Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival 2024

Carrick Centre, Houston Main Street, Houston, Renfrewshire

Fancy dress comp starts at 12.15pm at the Kirk. Parade starts at 12.30. Main event at The Carrick Centre. Expect slides, face-painting, tombola stalls, burgers and more. The ‘entry ticket’ prize draw gives you the chance to win a £50 voucher for Amaretto, a £50 voucher for a meal at Read more…

Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Show

Knapps Loch Bridge of Weir Road, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire

A much loved local show. Expect: vintage tractors, farming skills and animal judging in the main ring. A plethora of stalls and catering vans – and a beer tent! The industrial tent showcases prize winning baking and kid’s crafts. www.kilmacolmshow.org/

Bridge Of Weir Horticultural Society Plant Sale

Livery Walk, Bridge of Weir Livery Walk, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire PA11 3NN, UK, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire

Please come along and spruce up your garden - we're here until we sell out!!

Houston & Killellan Kirk Christian Aid Week

Houston - various various routes, Houston, Renfrewshire

Christian Aid works in 37 countries, with people of all faiths and none, standing up for dignity, equality and justice, helping in times of crisis, lobbying governments and helping develop sustainable futures for the world's poorest people.

Gourock Highland Games

The Battery Park, Greenock The Battery Park Eldon Street Greenock PA16 7QG, Greenock, Inverclyde

Famous for its pipe band and drum major competitions, this show has a real Scottish flavour! There are also highland dance competitions; heavyweight events; mini highland games; children’s entertainment; plus craft stalls. www.facebook.com/GourockHighlandGames

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden

Highwood Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire

A beautiful woodland walk around 50 acres of native bluebells, primroses and wild garlic in a delightful setting bordering the Green Water river with tumbling waterfalls. Great outdoor space for children to run and explore and splash in the burn (under supervision). A haven of tranquillity only three miles from Read more…

£5

The Kilbarchan Singers Summer Concert

Kilbarchan Parish Church Church Street, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire

‘Chirps and Blooms’ Tickets £10 (children free) including refreshments are available from choir members, Bobbins (01505 344471)  or at the door. 

£10

Johnstone History Society

Masonic Hall, Johnstone Masonic Hall, Collier Street, Johnstone, Johnstone, Renfrewshire

This is our final meeting of this session. Our speaker on this occasion is Mr Ian Valentine and his talk will be about “Rudolf Hess: the Curious Tale of the last POW.” This I am sure will interest everyone. Being our last night we look forward to a good attendance Read more…

Outlook Team

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm High Street, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire

Reports from the global charity The African Mercy and The Global Mercy ships with a talk and videos from their volunteer speaker.

The Arkleston Singers Concert

Paisley South Church 123 Rowan Street, Paisley PA2 6RZ, Paisley, State here, Country here

Howard Goodall’s Eternal Light - a Requiem With The Arkleston Chamber Ensemble and music by Debbie Wiseman, George Gershwin, Irving Berin & Carly Simon Soprano soloist: Catriona Hewitson. Baritone soloist: Andrew McTaggart. Tickets £12 from members, or: 07867 980914; online from WeGotTickets.com or at the door. The Arkleston Singers Reg. Read more…

£12