new Fair Trade products in our Eco Shop from today – Ubuntu Cola, Fruit passion orange and apple juice, basmati rice, quinoa, Bombay mix, Chocolate-covered […]
Ross’ Diary – July
by Ross Laird My most recent jobs in Ravenscraig Walled Garden After the many rainy days at the beginning of our supposed summer, we finally have had a great spell […]
Grow your Own: Plot to Pot
Saturday 17th August 10am-1pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
Shine On Fife Solar Panel Information Evening
Wednesday 21st August, 7pm – 9pm, St. Bryce Centre
Wild Walk: Rockpool Rummage
Saturday 24th August, 11am-1pm, Meet at Seafield Beach Car Park
Greener Kirkcaldy Film Night Special! – Solar Powered Cinema ‘Wall-E’
Tuesday 27th August, 7pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Ravenscraig Community Orchard
We’re developing a community orchard in Ravenscraig Walled Garden, Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy. We’ve planted apples, pears, plums, quince, berries, soft fruit and even some nut trees. Our fantastic team of […]
Summer Veg Cooking Workshop – Recipes!
by Russell On Tuesday we hosted our first cookery workshop. It was a gorgeous hot day and 8 folk turned up for an evening of cooking, discussion and eating. Louise […]
Edible Wild Leaves Walk June 8th
by Ross Laird The Wild Food Walk took place on Saturday 8th June. The sun was shining on Beveridge Park, and an eager group of participants enjoyed an informative session […]
Greener Kirkcaldy Plants an Edible and Tasty Space
By Fraser Nicol Earlier this year Greener Kirkcaldy were approached by Fife Council, to take part in their ‘Edible and Tasty Spaces’ (E.A.T.S) project and were more than happy […]
Wild Walk: Rockpool Rummage
Saturday 24th August, 11am – 1pm, meet at Seafield Beach Car Park, contact us to book your place.
Grow Your Own Workshop: Plot-to-pot
Saturday 24th August, 10am-1pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden, please contact us to book your place.
Film Night Special – Solar Powered Cinema!
Tuesday 27th August, 7pm, Ravenscraig Walled Gardens, film TBC
New MSc Research Project – Participants Needed!
We are currently collaborating on a research project with Lucy Sparks, an MSc student from The University of Edinburgh. The study focusses on the communication of Greener Kirkcaldy’s events and […]
Film Club – Food Inc.
Tuesday 25th June 7pm, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Grow Your Own Workshop: Weeds, Pests and How to Deal With Them
Saturday 29th June, 10am-1pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Eat Your Greens! Making the most of Summer Veg
NEW! Tuesday 9th July, 6pm – 8.30pm, Balwearie High Community Use
Wild Walk: Seabird Sojourn
Saturday 20th July, 11am – 1pm, Seafield Beach Car Park
Grow Your Own Workshop: Composting at Home
Saturday 27th July, 10am – 1pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Greener Kirkcaldy Book Club – ‘Boiling Point’ by Karen Dionne
Tuesday 30th July 7pm, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
July’s book club features Karen Dionne’s eco-thriller ‘Boiling Point’. Join us for friendly discussion over tea and biscuits.
NEW Fairtrade shop – 10% off
ARCHIVE: June 2013 Have you visited our new Fair Trade shop yet? Its part of the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre & Eco Shop at 254a High Street. Throughout June, we’re […]
Advice Centre and Eco-Shop re-opens
We’re back! The new look Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre and Eco Shop has re-opened on the High Street this Saturday 25th May. You can still come in for impartial, expert […]
Ross’s Diary: Bat Walk 11th May
The group gathered outside of Kirkcaldy Rugby Club in the Beveridge Park at around 20:30 not to go to the party, but to go on the hunt for bats. There […]
Wild Walks: Edible Wild Leaves PLUS Cookery Workshops
Saturday 8th June 11am Beveridge Park, meet outside Rugby Club
Wild Walk – Geology Walk 20th April 2013
The group gathered at Seafield Beach Car Park on a breezy Saturday in April, it wasn’t too cold so it was great to walk along the coast to see the […]
New Community Group for Dunnikier Park
by Russell You may have noticed some works going on in Dunnikier Park over the last few months. Greener Kirkcaldy has been involved in the developments on the area of […]
Dunnikier Park Project takes shape
Ravenscraig Walled Garden, The Kaleyard and EATS along with as a whole host of other local growing projects signify a move towards Kirkcaldy becoming a place […]
Hedgerow and Shelter Belt Planting – Thurs and Fri 11th and 12th April
By Ross Laird Thursday was an excellent day for another volunteering session. The day was sunny and warmer than it had been lately and there was a lot of work […]
Introducing ‘Ross’s Diary’
Ross Laird has been volunteering with Greener Kirkcaldy for the last few months at Ravenscraig Walled Garden as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award. He’s so keen he’s also […]
Greener Kirkcaldy – What’s it all about?
By Ross Laird While I was looking for volunteering opportunities for my Duke of Edinburgh Award I came across Greener Kirkcaldy. I found out that there was a chance to […]
Seed Swap – February 23rd 2013
The seed swap took place at Ravenscraig Community Orchard on a cold, wintry morning in February. The aim was to avoid wasting seeds and still be able to sow a […]
Asparagus Planting 30th March
by Ross Laird Ross is working towards his Duke of Edinburgh Award and is volunteering with us as part of this. As well as attending volunteer sessions he’s been writing […]
A Geological Journey
by Lisa (you can read Ross’s report on the day here) Saturday 20th April saw the return of the ever popular Wild Walks in a new and expanded programme. […]
Fuel Efficient Driver Training – June 2013
Friday and Saturday 7th and 8th June 9am-4pm Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre.
We’ve run 2 successful weekends of Fuel Efficient Driver Training sessions over the past year, and we’re doing it again in June!
Growing asparagus
The Ravenscraig Community Orchard volunteers spent a lovely afternoon a couple of weeks ago planting an asparagus bed on our training allotment. You can read our volunteer Ross’s report on […]
Book Club: “Turned Out Nice: How the British Isles will Change as the Earth Heats Up” by Marek Kohn
Tuesday 28th May 7pm – 8.30pm Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Wild Walks: Bat Walk
Saturday 11th May 8.30pm Beveridge Park – Meet outside the rugby club
Growing in Small Spaces
Saturday 25th May 10am – 12:30pm Ravenscraig Walled Gardens. Booking essential
Book Club Review – The Death of Grass by John Christopher
According to the introduction in our edition of ‘The Death of Grass’ Samuel Youd (aka John Christopher) was born during an unseasonable snow storm in April. 3 members of the […]
The Advice Centre will be closed in April for a revamp
The Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre is temporarily closing for a revamp this month and will re-open is May. Don’t worry, we’re not closing down! In the meantime, we can still […]
Introduction to Organic Vegetable Gardening (2-day course)
11th and 18th May in Kirkcaldy
Are you interested in growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs? This 2-day introductory course will give you a grounding in all you need to know to get started. Its FREE of charge to Kirkcaldy residents; for others the cost is £80 (£50 unwaged).
Growing Perennial Vegetables
Saturday 6th April 10am – 1pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Our monthly grow your own workshops continue with ‘Growing Perennial Vegetables’.
Wild Walks 2013 – Geology Walk
Saturday 20th April, 11am-1pm, meet at Seafield beach car park
Our popular ‘Wild Walks’ are back for another year starting on the 20th April with a new addition to our repetoire – a Geology Walk.
Greener Kirkcaldy Film Night – ‘Beyond the Pole’
Tuesday 30th April, 7pm – 9pm, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
The bi-monthly film night is back in April with a tongue-in-cheek mockumentary about the first carbon neutral, vegetarian and organic expedition to the North Pole
Join our mailing list and win a £25 voucher!
Are you on our mailing list? We send out a great monthly e-newsletter telling you all about our events and news, plus the occasional special news email. Its the best […]
Wild Walks in Kirkcaldy, April to October 2013
Our wild food and wildlife walks have been so popular over the last couple of years we’ve decided to organise more this year, with some exciting new additions.
Grow Your Own Workshops
We want to encourage you to grow your own veggies, herbs and fruit, and we’ve worked out a series of workshops to fill everyone with ideas and inspiration.
Boost to Home Energy Advice Service
Swap Shop – free books, CDs and DVDs
At the Advice Centre, 254a High St, every Friday and Saturday 10am – 4pm
Beginner’s Grow Your Own
Scots Together – saving on energy, together
We’ve been asked by our friends at the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre to tell you about a new scheme that might save you money on your bills. We think […]
Fuel Efficient Driver Training
Friday 15th and Saturday 16th of March 2013, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre We’re offering FREE Fuel Efficient Driver Training lessons (normal price £40) in March. Understanding how to drive more […]
Seed Swap – with the Fife Diet’s Seed Truck
Saturday 23rd Feb, 1.30 til 4.30pm, at Ravenscraig Walled Gardens
Book Club – The Death of Grass by John Christopher
Tuesday 26th March, 7pm-8.30pm, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Book Club Review – Solar by Ian McEwan
Many thanks to everyone who braved the weather on Tuesday night (29th Jan) to come along to the first ever Greener Kirkcaldy Book Club. On the table to discuss was Ian McEwan’s ‘Solar’ – a very funny book that happens to be about climate change.
Greener Kirkcaldy Kids’ Club
Thursday 14th February 11am – 1pm at Dysart Community Hall
Planning your Growing Space
Saturday 16th February 10am-1pm Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Film Night – The Power of Community
Tuesday 26th February 7pm – 9pm, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Top 5 New Years Resolutions
LED light bulbs for sale
Extended January opening hours
We’re extending our opening hours in January, to Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Lots of people have been telling us their energy bills have gone up recently and we’re expecting even more folk […]
Greener Ideas – help us plan our next steps
We’re planning our projects for the next year, and we’d love to know what you think. We want you to guide our plans – so please take our online survey, […]
Christmas Present Amnesty
Sat 12th Jan 10am – 4pm
Bring along your unwanted items to our ‘free shop’ and if something takes your fancy you can have it – FOR FREE!
Volunteer Open Evening
Wed 16th Jan 3pm – 7pm
Come along to find out about the various ways you can volunteer with Greener Kirkcaldy.
Book Club
Tues 29th Jan 7pm – 8.30pm
Join us for the first meeting of our Book Club. January’s book is Solar by Ian McEwan.
Greener Kirkcaldy Volunteers Scoop Award
We’re celebrating a win at the Fife Voluntary Action awards last Thursday – the Ravenscraig Community Orchard volunteers won the Volunteer Team awards.
Planting the Orchard
Thursday 6th December marked one of the most exciting days of the year for Greener Kirkcaldy. After 8 months of preparation at Ravenscraig Walled Garden staff and volunteers planted 50 […]
Christmas Cycling Extravaganza!
Christmas Cycling Extravaganza on Saturday 8th December, running from 11am-3pm in Templehall Community Centre.
Plant the Orchard
Thursday 6th December, 10am – 4pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
The most exciting day of the Orchard project so far – the day the trees arrive and we begin to plant orchard. Don’t miss out being part of history as we plant a brand new orchard for Kirkcaldy!
Greener Kirkcaldy Christmas Fair
European Week for Waste Reduction
DIY Workshop
Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre, Saturday 24th November, 13:00-16:00
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to install energy efficiency measures in your home. Places on this workshop are limited so contact us to book your place
SUPER-SOUP SATURDAY!
Saturday 10th November (12noon -3pm) at the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre. Pop in for a warming cup of local, seasonal and organic soup and collect a goody bag with the […]
Cozy Crafts
12:30 – 15:30 Saturday 17th November, Kirkcaldy Day Centre, 1 Townsend Place (opp. St. Bryce Kirk)
Come and join us for an afternoon of making things to keep you cozy this winter. There’ll be hands-on stalls for you to have a go at cheap, DIY ways to make you feel snug as the nights draw in.
Film Night – The Age of Stupid
Tuesday 27th November, 19:00 – 21:30, Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Join us for our very first film night. This month we’ll be showing Franny Armstrong’s ‘The Age of Stupid’ starring Oscar nominated Pete Postlethwaite.
Greener Kirkcaldy Kids’ Club
This October break we’ll be running a Kids’ Club on Wednesday afternoons for 3-11 year olds.
On 10th October is the Wee Beastie Hunt, and on 17th October is the Great Kirkcaldy Bake-Off.
Herb spiral workshop
Help us build a Herb Spiral at the Greener Kirkcaldy training allotment – Saturday 29th Sept at Ravenscraig Walled Garden 10am – 4pm
Introduction to composting workshop
On Tuesday 18th September at Ravenscraig Walled Garden 10.30am – noon – come along and learn about composting.
Jam Making Workshop
On Thursday 13th September at Templehall Community Centre 6.30pm – 9pm we’ll be running a jam making workshop.
Blasda! local food feast
Join Greener Kirkcaldy and the Fife Diet to celebrate our local food and harvest on Sunday 9 September.
Doors Open Day at Ravenscraig Community Garden, Sun 9th Sept
Our community orchard will be open to visitors are part of Doors Open Day, Sunday 9th September. Come along and see the orchard site, or find out about volunteering opportunities.
Swap Shop in October
Each Friday and Saturday this October, in the Advice Centre. Bring along any books, CDs or DVDs you don’t use any more and swap them for new ones!
Introduction to Permaculture course
1st and 2nd September (2-day course) in Kirkcaldy. Introductory ‘taster’ course, providing an opportunity to learn about the principles of permaculture.
Fuel Efficient Driver Training – 17th and 18th August 2012
Want to save money by reducing the fuel you use? Sign up for FREE Fuel Efficient Driver Training today!
Free Soup!
Saturday July 14th (1pm – 5pm) at the Greener Kirkcaldy advice centre
Local, organic, veggie soup for free
Book swap in July and August
Fridays and Saturdays at the Greener Kirkcaldy advice centre
Bring your old books along and swap them for new reads
Bike Week 16th – 24th June 2012
Fun Day – Saturday 23rd June at Kirkcaldy Town Square from 10am-4pm with bike tryouts, unicycle stunt displays, Dr Bike (free bike checkups and repairs), competitions, giveaways and lots more.
Wild food and wildlife walks in Kirkcaldy
The next walk is the Fungi foray on Sat 13th October – 11am – 1pm – all about wild mushrooms.
Seed Swap!
Clean ups near Kirkcaldy
Seafield 28th April, Kinghorn 21st April
Food group meeting – Thursday 12th April
We have now agreed a lease at the Ravenscraig walled garden for our community orchard and so the meeting will start with a site visit, then move on to a local pub for a discussion and planning session.
Come and hear about the latest progress, or get involved!
CycleStart rides and free adult cycle training
New to cycling or getting back into cycling after a break? Just the thing.
Wemyss Caves and coastal erosion lecture
Local caves and a lecture on coastal erosion
Local soup every month at Greener Kirkcaldy
We are thinking of having local soup available in the centre once a month
Wild Flower Walk – Sat 12th May
Our programme of walks for 2012. Dates and locations now organised.
Get some local soup at Greener Kirkcaldy
Friday the 10th of February. Our friends at the Fife Diet will be bringing along some local soup and chatting to people about local food.
Food projects meeting – Thursday 2nd Feb
We are applying for funding for the Community Orchard at Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
Christmas and New Year opening times
We will be closed for four days over the festive season
Food group meeting – new date
Thursday 5th January – get an update on how our food projects are going
Energy group meeting
Wednesday 14th December – see how our work on community renewables is going
Energy best deal training
Thursday 8th December – a free training course on fuel poverty and switching supplier
Greener Ideas – help us plan our next steps
Sat 5th to Sat 26th Nov at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre
Contribute to where we go next – we’d love to know what you think.
Fife Diet ‘Food Revolt’
12 November 2011
http://www.fifediet.co.uk/food-revolt/
Dr DIY workshop 29/10/11
ARCHIVE: October 2011 We will be running a Doctor DIY workshop on Saturday 29/10/11. Come along to our centre at a time that suits you, between 10am and 5pm. Our […]
Ecover refills – new products now available
ARCHIVE: October 2011 Thanks to your continued support we’ve again increased our range of refills of eco-friendly Ecover cleaning products. We have added Lemon & Aloe Vera washing-up liquid and Lemon […]
Ravenscraig Park Cycling Spectacular
Cycling activities for all, Sunday 25th September – 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Doors Open Day stall
Come along to the Merchant’s House this Sunday to say hello to us.
Food project meeting
Date for your diary – 6/10/11 at 7pm.
Seafield Wildflower Walk
A guided walk to observe the late flowering plants. Saturday 17th September 10am to noon.
Community renewable energy meetings 1st and 4th September
Find out the latest progress and shape the future of these projects
An organic/local food cafe/shop in Kirkcaldy?
Come and help us explore the idea. Thursday 25th August 7.30pm.
Wild berry recipes
Our wild food walk today took us all around Dunnikier Woods – a lovely walk with lots of wild food to be found. Here are our favourite Wild Berries Recipes.
Wild berry walk – Sat July 30th
The second of this year’s wild food events takes place on Sat July 30th from 11-1pm at Dunnikier woods.
Wild mushroom walk – Sat 8th October
Join us on our Fungi Foray on Saturday 8th October, 11am to 1pm.
Beveridge Park Community Festival – 1st to 3rd July
3 day community event. For more information see Beveridge Park Festival page on About Kirkcaldy.
Reduce your fuel bills events
We are offering talks on saving money on fuel bills to community groups.
Meeting of new Energy Group
The first meeting of our new Energy Group will take place on the 19th May 2011 at 7pm-8.30pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre.
The Energy Group will look into the options for increasing the amount of renewable energy (such as solar panels and small-scale hydro-electricity) we produce in Kirkcaldy and setting up community renewable schemes locally.
Wild food walks – dates for your diary
Back by popular demand… this year’s Greener Kirkcaldy wild food walks will take place on
4th June 11am-1pm – leaves and greens – this was a great success
30th July 11am-1pm – summer berries
1st October 11am-1pm – wild mushrooms
Make your move Kirkcaldy – project launch
The Kirkcaldy Walking & Cycling project’s public launch event will be held on Saturday May 21st from 10am to 4pm in Kirkcaldy Town Square. This fun day for all ages will include a chance for people to try out different kinds of bikes, watch an exciting stunt display by The Clan, and find out more about walking, cycling and public transport use in the town.
Seafield beach clean-up
Seafield Environmental Group are running a Spring Clean 2011 beach clean-up on Saturday 7th May 2011 at 11am at Seafield beach. For more details see the Seafield Environmental Group website.
Celebrate Earth Hour
Saturday 26th March, 8-9.30pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Greener Kirkcaldy are inviting you to celebrate Earth Hour with us.
Dr Bike is back in town
Sat 12th March, 11am-1pm
The mobile mechanic is coming to the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre to run a free drop-in service for all bikes cycled in on the day.
Green Spring Clean and Freegle recycle evening
Wednesday 2nd March, 7-9pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre
Come along and learn about eco-friendly cleaning products and how you can save money with refills.
Make your resolutions count this New Year – launch evening
Thursday 13th January 7-9pm
If you feel inspired to save cash and do your bit for the environment in 2011, we are offering a free ‘carbon footprint’ service. Come to the launch evening at the centre to be one of the first to take part and get your free carbon footprint report.
Volunteer Open Evening
ARCHIVE: October 2010 Wednesday 10th November, 7-9pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy advice centre Do you have an interest in the environment? Would you be able to spare a few hours […]
Winter Warmth info evening at Dunnikier Community Centre
Come along to Dunnikier Community Centre on the 25th Nov 7pm-9pm to find out more about our fast track discounted insulation offer. An expert Energy Advisor will be on hand to answer your questions about home insulation, energy efficiency and this offer, or to book your free, no obligation, home insulation survey on the spot.
A greener Christmas with Greener Kirkcaldy, the Fife Diet, and Freegle
Thursday 9th December 7pm-9pm, at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre
Come along to our fun and informal evening event to share ideas and recipes for having a greener Christmas!
Winter Warmth Open Day
ARCHIVE: October 2010 Friday 26th November 12-5pm at the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre Find out more about the Winter Warmth offer and book a free, no obligation home insulation survey. Alternatively, […]
Kirkcaldy Farmers’ Market
ARCHIVE: October 2010 Saturday 27th November, 9am-1pm, at the Town Square, Kirkcaldy Try some great locally produced food and get that secure feeling of knowing that this winter is going […]
Kirkcaldy Farmers’ Market
Sunday 19th December, at the Town Square
Love your Christmas leftovers with Greener Kirkcaldy – we’ll be at the Farmer’s Market with some great ideas and recipes.
Introduction to Permaculture course
15th and 16th January (2-day course) in Kinghorn and Kirkcaldy
The course now full – to reserve a place in event of a cancellation see below
A two-day introductory ‘taster’ course, providing an opportunity to learn about the principles of permaculture in a positive, creative and supportive space.
Winter Warmth DIY drop-in workshop
Saturday 23rd October, 10am-1pm
Discover some simple low-cost measures you can take to keep your house cosy this winter – draught-proofing, DIY secondary glazing, radiator reflector panels and more!
Savvy Travel Day
Saturday 19th February – drop in any time between 10am-5pm
Did you know that simple changes to your driving habits could reduce your fuel use by 15%?
Come along to our centre and try out an eco-driving simulator – available for one day only! Bring a friend and see who can drive in the most fuel-efficient way!
Kirkcaldy Beach clean – Sat 18th Sept
Seafield Environment Group are organising a clean-up of Seafield Beach, as part of the annual Beachwatch campaign. They’ll be meeting at Seafield Picnic Area at 11am on Saturday 18th September 2010.
Winter Warmth insulation offer launch
Saturday 18th Sept, at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre
Book your free, no obligation, home insulation survey on the spot at the launch on Saturday 18th September from 10am to 5pm, at the Greener Kirkcaldy centre, 222 High Street.
Farmers’ Market 10th Anniversary Fun Day – 25th September
Greener Kirkcaldy and home insulation experts from the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre will be there to help you fast track your home insulation with our Winter Warmth Special Offer.
‘Shrink your fuel bills’ drop-in day
Saturday 2nd October, 10am-5pm
Bring your energy bills along and learn how to understand them better, or get confidential advice on switching supplier or tariff to get a better deal.
Free Dr Bike health checks
Sat 9th October, 11am-1pm
The mobile mechanic is coming to the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre at 222 High St, to run a free drop-in service for all bikes cycled in on the day.
Wild Food Walk – hunt for mushrooms
ARCHIVE: September 2010 16th October 2010 Have you ever wondered how to identify a shaggy ink cap and a puff ball, or would you just like to know which mushrooms […]
Switch & Bitch evening – Wed 8th September
Clothes swapping is the new hot craze sweeping the nation. In association with Chickenshop, we are supporting a Switch & Bitch event on Wednesday 8th September at Dean Park Hotel, […]
Free Dr Bike health checks
Sat 11th September, 11am-1pm
The mobile mechanic is coming to the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre to run a free drop-in service for all bikes cycled in on the day.
Wild Berry Walk on Sat 21st August
The second in our series of wild food events takes place on Saturday 21st August from 11-1pm in Dunnikier woods.
Introduction to Home Renewable Energy
Tue 24th August, 7pm-9pm
Come along to the Greener Kirkcaldy centre to learn about the range of renewable energy systems that might be suitable for your home, in a friendly informal setting.
Solar Energy for the Home
Wed 1st September, 7pm-9pm
This workshop is for anyone who is interested in solar panels for their home. It will cover the different types of panel for hot water or electricity, the practicalities, costs and incentives, how systems connect to your existing systems, and how to proceed.
Greener Kirkcaldy ‘Foodies’ Meeting
ARCHIVE: July 2010 We at Greener Kirkcaldy have lots of ideas and enthusiasm for local food and growing projects but no firm plans as yet. We would love to hear […]
Savvy Travel Day
ARCHIVE: July 2010 Are you interested in reducing the environmental impact of your travel, and saving money? Then come along to the advice centre between 10am and 4pm on Saturday […]
Get To Know Your Bicycle Workshop on Sat 19th June
ARCHIVE: June 2010 Celebrate National Bike Week with Greener Kirkcaldy! We are holding a FREE Get To Know Your Bicycle Workshop on Saturday 19th June, from 10am-1pm. Greener Kirkcaldy […]
Energy Saving Open Day on Saturday 12th June
ARCHIVE: June 2010 Are you wasting energy? Is your home leaking heat? Come along to our Energy Saving Open Day and get tailored advice about how to save energy, reduce […]
Wild food walk on 22nd May
ARCHIVE: May 2010 Join our guided Wild Food Walk on 22nd May 11am – 1pm, and discover your local environment in a new way! This event will show you how […]
‘Swishing’ clothes swap event on 4th June
Remix your wardrobe by joining us for a CLOTHES SWAP at the Greener Kirkcaldy Centre (222 High Street), on FRIDAY 4TH June from 7pm til 9pm. Have fun, look and swap…..SWISH!
Big Tent 2010
Greener Kirkcaldy staff and volunteers are going to be at the Big Tent festival in Falkland on July 23rd to 25th this summer. We will have a stall in the Climate Champions zone. Please come by and say hello!
















































































