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Engage Update - 17 November
Renfrewshire CYP cross-sector forum meeting
17 December 2025 at 10am
This meeting is open to all third sector groups working with families and children in Renfrewshire. As this network has not met for some time, and conscious of new groups as well as staff and role changes etc, we ask that all attendees sign up via Eventbrite so we can update records. Please feel free to pass this email to the most appropriate member of staff in your organisation.
The main discussion point for the meeting will be a presentation from Annie Torrance, Senior Policy Officer (People) at Renfrewshire Council's Chief Executive Service who is conducting Renfrewshire's Children Services Partnership's Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. Annie would like to hear from as many third sector service providers as possible to understand current need and levels of service across the area.
Register for your place here
Throughout November, over 150 events will take place across Renfrewshire and beyond – from digital skills drop-ins and employability sessions to AI panels, online safety workshops, and wellbeing showcases.
There’s something for everyone, and it’s all about helping people build confidence, skills, and connections in our digital world.
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Every conversation, every share, and every event helps us move closer to a digitally confident and inclusive Renfrewshire.
Engage Renfrewshire AGM
Join us online on November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM where we'll present our annual accounts, re-elect board members, discuss our achievements and future plans.
It's a great opportunity to engage with our community and have your voice heard. Don't miss out.
Book your place here
A Teams invite will be sent to you prior to the meeting.
See you there!
Renfrewshire HSCP Chief Officer's Weekly Vlog
Up until now, these updates have been shared with HSCP staff and related groups, including IJB Members. Moving forward, I’m happy to let you know that our distribution list now includes contacts from the third and private sectors.
A warm welcome to all our new viewers!
If you have any feedback on this video or ideas for future topics, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch or email:HSCPcommunications@renfrewshire.gov.uk
In this week’s Vlog, I talk about:
- A positive meeting I had with third sector colleagues where we talked about how we can help support people in our communities.
- The upcoming NHSGGC System Reset, which is scheduled to begin on 20 November.
- My regular thanks to staff for their great work. This week I mention some feedback received about our Podiatry colleagues.
I hope you enjoy this week’s update…
Billy McClean
Chief Officer, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership
Young People and Vaping - 04 December
Staff and volunteers in Renfrewshire who work with young people are invited to join this online awareness session on Young People and Vaping. The session will provide up-to-date, evidence-based information on the harms associated with vaping, the environmental impacts, and current trends and usage among young people. Participants will gain knowledge and practical guidance to help young people make informed choices that support their health and wellbeing.
To register, please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
Ferguslie Learning Centre
The new programme for January 2026 is available here.
All our courses are for adults 16+ and not in education, they are free of charge and people can take part in up to 3 courses. There are 8 subjects to choose from and most classes will run for 2.5 hours per week for approx. 14 weeks.
We will be holding Information and Enrolment Days on 6, 7 8 and 13, 14 and 15 January for anyone wishing to pop in for a chat with our team or to enrol.
Kathleen Brown
Communities and Outreach Learning Centre Administrator
0141 842 1015 / 07980 696139
Loud n Proud
We've been quiet recently but we are about to get a lot noisier. Loud n Proud is open for tours and advice on all things music. We will be open from 10am to 2pm for 3 Saturdays on 15, 22 and 29 November. If you want to learn, play in a band, get music production or record a track or an album - see you at The Kerr Building
After 2 years of building and repairing we are now looking for new students who want to learn an instrument, play in a band, record, write songs and play live. The studios are all professional industry standard and we cater for all mages.
The exhibition presents the cause and context of the Palestinian experience with a focus on the land, the place and the people. It provides a glimpse into the arts and culture, historical locations and heritage to look behind the curtain of war and conquest by narrating stories to contextualise Gaza within Palestine, the region and the world. The exhibition includes printed images of work by Malak Mattar, the first Palestinian artist to have a solo show at London's prestigious Central Saint Martins.
Free entry. Donations welcome for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians)
Home Energy Scotland
Don't miss your chance to win energy-saving products for your home.
Our popular quiz is back for 2025/26, giving 10 lucky winners across Scotland the chance to each win a bundle of eco gadgets and appliances worth £750. You’ll even get to choose the prizes that best fit your home and lifestyle.
Simply answer four quick multiple-choice questions to unlock energy saving tips that'll help lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint – plus you'll be in with a chance of winning.
At Home Energy Scotland we're here to offer free advice and support to help you make your home warmer, reduce your energy bills, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. Our service is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of people throughout Scotland.
Don't hang about - the sooner you start, the sooner you save!
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