Find your nearest Winter Connections space

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Find your nearest Winter Connections space

Winter Connections spaces and events in Renfrewshire.

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Elderslie

Hope in Winter

Rays of Hope

When:

Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 November 2024 to 28 March 2025.

10am to 3pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

27 Byres Road, Elderslie, Johnstone, PA5 9AQ.

What's on:

Learn to cook your favourite meal on a Wednesday and join us in singing some carols on a Friday morning.

There will be cooking demonstrations along with information on nutrition and healthy eating from a chef as well as craft classes including Christmas crafts.

There will also be a pilates class for all ages and one-to-one advice should anyone have any difficulties.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, access to charge devices, free WiFi, free period products.

Getting there:

Bus number 20 or Community Bus number 3 from Johnstone.

Contact:

Phone 07941 044 934.

Erskine

Soup Sessions

Erskine Arts

When:

Fridays from 1 November 2024 to 28 March 2025.

11am to 1pm

Not open between 24 December 2024 and 2 January 2025

Where:

First Floor, Erskine Sports Centre, Kilpatrick Drive, Erskine, PA8 7AF.

What's on:

Come and share a conversation over music and a bowl of fresh and healthy homemade soup, tea, coffee, and biscuits in warm and friendly surroundings.

We value togetherness and creating meaningful connections within our community without judgement or pressure.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, access to charge devices, free WiFi, free period products.

Getting there:

The Erskine Arts building is next to the main Erskine town centre bus stop where all buses pass through. This has strong travel links to Paisley, Clydebank, Renfrew and Glasgow.

Contact:

Email info@erskinearts.co.uk.

Houston

Senior Citizen Film Shows

Houston Community Council

When:

Films will be shown on Wednesday 18 December 2024, Wednesday 22 January, Wednesday 19 February and Wednesday 19 March 2025.

Starts at 11am.

Where:

Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston, PA6 7HD.

What's on:

Four film events aimed at over 60s to encourage people to come and meet with others in a comfortable and warm environment where they can chat, form bonds and make new friendships.

Refreshments will be provided in the form of hot drinks and snacks and ice cream at the interval.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp, handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, free WiFi.

Getting there:

X7 bus route stops nearby.

Contact:

Email admin@houstonvillage.co.uk

Howwood

Howwood Winter Warmers

Howwood Community Council

When:

Thursdays from 16 November 2024 to 28 March 2025.

12pm to 2pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year. Open on Tuesday 24 and Tuesday 31 December.

Where:

Howwood Village Hall, 14 Station Road, Howwood, PA9 1BB.

What's on:

Come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with a sausage roll and biscuit. Enjoy a good book, board games and jigsaw puzzles.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp, handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, access to charge devices e.g. iPad, phones, free WiFi, free period products.

Getting there:

Bus and rail links nearby.

The Tuesday Club

Friends of Howwood Park

When:

Tuesdays from 19 November 2024 to 25 March 2025.

11am to 1pm

Open on Tuesday 24 and Tuesday 31 December.

Where:

The Pavilion, Howwood Park, Midtown Road, Howwood, PA9 1EB.

What's on:

Two hours of fun. The first hour will be an activity, such as bingo, a quiz, or a movie, followed by an hour of hot food, drinks and chat.

Facilities:

Getting there:

Train station and bus stops nearby.

Contact:

Email friendsofhowwoodpark@hotmail.com

Inchinnan

Inchinnan Connects Through Winter - Craft Sessions

Inchinnan Development Trust

When:

Tuesday and Thursday from 10 December 2024 to 28 February 2025.

6:30pm to 8pm.

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

27 Ballater Drive, Inchinnan, PA4 9QD.

What's on:

Inchinnan Development Trust will deliver 4 indoor sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to engage with each other in a welcoming indoor community hub. The indoor events will give attendees a chance to warm up, sit and have a chat with refreshments.

The Trust will also be incorporating group activity and nature engagement into the events by bringing some of the learning opportunities from the woodland indoors.

There will be 2 sessions of willow wreath making and 2 sessions in natural handmade hand cream.

The events are open to everyone and anyone, of all ages and stages.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, close to public transport, disabled access - e.g. access ramp and handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, access to charge devices - e.g. iPad and phones, free WiFi, information on sources of advice and support, free period products.

Getting there:

Bus links to bus stop on Greenock Road, Inchinnan.

Contact:

Email maggie-idt@outlook.com or phone 07967 224 095.

Johnstone

Adult Basic Cooking Skills

Johnstone Castle Learning Centre

When:

Fridays from 3 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.

10:30am to 12:30pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Johnstone Castle Learning Centre/ Community Centre, Pine Crescent, Johnstone, PA5 0BX.

What's on:

These sessions will include basic cooking skills and IT.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access - e.g. access ramp and handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, access to charge devices - e.g. iPad and phones, free WiFi, free devices to use, free period products.

Getting there:

McGill's bus service nearby.

Contact:

Email director.jclc@gmail.com

CREATE Winter Drop-In for Young People - Johnstone

CREATE Paisley

When:

Thursdays from 14 November 2024 to 13 February 2025.

4pm to 5:30pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Active Communities, Station Seven, 7 Quarry Street, Johnstone, PA5 8DY

What's on:

This is a weekly youth drop-in run by CREATE Paisley in partnership with Active Communities for young people aged 12 to 21. CREATE Paisley is a youth arts charity that offers young people safe spaces and creative opportunities to help support their mental health and wellbeing. CREATE Club offers different arts activities each week as well as games, snacks and a space to chat with other young people and trained youth workers.

Facilities:

Getting there:

Bus links at Houston Square which is very close by and Johnstone train station is a 15-minute walk away.

Contact:

Email nicola.ferguson@createpaisley.org.uk

Jam Jar Movies at Station Seven

ROAR Connections for Life

When:

Thursdays from 5 December 2024 to 27 March 2025.

2:30pm to 4:30pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Station Seven, 7 Quarry Street, Johnstone, PA5 8DY.

What's on:

Come and watch 1.5 to 2 hour movie with an interval break for signposting, hot beverages, refreshments, and a quiz.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, disabled access e.g. access ramp and handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, free WiFi, information and sources of advice and support, free period products

Getting there:

McGill's and MyBus services.

Contact:

Email info@roarforlife.org

Still Here

Johnstone Dementia Friendly Community Group

When:

Wednesdays from 6 November 2024 to 30 April 2025.

1pm to 3pm

Closed between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Johnstone Town Hall, 25 Church Street, Johnstone, PA5 8EG.

What's on:

Lunch club and social session for people living with dementia and their carers.

Facilities:

Getting there:

Bus service nearby.

Contact:

Phone 07703 183 653

Linwood

Family Connections

KLAS Care

When:

Sundays from 16 November 2024 to 30 March 2025.

12pm to 2pm.

Where:

KLAS Care, East Fulton Primary School, Gilmartin Road, Linwood, PA3 3SG.

What's on:

There are adult and children's games, including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor play for the kids, exchanging recipes, and access to food to take home.

Facilities:

Getting there:

McGill's bus numbers 7 and 7a.

Contact:

Phone 0150 533 1931

YouthFULL Linwood

CREATE Paisley

When:

Wednesdays from 13 November to 11 December 2024.

4:30pm to 6pm

Where:

Belmar Court Hub, Linwood, PA3 3EE

What's on:

This is a weekly youth drop-in run by CREATE Paisley for young people aged 12 to 21. CREATE Paisley is a youth arts charity that offers young people safe spaces and creative opportunities to help support their mental health and wellbeing. YouthFULL Linwood offers different arts activities each week as well as games, snacks and a space to chat with other young people and trained youth workers.

Facilities:

Getting there:

There is a bus stop at the nearby Tesco which has links to all surrounding areas.

Contact:

Email nicola.ferguson@createpaisley.org.uk

Winter Connections with Linwood Community Council

Linwood Community Council

When:

Mondays from 1pm to 5pm - STAR group

Tuesdays from 12pm to 4pm - Elderly Forum

From 2 December 2024 to 7 April 2025.

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Linwood Welfare & Social Club, Napier Street, Linwood, PA3 3AJ

What's on:

Hot and cold drinks, hot food, and sandwiches. Group bingo, singing, dancing and exercise.

Facilities:

Getting there:

Local bus service McGill's no7, X7 to Bridge Street.

Contact:

Phone 01505 320 464

Lochwinnoch

Friday Night Youth Drop-In

Lochwinnoch Dodge Ball Club and Drop-in

When:

Fridays from 15 November 2024 to 28 March 2025.

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Lochwinnoch Community Annexe, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4AE

What's on:

Children aged 7 to 12 can drop into the Lochwinnoch Community Annexe to chill out, relax and have fun with friends or make new ones. There will be arts and crafts, games, sports, and face painting as well as people dropping in to teach science, music and more. Free hot food and a drink for everyone.

Facilities:

Toilets, baby changing, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, free WiFi, free devices to use, information on sources of advice and support.

Getting there:

Lochwinnoch Train Station is a 10-minute walk away.

Contact:

Phone 07734 265 546

Wise Ones Yoga

Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust

When:

Mondays from 25 November 2024 to 3 March 2025.

10am to 11am and 11am to 12pm.

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

McKillop Institute, Main Street, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4AJ

What's on:

Anyone who would like a gentler pace of exercise is welcome. Sessions are a mix of chair yoga and Qigong. They follow a seasonal approach, sharing ways to look after your body, mind, and soul through the colder months - and finish with a calming meditation, hot drink with a wee chat.

These sessions are designed to improve balance and flexibility, reduce stress and create connections within our community.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, disabled access - e.g. access ramp or handrails, hot drink and snack.

Getting there:

Local bus service, number 4 shuttle service.

Contact:

Phone 07885 066 387

Paisley

Dates-n-Mates

When:

Events will run twice a month between 19 November 2024 and 31 March 2025. These will likely be on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm.

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Contact the organiser to confirm which dates events will take place.

Where:

Unit 206, The Embroidery Mill, Abbey Mill Business Centre, 12 Seedhill Road, Paisley, PA1 1TJ.

What's on:

Mates-n-Dates events take place twice a month for adults with learning disabilities. Activities will vary and include member workshops, crafting events, coffee and cake meet ups, quizzes and any other activities members would like to do.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp and handrails, hot drink and snack, access to charge devices e.g. iPad and phones, free WiFi, information and sources of advice and support.

Getting there:

The unit is in the centre of Paisley and close to train and bus links

Contact:

Email janie.waddell@datesnmates.org.uk or phone 07765 246 336.

Community Cafe

St Mark's Oldhall Church of Scotland

When:

Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 2:30pm.

Fridays from 9:30am to 5pm.

From November 2024 to March 2025.

Not open from 20 December 2024 until 8 January 2025.

Where:

St Marks Church, 334 Glasgow Road, Paisley, PA1 3DL

What's on:

Enjoy free hot drinks and soup (free of charge to those who need it) with opportunities to chat, charge phones and read magazines. On Fridays there are craft activities after school for children.

Facilities:

Getting there:

On main bus routes 9,17 and 38.

Contact:

Phone 0141 882 2755.

Community Soup

Kairos Women+

When:

Tuesdays from 1 November to 31 March 2025.

12:30pm to 2:30pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Unit 56-60, Embroidery Mill, Abbey Mill Business Centre, Paisley, PA1 1TJ.

What's on:

Weekly drop-in space to relax and eat delicious soup together. There will also be a gentle activity to take part in each week.

The group will share soup recipes and have a blether while you eat. There will even be extra to take home.

Children are welcome. You can also find out how to get support with the cost-of-living crisis.

Information will be available and team members will be on hand to help.

Facilities:

Getting there:

Bus route from central Paisley is 15 minutes from Paisley Gilmour station to bus stop near Morrisons supermarket. Kairos Women+ also provide transport costs for disabled women to get to and from the venue.

Contact:

Phone 0141 378 5078

CREATE Winter Drop-In for Young People - Paisley

CREATE Paisley

When:

Mondays from 11 November 2024 to 10 February 2025

5:30pm to 7pm

Where:

FYF Charity Hub, St James House, 25 St James Street, Paisley, PA3 2HQ

What's on:

CREATE is a youth arts charity. It supports young people's mental health and wellbeing through the power of the arts and creativity. This weekly drop-in provides young people aged 12 to 21 with a safe, fun, and welcoming environment to hang out with friends and meet new people. CREATE provides weekly creative activities, air hockey, pool and snacks. Activities include creative writing, dance, block printing, slime making, sustainability crafts, murals and wellbeing journals.

Facilities:

Getting there:

Paisley Gilmour Street Train station and bus routes nearby

Contact:

Email samantha.roberts@createpaisley.org.uk

Ferguslie Park Wednesday Drop-In

Paisley North Church of Scotland

When:

Wednesdays from 6 November 2024 to 26 March 2025.

9:30am to 11:30am

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

The Tannahill Centre, 76 Blackstoun Road, Paisley, PA3 1NT.

What's on:

A welcome space in the Tannahill Community Centre's Community Room for everyone. There is tea, coffee, space to chat and get to know people in a relaxed atmosphere with pool, darts, table top games available.

Facilities:

Getting there:

The McGill's 7A bus goes past the Tannahill Centre.

Contact:

Phone 07717 503 059

Heat Up and Eat Up

The Preshal Trust

When:

Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 3pm.

From 13 January 2024 to 21 February 2025.

No open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

20 Neilston Road, Paisley, PA2 6LN.

What's on:

Twice weekly drop-in providing 2 course hot lunch and tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day. Activities include cooking sessions, arts and crafts, board games, playing pool, quizzes, and 1-to-1 support. It will also provide a hub where people can keep warm and meet up with others for a chat.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp and handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal.

Getting there:

Main bus route into Paisley town centre.

Contact:

Phone 0141 445 3689.

Lunchtime Buddies

Foxbar Elderly Forum

When:

Mondays from 28 October 2024 to 17 March 2025.

1pm to 3:30pm

Where:

Foxbar Community Centre, Amochrie Road, Paisley, PA2 0LB

What's on:

Older adults are welcome to come along and have some lunch and enjoy a game of bingo.

Facilities:

Toilets, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp and handrails, hot drink and snack, free period products.

Getting there:

Local bus service nearby.

Contact:

Phone 07913 602 671.

Mobility Crafters

Shopmobility

When:

Tuesdays from 7 January 2024 until 25 February 2025.

12:30pm to 3:30pm.

Where:

Storie Street, Paisley, PA1 2AP.

What's on:

Come along and learn how to craft in a warm space with a warm meal.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp and handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, access to charge devices e.g. iPad and phones, free WiFi, free devices to use.

Getting there:

Close to rail and bus links.

Contact:

Email karen@shopmobilityrenfrewshire.org.uk.

P1 to P7 Youth Club

Renfrewshire Rainbow Buddies

When:

Tuesdays from 19 November 2024 to 25 March 2025.

6pm to 7:30pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Beechwood Community Centre, Shortroods, Paisley, PA3 2NT.

What's on:

Providing a range of activities and experiences, including sports, crafts and wellbeing sessions.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, access to charge devices e.g. iPad and phones.

Getting there:

Bus 705

Contact:

P1-P7 Shortroods Youth Club Facebook Page.

Pachedu Visionaries

Pachedu

When:

Fridays from 22 November 2024 to 28 March 2025.

4:30pm to 6pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Youth Drop In Centre, Findhorn Avenue, Paisley, PA2 0NP.

What's on:

Safe spaces for promoting community connection and well-being.

Activities include creative arts sessions like dance, music, skills building, Duke of Edinburgh Award activities, sports activities, access to information, podcast, and mental health and wellbeing sessions for young people to feel included and informed.

Young people can reflect on their week, share experiences, and develop lasting connections. Hot meals provided.

Facilities:

Toilets, close to public transport, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, access to charge devices e.g. iPad and phones.

Getting there:

McGill's bus service nearby.

Contact:

Phone 07733 803 370

Soup and a Jam

Brick Lane Music Academy

When:

Wednesdays from 6 November 2024 to 19 February 2025.

12:30 to 3pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Brick Lane Studios, 7-9 Weir Street, Paisley, PA3 4DW.

What's on:

A warm place to meet like-minded musicians, collaborate and have some lunch.

There will be an opportunity to create music or play in a band. Instruments are available to use for free too.

Facilities:

Toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, free WiFi, information and sources of advice and support, free period products.

Getting there:

Close to Paisley Gilmour Street Station, bus stops and taxi rank.

Contact:

Email info@bricklanemusicacademy.co.uk or phone 0141 328 6983.

STAR Project Winter Connections Drop-In

STAR Project

When:

Tuesdays from 12 November 2024 to 25 March 2025.

6pm to 8pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

STAR Project, 12-14 Wallace Street, Paisley, PA3 2BU.

What's on:

This Winter Connections Drop-In will provide free soup, biscuits, fruit, and hot drinks (or juice).

You'll be able to charge your phone, tablet, laptops etc. You can also take part in games like bingo and quizzes, with prizes. We'll also have some creative sessions for people who enjoy arts and crafts.

We'll be increasing the opening hours of our Pantry Plus, so that individuals who may usually be working during the day have access to low-cost foods.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp and handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, access to charge devices e.g. iPad and phones, free WiFi, free devices to use, information and sources of advice and support, free period products.

Getting there:

Paisley Gilmour Street train station is a 5-minute walk away. There is a bus stop just around the corner from the Project on Love Street.

Contact:

Email enquiries@star-project.org.uk.

T in the Tanny

The Tannahill Centre

When:

Monday to Friday from 3 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Cereal from 8am to 10am

Tea and toast from 10am to 11:30am

Soup from 11:30am to 12:30pm

Not open on Wednesday 25 December and Tuesday 31 December 2024 or Wednesday 1 January and Thursday 2 January 2025.

Where:

76 Blackstoun Road, Paisley, PA3 1NT.

What's on:

Come along and enjoy a free breakfast (cereal between 8am and 10am, and tea and toast between 10am and 11:30am) and soup (from 11:30am to 12:30pm) alongside activities.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, disabled access e.g. access ramp and handrails, first aid provision, free Wi-Fi, free period products.

Getting there:

The McGill's 7A bus goes past the Tannahill Centre.

Contact: .

Phone 0141 280 8801

The Bungalow Club

The Bungalow

When:

Wednesdays from 13 November 2024 to 26 February 2025.

2pm to 5pm.

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

The Bungalow, 15 Shuttle Street, Paisley, PA1 1YD.

What's on:

Wednesday afternoon club with music quiz and films.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp and handrails, first aid provision, free WiFi, free period products.

Getting there:

Bus and train links at Paisley Gilmour St Station nearby.

Contact:

Email thebungalowhq@gmail.com.

The Thursday Club

When:

Thursdays from 7 November 2024 to 27 February 2025.

12:30pm to 2:30pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Saint Peters Men's Club, 144 Braehead Road, Glenburn, Paisley PA2 8NG.

What's on:

Come along and participate in some exercise, followed by a hot lunch at 1:30pm then a quiz and bingo.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp and handrails, first Aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, information and sources of advice and support.

Getting there:

The Glenburn bus stops at the Braehead roundabout. The Saint Peters Men's Club is around 75 yards from there.

Contact:

Phone 07766 081 561

The Tuesday Music Club

Loud n Proud

When:

Tuesdays from 19 November 2024 to 25 March 2025.

1pm to 3pm.

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Unit 1/1, The Kerr Building, 14 William Street, Paisley, PA1 2LZ.

What's on:

The club is a get together for musicians who play guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele or piano. The sessions start at 1pm every Tuesday. Even if you don't play you can pop in for a cup of tea or coffee and listen to the group play.

Facilities:

Toilets, close to public transport, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, hot meal, information on sources of advice and support, free period products.

Getting there:

Close to main bus route.

Contact:

Phone 07765 543 801

The Warm Place with Home-Start in Renfrewshire

Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

When:

14 November 2024 to 28 March 2025.

Mondays from 10am to 12pm.

Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Fridays from 10am to 12:30pm.

Saturdays from 10am to 12pm.

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Home-Start Renfrewshire & Inverclyde, St. James House, 25 St. James Street, Paisley, PA3 2HQ.

What's on:

Monday: Perinatal Group - for pregnant and new parents up to the age of 1 year to provide peer support and advice.

Wednesday and Thursday: Family Group - for parents and carers to spend one to one time with their children supporting their relationship and healthy attachment.

Friday: Parents Wellbeing Group - peer support for parents to build friendships and support from each other leading to overall health and wellbeing.

Saturday: Dads' Group - for dads and male carers to spend time with their children playing together.

Facilities:

Getting there:

Close to Paisley St James train station and local bus routes.

Contact:

Email Rebecca@hsri.org.uk.

Tosakana Club

School of African Cultures

When:

Mondays from 20 January to 31 March 2025.

4pm to 7pm

Where:

0/2, 10 Lang Street, Paisley, PA1 1PG.

What's on:

A safe and warm space for young people to meet and play (from board games to digital games), while making friends, getting help with their homework and information on issues relevant to them.

Activities are open to any young person. Snack meals and drinks will be available for free and access to games will be free.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, free WiFi, information on sources of advice and support, free period products.

Getting there:

McGill's number 38 bus or number 10 from Paisley centre.

Contact:

Phone 07491 476 967

Winter Drama Club and Show

Ralston Out of School Care

When:

Monday and Friday from 13 January 2025 to 14 March 2025.

12pm to 4pm

Open for pre-bookings between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Ralston Primary School, School Road, Paisley, PA1 3AT.

What's on:

A drama club for primary aged children that will run for 10 weeks, culminating in a show that parents and local people will be invited to see.

This will be a club for all children in the area. It will start with drama games and work towards a scripted show with costumes.

The club will run in the hall at Ralston Primary and all children will be offered a variety of snacks and drinks.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp or handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, free WiFi, information and sources of advice and support, free period products.

Getting there:

Bus routes on Glasgow Road.

Contact:

Email ralston.osc@hotmail.co.uk.

Winter Warmth and Wellbeing: Crafting, Floating, and Swimming for Older Adults

Just Dive In CIC

When:

Monday to Saturday from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025.

12pm to 4pm

Open for pre-bookings between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

43 Back Sneddon Street, Paisley, PA3 2DD

What's on:

Crafting, floating, and swimming for older adults.

Facilities:

Toilets, close to public transport, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, access to charge devices e.g. iPad and phones, free WiFi, free devices to use, information and sources of advice and support, free period products.

Getting there:

Train station within a short walk and buses routes nearby.

Contact:

Email info@just-dive.co.uk.

Youth Club

Twist and Hit Cheerleaders

When:

Saturdays from 16 November 2024 to 22 February 2025.

7pm to 9pm

Not open between Christmas and New Year.

Where:

Twist & Hit Cheer and Dance Gym, Unit 2, Covault Business Centre, 53 Clark Street, Paisley, PA3 1QS

What's on:

A drop-in Saturday night youth club for up to age 18 years.

Facilities:

Getting there:

Train Stations (Paisley St James station is a 5 minute walk and Paisley Gilmour Street station is a 15 minute walk) and a range of bus services.

Contact:

Email twistandhit@yahoo.co.uk.

Renfrew

Connect and Chat

Renfrew YMCA

When:

Tuesdays from 9am to 12pm.

Thursdays from 12pm to 5pm.

From 3 December 2024 to 31 March 2025. Not open between Thursday 19 December and until Monday 6 January 2025.

Where:

3 Canal Lane, Renfrew, PA4 8QS.

What's on:

A warm, welcoming, safe space for young people and families where they will have access to WiFi and hot food and drinks.

Information and activities stall will be available.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp, handrails, first aid provision, hot drink and snack, free WiFi, information and sources of advice and support, free period products, free devices to use.

Getting there:

Bus stop nearby.

Contact:

Email amanda@renfrewymca.com or phone 0141 886 3030.

Lite Bites at Renfrew Trinity

Renfrew Trinity Church

When:

First Saturday of each month (except December) from 9 November 2024 to 3 May 2025.

12pm to 1pm

Where:

Renfrew Trinity Church, 13 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8JH.

What's on:

Free monthly lunch of cup-a-soup, sausage rolls, sandwiches, cakes/biscuits, tea, coffee or juice.

Information and activities stall will be available.

Facilities:

Toilets, disabled toilets, baby changing, close to public transport, disabled access e.g. access ramp, handrails, first aid provision, hot meal, free WiFi, information and sources of advice and support, free period products.

Getting there:

Bus services with 77 First Bus, 23 McGill's Bus and 26 McGill's Bus.

Contact:

Phone 07726 568 151.

Renfrewshire Libraries

Digital Champions

Where:

Every Wednesday at Johnstone Library - 2pm to 4pm.

Every Thursday at Paisley Central Library - 2pm to 4pm.

What's on:

All Renfrewshire Libraries provide free access to PCs and Wi-Fi to the public.

If you need some help with your iPad, tablet, or smartphone - or need to use one of Renfrewshire Libraries' Public Access PCs to complete a task - Digital Champions will be on hand to help at one of their drop-in sessions.

Contact:

Find out more about Johnstone Library at the Renfrewshire Libraries website.

Find out more about Paisley Central Library at the Renfrewshire Libraries website.

Sew Much Fun!

Renfrewshire Libraries and Sew2gether

When:

18 and 25 January 2025 at Foxbar Library - 10am to 12pm.

15 and 22 February at Paisley Central Library - 10am to 12pm.

What's on:

Learn basic sewing machine skills with your child at relaxed, tutor-led workshops with Sewing2gether.

The workshops are for an adult parent or carer and their child (aged 8+ years) to attend together, over two weeks (2 hours per session), to work on creative and fun textile upcycling projects diverting unwanted fabrics from landfill by making something useful.

The event is free but you need to book a ticket to attend.

Book a ticket for the Foxbar Library events.

Book a ticket for the Paisley Central Library events.

Contact:

Find out more about Foxbar Library at the Renfrewshire Libraries website.

Find out more about Paisley Central Library at the Renfrewshire Libraries website.

Activities for children and young people with additional support needs (ASN)

See a range of different activities, events and sessions in Renfrewshire for children and young people with additional support needs.