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events for December
EVENT INFORMATION: Due to Covid restrictions, we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser for updates on these events. Where we can, we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events.
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UNtil FriDay 27th Nov Erskine Christmas Cracker Shopping Fayre
ONLINE: https://www.erskine. org.uk/event/christmascracker-2020/
Join us for our first Virtual Erskine Christmas Cracker Fayre 2020 and indulge in a wonderfully festive shopping experience! Browse our handpicked selection of boutique stalls and get set for Christmas with an array of unique gifts to choose from!
SatUrDay 28th Nov Christmas Tree Sale
Scout Hall, Barr’s Brae,Kilmacolm, 10am to 2pm
Raising funds for the Kilmacolm Scouts. Great quality, best prices. Paisley Farmers Market
Paisley Centre, 10am to 2pm
A huge variety of produce for sale. A leisurely walk round the market provides many opportunities to taste produce and discuss the characteristics and uniqueness of each offering. Saturday Night Live at The Stand
ONLINE: https://www. thestand.co.uk/live-at-thestand/
Our Red Raw section will also be back with some hopeful stars of tomorrow. You can watch the show on YouTube on your phone, tablet, PC or Smart-TV here: www. youtube.com Our doors are still shut to the public, we would not be here now without your help. If you can afford to donate to help the survival of the clubs and help pay acts please do so here... www.thestand.co.uk/ donate/ Full details on page 20.
30th Nov to 15 Dec Zoom call with Santa for ACCORD Hospice
ONLINE: https://www. accordhospice.org.uk/event/ zoom-chat-with-santa/
Ho Ho Ho!! ACCORD Hospice are delighted to announce that Santa Claus will be joining them for a series of ZOOM calls this festive season! Enjoy a 5 minute zoom call with Santa for £5 which will include a letter from Santa posted to them after their visit. Remember to fill out the form, Santa needs as much information as possible to give your child the best experience. All proceeds raised by Santa will come to ACCORD Hospice. 1St to 24th Dec The Jingle Bell Virtual Run
ONLINE: https://www. activecommunities.co.uk/ content/events/96-the-jinglebell-virtual-run/
Dress up in your best festive attire and join Active Communities for The Jingle Bell Virtual Run over 12 days in December! Are you an elf, a snowman or even a Reindeer!? Pick a level from our running challenge pack, dress up in your best festive attire and complete your chosen distance over 12 days in December to earn your medal! Enter now for your instructions and medal. Don’t forget to send in your pictures! tUeSDay 1St Dec Foodbank & Children’s Gifts Donations
Houston & Killellan Kirk, 13A Kirk Road, Houston, Johnstone PA6 7HW
Please delivery any donations to the West Halls from 10am – 12noon & 7pm – 8 pm.
thUrSDay 3rD Dec Maggie’s Carols On Your Couch
ONLINE: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/carolson-your-couch-tickets94613771337 7.30pm to 8.30pm, tickets £10
After such a difficult year for so many, we hope this festive season can be a time to focus on celebrating family, friends and the little moments that bring you joy. So, help us spread some holiday cheer and join us, with your family, for our online singalong Christmas concert. We have a lineup of amazing musicians and singers and you will also hear readings from some well known faces. We are also absolutely thrilled to confirm that Santa (yes, THE SANTA!) has cleared some time in his busy schedule and will be making a jolly appearance for us all on the night! Please help us spread the word about the #CarolsOnYourCouch fun. The more the merrier!
UNtil FriDay 4 Dec About Art for Erskine: Festive Edition
ONLINE: https://www.erskine. org.uk/
Join us for Art for Erskine – Festive Edition, taking place online from Monday 9th November – Friday 4th December. This month long fundraiser offers a wide selection of contemporary artwork available to buy from the comfort of your own home! Artists include Graham McKean; Elaine Johnston; James Williamson and many more. Every sale helps raise vital funds towards the care of Veterans in Erskine’s four care homes.
SatUrDay 5th Dec Christmas Tree Sale
Scout Hall, Barr’s Brae,Kilmacolm, 10am to 2pm
Raising funds for the Kilmacolm Scouts. Great quality, best prices. Kilmacolm Farmers Market
Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 10am to 2pm
Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce! CO-OP Bridge of Weir - Food Bank Christmas Collection
The Co-operative Bridge of Weir
If you would like to help the most vulnerable in society this Christmas by making a food or cash donation – then Angela and her wonderful team in the Co-op Bridge of Weir will be there to greet you on Saturday 5 December. The store also has a Renfrewshire Food Bank Donation Bin in place all year round. Items that the Food Bank are always short of – Cereal, UHT Milk, Diluting Juice, Coffee, Tinned Tuna, Tinned Potatoes, Tinned Tomatoes, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Creamed Rice, Tins or Cartons of Custard and Toiletries (especially men’s deodorant, men’s shave gel and razors).
SUNDay 6th Dec Light Up A Life for accord
ONLINE: https://www. accordhospice.org.uk/event/ light-up-a-life-2020/
Sadly, ACCORD cannot invite you to come into the beautiful Hospice grounds for our Annual Light Up a Life Service. However, we know how important remembrance and reflection are and recognise that the service provides a great deal of comfort to you all. This event will be streamed live on the ACCORD Hospice Facebook page from 6pm which includes carol singing and the illumination of our Christmas lights. We will encourage you to light a candle at home with your friends or family to remember the special people in your lives.
Houston & Killellan Kirk, 13A Kirk Road, Houston, Johnstone PA6 7HW
Please delivery any donations to the West Halls from 10am – 12noon & 7pm – 8 pm.
SatUrDay 12th Dec Christmas Tree Sale
Scout Hall, Barr’s Brae,Kilmacolm, 10am to 2pm
Raising funds for the Kilmacolm Scouts. Great quality, best prices. Paisley Farmers Market
The Paisley Centre 10am to 2pm
A huge variety of produce for sale. A leisurely walk round the market provides many opportunities to taste produce and discuss the characteristics and uniqueness of each offering. 12th Dec to 24th Dec Santa and the Snow
Snow Factor, Braehead £89.95 per social bubble https://www.snowfactor.com/ santa-at-snow-factor/santaand-the-snow-2020/
Dance along with the penguins at check-in, sledge and play in real snow, have a yummy cookie and hot chocolate, and of course, meet Santa in his winter wonderland.
• Check-in at the dancing penguins in the Xsite mall (don’t worry, you won’t miss them!) • Head straight to our winter wonderland to sledge, tube and play in real snow (so come dressed for real snow!) • Munch on delicious cookies and warming hot chocolate • Visit Santa in his lodge where he’ll read you his favourite story • The little ones will get a gift to take home • Photos with Santa will be taken and are available to purchase at an additional charge. These can be placed in a Christmas bauble amongst other options by our experienced team if you wish.
14 Dec to 3rD JaN Sleeping Beauty
ONLINE: https://www.universe. com/events/sleeping-beautypanto-tickets-VR126N
With dazzling costumes, spectacular scenery and amazing special effects Sleeping Beauty really is the pantomime you’ve been dreaming of – so book your tickets now for this amazing Christmas treat! Full details on page 20. tUeSDay 15th Dec Santa Sleigh Drive by Wave
Houston - see page 5 for more details
Santa will be doing a Drive by Wave to everybody. No sweets and no stopping this year but he wants you all to come to the window and Wave so he can wish you a Merry Christmas.
WeDNeSDay 16th Dec Santa Sleigh Drive by Wave
Houston - see page 5 for more details
Santa will be doing a Drive by Wave to everybody. No sweets and no stopping this year but he wants you all to come to the window and Wave so he can wish you a Merry Christmas. 16th Dec to 24th Dec The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival Glasgow
Skyport Park & Ride, Burnbrae Drive, Linwood PA3 3BW https://theparkinglotsocial. co.uk/christmas/glasgow/
The magic of Christmas lives on at The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival. Gather your loved ones and experience an enchanted evening of entertainment beneath the glow of our 60ft tall rainbow-coloured Christmas tree. Pantomimes, huge Christmas parties, festive movie screenings, fireworks, comedy, food trucks & more. Spread across 9 days there’s something for everyone, and it can all be enjoyed whilst snuggled up in the warmth & comfort of your car.
thUrSDay 17th Dec Santa Sleigh Drive by Wave
Brookfield & Weir’s Wynd - see page 5 for more details
Santa will be doing a Drive by Wave to everybody. No sweets and no stopping this year but he wants you all to come to the window and Wave so he can wish you a Merry Christmas.
FriDay 18th Dec Santa Sleigh Drive by Wave
Kilmacolm (all) - see page 5 for more details
Santa will be doing a Drive by Wave to everybody. No sweets and no stopping this year but he wants you all to come to the window and Wave so he can wish you a Merry Christmas.
SatUrDay 19th Dec Santa Sleigh Drive by Wave
Quarriers & Bridge of Weir - see page 5 for more details
Santa will be doing a Drive by Wave to everybody. No sweets and no stopping this year but he wants you all to come to the window and Wave so he can wish you a Merry Christmas.
Gina and Tonic; Meets the Makers
ONLINE: https://www.alzscot. org/our-work/events/ginaand-tonic-meets-the-makers-0 7.30pm-9.30pm, tickets from £30.60 (18+ only)
Support Alzheimer Scotland by joining Gina McKie from Go Radio as she meets 4 Scottish gin makers and enjoy a tasting of their fantastic gins from the comfort of your own home! Enjoy a tasting of each of these fantastic gins matched with either Fever-Tree’s tonic water or ginger ale. Learn more about each maker along with fun quirky games and entertainment from Gina herself. Support Alzheimer Scotland by enjoying a tipple from the comfort of your own home. This is a live online show, the link to which will be sent shortly before the show starts.
SUNDay 20th Dec Santa Sleigh Drive by Wave
Bridge of Weir - see page 5 for more details
Santa will be doing a Drive by Wave to everybody. No sweets and no stopping this year but he wants you all to come to the window and Wave so he can wish you a Merry Christmas. 21St Dec to 24th Dec The Secret Theatre
ONLINE: https://www. scottishballet.co.uk/event/thesecret-theatre
Scottish Ballet will bring the magic of theatre to your home! Tickets are FREE and must be booked in advance. Full details on page 20.
23rD Dec to 4th JaN Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Adventure
ONLINE: https://www. nationaltheatrescotland.com/ events/rapunzel
A very special online festive show filmed in the beautiful surrounds of Stirling Castle, created by a Christmas cracker writing team, featuring sparkling showtunes from Novasound and directed by Scottish Panto King Johnny McKnight. Also available will be a free, fun, festive activity pack for families to enjoy over the holiday period. Full details on page 20.
thUrSDay 24th Dec Christmas Eve Jingle
Where? At your door at 6pm!
Let’s end 2020 with a bit of magic, hope and togetherness by heading outside at 6pm on Christmas Eve and ringing a bell to spread Christmas spirit! On Christmas Eve at 6pm everyone will come outside onto their doorsteps and ring a bell for 2 minutes to spread Christmas spirit and to help Santa fly his sleigh. After this awful year it would be an amazing memory for the kids and communities. End 2020 with a bit of Magic, hope and togetherness! #christmasevejingle2020
FriDay 25th Dec A Queen’s Speech
ONLINE: https://www. nationaltheatrescotland.com/ an-alternative-queens-speech 3pm
Paige Ootabook invites audiences to join her in her royally lovely residence for her reflections on the annus haribo-eatis year we have just endured, and her hopes and wishes in 2021. An irreverent and heartfelt offering from one of the most fabulous Dames of the realm to her subjects on Christmas Day! Paige Ootabook will be making her online debut in the film Rapunzel on 22 December.
this month, we’re bringing you the beautiful window displays at Gibb Stuart in Bridge of Weir.
