Local East Renfrewshire News
Keep up to date with what's going on in East Renfrewshire with our local news updates.
East Renfrewshire Libraries bring out the bunting for a trip down memory lane
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee bank holiday fast approaching, East Renfrewshire libraries are inviting locals to come together and reminisce as part of a national initiative.
Newton Mearns unlocks the doors to a ninja themed kids coding dojo!
On Sunday 15th May, kids from across East Renfrewshire helped the team at Code Ninjas celebrate the launch of their brand-new coding dojo.
Summer of Fun Launches with East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Holiday Programme
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure has launched its six week Summer of Fun holiday programme!
Youth Music Initiative celebrates 20 years and incredible achievements from the past two decades
YMI Programme has delivered a staggering increase in children's engagement with music across Scotland.
Can you help people living with chest, heart & stroke conditions across Scotland
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is calling for people in the local community to become Collection Can Volunteers to help raise vital funds.
All Aboard for Bookbug Week 2022!
Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, will host Bookbug Week from Monday 16 May – Sunday 22 May.
Brand new fitness classes on offer with East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure has expanded its extensive fitness timetable with the addition of brand new classes in Newton Mearns, Neilston and Eastwood Park Leisure.
Scottish hospitality Oscars on hunt to find the best loved pubs in Scotland
Scotland's longest-running licensed trade awards - dubbed the hospitality Oscars, have launched their search to find Scotland's top pubs and best-loved bars today.
Family entertainment favourites Funbox say farewell with final Giffnock show
After seven years of putting smiles on the faces of adults and children alike, family entertainment favourites Funbox have announced their final Giffnock show at Eastwood Park Theatre.
New restaurant and bar, The Rabbit and The Seal, to open in Troon this June
Set against a stunning waterside location on the Ayrshire coast, a new restaurant, The Rabbit, and its sister bar, The Seal, are set to open within the landmark Marine Troon.
ALDI Scotland is bringing a Scottish twist to Cinco De Mayo
Aldi Scotland has taken a Scottish twist on a family favourite for any Cinco De Mayo parties this weekend by creating none other than hearty, haggis fajitas.
Glasgow Kiltwalk raises a record sum for Scottish charities
Sir Tom Hunter has issued a heartfelt thanks to Kiltwalk Heroes who put their best foot forward for last week's Glasgow event, revealing they helped to raise over £4 million, a record-breaking sum.
East Renfrewshire readers encouraged to Keep the Heid and Read!
East Renfrewshire readers are being encouraged to take part in a national reading moment on Wednesday 11th May, as part of Mental Health Week (9-15 May 2022).
Special fund to support young musicians in Scotland
Young musicians across Scotland are set to benefit from a special £50k funding scheme to commemorate five years since the loss of 14-year-old musician Eilidh MacLeod in the Manchester Arena attack.
Scottish author helps community to reflect at Barrhead Foundry
Renowned Scottish playwright, novelist and performer, Alan Bissett, is set to run creative writing sessions in Barrhead in May.
Online course runs athletes through benefits of brain health
Exercising regularly improves brain health as much as physical fitness, say experts launching a programme to boost performance and wellbeing.
Beat the Street East Renfrewshire winners announced!
Barrhead, Newton Mearns and Neilston have successfully managed to Beat the Street!
Historic sites across Scotland are opening their doors to visitors once more for the new season
More Historic Environment Scotland (HES) historic sites across Scotland will be reopening across Scotland for the Spring and Summer.
Month Of Community to celebrate everything that makes our communities special
June will see a month of community events and celebrations held across the UK including The Big Lunch, Volunteers Week, Loneliness Awareness Week and Scottish Refugee Festival!
Scottish Drag Queens call on others to join in with Jubilee Jump for charity
Two Scottish Drag Queens are set to leap from a platform suspended 40ft above the dramatic Pass of Killiecrankie, as part of a charity bungee jump, and they are calling on more people to take part!
itison launches major charity initiative, itison us
Market leading daily deals service and online marketing company, itison has announced the return of its charity initiative, itison us and are calling out for local charities to apply now.
Get ready for a family adventure this summer in Scotland with The Nickelodeon Experience
Nickelodeon has announced a brand new outdoor immersive event, The Nickelodeon Experience, set to launch this summer in Saughton Park, Edinburgh.
Local dad seeks to ignite passion for coding through interactive sessions for kids
Internationally renowned kids coding franchise, Code Ninjas, has just opened its latest location in Newton Mearns!
Easter holiday fun starts next week!
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure's holiday camps are back to keep the kids active and entertained over the Easter school holidays.
Spring into the holidays at Loch Lomond Shores with a family day out!
There's plenty to do at Loch Lomond Shores over the Spring Holidays with festivals, children's rides, storytelling experiences, street food, markets, water sports and a visit from The Easter Bunny!
Paisley Food and Drink Festival makes big in person return this April
Paisley's popular Food and Drink Festival is returning in-person for 2022 with a two-day feast of fun this April!
Dust off those family heirlooms. Dive into old boxes. Dig out forgotten treasures.
Amanda Lamb is flinging open The Saved & Remade Workshop in a new series for REALLY.
Historic Environment Scotland launches summer events programme
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced details of its summer events programme which will once again see history brought to life at sites across Scotland.
Beat the Street East Renfrewshire concludes this week with a double points bonanza!
There's just one more week of fun in the Beat the Street East Renfrewshire game!
Peter Rabbit hops into Dobbies
This Easter, Dobbies, the UK's leading garden centre, partners with The World of Peter Rabbit to celebrate the iconic bunny's 120th birthday with an exclusive Easter Breakfast!
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