Community and neighbourhood issues

Connect and Nourish with Active Communities will provide a regular, warm and welcoming opportunity for the community to come together at Station Seven.

You can meet others and build meaningful social connections during the winter months.

You can also: 

• enjoy a hot drink and healthy snack
• take part in an activity
• access digital technology
• spend time with other people. 

Activities will take place on a Monday from 11am to 1pm and include:

• crochet
• flower arranging
• jigsaws
• access to digital devices and newspapers
• seasonal activities around Burns and Valentines nights.

• email info@activecommunities.co.uk 

Sessions take place every Monday at 11am to 1pm, from 18 January to 22 March 2027.

Active Communities will host sessions in Gallowhill Community Centre and provide a range of activities, including:

• a mixture of family entertainment
• community film screenings
• social gatherings. 

Everyone is welcome. Hot drinks and snacks will be provided.

Sessions will run between 1 December 2026 to 30 March 2027.

On Wednesday 14 December from 6pm to 8pm there will be a Christmas Party with a DJ, hot food and a visit from Santa. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult and places must be booked in advance. To book:

• email: linzi@activecommunities.co.uk
• phone: 07425 631 213.

On Wednesday 9 December from 4.45pm to 6.30pm there will be a Christmas Film Screening with carols, hot chocolate and popcorn! 

The film will be confirmed when your place is booked but will either be Elf, Home Alone or The Grinch. 

Places must be booked in advance and all children must be accompanied by an adult. To book:

• email: linzi@activecommunities.co.uk
• phone: 07425 631 213.

Paisley St George's Church host sessions of free lunch (usually soup and bread with tea and coffee) with time to chat.

Activities vary across the winter and will include:

• seasonal arts and crafts
• simple games and recreational activities
• music
• practical or digital activities
• opportunities for participants to share their own skills and interests.

Board games, word searches and more will be available if desired. 

• email office@paisleystgeorges.org.uk
• phone 0141 889 4335 (Mondays to Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm)

Sessions take place every Tuesday at 11:30am to 1:30pm, from 17 November 2026 to Tuesday 23 March 2027.

This project will give young people aged 11 to 16 an opportunity to work with a highly regarded and popular DJ who will provide lessons and help to build skills.

Sessions will take place fortnightly on Monday evenings at the McMaster Centre in Renfrew. 

There will also be hot food, drinks and snacks provided. 

• email: developmentrdt@outlook.com 

Sessions take place from 7pm to 9pm every fortnight starting Monday 18 January to Monday 22 March 2027.

A series of activities from Williamsburgh Housing Association, including:

• Wednesday 9 December 2026 -  Christmas Lunch
• Wednesday 16 December 2026 - Christmas quiz
• Wednesday 6 January 2026 - local history, Lil Jam and Marmalade
• Wednesday 13 January 2027 - RAMH chat
• Wednesday 20 January 2027 - Rabbie Burns Lunch
• Wednesday 27 January 2027 - Bingo/RAMH
• Wednesday 3 February 2027 - Local History Weavers Cottage
• Wednesday 10 February 2027 - Buddy Beat
• Wednesday 17 February 2027 - drop-in for a chat
• Wednesday 24 February 2027 - Brick Lane Music
• Wednesday 3 March 2027 - arts and crafts
• Wednesday 10 March 2027 - entertainment singer
• Wednesday 17 March 2027 - board games
• Wednesday 24 March 2027 - Easter Themed Lunch.

• email stuartm@williamsburghha.co.uk 
• phone: 07727 289 203
   

No booking required, just show up.

Contact us a couple of days before so we know numbers coming along.

Activities will take place on Wednesdays at 1pm to 3pm, from 9 December 2026 until 24 March 2027 (except 23 December and 30 December 2026).

Johnstone Castle Learning Centre will host a range of free activities, lunches and refreshments across separate groups for children, young people, adults and older people. 

Activities will include arts and crafts and board games to encourage creativity, build confidence and strengthen community connections. 

• Email director.jclc@gmail.com

Johnstone Castle Learning Centre sessions will run from 10 November 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Youth Services sessions take place Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays:

• Primary group (aged 8 to 11) 5pm to 7pm
• Secondary group (1st year and above) 7:15pm to 8:45pm.

Adult Services – Learn How to Crochet: Tuesdays and Thursdays from midday to 2pm.

IT support and cooking quizzes: Fridays from 10:30am to 12:30pm. 

All sessions are drop-in no need to book.

Adults and families can come along to a Glenburn Pals confidence building group to meet other people and boost your morale whilst having fun and a hot drink.

The group takes place at Glenburn Community Centre and is organised by the Adult and Family Learning Service as part of the Winter Connections programme.

The group has capacity for 15 people.

If you're interested in attending any of these groups, contact us by:

• phone: 0141 487 0160 
• email: adult.learning@renfrewshire.gov.uk

The Glenburn Pals group takes place at 9:30am to 11:30am from:

• Wednesday 4 November 2026 to Wednesday 9 December 2026
• Wednesday 13 January 2027 to Wednesday 24 March 2027.

Adults and families can come together to socialise in a safe and friendly environment at the Togetherness Group and DigiZone at West Johnstone Community Learning Centre. 

Enjoy activities like reading, games, and gardening whilst making new friends, sharing and learning new skills from each other.

The group is organised by the Adult and Family Learning Service as part of the Winter Connections programme.

The group has capacity for 15 people.

DigiZone available to use your own device or one of ours.

If you're interested in attending any of these groups, contact us by:

• phone: 0141 487 0160 
• email: adult.learning@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Togetherness Group sessions will take place at 9:30am to 11:30am from:

• Wednesday 4 November 2026 to Wednesday 9 December 2026
• Wednesday 13 January 2027 to Wednesday 24 March 2027.

Adults and families can come together to socialise in a safe and friendly environment at the Togetherness Group and DigiZone at Foxlea Learning Centre. 

Enjoy activities like reading, games, and gardening whilst making new friends, sharing and learning new skills from each other.

The group is organised by the Adult and Family Learning Service as part of the Winter Connections programme.

The group has capacity for 10 people.

DigiZone available to use your own device or one of ours.

If you're interested in attending any of these groups, contact us by:

• phone: 0141 487 0160 
• email: adult.learning@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Togetherness Group sessions will take place at 9:30am to 11:30am from:

• Wednesday 11 November 2026 to Wednesday 9 December 2026
• Wednesday 13 January 2027 to Wednesday 24 March 2027.

Adults and families can come together to socialise in a safe and friendly environment at the Togetherness Group and DigiZone at Glenburn Community Centre. 

Enjoy activities like reading, games, and gardening whilst making new friends, sharing and learning new skills from each other.

The group is organised by the Adult and Family Learning Service as part of the Winter Connections programme.

The group has capacity for 20 people.

DigiZone available to use your own device or one of ours.

If you're interested in attending any of these groups, contact us by:

• phone: 0141 487 0160 
• email: adult.learning@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Togetherness Group sessions will take place at 9:45am to 11:45am from:

• Thursday 14 January 2027 to Thursday 25 March 2027.