Find out how nature can improve your wellbeing and benefit your mental health during lock-down.
Keeping Nature in Mind
Community Meals to Go Kirkcaldy – did somebody say just eat?!
Find out how we are helping local people to access food during the lock-down
Bike Maintenance Webinar – 21/4/20
Join our bike maintenance expert Dave as he gives tips and advice on how to keep your bike in the best condition.
Upcycled Milk Carton Planter
Looking for something different to do in the garden but not wanting to spend a lot of money on it? Have a look at our guide to upcycling a milk carton planter & give it a go!
Simple Guide To No Dig Gardening
Follow a simple guide on how to go about “no dig” gardening from our development worker Gemma.
Beginners Guide: Growing Veg From Seed
Looking to get out in the garden but don’t know where to start? Have a read of our development worker Gemma’s beginners guide to growing veg from seed.
Making The Most Of Your Chicken: Video Tutorial
Our Community Chef Iain takes us through the process of preparing a full chicken.
Free Bike Borrowing for NHS Workers
We are reopening our free bike borrowing scheme for NHS key workers!
Cooking Q&A Webinar 9/4/2020
Watch our very first online cooking Q&A with our Community Chef Iain McLellan.
6 Ways To Save Energy While Working From Home
Have a look at 6 useful tips on how to save energy while working at home!
Job opportunity – Bike Workshop and Retail Coordinator
We are looking for a Bike Workshop and Retail Coordinator to play a key role in the start-up, development and operations of a new social enterprise bike shop.
Cycling Photography Competition
Take part in our weekly cycling photography competition by sharing your photos and routes around your local area.
Getting inspiration for tinned food!
Do you have tins at the back of your kitchen cupboard you don’t know what to do with? In this blog, Jackie takes a look in her cupboard and finds tins of sweetcorn!
Top 10 environmentally friendly tips you can do right now
10 activities you can be doing to make a difference right now!
Assisting older people during COVID-19
Many of us are caring for, or worried about, an older person at the moment – here are some links to resources that may help.
House Planting
In this blog, are top tips on keeping your houseplants in good condition specifically a Peace Lily from our development worker Gemma.
Sausages with Bubble & Squeak
Our Community Chef, Iain McLellan shares a recipe for Bubble and Squeak using sausages, potatoes and vegetables (whatever you have).
COVID-19 – where you can get support
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, here are some key places you can get support.
Cosy Kingdom February 2020
Read about what our Cosy Kingdom energy advisors have been up to in February in the next in our series of monthly blogs.
COVID-19 Statement
Further to the Government update on COVID-19, our building is closed to the public and we have postponed our events. We are now running a programme of virtual events and Cosy Kingdom are operating a telephone energy advice service.
Ditching Disposables
We’re working with Resource Efficient Solutions on a new project this year – Ditching Disposables. Find out how we’ll be helping Fife Pride and Kirkcaldy Half Marathon reduce waste going to landfill by cutting down their single-use items.
Cosy Kingdom January 2020
We’re starting a new monthly blog showcasing the amazing work that our advisors do every month. Read about what they did in January.
Chinese Cooking Class
Read a first-hand experience from our Media Volunteer Bryan on our Cook and Eat China workshop.
Watch our new films!
Take a look at our new films showcasing our projects and activities!
Greener Transport Project – Thanks for your ideas!
Thanks to everyone who completed our Greener Transport survey – here’s what we’ve done with your ideas!
GK New Year Resolutions!
Are you looking for a bit of inspiration for 2020 New Year Resolutions? Here are some green resolutions from Greener Kirkcaldy staff and board members.
Holiday closing times and where to go for support
Greener Kirkcaldy will be closed to the public from 4.30pm on Friday 20th December and will reopen on Friday 3rd January. Read our blog for links to help, advice or support over the holidays.
Kate’s Story
Read how our energy advisors helped Kate and her children last year. Your donations could help someone like Kate stay warm this winter #HelpFuelFifeFolk
8 Ways to Have a Waste-Free Christmas
Christmas can be a very wasteful time of year. Media Volunteer Steven shares his top tips for a waste free Christmas in his blog.
European Week for Waste Reduction
This week is the European Week for Waste Reduction. Media volunteer Bryan writes about what the focus is for this year’s campaign.
Sarah’s Story
Read how our energy advisors helped Sarah last year. Your donations could help someone like Sarah stay warm this winter #HelpFuelFifeFolk
New Chair for Greener Kirkcaldy
Read more about the appointment of a new Chair for Greener Kirkcaldy’s board of Trustees.
Job Opportunity: Energy Advisor (Female)
Exciting opportunity to join our team! We’re recruiting for a Female Energy Advisor to join our Cosy Kingdom team. Deadline for applications: 5pm on Friday 15th November 2019.
Homemade Halloween Sweets
Instead of buying lots of plastic wrapped sweets for Halloween, make your own unique treats with these recipes from Media Volunteer, Wendy.
Greener Kirkcaldy AGM Climate Change Discussion Panel
Summary report from our AGM Climate Change discussion panel with Dr Richard Dixon and special guests.
Greener Kirkcaldy Annual General Meeting 2019
Summary report from Greener Kirkcaldy’s AGM held on Thursday 24th October 2019.
Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Report 2018 – 2019
Read our highlights from 2018 – 2019 in our Annual Report.
Pumpkin Waste
18,000 tonnes of pumpkins end up in landfill every year! Media Volunteer Steven explores this issue in his latest blog.
Greener Kirkcaldy 10th Anniversary Celebration Ceilidh
Join us for an evening of ceilidh dancing to Celebrate 10 Years of Greener Kirkcaldy! Friday 29th November, 8pm – 11pm, St Bryce Kirk Centre.
Fika
Fika means taking time to have coffee and cake with friends, family or colleagues. Ahead of our Sweet Bread Making workshop on 12th October, our baking tutor, Jackie talks about why we should all take more time to bake and share with others!
Challenge Poverty Week 2019
7th – 13th October is Challenge Poverty Week. Energy advisor Michael talks about how fuel poverty impacts on people in Fife, and how our Cosy Kingdom team can help in his blog.
10 things you can do NOW about the climate emergency
We’re facing a climate emergency – so now what? The scale of the challenge can feel daunting, but we can all be part of the solution. Suzy’s blog has 10 ideas that you can act on now.
Cycling in Scotland
Media Volunteer Wendy writes about her experience of taking part in the Pedal for Scotland Classic Challenge in her great blog!
Formal Notice – Greener Kirkcaldy Annual General Meeting 2019
Annual Gathering and AGM
Climate Change: The Hot Issue on Everyone’s Mind – or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Save The Planet
Media Volunteer writes about why we all need to help to fight climate change in his excellent blog.
We’re recruiting for a Community Chef / Trainer
We are looking for a Community Chef / Trainer to join our team and play a lead role in the development of our Community Kitchen.
Job Opportunity: Clerical Assistant (Community Jobs Scotland)
We’re recruiting for a Clerical Assistant to join our team through the Community Jobs Scotland programme – this programme is aimed at young unemployed people.
Let the sunshine in!
Help us reduce the carbon footprint of our community building with solar panels!
Sourdough September
Its Sourdough September! Read all about why sourdough is so great in Sessional Worker Jackie’s blog.
Hedgerow remedies
Ahead of our Roots and Fruits workshop this Saturday, Sessional Worker Jackie explains all about the benefits of wild plants and fruits.
There’s no planet B
Climate change is big news this year. Our Chief Executive, Suzy, talks about the current situation, and what we need to do globally, nationally, locally and individually to tackle the crisis in her blog.
Greener Transport Project – help us plan for next year
We’re planning a project to inspire and support people to cycle more and drive less. Give us your views and help us shape the project by completing our short survey.
Scottish Government enhanced heating consulation
The Energy Saving Trust are holding a focus group in our building on Thursday 15th August to understand how people use their heating, and how they can support people to heat their homes. Find out more.
We’re recruiting for a Development Worker (maternity cover)
We are looking for a Development Worker ( maternity cover). Deadline for applications Monday 19 August 5pm.
Businesses Battling Plastics
Media Volunteer Bryan explores the issue of plastic waste in businesses, and looks at how different places are trying to reduce this.
Kirkcaldy town centre – people, place and regeneration
Everyone in Kirkcaldy has a view on the town centre. Our Chief Executive, Suzy Goodsir explains why she thinks its worth us all taking a few minutes to have our say by completing Fife Council’s survey.
Pallet Workshop
Angela shares her experience at our Pallet Upcycling Workshop!
Has Cosy Kingdom helped you? Tell us about it in our film
Have you had a visit from one of our energy advisors, Handy Service, or Citizens Advice advisors? We’re looking for people to share their experiences in our new Cosy Kingdom film.
Play Day 2019
Jackie tells us all about Play Day and how Greener Kirkcaldy support it in her blog.
Home Baking
Ahead of our Baking for Beginners Workshop, our tutor for the workshop, Jackie, shares the benefits of baking in her blog!
Preserving and storing your harvest
Ahead of our ‘Preserving Your Harvest’ workshop on Saturday, Jackie shares her experience using our new dehyrdator with our volunteers at our Community Training Garden.
Kids Cooking
Are you keen for your children to do something different? Why not book them in to our Kids Cooking Clubs over the summer holidays?
Forth Mammals and Coast Walks
Take a walk south along our beautiful coast and you might see something really special and memorable.
Susy Qs 2-minute blog: May
Media Volunteer, Susy Q shares her motivations for litter picking, in her latest 2-minute blog.
HABIT SHIFT: Plastic-Free Kids’ Magazines
Media Volunteer Dee Williams writes about the difficulty of buying children’s magazines without plastic toys and suggests some alternatives in her very interesting blog.
Bee Decline and How You Can Help
New Media Volunteer Claire writes about the reasons for bee decline and what we can do to help in her excellent first blog.
Meatless Mondays
Media Volunteer Bryan writes about Meatless Mondays and the benefits of eating a flexitarian diet.
Spring Energy Savings
Media volunteer Angie gives us some top tips and spring energy and money saving in her most recent blog.
Growing Your Own Fruit and Veg
Outdoor project worker, Gemma, shares her passion for growing her own fruit and veg and writes about our upcoming workshops
Kirkcaldy Beach Clean and the Problem with Wet Wipes
Media Volunteer Angela writes about the litter pick organised by Revolution Barbershop and the problem of wet wipes in her great blog.
Community Fridge and Tackling Food Waste
Community Fridges are appearing all of the UK, including here at Greener Kirkcaldy. Media Volunteer Angela, talks about the fridges, and why they’re necessary in reducing food waste.
Win the chance to cook with Jamie Scott BBC Professional Master Chef Winner
Enter our prize draw to win the chance to cook with a BBC Professional Master Chef.
Fashion: the impact on the planet
The fashion industry has a major impact on the environment. Media Volunteer Angela, talks about steps we can take to make our clothes and textiles more sustainable in her blog.
Grow Your Own Veg
Are you interested in growing your own vegetables? Have a read of Project Manager of the Outdoor Projects Team, Jackie’s, blog.
Job Opportunity: Active Travel Development Worker
We’re looking for an experienced Active Travel Development Worker to join our team! Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 26th April 2019.
Playing Outdoors
Project Manager of our Outdoor Projects team, Jackie, reflects on her childhood and the benefits of outdoor play in her blog.
Present to the Cosy Kingdom Team
We would like to invite representatives of other projects, groups or organisations helping people in Fife to one of our team meetings to meet our team, explain what you do, and increase our knowledge to refer to your service.
Big Thumbs Up for Greener Kirkcaldy’s Sewing Class
Read Media Volunteer Joan’s blog on what happened at our 4-week sewing class and read about what the participants thought.
The Ravenscraig Cook: Wild garlic
Ahead of our Spring Foraging Workshop this weekend, Project Manager of our Outdoor Projects team, Jackie, shares a recipe for using wild garlic.
Let’s Celebrate – Greener Kirkcaldy Open Day 1st May (save the date)
Visit our new building, see our community kitchen and find out more about the exciting events and activities we have coming up this year!
Former Our Power customers – Dealing with Final Bills
Advice for former Our Power customers – dealing with final bills
We have moved!
We have moved to new premises at 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT.
Why I litter pick
New Media Volunteer Susy Q has been out litter picking in her local community for over 26 years. She tells us all about her motivations in her first blog.
Fife Food for Fife Folk Product List
Order a set, seasonal Fife veg box or choose the produce you want – available fortnightly
We are moving!
We are moving to new premises at 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT, week beginning 11th March 2019.
Our High Street Hub and high street office will be closing Saturday 9th March.
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
15th February is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. Energy Advisor Michael explains more in his blog.
The Art of Repair
New Media Volunteer, Laura shares her thoughts and tips on reducing waste by repairing in her first blog.
Get Switched On!
Energy Advisor Michael shares his tips on switching as part of Big Energy Saving Week
Big Energy Saving Week 2019
21 – 27 January is Big Energy Saving Week. Find out how you could save energy by switching supplier in Bryan’s blog.
History of Apple Wassailing
Media volunteer Steven writes about the tradition of Apple Wassailing.
It’s curtains for cold homes
We’ve been awarded funding from the Energy Redress Scheme for a 2-year energy advice project.
Sneak peak of our new building
Building work is broadly on track at our new building at East Fergus Place – see a few photos here.
HABIT SHIFT: 12 Simple Switches towards Less Waste in 2019
A new year is a great time to change habits. Start 2019 by making a few simple changes to reduce waste.
LED amnesty – swap to LEDs and save energy
Take part in our LED amnesty, helping you save money and swap your old light bulbs to energy-efficient LEDs through our Eco Shop.
Unrecyclable Plastic
New Media Volunteer Joan writes her first blog on the issue of plastic recycling.
Green New Year Resolutions 2019
Greener Kirkcaldy staff and volunteers share their green New Year Resolutions.
Zero Waste Fashion NY Resolution
Board member Pat explains why her New Year Resolution for 2019 is to not buy any new new clothes for a whole year!
Benefits of LEDs
Media Volunteer Bryan explains the benefits of LEDs and why you should swap in our LED amnesty!
Winter home energy saving tips
Media Volunteer Ryan shares his top tips on keeping cosy and saving energy this winter.
Make your own Christmas wrapping
Make your own recyclable wrapping paper this Christmas! Media Volunteer Angela shows how in her blog.
Holiday closing times and where to go for support
We’ll be closed over Christmas and New Year. Looking for help or support? Here’s a list of contacts for over the holidays.
Christmas Leftovers Recipes
Download recipes of the Christmas leftover nibbles we shared at our Christmas Fair last week and see more tips for reducing food waste.
Tips for a Greener Christmas
Media Volunteer Ryan shares some tips on reducing your environmental impact this Christmas.
Give the Cost of Cards this Christmas!
Instead of sending lots of wasteful Christmas cards this year, donate to our campaign and help local people stay warm this winter.
Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of learning new skills with our Greener Kirkcaldy Gift Vouchers.
Cosy Kingdom energy advice service
Our energy advisers can help you and your family stay warm and get your energy bills under control. Free, impartial advice and support.
Fun and festive Christmas upcycling workshop
See what happened at our Make Your Own Advent Calendar workshop in Media Volunteer Nicky’s first blog.
Christmas gifts and hampers from our Eco Shop
Christmas gifts and specially selected and bespoke hampers filled with all your favourite products from the Eco Shop
Actions to reduce waste this November
17 – 25 November is European Week for Waste Reduction, Buy Nothing Day is 23 November. Find out more about how you can get involved in Steven’s blog.
Why electric cars are good for the environment
Would you like to know more about electric vehicles? Ahead of our information evening next week, Media Volunteer Bryan talks about the benefits.
Help people keep warm this winter
Winter deaths in Scotland are at their highest in 18 years. Media Volunteer Bryan writes about how you can help vulnerable people stay warm this winter.
Benefits of using an electric bike
There are loads of benefits to using an electric bike. Media Volunteer Steven lists a few in his blog.
Fantastic Food Works!
A brief summary of our nine-week Food Works! programme looking at food from plot to plate!
Fife Food for Fife Folk – buy good food at fair prices
Bespoke or set grocery boxes of local, seasonal veg and fruit available fortnightly. Order Tuesday 30th October to collect from Saturday 3rd November.
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.





















































































































































































































