Local East Renfrewshire News

Keep up to date with what's going on in East Renfrewshire with our local news updates.

Single Malt To Sanitiser

We are delighted to announce that Glasgow Distillery is now producing hand sanitiser, following urgent appeals from The British Red Cross, the NHS and more!

Last Updated: 27th March 2020

Something for the weekend...

Tune in to BBC Scotland as Clyde 1's George Bowie and Cassi explore the love affair with the iconic 'Bits and Pieces' dance anthem!

Last Updated: 27th March 2020

Invisible Cities release fun trail activity packs for children

Invisible Cities have been working to set up virtual tours as well as a kids section with fun activity trails that children can win prizes for completing and all while staying safe and indoors!

Last Updated: 27th March 2020

Volunteer heroes needed to join largest volunteer drive Scotland has seen in a generation

Scotland’s leading volunteering charity caring for people at risk of coronavirus has issued a rallying call for people to join the largest volunteer drive that Scotland has seen in a generation.

Last Updated: 26th March 2020

Free Crowdfunding support launched

Pay it Forward: Crowdfunder & Enterprise Nation launch support for Scottish small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic.

Last Updated: 25th March 2020

Scots brew up new ideas to support charity helping those at risk from Coronavirus

Supporters of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are doing the #TeaBagChallenge to raise vital funds to help those who are isolated and vulnerable to coronavirus.

Last Updated: 24th March 2020

Beat the Street East Renfrewshire concludes

Organisers of the Beat the Street game across East Renfrewshire have drawn the game to a close owing to the restrictions in place to help stop the spread of Coronavirus / COVID 19.

Last Updated: 24th March 2020

The National Theatre of Scotland launches Scenes for Survival in response to COVID 19

Scenes for Survival is a crisis responsive artistic online project launched in association with BBC Scotland and BBC Arts' Culture in Quarantine project.

Last Updated: 23rd March 2020

Help CHSS, Join the fight in Scotland

Scotland's largest charity caring for some of the people most at risk from coronavirus is calling for more Scots to join the growing movement to fight the virus.

Last Updated: 19th March 2020

Popular festival delayed due to Coronavirus

It's with huge regret that we announce the postponement of Springfest Food and Drink Festival scheduled to take place on the 4th and 5th April at Loch Lomond Shores.

Last Updated: 18th March 2020

New Digital Service Allows Readers to Access Thousands of Titles from Home

Readers in East Renfrewshire can gain free access to thousands of magazines and newspapers from today, thanks to the launch of a brand new digital service.

Last Updated: 18th March 2020

Beat the Street East Renfrewshire reaches 61,000 miles

The Beat the Street challenge taking place across the towns of Giffnock, Thornliebank, Clarkston, Busby, Eaglesham & Waterfoot, and Neilston has reached 61,000 miles!

Last Updated: 18th March 2020

Several large scale Renfrewshire events cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

In line with national guidance from the Scottish Government on the coronavirus, Renfrewshire Council have taken the decision to cancel all their large-scale events until the end of June.

Last Updated: 16th March 2020

Glasgow Kiltwalk postponed as part of coronavirus measures

Following official advice from the Scottish Government, the event, which was set to take place on 26th April, will be rescheduled for a later date.

Last Updated: 15th March 2020

Win free energy bills for a year with Home Energy Scotland

WIN FREE energy bills for a whole year with Home Energy Scotland, the free and impartial energy advice service!

Last Updated: 11th March 2020

Calls for the country to light up in blue

Parkinson's UK Scotland has launched its 2020 campaign calling for landmarks and buildings across Scotland to light up in blue to mark World Parkinson's Day on 11th April.

Last Updated: 11th March 2020

Beat the Street East Renfrewshire enters Go Wild week

Despite the weather players taking part in Beat the Street East Renfrewshire have walked more than 48,000 miles!

Last Updated: 10th March 2020

Theatre Offers Backstage Skills School

East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure is giving young people exclusive access and behind-the-scenes experience of working in a theatre with their new holiday workshops.

Last Updated: 6th March 2020

Loch Lomond festival set to be bigger and better than ever

After the huge success of the Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival 2109, one of Scotland’s biggest food festivals, Springfest, is returning to Loch Lomond Shores on the 4th & 5th April!

Last Updated: 6th March 2020

Mum is the word at Macdonald Hotels and Resorts

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Spa Collection offers the perfect treat this Mother’s Day.

Last Updated: 27th February 2020

Charity calls on Heros to Brave the Bridge and help change lives

Why not take up the ultimate challenge on 14th June and experience the thrilling rush of abseiling 165ft from the iconic Forth Bridge and help Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland?

Last Updated: 26th February 2020

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts invites stories of inspiring marriage proposals

To mark February 29th – traditionally the only date in the calendar when women can ask men for their hand in marriage – Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is celebrating unique and inspiring proposals!

Last Updated: 26th February 2020

Beat the Street East Renfrewshire is go!

Despite horrible weather, more than 4,500 people have signed up and are now walking, cycling, scooting and running in a bid to win prizes.

Last Updated: 25th February 2020

Local and Family History Classes in East Renfrewshire

East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure is running a series of classes to help residents get started on their family tree and local history research.

Last Updated: 17th February 2020

Help shape the future of your local community

East Renfrewshire residents are being urged to take part in upcoming community council elections.

Last Updated: 16th February 2020

Final Call for applications to be on CBBC Marrying Mum and Dad

Couples all over the UK are being offered help in organising their wedding but there’s a catch... the entire thing has to be arranged by their kids.

Last Updated: 5th February 2020

World Cancer Day: Prog Rock Legend signs guitar for charity fundraiser

To coincide with World Cancer Day, the promoter behind Prog in the Park, announced that an acoustic guitar signed by prog rock legend Steve Hackett will be the star prize at the event’s auction.

Last Updated: 5th February 2020

Stylish new charity shop opens in Newton Mearns

Fashion followers will be thrilled to learn that Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland has opened a three floor, boutique store at 102 Ayr Road in Newton Mearns.

Last Updated: 4th February 2020