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Greener Kirkcaldy

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Trying out an E-bike

Trying out an E-bike

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Our Active Travel Development Worker Susan shares her experience of being back on an electric bike for the first time in years

Adam and Euan

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Volunteer numbers are increasing in the Walled Garden as people find companionship, learn new skills – or just like being there. Six-year long volunteer Euan Wood, now a professional horticulturalist, […]

Ralph

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TWENTY YEARS of ‘hola’ in Spain to plain old ‘hello’ in Fife is the language journey for one of the Walled Garden’s new volunteers. Retired headteacher Ralph Chambers and his […]

Avoid the energy price cap!

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Ofgem announced this month that they’re increasing the energy price cap, the maximum a supplier is allowed to charge for the energy tariffs. This will affect those most on standard […]

Big Five For Fife

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With world leaders coming to Glasgow in November to discuss the climate emergency, 2021 is going to be huge year for climate action. We would like to invite you to do your bit by pledging to at least one of our Big Five For Fife.

August at Ravenscraig

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Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what went on in August at Ravenscraig Walled Garden and shares a new recipe in her latest blog.

Round 2 of Small Grants Fund

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Climate Action Fife small grants fund to help people talk about climate change. Grants of up to £500 are available. The deadline is fast approaching so get your applications in!

Walking out of Covid

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Lisa May Young talks about how walking helped her recover from COVID-19 and make her feel healthier in the long run in this blog.

July at Ravenscraig

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Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what went on in July at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog.

Quebec to Kirkcaldy

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A GARDENEER, SCIENTIST AND POET have all recently found their way to the Walled Garden and they all seem happy.  ‘All’ are in fact combined in one person, volunteer Genevieve […]

Herb Spiral

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GOOD THINGS have a habit of sometimes turning up again – and they certainly do in the Walled Garden. The Garden’s herb spiral – an attractive circular planting of herbs […]

Introducing Kids to Cooking

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Our Community Chef Iain shares the importance of introducing kids to cooking and what will be involved in our first kids cooking club in his latest blog. 

June at Ravenscraig

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Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what went on in June at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog including some events.

World Environment Day

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Our Media Volunteer Bryan talks about what is happening this year for World Environment Day in his latest blog. 

May at Ravenscraig

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Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what goes on in May at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog. 

How to make Stock

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Our Community Chef Iain shares how to make vegetable and chicken stock in the latest of his “how to make” series. 

April at Ravenscraig

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Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what goes on in April at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog.

Climate Action Fife Small Grants Fund

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The Climate Action Fife Small Grants Fund is open to any Fife community organisation who would like to trial activities to engage their community in the climate emergency. Local community organisations can apply for a grant of up to £500. Deadline for applications: 30th April 2021.

March at Ravenscraig

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Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what goes on in March at Ravenscraig Walled Garden and shares a recipe for a seasonal treat in her latest blog. 

Women in Energy Advice

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As more women take up roles in the energy industry – once a predominately male sector – we spoke to the three women in Greener Kirkcaldy’s Energy Advice Team about working in energy.

Leftover Bread Recipes

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Join our Community Chef Iain as he shares recipes for leftover bread such as Croutons, Herb Crust and a Savoury Bread and Butter Pudding in the latest of his how to make series. 

Grow Your Own at Home

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Our growing team take us throw how to grow your own at home starting with tomatoes, chillies and peppers in their latest blog.

Community Energy Podcast

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Senior Energy Advisor Kitty and Energy Advisor Michael were recently interviewed for a podcast on the topic of Community Energy by Paul Bristow from the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network.

Fairtrade Recipes

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Climate, Fairtrade and You is the theme of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight. Development worker Jackie shares some yummy recipes that use Fairtrade ingredients.

Scotland’s Climate Assembly

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Climate Champion Jennifer has been attending the Scotland’s Climate Assembly as an observer. Here she lays out what it’s all about and shares her highlights of the topics discussed so far.

Kirkcaldy Car-Free Week

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A week of events and activities to stimulate your imagination about what Kirkcaldy would look like with more car-free areas.

Kirkcaldy Car-Free Week

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Kirkcaldy car-free week takes place between 1st-5th March and here you can find out about all our events and how you can enter our competition.

January at Ravenscraig

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Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what does on at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in January in our latest blog.

Meat-free Cooking

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Our Community Chef takes us through how to make meat-free dishes such as Lentil Bolognese, Mushroom Risotto and Cauliflower steak in his latest “how to make” blog.

Walking in Winter

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Climate Champion Jennifer explains the benefits of winter walking and describes the sense of wellbeing she feels on her own favourite route.

Staying warm during lockdown

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With the return of the ‘stay at home’ message this January, it’s likely we’ll all be using more energy at home than usual. Read Energy Advisor, Michael’s top tips for staying warm during lockdown.

Covid-19 Update (January 2021)

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Further to the Government announcement on 4th January, our building at East Fergus Place is now closed to the public until further notice. Read more about changes to our activities in January.

Covid-19 Update (December 2020)

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Further to the Government announcement on 19th December, our building at East Fergus Place is now closed to the public until further notice. Read more.

2020 A ‘Green’ Reflection

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Our Vice-Chair on our board Pat Crosbie reflects on 2020 and what positive green activities that she plans to take forward into 2021.

How to make Gur Cake

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Our Project Coordinator Ger shares how to make Gur Cake which is one of her favourite recipes.

A poem from George

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RWG and Active Travel Volunteer George has shared ‘a wee poem I wrote some time ago, perhaps even more relevant today in the light of Zoom family gatherings becoming a […]

Lang Toun Cycles – Stores Volunteer

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Lang Toun Cycles are looking for volunteers to join our Cycle Stores team to work in our stores area taking in donated bikes, assessing them for refurbishment, strip down or recycling.

Lang Toun Cycles – Cycle Service and Repair Volunteer

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Lang Toun Cycles are looking for volunteers to join our Cycle Service and Repair team to work in our customer-facing cycle workshop, check cycles in for service, help with sales of refurbished cycles and new cycling accessories.

Scary Food Waste

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Our Development Worker Craig talks about all the scary food waste that happens after Halloween in his latest blog.

Scary Muffins

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Get Sspooooookily creative at with this recipe for Scary Muffins.

Stewart’s Story

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As part of Challenge Poverty Week, Energy Advisor, Michael shares a story of someone we’ve recently worked with.

Seasonal Roast Veggies

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In the latest of our “How To Make” recipes, Community Chef Iain takes us through how to make seasonal roast vegetables.

Challenge Poverty Week 2020

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5th October marks the start of the annual Challenge Poverty Week. Energy Advisor, Michael, has produced a video about the week and how Cosy Kingdom can help.

Foragers Jam Recipe

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Our Development Worker Gemma takes us through her Forager’s Jam recipe in her latest blog.

Guid Auld Mac & Cheese

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Our Community Chef Iain shares his receipe for guid auld Mac and Cheese in the latest of his “How to make” series.

Foraging in September

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Our Development Worker Gemma describes how you can forage in September and what you can do with what you find.

Bike Donation Appeal

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Got a bike you don’t use? You can now donate your bike to Lang Toun Cycles to be refurbished by our expert mechanics and re-sold in store.

Zero Waste: The power of no

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This week is  Zero Waste Week, so it is a perfect opportunity for us to think about how we could reduce the amount we throw away. Learning to refuse can have a huge impact on how much we waste.

Our doors are open!

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We’re very excited to announce that, as of Monday 7th September, our building at 8 East Fergus Place is open to the public.

Strategic Plan Review (Summer 2020)

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In 2018, we published our Strategic Plan for a Sustainable Future 2018–2023. Two years in, we have written a review of this plan, looking back at our progress so far, and setting out our new priorities and updated plans for 2020 to 2023.

Why Cycle? (Video)

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Hear from local cyclists as they talk about their experiences about cycling on our Why Cycle? event as part of the Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival.

Returning to Cycling

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Local Kirkcaldy resident Simon McGlary talks about the progress he has made mentally and physically while using an ebike in this latest blog entry. 

Fife Coastal Path

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Our Marketing and Communications Assistant Steven talks about his experience of walking a section of the Fife Coastal Path.

Roasted Beetroot Salad

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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 roasted beetroot salad.

Climate Action Fife

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We’re excited to announce we’ve been awarded £197,289 of National Lottery funding to lead a new local partnership taking action on climate change in Fife.

How To Use Your Gears (Video)

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Our Active Travel Development Worker Susan and Cycling Volunteer Damon demonstrate how to use your gears on your bike properly.

Moth Trapping (Video)

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Our Development Worker Craig demonstrates how to create a moth trap and shows what kind of moths you can see.

Thriving in nature during summer

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Our Marketing and Communications Assistant Steven writes about how you can take advantage of the good weather and thrive in nature this summer.

Job opportunity – Cycle Mechanic

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We are looking for an expert Cycle Mechanic to play a key role in our new social enterprise project – a community cycle shop for Kirkcaldy. Deadline for applications: Friday 26th June.

How to make Coleslaw

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Join our Community Chef Iain in the latest of his “How to make” series. This time he goes through the process of making Coleslaw.

Practicing Steering (Video)

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Join our Active Travel Development Worker, Susan, and her daughter Sophie as they show you how to steer properly.

News from Volunteers

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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

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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).

How to make soup

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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

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Join Gabbi as she takes us through the process of making your very own face mask from material you might have around the house.

Reconnecting with nature

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Our Cycling/ Growing and Gardening Volunteer George talks about how he reconnected with nature during lockdown.

Messages from Volunteers

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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

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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 […]

Sesame Fried Rice Blog

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Our Community Chef Iain goes through the process of how to make Sesame Fried Rice in his latest blog.

Smoothie Making 101

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Volunteer Kim writes about eating well and keeping our defences up during lockdown in this lovely smoothie making blog.

Active Travel News

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

How to Make Tarka Daal

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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.