Board Game Evening, Harvies Bar, Paisley
2025-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Harvies, 86 Glasgow Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 3NU, United Kingdom
Join the Renfrewshire Board Gamers at Harvies Bar, Paisley for an evening of playing board games.

Join the Renfrewshire Board Gamers at Harvies Bar, Paisley for an evening of playing board games.
Don’t worry if you don’t have any board games of your own as we always bring a selection with us and will teach you how to play them too.
Any questions, please let me know.
Thank you
Rachael Smith

The Ginger Cat Presents an Evening with Kate Foster
2025-06-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Cargill Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm, Inverclyde, PA13 4LE, United Kingdom
The Ginger Cat Presents an Evening with Women’s Prize-Long Listed Author Kate Foster in conversation with radio presenter Gina McKie

Date: Fri 20th June
Time: 7pm
Location: Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm
Welcome to The Ginger Cat Presents an Evening with Kate Foster!
Join us for an enthralling night when author Kate Foster will be discussing her new book, The Mourning Necklace with radio presenter, Gina McKie.
Inspired by an infamous real-life case, The Mourning Necklace is the unforgettable new feminist historical novel from the Women’s Prize-longlisted author of The Maiden.
They said I would swing for the crime and I did . .. I wear the rope-mark like a mourning necklace. 1724. In a tavern just outside Edinburgh, Maggie Dickson’s family drown their sorrows, mourning her death yet relieved she is gone. Shame haunts them. Hanged for the murder of her newborn child, passers-by avert their eyes from her cheap coffin on its rickety cart.
But as her family pray her soul rests in peace, a figure appears at the door. It is Maggie. She is alive. Bruised and dazed, Maggie has little time for her family’s questions. All that matters to her is answering this one: will they hang her twice?
Kate’s debut novel, The Maiden, (2023) is a feminist retelling of a 17th century Edinburgh murder. It won Bloody Scotland’s Crime Debut of the Year 2024 and was Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Her second novel, The King’s Witches (2024) explores the origins of witch mania in 16th century Scotland.
The Mourning Necklace is her third novel.
Praise for Kate Foster ‘Kate Foster can pluck a dark story from the depths of history and bring it to vivid life before your eyes . . . A strong contender for my book of the year’ – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal
Kate’s books will be available to purchase and have signed on the night. A perfect evening for book lovers, we would love to see you there!

Barshaw Gala Day 2025
2025-06-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Barshaw Park, Paisley, 176A Glasgow Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 3LT
Crowds are set to soak up the summer vibes at Barshaw Gala Day with an afternoon packed full of exciting activities for all the family.

Taking place on Saturday 21 June, from 12 noon to 5pm, Barshaw Park will be a hive of activity as the local community comes together for one of the highlights on the calendar.
There will be a variety of stalls from local businesses, food traders and community groups, and of course, the gala day favourites of face painting, inflatables and funfair rides.
Free arts and crafts workshops including kite and badge making, and walkabout entertainment from Surreal McCoy’s Giant Seagulls.
Paisley Radio will be hosting the live stage showcasing talented local performers and running fun family activities across the afternoon. Listen out for their treasure hunt where ten lucky winners will receive goodie bags!
Barshaw’s very own miniature railway will be running throughout the day and there will be boat racing on the pond with Paisley Model Yacht Club.
Public transport to Barshaw Park is available with a number of bus stops conveniently located on Glasgow Road. Please consider using public transport or active travel as parking in the area is limited. Parking within the park is designated for blue badge holders.

Jenna Reid and Harris Playfair - Music on a Summer Afternoon
2025-06-22 14:30 - 17:00 | Brookfield Village Hall, 45 Woodside Road, Brookfield, PA5 8UB, Brookfield, PA5 8UB, GB
Gryffe Valley Rotary presents a concert with Jenna Reid and Harris Playfair, in support of local mental health and young people’s charities
Acclaimed Shetland fiddle player Jenna Reid and pianist Harris Playfair play traditional music in a special concert organised by Gryffe Valley Rotary for local community charities.
Join us at Brookfield Village Hall for an afternoon of wonderful music for a great cause.
Jenna Reid is one of Shetland’s finest and most accomplished modern-day fiddlers. Alongside her long standing musical partner, Harris Playfair, sparks fly when these two masterful players connect. Jenna and Harris will be performing music from their album One Day, alongside other music.
All proceeds will go towards supporting mental health and young people’s charities in Renfrewshire.
There will be a bar and raffle – please bring cash.

Tea Dance
2025-06-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Johnstone Town Hall, 25 Church Street, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5 8EG, United Kingdom
One Ren and Johnstone Town Hall will be hosting Mr John Findlay for these much-loved tea dances.

Expect a mix of ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and line dancing with an element of old time.There is something to suit everyone.

All music is live and provided by John on keyboard and vocals.

Tea/coffee and biscuits are included in the ticket price of £3.50

Each dance will be from 1pm to 3pm

Weekly Business Networking
2025-06-26 06:45 - 08:30, 2025-07-03 06:45 - 08:30, 2025-07-10 06:45 - 08:30, 2025-07-17 06:45 - 08:30, 2025-07-24 06:45 - 08:30 | Mill & Brae, 9 Glenburn Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA2 8TA, United Kingdom
At BNI Abbey, we believe in the power of authentic connections and mutually beneficial business relationships.

Bungalaff Comedy With Graham Mackie
2025-06-29 19:00 - 23:00 | The Bungalow, 15 Shuttle Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1YD, United Kingdom
Stand up Comedy evening with Headliner Graham Mackie plus Special Guests

Board Game Evening, Harvies Bar, Paisley
2025-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Harvies, 86 Glasgow Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 3NU, United Kingdom
Join the Renfrewshire Board Gamers at Harvies Bar, Paisley for an evening of playing board games.

Join the Renfrewshire Board Gamers at Harvies Bar, Paisley for an evening of playing board games.
Don’t worry if you don’t have any board games of your own as we always bring a selection with us and will teach you how to play them too.
Free entry and dog friendly.
Any questions, please let me know.
Thank you
Rachael Smith

Sma‘ Shot Day 2025
2025-07-05 12:00 - 19:00 | Renfrewshire
Sma’ Shot Day is Paisley’s annual celebration of the historic victory of local weavers in a famous dispute. It’s celebrated on the first Saturday of each July. This was when weaving families would traditionally take their holiday ‘doon the watter’.
More to follow.

Monthly Board Game Evening Sessions, Skirlies Cafe, Paisley
2025-07-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Skirlies Cafe Paisley, 4 Broomlands Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2LR, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening of playing board games along with tea, coffee, cold drinks, cake and hot food available to buy.

Secret Coast Secret Showcase
2025-07-09 19:00 - 22:30 | Howwood Inn, 2A Main Street, Howwood, PA9 1BQ, Howwood, PA9 1BQ, GB
This special Showcase in Howwood will feature Secret Coast Songwriters performing a set of songs written on Secret Coast Songwriters Masterclasses or inspired by those weekends. This is a secret event and will not be publicised. Be in the know! Be in Howwood!
Doors 7:00pm. First performer at 7:30pm.

Renfrew Pipe Band Competition 2025
2025-07-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Renfrewshire
More to follow

Hand-in of Artwork for the Big Art Show 2025
2025-07-22 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-25 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-26 10:00 - 15:30 | The Art Department, Paisley Ltd, 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1UW, United Kingdom
Please choose one of these dates to hand-in artwork for the Big Art Show. Pick one date/slot only for your visit. Turn up between 10am-4pm.

Summer Art Camp 2025
2025-07-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-24 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-25 12:00 - 14:00 | The Art Department, Paisley Ltd, 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1UW, United Kingdom
3 weeks of art classes for kids 5-16 years. No experience necessary, all materials and tuition provided. Supported by Renfrewshire Council

The Ginger Cat Bookshop Presents an Evening with Liam McIlvanney
2025-07-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Bernie’s Cafe Deli, Main Street, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, PA11 3PN, United Kingdom
Join The Ginger Cat Bookshop for an evening with author Liam McIlvanney in conversation with journalist and broadcaster Paul English

Welcome to The Ginger Cat Bookshop Presents an Evening with Liam McIlvanney!
Join us for a fascinating evening with author Liam McIlvanney at Bernie’s Cafe Deli on Fri Jul 25 at 7pm as he discusses his new book, The Good Father with journalist and broadcaster, Paul English. Liam will be signing copies which will be available on the night.
Liam McIlvanney was born in Scotland and studied at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford. He has written for numerous publications, including the London Review of Books and the Times Literary Supplement. His first book, Burns the Radical, won the Saltire First Book Award. His crime novels have won multiple awards, including the Bloody Scotland McIlvanney Prize, the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel, and he has also been shortlisted for the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year. He is Stuart Professor of Scottish Studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand and is the son of novelist William McIlvanney.
The Good Father –
‘Heart-stopping and heart-rending, this is Liam McIlvanney’s best novel yet’ VAL MCDERMID
Gordon and Sarah Rutherford are normal, happy people with rich, fulfilling lives. They have a son they adore, a house on the beach and a safe, friendly community in a picture-postcard town.
Until, one day, Bonnie the labrador comes in from the beach alone. Their son, Rory, has gone – the only trace left behind is a single black sandal. Their lives don’t fall apart immediately.
While there’s still hope, they dig deep and try to carry on. But as desperation mounts, arms around shoulders become fingers pointed – at friends, family, strangers, each other. Without any answers, only questions remain.
Who can they trust? How far will they go to find out what happened to Rory? And the deadliest question of all: what could be worse than your child disappearing? When the truth begins to emerge, they find themselves in a world they could barely have imagined.

HEATSEEKER Scotlands Female Fronted AC⚡️DC Tribute
2025-07-26 07:00 - 23:45 | The Bungalow, 15 Shuttle Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1YD, United Kingdom
Scotlands premiere AC DC tribute band covering the Bon and Brian Era

VOLUNTEER for Big Art Show 2025
2025-07-26 10:00 - 15:00 | The Art Department, Paisley Ltd, 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1UW, United Kingdom
Help out at the Big Art Show 2025 and be part of something amazing!
