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Wee Day Oot for Community Climate Action at Lochore Meadows Country Park
Created: 12/10/2025
News/Events Category: Climate/EnvironmentOn Saturday 04 October 2025, family and friends came together for a Wee Day Oot at the Lochore Meadows Country Park (the Meedies) for a day of climate fun.
The event was organised by Fife Climate Hub to mark a mid-point of the month-long Fife Climate Festival and Scotland's Climate Week.
The Wee Day Oot celebrated Fife communities by reflecting on the Kingdom's industrial heritage while looking to the future.
Visitors got a taste of what climate action looks like in our communities by sampling climate cakes, plant-based food, freshly squeezed apple juice and bike-powered smoothies. They took advantage of bike repairs and home energy advice. There was even a chance to get creative - having a go at singing climate songs and trying out instruments from Library of Sound while learning about sharing economy.
Storytellers enthralled families with nature tales and local insights to the Meedies. With support from The Big Scottish Story Ripple, two incredible storytellers guided visitors between event sites.
Facepainting, climate games and planet-friendly crafts kept the little ones entertained while learning and participating in the community.
Elric Honore, Chief Executive of Fife Equalities Forum said: “We need events that actually bring people to learn about climate action, that's taking part in the communities. There's a big overlap between climate action, equality and living well where you are. A lot of stuff that we do is just too rushed, so having a day like this everyone can slowly get into a conversation, understand more, and just take it at a human level, that's really needed.”
Heather, a participant who attended with family, said: “I came from Cupar with my family just to see what was happening locally and get inspired - and especially 'cause it is child friendly. Maybe there's things that we could get involved with. I’ve already found some connections that I might be able to use to support a local litter pick where I work.”
Aileen, another participant said: “I wanted to support the Fife Climate Festival, and I want my daughter and my granddaughter to be aware of stuff that's going on locally that is looking at the challenge of what do we do about climate change. Just from a wellbeing point of view, it's good for people to connect. And to create awareness of little things you can do to improve what's going on our planet.”
The day was neatly wrapped up with a big Lochside beach clean – making sure no trace was left behind and learning about ways litter-picking citizen science can change government policy.
With unexpected arrival of Storm Amy, the event organisers took time to highlight our relationship with wind. Pinwheel making focused on the positive power of wind to produce clean energy for our communities. Everyone was also invited to share their experiences of previous storms’ destructive power by contributing to the Climate Story Map of Climate Ready South East Scotland project.
Although Storm Amy cannot be directly attributed to climate change at this time, storms have become more intense in Scotland because of global heating, with stronger winds and more rain. Participants also explored the preparations for climate impacts which we are already seeing in Fife and how we can take action.
The Fife Climate Festival continues until 19th of October with a programme of community events across Fife. Fife Climate Festival is a celebration of community climate action across Fife, rooted in culture, creativity and connection.
To find an event near you, visit: https://fccan.org.uk/fife-climate-festival/
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