Community and neighbourhood issues

Heat Up and Eat Up will provide breakfast, a 2-course hot lunch and cakes throughout the day at their drop-in 3 times per week. 

Activities will include:

• cooking sessions
• arts and crafts
• board games
• playing pool
• quizzes
• one-to-one support. 

The drop-in is open to anyone over the age of 25+.

See when the drop-ins will take place in the Programme section below.

Bus service nearby.

• Phone 0141 445 3689

Drop-ins take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9:15am and 4pm, from 12 January to 20 February 2026.

A parent and toddler play and stay sessions for 0 to 3 year olds. 

This group will support both adults and young children and will be open to any young family. 

It will provide drinks, games, crafts and a safe area to play for children, while allowing the parents to connect. 

Sessions will offer:

• play and learning for children aged 0 to 3 (siblings up to 5 welcome)
• conversation
• peer support and informal advice for parents and carers
• healthy snacks
• teas and coffees.

See when the sessions will take place in the Programme section below.

Train and bus links nearby.

• Email lora.johnstone@rehope.co.uk 

Sessions will run 3 days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10am to 12:30pm, between 21 January to 26 March 2026.

Thursday Club will provide a hot lunch to all the Thursday Club members and anyone who wishes to come along every Thursday. 

They will also deliver activities such as a quiz and bingo.

See more details in the Programme section below.

Public bus to and from St Peter's roundabout.

• Phone 07766 081 561

Sessions will take place on Thursdays at 12:30pm to 3pm (lunch at 1.30pm), from 27 November 2025 to 12 March 2026 (closed between Christmas and New Year).

Creation Corner will host a series of free, family friendly craft sessions throughout November, December and January. 

These will provide a warm, welcoming space for children, parents, grandparents, and carers to come together, be creative, and enjoy the festive season.

Each session will include a range of accessible Christmas craft activities, such as making decorations, cards, and small gifts, alongside warm drinks and light refreshments. 

All materials will be free of charge. 

Sessions are open to all ages and backgrounds.

See when all the sessions will take place in the Programme section below.

Johnstone train station is a 10 to 15 minute walk away. 

The number 38 bus drops at the door of the centre.

• Email creationcornerscotland@gmail.com

Sessions will take place on Thursdays at 6pm to 8pm, from 27 November 2025 to 1 February 2026.

Saturday Get Together with Paisley Methodist Church will bring people together for soup, a hot filled roll, tea, coffee, and biscuits. 

Come along and enjoy hot food, conversation, music and board games.

Paisley Methodist Central Hall is next to the Piazza Shopping Centre in Paisley, and the majority of local buses pass through this area.

• Phone 07854 578 589

The Saturday Get Together will run on Saturdays at 11am to 1pm from 10 January 2026 to 28 March 2026 at Paisley Methodist Central Hall.

CREATE Paisley will host free, weekly creative drop-ins in Johnstone for young people age 11-21.

They provide a warm, welcoming space with arts-based activities, advice and support and a chance to meet new people.

Creative activities will include:

• music
• art
• crafts
• dance
• creative writing.

Food and drink will be provided at all sessions.

See when all the activities and events will take place in the Programme section below.

Johnstone train station is nearby.

You can also get bus numbers 1A, 1B, 31, 38, 307, X6A, and X6B.

• Email info@createpaisley.org.uk

Johnstone drop-ins will take place on Thursdays at 4pm to 5:30pm, from 13 November 2025 to 12 February 2026 (closed between Christmas and New Year).

CREATE Paisley will host free, weekly creative drop-ins in Paisley for young people age 11-21. 

They provide a warm, welcoming space with arts-based activities, advice and support and a chance to meet new people. 

Creative activities will include:

• music
• art
• crafts
• dance
• creative writing.

Food and drink will be provided at all sessions.

See when all the activities and events will take place in the Programme section below.

Paisley Gilmour Street train station is nearby. 

You can also get bus numbers 17, 26, 38, 61, 66, and 757.

• Email info@createpaisley.org.uk

Paisley drop-ins will take place on Mondays at 5:30pm to 7pm, from 10 November 2025 to 9 February 2026 (closed between Christmas and New Year).

Friends of Howwood Park will host a weekly 2-hour club.

The first hour is an activity such as bingo, a quiz, a beetle drive, or a host speaker, followed by 1 hour of hot food and drinks. 

Although the club is aimed at older people, anyone would be welcome. 

There will be a different activity every week including:

• bingo
• quizzes
• watching a short movie
• talks from various people
• sing-a-longs
• and more.

See when all the activities and events will take place in the Programme section below.

Howwood Train Station and bus stops nearby.

• Email friendsofhowwoodpark@hotmail.com

Friends of Howwood Park activities will take place from 18 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. 

Activities will be on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm.