Back to nature
Nature lovers can enjoy the sounds and beautiful sights of the RSPB nature reserve in Lochwinnoch on the longest day of the year.
The Summer Solstice event takes place on Wednesday, June 21, from 7pm to 9pm.
Led by a member of the knowledgeable and friendly reserve team, this will be a gentle stroll on the nature trails at the popular reserve.
Organisers ask that places are booked in advance, as spaces are limited.
The cost is £5 for adults and £3 for kids. Members of the RSPB can take part for £3 and £2 respectively.
To book your place, call 01505 842663.


Blooming great
Budding artists can get involved in a flower drawing class in Kilmacolm.
The event, dubbed Drawing for Textiles: Summer Blooms, will take place at the village’s community centre on Thursday, June 22, from 10am to 4pm.
All levels of experience are welcome and drawers can explore a different range of techniques.
For bookings and more information, send an email to mwhitelaw@mcd-uk.co.uk

Nursery survey
Renfrewshire Council is running a survey to seek opinions on the implementation of an increase in nursery provision for 2020.
The questions have been set by the local authority and the survey is aimed at those who will have a three or four-year-old child in three years’ time.
Residents in Renfrewshire can take part in the survey anytime between now and Saturday, June 24, by logging on to www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JS7R3X5

Dress to impress
Fashionistas who are stuck for an outfit to wear are being offered the chance to create their own at a dress-making class.
Kilmacolm Community Centre will host the event on Thursday, June 22, and Friday, June 23, from 10am to 4pm.
Those attending will be given a helping hand to make a summer shift dress.
Once places have been booked, organisers of the event will advise participants on the amount of fabric to bring.
Sewing machines will be provided and people of all levels of experience are welcome to take part.
To book your place or for more information, send an email to mwhitelaw@mcd-uk.co.uk

Family fun day
Staff at the Bowfield Hotel and Country Club are sounding the alarm for their annual emergency services family fun day.
This free event will be held on Saturday, June 24, from 11am to 4pm, at the popular Howwood venue.
Representatives from Police Scotland, HM Coastguard, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and military organisations will all be taking part in the event, which is set to attract hundreds of guests.
Lots more organisations have yet to confirm their attendance and organisers hope to be able to stage another flypast this year.

Charity fete
Members of the Mossvale Youth Group are gearing up for their charity fete - and are inviting members of the community to join them.
The event will take place at Mossvale Community Church, in Greenock Road, Paisley, on Saturday, June 24, from 11am to 3pm.
Youngsters have organised this fete to raise funds for their group and other charities.
There will be lots of stalls, children’s entertainment, home-baking, a tombola and much more.

Can you dig it?
People who fancy themselves as Renfrewshire’s answer to Indiana Jones are being encouraged to go along to an open day organised by the Inchinnan Historical Interest Group.
The event is being staged to raise awareness of the All Hallows Archaeological Dig, which aims to unearth some of the village’s secret past.
People can try their hand at some fieldwork by going along to the open day, which is being staged on Saturday, June 24, from 10am to 4pm, at Inchinnan Parish Church.
An archaeologist and group members will be present to guide guests around the site and discuss what artefacts have already been found during the dig.
Refreshments will be made available on the day and this event is free to attend.
Call 0755 704 8045 for more information.

Step back in time
An urban historian will be taking guests on a walk through Paisley this weekend to examine the development of the town’s textile heritage.
This will cover everything from weaving using course yarns, through to the development of fine linen thread in the early 18th century.
Budding historians can also explore the growth of the cotton thread industry that J&P Coats and Clark & Co dominated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The walk will start at the Sma’ Shot Cottages, in Shuttle Street, and end at the Paisley Thread Mill Museum, where guests can explore the history of Paisley’s mills.
Anyone who would like to attend should head along to the Sma’ Shot Cottages for 1pm on Saturday, with the event expected to finish at around 3pm.
It costs £4 to take part. Call 0141 416 3085 for further information.

Family outing
Hundreds of people are set to descend on Kilmacolm Primary School this weekend for a fun day and barbecue.
The event will take place on Friday, from 6pm to 8.30pm, within the school grounds.
There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, a raffle, a tombola, home-baking, pocket-money stalls, a tuckshop and more.
It costs £10 for a family ticket, which covers two adults and up to three children, while adult and child tickets are also available for £3 and £2 respectively.
Admission can be paid at the door and includes a burger or hotdog and a glass of wine, beer or juice.

Lend a hand
An event for all the family to enjoy will take place in Lochwinnoch this weekend.
People of all ages are invited to join in the fun at a family volunteering day being staged at the RSPB nature reserve in Largs Road, Lochwinnoch.
The event will see participants get out into the great outdoors to help staff give nature a home.
This is a chance to spend quality time with your kids and admission is free.
It takes place on Sunday, from 1pm to 3.30pm, and advance booking is essential. To reserve your place, call 01505 842663.

Gala occasion
It will be party time in Erskine as the town’s gala day takes place.
The gala parade will leave from St Anne’s Primary School at 11am on Saturday, with the main event taking place at Park Mains High from noon until 4pm.
All sorts of entertainment will be on offer, including funfair rides, a dog agility show, live music and dance performances.
Admission costs £2.
For more information, call Jacqui Reid on 0779 912 3002 or send an email to erskinecommunityevents@gmail.com

Music to the ears
One of the UK’s top tribute acts is coming to Paisley.
Music lovers can check out The Smyths when they perform at the Bungalow bar on August 25.
The band was formed back in 2003 by musicians with a real passion for chart-toppers The Smiths.
A spokesman for The Smyths said: “We didn’t just want to be a tribute band - we wanted to play the music of The Smiths and recreate what is was to see and hear The Smiths live.
“It just happens that, when you do that, the world calls you a tribute.
“For us, that was a world of silly wigs and props - everything we felt a homage to The Smiths shouldn’t be - so we spent a year rehearsing every week to make sure that, when we launched, we sounded genuine.
“The Smiths and their fans demand nothing less.
“We focused on the sound and spirit of The Smiths live. Fast forward several years and some 500 shows later and we see and hear ourselves now spoken of as being in the top tier of tributes globally.
“The years in between have seen us play throughout the UK, overseas and at major festivals such as Glastonbury.
“It’s a pleasure and privilege to be seen as the foremost tribute to The Smiths.”
The gig at the Bungalow, in Shuttle Street, takes place from 8pm until 1am and tickets are available now, priced at £14 and £12.
To book or for more information, visit the website at www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk

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