Past Events

RenCAN Annual Network Gathering

Friday 2nd October, 9:30am - 2pm

The Wynd Centre, Paisley

Please save the date, it would be great to have you there. Another year on, we're inviting all network members and interested folk to join us to hear about achievements from within the network, practical workshops…

People’s Emergency Briefing Community Screening

Wednesday 30th September, 4pm & 7pm

McKillop Institute, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4AJ

A special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? Join us for a screening…

How to Thrive in Adversity

Wednesday 30 September, 11am - 1pm

Paisley Central Library

Are you affected by experiencing or hearing about issues related to climate breakdown, food insecurity, or recent attacks on immigrants? Join us for this participatory workshop with Pachedu about collective wellbeing and mutual support.

Fix & Mend Lochwinnoch

Tuesday 1st September 2026, 6pm - 9pm

Men's Shed, Lochhead Gardens, Lochwinnoch

Monthly repair drop-in session with sewing corner and a new PAT testing service in Lochwinnoch.

**POSTPONED!!** More Trees, Less Flooding: Reforesting Renfrewshire

Wednesday 26th August, 11am - 1pm

Paisley Central Library

Come and hear about why we plant trees, where we plant them for the best effect, and the impact that has on the communities of Renfrewshire. And, if you want, sign up to one…

Climate Hub Drop-in

Wednesday 19 August, 11am - 1pm

Johnstone Library

Find out more about making a difference and connecting with local people and projects through Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub and Network.

**POSTPONED!!** Climate Hub Drop-in

Wednesday 12 August, 11am - 1pm

Paisley Central Library

Find out more about making a difference and connecting with local people and projects through Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub and Network.

Climate Hub Drop-in

Wednesday 1 July, 11am - 1pm

Ferguslie Park Community Library

Find out more about making a difference and connecting with local people and projects through Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub and Network.

Fix & Mend Lochwinnoch

Tuesday 30 June, 6pm - 9pm

LEAP Workspace, 39 High Street

Monthly repair drop-in session with sewing corner in LEAP's workspace in Lochwinnoch.

Green Clean-ups

Wednesday 24 June, 11am - 1pm

Paisley Central Library

Hear from the GRAB Trust’s Beaches & Marine Litter team, who work in sunny Argyll, and Renfrewshire's own Team Up to Clean Up to get ideas…

Climate Hub Drop-in

Wednesday 17 June, 11am - 1pm

Johnstone Library

Find out more about making a difference and connecting with local people and projects through Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub and Network.

Climate Hub Drop-in

Wednesday 10 June, 11am - 1pm

Paisley Central Library

Find out more about making a difference and connecting with local people and projects through Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub and Network.

Fix & Mend Lochwinnoch

Tuesday 09 June, 6pm - 9pm

LEAP Workspace, 39 High Street

Monthly repair drop-in session with sewing corner in LEAP's workspace in Lochwinnoch.

Climate Hub Drop-in

Wednesday 3 June, 11am - 1pm

Ferguslie Park Community Library

Find out more about making a difference and connecting with local people and projects through Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub and Network.

RenCAN Small Grants Network Gathering

Tuesday 2nd June, 9:30am - 12:00pm

The Wynd Centre, Paisley, PA1 2DB

Some of our 2025 - 26 recipients will be delivering short presentations on the projects they delivered with their funds, and on their wider work.

We’re also excited to launch the next round of the RenCAN Small Grants Fund (2026 - 27) on 2nd June. This year, we’re introducing themed funding…

Basics of Seed Saving

Wednesday 27 May 2026, 11am - 1pm

Paisley Central Library

Where do our seeds come from, who grows them, and how do we access them? 'Basics of Seed Saving' is a workshop with Diggin' It Seed Libraries.

Climate Hub Drop-in

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 11am - 1pm

Johnstone Library

Find out more about making a difference and connecting with local people and projects through Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub and Network.

Climate Hub Drop-in

Wednesday 6 May 2026, 11am - 1pm

Ferguslie Park Community Library

Find out more about making a difference and connecting with local people and projects through Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub and Network.

Land & Wildlife Workshop

Wednesday 29 April 2026, 11am - 1pm

Paisley Central Library

Workshop with Starling Learning about identifying wildlife on derelict land and land under threat.

Fix & Mend Lochwinnoch

Tuesday 28 April 2026, 6pm - 9pm

LEAP Workspace, 39 High Street

Monthly repair drop-in session with sewing corner in LEAP's workspace in Lochwinnoch.

Power Station - film screening and discussion

27th March 2026, 7pm - 10pm

The Wynd Centre, 6 School Wynd, Paisley PA1 2DB

Climate-Friendly Growing: Planting Tips for 2026

5th of March 2026

Paisley Central Library

Workshop with NatureFix on climate-friendly gardening. From nature-friendly pesticides to composting and seed saving, there are so many ways to grow in a sustainable way that's good for the planet and your pocket.

Fix & Mend Lochwinnoch

Wednesday 25th February 2026, 6pm - 9pm

LEAP Workspace, 39 High Street

Monthly repair drop-in session with sewing corner in LEAP's workspace in Lochwinnoch.

How To Start A Community Garden

Thursday 12th February 2026, 10am - 12pm

Paisley Central Library

Thinking about starting a community garden? Read more

Renewable Energy Workshop with Turbine Taskforce

5th February 2026, 12pm - 1:30pm

Paisley Central Library

RenCAN Networking Brunch

Thursday 29th January 2026, 09:30am - 12pm

The Wynd Centre, Paisley

SAVE THE DATE!... Join us for a relaxing and inspiring RenCAN networking brunch as we focus on the direction and development of the network in 2026.

Fix & Mend Lochwinnoch

Wednesday 28th January 2026, 6pm - 9pm

LEAP Workspace, 39 High Street

Monthly repair drop-in session with sewing corner in LEAP's workspace in Lochwinnoch.

Refractive Film Screening: North Sea, Nature Untamed & Talk with Alastair McIntosh

17th January 2026, 7pm (doors from 6:30pm)

The Wynd Centre, 6 School Wynd, Paisley, PA1 2DB

Join Refractive for a screening of the stunning documentary North Sea, Nature Untamed by director Mark Verkerk, plus a post screening talk from social and environmental justice campaigner, Alastair McIntosh hosted by Renfrewshire Climate Action…

Warmer Homes and Retrofitting Workshop

15th January 2026, 12pm - 1:30pm

Paisley Central Library

A workshop covering practical steps for warmer homes, and information about retrofitting options for home owners, with Finn Upton and Home Energy Scotland.

Fermentation Workshop

4th December 2025, 12pm - 1:30pm

Paisley Central Library

In this relaxed session with Bora you will learn about two methods of fermenting to preserve foods as healthy snacks and for seasonal gifts.

Fix & Mend Lochwinnoch

Wednesday 19th November 2025, 6pm - 9pm

LEAP Workspace, 39 High Street

Monthly repair drop-in and mending circle in LEAP's workspace in Lochwinnoch

Fix & Mend Lochwinnoch

Wednesday 29th October 2025, 6pm - 9pm

LEAP Workspace, 39 High Street

Monthly repair drop-in and mending circle in LEAP's workspace in Lochwinnoch