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Engage Update - 20 April
Your guide to voting in the Scottish Parliament election
On Thursday 7 May 2026, there will be an election to the Scottish Parliament.
The Electoral Commission's Guide explains what you need to know before the election and tells you where you can find more information.
The guide is available in accessible formats and, also, the following languages:
Arabic, Polish, Gaelic, Romanian, Ukrainian
Download your May 2026 voting guide | Electoral Commission
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- Free Tickets for Community Groups - Braehead Football World Cup Fanzone - Scotland Games
- Big Art Show 2026
- Paisley Book Festival
- Stroke Awareness Month
- Young Talent Pipeline in Scottish Third Sector survey
Free Tickets for Community groups - Braehead Football World Cup Fanzone
As Scotland's men's national football team heads off to the USA to compete in the Football World Cup this June, Braehead Arena have organised 2 very special Fanzone events for spectators to enjoy the build up to, and the game itself in a party atmosphere.
Renfrewshire Council have been given 190 seated tickets and 10 accessible tickets (5 spaces + 5 companion) in total, to give away to Renfrewshire based community groups, for each of the following games:
- Scotland v Morocco, Friday 19th June, doors at 6pm, kick off 11pm, ends at 2am
- Scotland v Brazil, Wednesday 24th June, doors at 6pm, kick off 11pm, ends at 2am
If you are interested in obtaining tickets for your community group, please read the information below carefully to ensure the opportunity is suitable, and complete this form by Thu 21st May.
*Click to complete the form*
Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Due to the limited number of tickets, we have available unfortunately we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
Please note we have been given physical tickets that we will give out to you to distribute to your group.
Details:
- A huge night of football, noise, and national pride as we rally behind Scotland.
- These will be nights to remember featuring entertainment hosted by Chris Forbes (the third Murray brother), DJ, live music, live podcasts and live broadcast on Premier Sports with a panel of Scotland Legends
- Doors open at 6pm, kick off at 11pm, ends at 2am.
Age restrictions:
- Please note this event is 14+ years only
- All 14-17 years must be accompanied by an adult 18+ (max 2 x 14-17 year olds per adult)
Accessible seats:
- We have 10 accessible tickets available (5 spaces + 5 companion) in total
- The accessible seats are fold out chairs so they are suitable for wheelchairs users and those who can't manage stairs
- The arena uses the accessible facilities contained within Braehead Shopping Centre, with full access to these facilities during the event. More detail can be found here: https://braehead.co.uk/visit-us/
Transport:
- Transport is not included in this offer. Please visit https://braeheadarena.co.uk/getting-here/
Food & drink:
- Food and drink packages are chargeable once inside the venue.
- Food and drink purchased outside the venue, cannot be brought into the arena.
- Please note that the arena will be licensed, with alcohol being sold during the event.
This year’s Paisley Book Festival will highlight the power of positivity amid challenging times. The three-day event from May 15 to 17, themed Everyday Heroes, Everlasting Icons, will feature an exciting programme of talks, special events and one-off performances, bringing audiences together for a weekend of storytelling and shared experiences.
Featuring major names including Christopher Brookmyre, Val McDermid, Jenni Fagan, Graeme Armstrong, Sally Magnusson and Nicola Sturgeon, the festival showcases the incredible range of Scottish writing while creating space to reflect, feel inspired and connect.
Alongside the main programme, audiences can discover new voices, unique events and community experiences – all celebrating the power of stories to connect and empower.
Find out more
Big Art Show 2026.
The Art Department, Paisley Ltd are announcing a CALL FOR ENTRIES for the Big Art Show 2026.
Taking place for a 5th year in The Art Department, Paisley. The show will open on Sat 29th August and run until Sat 14th November 2026 at our new permanent home and gallery space at 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UW.
REGISTRATION at
https://bigartshow2026.artcall.org
The organisers are looking for entries which includes painting, drawing, photography, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, installation art, digital, film, video and sound.
Closing date for entries is 31st May 2026.
This Stroke Awareness Month, the Stroke Association is asking for help to raise awareness of the impact of stroke and Make May Purple.
Every year, more than 10,000 Scottish residents have a stroke and around 150,000 Scots are living with the impact of the condition. It is estimated that half of Scottish adults have a close personal connection to stroke, either having had one themselves or seen family or friends affected.
You can get involved by downloading Resources for Stroke Awareness Month | Stroke Association including:
- The information booklet for help and advice on planning and hosting a Make May Purple event.
- A Make May Purple poster to show you support the Stroke Association this Stroke Awareness Month.
- Make May Purple images to share on social media, using #StrokeAwarenessMonth.
The Stroke Association is Scotland's leading stroke-specific charity providing lifelong support for stroke survivors of all ages and their families. Find out more at Scotland | Stroke Association
Help FreshSight understand the Third Sector’s future talent pipeline.
Your organisation’s experience will help build a clear picture of how the Scottish third sector is developing and recruiting its future leaders.
Our research will be shared openly with the sector to support all Scottish TSO, and inform how universities, training providers and policymakers support third sector talent.
Your contribution helps ensure future third sector support is shaped by real organisational experience and needs, not assumptions.
Take the survey here