Outdoor project worker, Gemma, shares her passion for growing her own fruit and veg and writes about our upcoming workshops
Growing Your Own Fruit and Veg
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.
Help Fuel Fife Folk
Donate now and help vulnerable people in Fife stay warm this winter.
Basic Sewing Skills – Pyjama Making Workshop
Learn how to make pyjama trousers from upcycled bedding. Wednesday 24 & 31 October, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Apple iPad Maintenance Workshop
Learn to keep your iPad running smoothly and quickly for longer. Monday 22 October, 6pm – 8.30pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Trash to Treasure Furniture Upcycling
Upcycle an old piece of furniture in to a unique treasure. Sunday 21 October, 10am – 4pm, Furniture Plus. Booking required.
Monday Afternoon Cycle
Join us for a cycle along Dubbie Braes coastal path. Monday 29 October, 2pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Park. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED More Cake – Less Waste
Learn interesting ways to save food waste at home. Thursday 25 October, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Methodist Church. Booking required.
Recycle your old laptops, smartphones and tablets!
Do you have old laptops, phones or tablets that you would like to recycle? We’re collecting items for the Edinburgh Remakery.
Getting to Know Your Computer 3-week course
Would you like to use your computer more? Join our new course Wednesday 16 -30 January, 6-8pm. Booking required.
Fuel Efficient Driver Training
Pick up some useful tips in our FREE Fuel Efficient Driver Training. Thursday 29 November, various times, starting at the High Street Hub. Booking required.
Rag Rugging Workshop
Learn to make a rug from recycled scraps of material. Wednesday 28 November, 6pm – 9pm, St Bryce Kirk. Booking required.
Christmas Upcycling – Make Your Own Advent Calendar
Make your own advent calendar from upcycled textiles. Wednesday 14 & 21 November, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk. Booking required.
5 things you need to know about smart meters
Confused by smart meters? Media Volunteer Steven explains the top 5 things you need to know.
Creating New Plants Workshop
Learn how to save seeds and take cuttings to create free plants. Saturday 10 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Herbal Oils and Balm Workshop
Make a warming winter balm for aches and pains. Saturday 24 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Green Christmas Fair
Join us for our Green Christmas Fair. Friday 7th December 2018, 1pm – 4pm, Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy.
Love your Root Veggies
Learn interesting ways to save food waste at home. Thursday 15 November, 6pm – 8pm, Methodist Church. Booking required.
Electric Vehicle Event
Discover more about electric vehicles and how they can save emissions and costs. Tuesday 20 November, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
What can you recycle in Fife?
Do you get confused by what can and can’t be recycled? Media Volunteer Angela answers some common questions in her blog.
Steve’s Story
Read about how your donations could help someone like Steve this winter.
September at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Read about what our gardening volunteers got up to in September in volunteer Tony’s blog.
Climate Week Scotland 2018
1st – 5th October is Climate Week Scotland 2018. Media Volunteer Angela gives some ideas of what you could do to get involved.
Help us name our new building!
Work is on track refurbishing our new building at East Fergus Place, but we still haven’t got a name! Send us your ideas.
Betty’s Story
Read how our energy advisors helped Betty last year. Your donations could help someone like Betty stay warm this winter.
My Climate Changes
Have your say on the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Bill at a community event in Kirkcaldy on 24 September.
New Scottish Government Climate Change Bill – what is it?
Media Volunteer Bryan looks into the details of the new Scottish Government Climate Change bill.
Fungi in the Woods Wild Walk (waiting list only)
Join us for our annual Fungi Foray! Saturday 22 September, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Dunnikier Country Park. Fully booked.
Basic Furniture Repair Workshop (Fully Booked)
Learn DIY skills to repair and refurbish furniture in our one-day workshop. Sunday 23 September, 10am – 4pm. Booking required.
Cushion Making Workshop
Learn how to make stylish cushions from recycled fabrics. Saturday 6 October, 10am – 1pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Basic Cycle Training Afternoon
Join us for an afternoon of free adult cycle training. Saturday 22 September, 1pm – 4pm, Beveridge Park. Booking required.
Autumn Adventures Kids Club
Autumn exploring – collect woodland treasure and cook outdoors. Wednesday 10 October, 2pm – 4.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Monthly Monday Walks
Get to know local routes, meet other walkers and get some exercise. First Monday of the month, 12.45 – 1.30pm outside Kirkcaldy Townhouse.
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Learn the skills to fix your bike yourself. Wednesday 3 October, 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Booking required.
Brewing and Blending – Herbal Tea Workshop
Making & blending herbal tea from local plants. Saturday 15 September, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Booking required.
Cider Making Workshop (Fully Booked)
Discover how to make your own traditional cider. Saturday 29 September, 1pm – 4pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
What do Greener Kirkcaldy do?
Media Volunteer Steven takes a look at some of projects and how they are helping tackle climate change.
Kingdom FM Local Hero Awards 2018
We won a Kingdom FM Local Hero Award for Green Initative. Read more in our blog.
The open day at the allotments in Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Volunteer Tony reports on the annual Ravenscraig Walled Garden open day last week.
Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Report 2017 – 2018
Read our 2017-18 highlights in our Annual Report.
Too Good to Waste – Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual Gathering and AGM 2018
Read about what happened at our 2018 Annual Gathering and AGM.
Group Cycle Ride to Kinghorn
Grab your bike and join us on Saturday 25 August, 2pm – 4pm.
Jam Making Workshop
Learn more about jam making. Saturday 25 August 10.30am – 12.30pm. Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Pallet Upcycling Workshop
Learn to upcycle old pallets into interesting and unique items of furniture. Sunday 26 August, 10am – 4pm.
Basic Sewing Skills
Learn the basics to repair, upcycle or even make your own clothes in our Workshop. Wednesday 5 & 12 September, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
The importance of re-using, repairing and upcycling
Media volunteer Angie investigates the benefits to the community and environment of re-using, repairing and upcycling household items
Greener Kirkcaldy’s Strategic Plan 2018 – 2023
Our Strategic Plan 2018 – 2023 sets out our plans and ambitions for the years ahead.
Food Works! – 8 week Practical Food and Growing course
Food Works! food and horticulture volunteer training programme starts 30 August. Booking required.
Foraging Wild Walk
Discover plants you can eat from the woods. Saturday 25 August, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Park. Booking required.
Dr Bike Fix-it Drop-in
Bring your bike along for a free 15 minute ‘fix-it session’ with Dave’s Bike Shed. Saturday 8 September, 1pm – 3pm, Ecology Centre Summer Festival.
Basic Cycle Training Morning
Does cycling make you anxious and nervous? Join us for a morning of Basic Cycle Training, 25 Aug, 10am – 1pm.
Why an alternative route is better for your health and the planet
Media Volunteer Bryan explores why driving less is better for you and the planet!
Re-use and Repair Fest
Would you like to know more about reusing and repairing? Come along for fun activities on Saturday 18 August, 1.30pm – 3.30pm at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
Kirkcaldy Community Gardens and Allotments Open Day
All welcome to see the gardens and allotments at Ravenscraig Walled Garden, Sunday 19 August, 11am – 4pm.
An August weekend at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Volunteer Tony gives an update on what’s going on at our community training garden and orchard.
Too Good To Waste – Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual Gathering and AGM 2018
Too Good To Waste – Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual Gathering and AGM 2018
Transport Project
Our Transport project aims to inspire and support our community to reduce car use for short journeys.
Growing Projects
We have two growing projects at Ravenscraig Walled Garden and Dunnikier Country Park where we hold events, workshops and volunteer sessions.
Food Projects
We hold various cooking events and workshops, and run a Fife Food for Fife Folk project to help our community have access to good, healthy and sustainable food.
Our High Street Hub
The ‘High Street Hub’ sells eco and fair trade products, and is a welcoming space to come for energy advice, a chat about volunteering, or just to find out more about us.
Personalised Route Planning
Reduce your car use with a personalised travel plan to help you get from A to B.
Summer Outdoor Kids Clubs
Fun-packed outdoor Kids Clubs running throughout the summer holidays. Next up is Beach Exploring on Wednesday 8 August. Booking required.
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.
Waste Re-use
Media volunteer Angie shares ideas on how household items can be re-used to prevent unnecessary waste.
#PlasticFreeJuly – 3
Media Volunteer Angela ends her series of waste free blogs with tips on being waste free when raising a baby.
Summer Green Energy Tips
Media Volunteer Steven offers his tops tips on saving energy in the Summer,
Car sharing: why it’s benefical
Media Volunteer Bryan explains why car sharing is good for you and the planet.
Kirkcaldy Walking Festival a step in the right direction!
Find out how the first Kirkcaldy Walking Festival went this summer.
Grow Your Own Workshops
Next up: Forest Gardening – Saturday 4 August, 10am – 4pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Forest gardening – a different approach to looking after your plot
Forest gardening is about working with nature to create a low-maintenance, productive plot. Read more in Jackie’s blog.
Fuel Efficient Driver Training
Pick up some useful tips in our FREE Fuel Efficient Driver Training, Friday 27 July, various times, starting at the High Street Hub. Booking required.
Building work starts on our Community Food Hub
We’re excited to announce that work has started on the refurbishment of our new building at East Fergus Place.
Active Travel
Media Volunteer Kevin writes about the benefits of active travel in his great blog.
Don’t run before you can walk
Media volunteer, Marco, discusses the wider benefits of walking in his latest blog
#PlasticFreeJuly – 2
More fantastic tips on how to have a Plastic Free July from Media Volunteer Angela.
Gentle on the clutch: how fuel efficiency driver training can help you
Media Volunteer Marco shares his experience of our fuel efficient driver training.
What is happening at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Volunteer Tony shares some photos of what the gardening volunteers at Ravenscraig Walled Garden have been up to recently.
Basic Cycle Training – 4 week programme
Free adult cycle training. 4 week programme starting Wednesday 11th July, 6pm – 8pm, Beveridge Park. Booking required.
Kirkcaldy Walking Festival
Kirkcaldy Walking Festival, 14th – 22nd July. See the programme of walks here!
Rockpool Exploring (part of Kirkcaldy Walking Festival)
Join us for rockpool exploring with expert guide Tony Wilson. Saturday 14th July, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Booking required.
Active Travel in Kirkcaldy (part of Walking Festival)
Join us on Monday, 16 July at 12.45pm for a walk, leaving from Greener Kirkcaldy’s High Street Hub and walking to Ravenscraig beach via Carrs Flour Mill. Booking required.
Seals and the Seashore (part of Walking Festival)
Join us for a walk along Seafield beach looking for seals with Ronnie Mackie. Wednesday, 18 July, 10am to 12pm. Booking required.
#PlasticFreeJuly
Media Volunteer Angela shares her top tips for reducing single use plastic use in your home!
Times up for plastics?
What can we do to reduce plastic packaging?
Greener travel choices: Kirkcaldy to Bristol
Travelling by plane isn’t always the best option. Read Development Worker, Rosanna’s blog on her experience of travelling to Bristol for a weekend.
Staycations – why we should holiday at home
Media Volunteer Bryan tells us why we should be holidaying in Scotland this year!
Fife Voluntary Action Awards 2018
Our Too Good to Waste project and Cosy Kingdom energy advice service have been shortlisted for this year’s Fife Voluntary Action Awards. Read more about them.
Air Travel and its Alternatives
With air travel becoming more and more popular, Media Volunteer Steven explores its impact on the environment, and the alternatives, in his latest blog.
Wildflowers in the Garden
Wildflowers look nice in your garden and are great for the environment. Media Volunteer Marco talks about the hows and whys of wildflowers in his blog.
Wetlands Wander
Join us for a wander round Dunnikier Park wetlands with expert guide Tony Wilson. Saturday 23rd June, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Booking required.
Fife Coastal Path Walk
Media Volunteer Steven shares photos from his walk along the Fife Coastal Path, and encourages us all to get out walking more.
Earth Hour 2018- Lights out, but what next for the planet?
At the end of March this year over 9 million people around the world celebrated Earth Hour. Marco looks at what next in his blog.
Food Waste: why it’s bad
Media Volunteer Bryan looks at the problem of food waste and how we can avoid it.
Growing Your Own Food
Media Volunteer Steven has been helping his dad starting the growing season at his allotment. He shares some tips on growing your own food in his blog.
Group Cycle Ride
Bring your bike and join us for a cycle. Saturday 28 April, 10am – 1pm, meeting at Bank of Scotland beside Asda, Kirkcaldy. Booking required.
Grow Your Own: Soft Fruit in Your Garden
Saturday 28 April, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. £15 – £10. Booking required.
Planting Out & Caring For Your Seedlings
Learn how to make your plants thrive. Saturday 5 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Sweet Treats, Less Waste!
Learn tips on reducing food waste while making tasty treats. Thursday 17th May, 6pm – 8pm, Methodist Church Kirkcaldy. Booking required.
Reduce, Remake & Reuse
Reduce, Remake and Reuse (8 week course) starting Tuesday 8th May, 12.30-2.30pm, Torbain Church, Kirkcaldy.
Woodlands Wild Walk
Join us for our first Wild Walk of 2018 and find out more about trees. Saturday 12th May, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Dunnikier Country Park. Booking required.
Cycling in Scotland on the rise
Cycling is on the rise in Scotland, but how do we compare with other countries? Media Volunteer Kevin explores this in his blog.
Earth Day: an end to plastic pollution?
April 22nd was Earth Day. Media Volunteer Marco explores it’s history and campaign to reduce plastic waste in his blog.
Mindful Gardening: Composting & Dealing with Weeds
Work with nature to make your own compost. Saturday 19th May, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Sew Your Own: Shopping Bag from Recycled Textiles
Learn to sew and make a bag from recycled textiles. Wednesday 25 April, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St. Bryce Centre. £10 – £15. Booking required.
Group Cycle Ride – Dunnikier
Cycle round Dunnikier area. Saturday 26th May, 10am – 12pm, Dunnikier Country Park. Booking required.
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Learn skills to fix your bike yourself. Wednesday 30 May, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Templehall Community Centre. Booking required.
Home Renewable Energy
Installing home renewable energy systems can save you carbon emissions and money. Media Volunteer Bryan outlines the benefits and different systems in his blog.
Creative Play – Outdoor Kids Club
Wednesday 4 April, 10am – 12pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Beach exploring, rockpooling and artwork. £10. Booking required
Nature Play – Outdoor Kids Club
Wednesday 11 April, 10am – 12pm, Dunnikier Country Park. Woods exploring, den building and crafts. £10. Booking required.
Easter Holiday Outdoor Kids Clubs
Outdoor kids clubs. Wednesday 4 and 11 April, Kirkcaldy. £10 per child per session. Booking required.
Grow Your Own: Growing Veg from Seed
Saturday 14 April, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Booking required.
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Learn the skills to fix your bike yourself. Wednesday 18 April, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Templehall Community Centre. Booking required.
Earth Hour 2018
Earth Hour – what is it, why you should take part, and what else you can do. Media Volunteer Marco tells all.
What is Pass it on Week?
10th – 18th March is Pass It on Week. Media Volunteer Bryan explains what this is all about in his blog.
Kirkcaldy Reuse and Repair Guide
We’ve recently updated our guide to where you can get things fixed, buy second hand, sell or donate in Kirkcaldy.
FULLY BOOKED: Climate Change and Our Food
Cooking demo and tasters exploring links between Climate Change and our food. 6.30-8.30pm 14 March. Kirkcaldy Methodist Church.
Presentation of our Draft Strategic Plan and EGM
Thursday 8 March, 6pm – 8pm, Adam Smith Theatre. Give us your feedback on our draft strategic plan for 2018-2023, and vote in our EGM.
FULLY BOOKED Grow your own 1: Getting started – how to plan your growing space
FULLY BOOKED Saturday 17 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn how to plan & prepare your plot.
Grow your own 2: Preparing to grow – looking after soil
Saturday 24 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Learn how to understand & improve your soil. £15 – £10. Booking required.
Pass it on Week in the High Street Hub
Wednesday 14 – Saturday 18 March, 10am – 4pm, High Street Hub. Drop by for tips and activities on reusing and passing on your stuff.
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.
Tool Repair Drop-in
Saturday 24 February, 10.30am – 1.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Bring tools along for free repairs and maintenance with the Ecology Centre’s Tool Shed Project.
Fairtrade Fortnight 2018
26 February – 11 March is Fairtrade Fortnight. Find out more about how you can get involved in Media Volunteer Steven’s blog.
Launch of our new Community Training Garden
Our new Community Training Garden at Ravenscraig Walled Garden is officially open. Read more in our blog.
Invitation to Quote: Healthy Homes Project External Evaluation
We’re looking for a consultant to carry out an external evaluation of our Healthy Homes project.
Greener Kids
We’re going to be doing more work with children and young people. We’ll be launching a series of activities in Spring.
What do you know about Apple Wassailing?
Find out more about wassailing before our event next week in media volunteer, Jocasta’s blog.
Nature’s Calendar – monitor your local wildlife
Media Volunteer Bryan tells us about The Woodland Trust’s Nature’s Calendar, and why we should get involved in our local area.
January Declutter
Now is a great time of year to declutter your house. Media Volunteer Steven shares his top decluttering tips in his blog.
Wonky or wasted?
Media volunteer Lauren shares her thoughts on why we should by ‘wonky veg’ in her latest blog.
Winter Pruning Workshop (Fully Booked)
Learn how to prune your trees and plants in winter at our workshop. Saturday 27 January, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
Easy and waste-free Burns Night supper
Media Volunteer Wendy shares her tasty, easy and waste-free take on the classic Burns Night Supper.
Traditional Apple Wassail
Join us as we celebrate our bumper 2017 apple harvest. Saturday 17 February, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
A Community Food Hub for Kirkcaldy
We’re developing plans for a Community Food Hub in Kirkcaldy – a place for people to come together to grow, cook, eat and learn.
Computer Fix-it drop-in
Saturday 3 February, 10.30am – 2pm, Greener Kirkcaldy High Street Hub. Laptop, tablet or smartphone not working? Bring it along to our Fix-It Drop-in and have it repaired.
Love your Lovelies Sewing Workshop
Learn to care for and repair your delicate clothing. Wednesday 7 February, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre. Booking required.
Ready Steady Cook
Put your cooking skills to the test in our exciting 2-part cooking workshop, 26 January and 2 February, 11am to 1pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church. Booking required.
What can we do to reduce plastic waste?
One of the main concerns in 2018, thanks to David Attenborough, will be plastics. Greener Kirkcaldy Board Member, Pat shares some tips on how we can reduce plastic waste.
Green New Year’s Resolutions
Greener Kirkcaldy staff and volunteers share their top ‘green’ New Year’s Resolutions for 2018.
Why we shouldn’t landfill electronics
Ahead of our IT equipment collection, Media Volunteer, Bryan explains why shouldn’t landfill electronics.
Let LED light the way
LED bulbs are the most energy efficient on the market. Media Volunteer Devoran shares her experience and the pros and cons in her blog.
Holiday closing times and where to go for support
We’ll be closed for a week over Christmas. Looking for help or support? Here’s a list of contacts for over the holidays.
Benefits of Walking
Walking more is good for your health, pocket and the environment. Media Volunteer Steven says why it should be your New Year’s resolution in his blog.
Have a Waste Free Christmas
Media Volunteer Lauren shares her top tips for a waste-free Christmas in her latest blog.
7 easy energy wins for winter
Media Volunteer Jocasta shares her top tips for saving energy and money in your home this winter.
My electric car
Media Volunteer Wendy recently bought an electric car. Read about her experience in her latest blog.
Get your festive food waste wrapped up for Christmas
Take a few minutes to plan your festive cooking and shopping to avoid food waste
FULLY BOOKED Growing and Using Herbs
Learn how to grow, harvest, store and use herbs. Saturday 25 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church.
FULLY BOOKED Make the Most of Meals
Cook and learn to make your food go further. 2-week programme starting Monday 27 November, 11am – 1pm, Kirkcaldy Methodist Church. Booking required.
Greener Christmas Fair
Join us and Hayfield Community Centre for our Greener Christmas Fair, Wednesday 29 November, 3pm-5pm, Hayfield Community Centre.
Reduce Your Waste Drop-in
Drop by our High Street Hub during European Week for Waste Reduction to find out how you can reduce waste by reducing, reusing and repairing. 22 – 25 November.
International Volunteer Day
5 December is International Volunteer Day. Media Volunteer Steven shares his experience volunteering at Greener Kirkcaldy in his blog.
Tablet and Phone Maintenance Workshop CANCELLED
Learn how to keep your smartphone and tablet working smoothly at our maintenance workshop on 10 January, 6-7.30pm at St. Bryce Kirk.
Kids Tears and Repairs
Sewing workshop on repairing children’s clothing, 17 January, 6.30-8.30pm, St. Bryce Kirk Centre, Kirkcaldy. Booking Required.
Festive drop-in workshops in the Hub
Festive drop-in workshops on Saturday 16 and 23 December in the High Street Hub.
Cycle Group Led Ride
Join us for basic bike maintenance followed by a tour round Kirkcaldy’s cycle routes, 13 January, 11am to 3pm, meeting at East Fergus Place. Booking required.
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
Buy Nothing Day 2017
Forget Black Friday. Friday 24th November is Buy Nothing Day. Find out more in Volunteer Laura’s blog.
Apple Day Blog
Media Volunteer Lauren shares her photos and experiences from this year’s Apple Day celebration.
How can we communicate Climate Change to our communities?
Read about our recent climate change networking event with groups from across Fife.
FULLY BOOKED How can we communicate climate change to our communities?
Join us for a free and informal event. Friday 10 November, 9.30am to 2pm, Town House, Kirkcaldy. Booking required.
Basic Sewing Machine Skills (waiting list only)
Learn to use a sewing machine, repair your clothes and make them last longer. Monday 20 November, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St. Bryce Kirk. WAITING LIST ONLY
Electric Vehicle Evening
Find out more about electric vehicles, learn how they can save emissions and costs, and take a test drive. Tuesday 21 November, 6pm – 8pm, St Bryce Kirk. Booking required.
Fuel Efficient Driver Training Experience
Volunteer Laura shares her experience taking part in our Fuel Efficient Driver Training in her latest blog.
5 reasons why you should car share
Car sharing can help you save the environment, reduce travel costs and meet new people. Find out more in Media Volunteer Steven’s blog.
Fuel efficient driver training
Wednesday 25 October. Reduce the amount of fuel you use and save money. Free 50-minute fuel-efficient driving session. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Love Your Lovelies Workshop
FULLY BOOKED Learn to care for and repair your delicate clothing. Thursday 26 October, 6.30pm – 8.30pm St. Bryce Kirk.
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Learn the skills to fix your bike yourself. Wednesday 25 October, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Templehall Community Centre. Booking required.
Apple Day
Come to our annual apple day celebration, with apple juice and snacks, activities and competitions. Saturday 28 October, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
FULLY BOOKED Computer Maintenance 3 week Programme
Learn skills to maintain your computer or laptop. 3-week programme starting Monday 30 October, 6pm – 8pm, Dysart St Clair Church. FULLY BOOKED
FULLY BOOKED Sew and Repair 6-week course
Learn basic sewing, repair and upcycling skills. Starts Wednesday 1 November, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, St. Bryce Kirk. FULLY BOOKED.
Be at the core of Apple Day!
Every year Apple Day is celebrated across the UK. Find out more about Apple Day in Volunteer Lauren’s blog.
One Planet Picnic
Throughout October groups across the country are holding their own One Planet Picnic. Find out more about the Keep Scotland Beautiful initiative in Steven’s blog.
Autumn Foraging
Autumn is a good time to go foraging in Fife. Read more about finding food for free in Laura’s blog.
Organic September
September has been Organic September. Find out more about the reasons to go organic, and how you can get involved in Wendy’s blog.
Greener Kirkcaldy work with children and young people
Read more about our natural play project, encouraging children and young people to explore the natural environment and play outdoors.
Get a personalised route plan!
We can help you find low-carbon alternative routes for your common journeys. Send us your journey details and enter our prize draw.
Sharing plans for the future
Read our blog for an update on our new building Celebration and the future plans we shared.
More Taste, Less Waste… For Flats
Learn new tips to reduce food waste and save money, 28 September, 6pm – 8pm, Linktown Church. Booking required.
Fungi Wild Walk
Join us for our annual fungi wild walk. Saturday 23 September, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Dunnikier Park. Booking required.
Group Cycle Ride to Leven
Bring your bike and join us on a day trip to Leven – Saturday 7 October, 11am – 3pm, leaving from Ravenscraig Park. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Bat Wild Walk
Join us on a search for bats and their habitats. Wednesday 11 October, 6pm – 8pm, Beveridge Park. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Big Picnic
Join us for an indoor picnic celebrating food that is good for you and the planet. Thursday 12 October, 10am – 12pm. Hayfield Community Centre. Booking required.
FULLY BOOKED Loch Leven Bird Walk
Join us on a visit to one of the prime winter sites for birds in the UK. Saturday 21 October, 10am – 1.30pm, meet at Kirkcaldy train station. Booking required.
Autumn holiday activities and adventures
Looking for October holiday activities? Why not Staycation in Fife and try some of Volunteer Laura’s Autumn activities.
Planning for the future – complete our survey for a chance to win
We’re planning our projects and priorities for the next few years, and we would love to know what you think and hear your ideas!
Top reasons for switching energy suppliers
Switching suppliers is a great way to save money on your bills. Read more about switching in Media Volunteer, Steven’s blog.
Greener Kirkcaldy awarded National Lottery funding for Community Food Hub
We’ve been awarded a grant of £916,068 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Community Assets programme .
Hedge Maintenance Workshop
Saturday 2 September, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Get to grips with summer hedge care and maintenance. Booking required.
Basic Cycle Training
Free adult cycle training. 5 week programme starting Wednesday 16th August, 6pm – 8pm, Beveridge Park.
FULLY BOOKED Sew and Repair Classes
Learn basic sewing, repair and upcycling skills. 6 classes starting Wednesday 6 September, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Linktown Church. FULLY BOOKED.
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.