Jam Making

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working locally to combat the climate emergency, tackle fuel poverty and food insecurity, and bring people together for a more sustainable Kirkcaldy. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to meet the needs and goals of local people - working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.For more information visit our websitewww.greenerkirkcaldy.org.ukView our fullprivacy policyhere.

Greener Kirkcaldy

Making jam from garden and hedgerow fruit

Ravenscraig Walled Garden

At our community garden in Kirkcaldy we grow a variety of fruit, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries then apples from the orchard in autumn. There’s always some rhubarb to pick too. Most fruit is east to grow at home and you can find raspberries and brambles growing wild along paths and hedgerows.Making jam is a great way to preserve the summer harvest to last well into the winter. At the workshop we will share our knowledge and experience to help you make jam from garden and hedgerow fruit.We’ll forage around the garden to pick fruit and wild berries and then turn it into jam. We’ll look at the principles behind jam making, how you can make the most of different kinds of fruit and we’ll send you home with recipes, ideas and a jar of tasty jam.Your tutor for the morning will be Jackie one of our experienced gardeners who has a passion for growing, preserving and cooking.No experience necessary, the workshop is suitable for beginners. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and be prepared to be outside in all weathers! The workshop will take place outdoors at Ravenscraig Walled Garden.Booking InformationFull price: £20Greener Kirkcaldy members/volunteers: £18Concessions*: £16 *Students (full time), Senior Citizens (65+), eligible benefits (Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income based Employment and Support Allowance, Housing Benefit and Universal Credit). Proof of eligibility may be requested when booking, or on arrival at event.If you wish to book using a Greener Kirkcaldy Gift Voucher, please call us on 01592 858458.If you have any problems booking, or any questions, please phone 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.Accessibility There is unmarked parking on site. Please note the terrain is mostly flat and the paths are gravel. Venue is outdoors with the exception of the working cabin.This event will mostly take place in the orchard area of our gardens which is not recommended for wheelchairs due to steep access and narrow and uneven pathways.

Travelling to Ravenscraig Walled GardenGreener Kirkcaldy’s Community Garden and Allotment is based with Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Go to <a href="https://what3words.com/tube.gloves.palace" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://what3words.com/tube.gloves.palace</a> for directions the the garden gate. The gates to the garden are located at the Dysart end of Ravenscraig park; on the corner of Dysart Road and West Quality Street. You will see gates entering into Ravenscraig Park. Just past these gates are two green metal gates beside a red brick wall – that is the entrance to Ravenscraig Walled Garden. Go through the green gates and follow the path around to your right past the car park. Keep to the right and you will see a big space with lots of allotments. If you look to the left, you will see a green ‘cabin’ with a polytunnel and raised beds. That is where we meet. If no-one there, people might be in our old plot - Go past the two flower beds on the left and you will see a green hedge in the left. Our community garden is behind the hedge on the left. It has a big brown shed on it.