Linwood, Renfrew, Erskine and Johnstone will switch on their Christmas lights this month. The events, supported by Renfrewshire Council, will include live music, Christmas markets and activities for families.
In Linwood, free drop-in activities start at Tweedie Hall at 5.30pm on Thursday 19th November. They include lantern making with Linwood War Memorial Association, a Christmas disco and a giant snow globe. Linwood Library will stay open late for festive activities. Renfrewshire Council
A Christmas concert and the pantomime ‘Be Oor Guest’ start in the main hall at 6pm. Places are limited and must be booked in advance through Eventbrite.
Santa will switch on Linwood’s lights outside Tweedie Hall at 8.15pm with Renfrewshire Provost Lorraine Cameron and the town’s Christmas card competition winner.
Renfrew’s celebrations start in the town centre at noon on Saturday 21st November. Fitzpatrick Academy of Music will host performances by local acts. There will also be a Christmas market and a funfair in Charles Avenue car park. Renfrewshire Council
Children can meet Santa at Renfrew Fellowship Church, while Renfrew Town Hall will host drop-in storytelling. Renfrew Burgh Band will give a carol concert in the town hall at 3.30pm. Provost Cameron and the town’s Christmas card competition winner will switch on the lights at 5pm.
Erskine’s event starts at 6pm on Friday 27th November in the civic square outside Erskine Sports Centre, according to the council’s event listing. Tom Urie will host performances by local groups and school choirs. There will also be fairground rides, a giant snow globe and a Christmas market. Renfrewshire Council
Erskine Arts will serve refreshments inside the sports centre. Provost Cameron and the town’s Christmas card competition winner will switch on the lights at 7.30pm. Erskine District Rotary Club and Erskine Arts are organising the event with support from the council.
In Johnstone, Johnstone Sound will host live entertainment at the Houstoun Square bandstand from 1pm on Saturday 28th November. Santa will be there to meet children, St Vincent’s Hospice will host a Christmas market and there will be a funfair in the square. Renfrewshire Council
Active Communities will run Christmas arts and crafts, festive workouts and children’s silent discos at Station Seven on Quarry Street. Provost Cameron and the town’s Christmas card competition winner will switch on the lights at the bandstand at 5pm.
Renfrewshire Provost Lorraine Cameron said: “There’s something truly special about seeing our towns light up for Christmas and watching families, friends and neighbours come together to celebrate the festive season. These events are all about creating joyful memories, enjoying time with loved ones and celebrating the strong sense of community that makes Renfrewshire such a wonderful place to live.
“I’m looking forward to joining residents to celebrate across the region, and I’m especially delighted that our talented Christmas Card competition winners will be helping switch on the lights in their towns. I hope everyone enjoys the fantastic programme of festive activities on offer and has a magical start to Christmas.”
Renfrewshire Council is encouraging people attending the events to support town centre businesses through its Spend Local campaign.
| Town | Date | Event starts | Lights on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood | Thursday 19th November | 5.30pm | 8.15pm |
| Renfrew | Saturday 21st November | 12 noon | 5pm |
| Erskine | Friday 27th November | 6pm | 7.30pm |
| Johnstone | Saturday 28th November | 1pm | 5pm |