This very popular event returns to Castle Semple Visitor Centre in Lochwinnoch with a jam packed schedule of astronomical highlights through the season to focus on. Places must be booked online in advance and are priced just adult £5/ child £2.50 per ticket. They are run by local astronomer John […]

Join us on for our fantastic Winter Craft Fair and pick up some early Christmas Presents. We have some exciting stallholders booked in already!

Christmas Card sale in aid of MND (motor neurone disease).

Solas Bereavement Group.

The Big Remembrance Sing (in aid of Solar Lamps for Mwandi) Community singing – all the old favourites from long ago and also up to date. Something for everyone - older and younger. Guest appearances – including Eilidh Grant, St Fillan’s & Houston Primary School choirs. Entry - Donations at […]

Featuring Alastair McCulloch the Coila Band has developed into one of the leading traditional groups in Scotland and is in constant demand at home and abroad. From performances at international music festivals such as Celtic Connections and The Shetland Folk Festival to Hollywood film premières. Proceeds to Johnstone and Gryffe […]

Seinn Òrain Gàidhlig (No prior knowledge of Gaelic required) PLACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE Contact us by e-mail at fios@clanngaidhlig.org or telephone 07805 918509. Organised by ClannGàidhlig community group promoting and developing Gaelic in the local community. £10.

Kilmacolm Friends of Ardgowan Hospice.Please come along to our annual Christmas Fayre and Coffee Morning. Tickets can be purchased from committee members or at the door. Any donations of baking or preserves will be gratefully received between 2pm - 4pm at the Kidston Hall.

Donations of Warm Clothes welcome.

There will be a number of events around Renfrewshire and Inverclyde to commemorate the ending of hostilities.

A Topic of Personal Choice, Dr Peter McEnhill

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Come and hear about the stars and galaxies up in the night sky! If the weather is kind to us, we’ll go outside and see some of these wonders for ourselves. The speakers will be from the Astronomical Society of Glasgow. Please book, as places are limited and due to […]

Come and learn all about sharks. These amazing apex predators have been about since before the dinosaurs roamed the earth! Ages: 5 to 14 years. Please note that all children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Cost: £5 (£3 RSPB members) (adults go free). […]

Local artists and crafts people will offer a variety of products for sale that will make ideal Christmas presents. Free parking and a 5-minute walk from Bishopton railway station. Tea, Coffee and delicious home baking will be available during the event. Free.

Stalls include:- Christmas Stall (cards, wrap & gifts), Home baking, Jewellery & accessories, Books, DVDs & CDs, Toys, Bottle stall (non alcoholic), Bric-a-Brac, Lucky dip and lots more..... Children FREE includes tea, coffee, juice & Christmas goodies. All welcome! £2.

Donations welcome.

Santa will lead the procession from Mains Drive shops. Dress up in your Christmas lights, tinsel and bells.  Festivities (Santa, live music, children’s rides, refreshments and more). Lights switch on at 7.15pm.

Lots of gifts for the children to buy for their parents, grandparents, family and friends too. Don’t miss Santa, he’ll be here to meet you too! Stalls include - Baking, Preserves, Toiletries, Children’s gifts, many under £1 and many more for you to browse.

The rustic wooden Snowmen, Rudolphs and other decorations will be back! Get down soon as they sell out very quickly. MORE INFO: tel 01505 843271.

There’s entertainment on in and around Renfrew Town Hall before the sky is lit up with the festive lights switch on and a spectacular firework display.

We are encouraging people in the village to help nature in our gardens. Come along and make a bird box for your garden or the village. Meet at the Community Garden behind the Parish Church at 2pm tea and coffee too! Bring a hammer if you have one!!

Donations of Warm Clothes welcome

Tread the new link path which now makes this a wonderful circular walk. MORE INFO: tel 01475 521458 or book online.

Please come along to our Xmas Fayre on WED 28 Nov 6.30-8.30pm and support our fundraising efforts whilst enjoying festive music, food and shopping. Tickets are £3 for adults and £1 for school aged children which includes tea/coffee/mulled wine & a mince pie or shortbread.

Jump right into the Christmas spirit at our annual Christmas Gift and Craft Fayre. Plenty to choose from with over 30 stalls, gifts for all the family. We welcome back Liz's beaded jewellery, Kilbarchan soaps, The wood old days, Gifts to keep and many more... Get lucky on the raffle […]

Need some time for Christmas shopping? Come along to Gibb Stuart's late night openings for extra special discounts and deals on the night! We're open until 8pm - also on Thursday 6th, 13th and 20th December.

Scottish themed quiz night on 30th November, St Andrew's Day, at the Houston Tennis Club. Full details and tickets can be obtained by contacting John Gilchrist by email: gilchy57@gmail.com or phone: 01475 540392

Friday 30th November 7.30pm McKillop hall Tickets: £10 (£8 concession) Tickets for sale Now and Then & the Junction café Lochwinnoch or online /www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/scott-gibson

Ticket price includes a light supper and are available from committee members and Isabelle Stuart on 01505 613479 or e-mail: issistuart@gmail.com

A large variety of gift stalls and the opportunity for children to have their photo taken with Santa. Entrance is £3, which includes coffee, mince pies and shortbread.

Family entertainment throughout the afternoon in Houstoun Square, with live music, Christmas activities and a fun fair before the town’s Christmas lights are officially switched on.

Organised by Houston Community Council in association with Houston & St Fillan’s Primary Schools

A sparkling drinks reception, exclusive Hospice pop-up stalls and a delicious three-course lunch, all hosted by Steve McKenna! Please come along and support us, and enjoy a glamorous, entertaining afternoon with friends. For further information or to purchase tickets please call 01505 705635 or email: info@svh.co.uk.

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The perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit!  Join a candlelight procession to the Millennium Garden where our group of village brass players – the Brookfield Brass Necks – will entertain us with some Christmas music.  Then it’s back to the Hall for hot chocolate and mulled wine and […]