Yvonne - Active Communities

21/10/2025

Hello - i thought I would pop on just to say goodbye. It has been wonderful to meet and work within the Gallowhill Community but I am moving on from my role at Active Communities. I wish you all the best and hope to see Gallowhill thriving.

Please note this page will not be monitored.

05/09/2025

Come to Friday Soup and Social for a bit of space, some food and chat, a game of Bingo, and more....
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Art
We have an art table!
If you can draw or paint then we have set aside a table to help you create. Bring your own tools. We can provide some paper for you. 🎨🖌️🖼️

DigiRen

Also, Ross from DigiRen has come along to answer your digital questions on devices or skills. Ross will be with us on Fridays for the foreseeable, so thank you to him😃 🧑‍💻🖱️⌨️

Bingo starts 1pm, with some amazing Prizes!

Fridays 12 - 2pm
Gallowhill Community Centre
Netherhill Rd
Free to residents of Gallowhill

05/09/2025

Recap for Soup and Social today from 12noon

12 Ross from
12.30 Lunch served
12.30 table set aside if anyone is joining us to do art!
1pm bingo
2pm end

See you there.
Open and free to residents.
Just come along!
Gallowhill Community Centre Netherhill Rd ☺️

04/09/2025

Each week the Community Centre has a variety of charities, groups and individuals who run services, events and course that you can participate in.

Why not drop into the Gallowhill Community Centre and see what is on offer for you?
There are lots of information leaflets for services and you can ask the lovely Janitors, John and Caroline, what you can access - most of the activities are free.

For example ROAR Connections for Life - run a group on a Tuesday 10 - 2pm with a lunch. This group helps retired and older people to remain active and often there is a health professional to hand to offer mobility exercise.

You can join by referral from another organisation, or fill in the form via this link if you have access to a device and internet - if not pop in to the Community Centre tomorrow (Friday 5 Sept) from 12 noon and get digital support.

https://www.roarforlife.org/request-a-service/

Gallowhill Community Centre, Netherhill Road.

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04/09/2025

We have Ross visiting us tomorrow. Ross is part of the Renfrewshire "DigiRen" network. If you have any digital device questions for Ross or need support, please drop into the Gallowhill Community Centre, end of Netherhill Road from 12noon.

03/09/2025

Join the West Craft Club every Tuesday, 12–1pm at Paisley Campus (Abercorn Building, Room 3).
Try out crochet, stitching, origami, polymer clay jewellery, Sharpie art, hand lettering, diamond painting, – or bring your own project!🎨💎
Relax, get creative, learn new skills, and meet fellow crafters.
All levels welcome – just drop in!

03/09/2025

Recovery Cafe in Gallowhill Community Centre.

Recovery Cafes take place all over Renfrewshire. They offer a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for individuals in recovery from alcohol, drugs, DV, and mental health.

The cafe offers an opportunity to socialise and access support. There are also activities such as badminton and art and crafts, all delivered to help create a sense of community and a supportive environment.

If you are a Gallowhill resident you are welcome to use the Recovery Cafe space. The Cafe is open every Wednesday from 11am - 2pm at the Community Centre on Netherhill Road. This is a free service and offers food and a hot drink. No need to book ahead, just turn up.

03/09/2025

Look at this fantastic month of events focussed on training, employability and volunteering - see post for all the details!

Looking for work, training or qualifications? We’re holding a special month worth of recruitment events, employer workshops and school and college visits.

Jobs Fairs:
• Friday 5 September, 9.30am–11.30am, The Russell Institute
• Thursday 11 September, 9.30am–12pm, Station Seven, Johnstone
• Thursday 25 September, 9.30am–12pm, Russell Institute.
Meet a wide range of employers with jobs available.

The Benefits of Volunteering
• Wednesday 3 September, 10.00am–12.00pm, The Russell Institute.
Volunteering can boost your CV and enhance your skills.

Showcasing Skills and Strengths
• Thursday 4 September, 9.30am–11.30am, Southend Action Centre, Paisley
Find out your skills and strengths and how to showcase them.

Careers in Logistics and Warehousing
• Thursday 11 September, 3.00pm–4.30pm, The Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre.
Find out how to get into this industry with one of Renfrewshire's biggest employers.

Sport for Employment
• Thursday 11 September, 11.00am–12.30pm, Paisley Powerleague.
For anyone aged 16–24 and not currently in education, training or employment.

Armed Forces recruitment
• Monday 15 September, 9.30am–11.30am, Russell Institute, Paisley.
Find out career options with the Armed Forces.

Skills showcase
• Wednesday 17 September, 12.00pm–1.30pm, UWS (Paisley campus).
Learn from the local university and college about the skills you need and can gain for employment through further education.

Careers With Purpose
• Thursday 18 September, 10.00am–11.00am, The Russell Institute.
Hear from Engage Renfrewshire and Invest in Renfrewshire.

Explore Self-Employment
• Thursday 18 September, 9.00am–11.00am and 3.00pm–5.00pm, Start-Up Street Renfrew.
Find out about being your own boss and getting your business idea off the ground.

Public Sector Careers
• Tuesday 23 September, 11.00am–12.30pm, Paisley Town Hall.
See what career options are available in the public sector.

Search 'employability month' on our website to see more events taking place during Employability Month.

Events delivered by the Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership (RLEP).

02/09/2025

02/09/2025

Friday 5 September
We have a busy Friday in the Community Centre - why not take time to be creative...

Do you like to draw or paint, or just colour in?

We can provide you with some space at our Soup and Social group each Friday. This is a relaxing way to enjoy the group and have time to take on an activity - we chose to go with art.
FREE
No need to book in, just bring your supplies and we can provide some paper.
This is self-led - no tutoring will be provided.

The Soup and Social is open to residents of Gallowhill.
12.30 - 2pm every Friday at the Gallowhill Community Centre, Netherhill Road.

02/09/2025

Friday 5 September!
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We are making small additions to our weekly Soup and Social Group.
Soup and Social meets on a Friday at 12.30 until 2pm.
Gallowhill Community Centre, Netherhill Road.
We provide members of the community, soup, a hot drink and a filled roll and a catch up with friends or neighbours topped off with a game of bingo.
It is free and open to anyone who is just sitting about, has had a busy morning, who is up for meeting people in their area or just for fun. Soup and Social is a welcoming space, please come say hi.

This week we have invited to come along. Meet Ross to ask about any digital issues you want help with. Ross will be there from 12noon - just before lunch starts.

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Could you become a digital champion? Are you looking to in your local area, it could be as little as 3 - 4 hours per month?
Why not become a Digital Champion?

Digital Champions can be found in library services across Renfrewshire. Gallowhill does not have any library but we do have some limited access to the Community Centre where you could help others in your community to learn digital skills or access digital features on smartphones or laptops so they can use their devices with more ease.
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Find out more by getting in touch with me ([email protected]) or apply using this link: https://www1.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/12386/Digital-Champions

02/09/2025

Friday 5 September (!)
Litter pick continues from 9.30am to 10.30am

Meet at the Gallowhill Community Centre on Netherhill Road.

Please wear appropriate clothing and I will provide you with your equipment.

Can we build a new team??? Please give me a like if you would be keen to set up a collection but cannot do it at the usual time we meet. I am happy to support you to lead on your own pick.