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Talks And Lectures events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

10th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Nationwide

The 2024 edition of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) will take place across Scotland from 10th - 27th October, exploring the theme of 'In/Visible'.

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In/Visible - Panel & Music

25th October 2024

Join Erskine Arts and their guest panelists, Davie Scott, Joy Dunlop, Rachelle Rhienne and returning host Colin Kelly for a night of meaningful chat and select live performances!

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Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

25th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 25th October!

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Paisley Natural History Society: Beekeeping and Pollinators - How They Help To Feed Us

7th November 2024

Join Paisley Natural History Society to hear the buzz about bees! Find out what pollinators do to help us, and how we can improve the environment for both humans and insects alike.

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War Memorials Talk

7th November 2024

Join Gayle Pollock of RWH 1697 as she gives a talk and presentation about War Memorials around the world at UWS Paisley Campus on Thursday 7th November.

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Paisley Heritage Group Talk: Trams & Buses of Paisley

14th November 2024

Join Robert Law as he gives a talk on the fascinating subject of Paisley's trams and buses as part of Paisley Heritage Group's series of talk events.

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Gee Atherton - Hold Fast

16th November 2024

Mountain biking legend, Gee Atherton, will be live on stage at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 16th November to tell the remarkable story of his riding life!

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Book Week Scotland

18th November 2024 - 24th November 2024
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2024 festival will be held between between the 18th and 24th November!

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The Ginger Cat Bookshop Presents A Festive Evening With Bestselling Author Jenny Colgan

22nd November 2024

As part of Book Week Scotland join The Ginger Cat Bookshop for a cozy festive evening with Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan!

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Paisley Heritage Group Talk:The Three Witch Trials of Paisley

25th November 2024

Join Gayle Pollock from The Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 charity as she gives a talk and presentation on the three witch trials of Paisley.

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Paisley Natural History Society Members’ Night

5th December 2024

Join Paisley Natural History Society for some members' talks and festive cheer at their annual Members' Night on Thursday 5th December!

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An Evening With Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton

17th January 2025

Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 17th January as they share their stories from their time at the club!

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

24th October 2024

Join local historian Lorraine Murray to separate fact from fiction as she discusses Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew at Eastwood House on Thursday 24th October.

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Art Demonstration by Johanna Logan: Still Life using Oils

Art Demonstration by Johanna Logan: Still Life using Oils

24th October 2024

On Thursday 24th October, Eastwood Art Club welcomes Glasgow artist Johanna Logan who will demonstrate the art of Still Life painting in oils.

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Mearns Horticultural Society Meeting: Controlling Garden Pests

Mearns Horticultural Society Meeting: Controlling Garden Pests

12th November 2024

Join Mearns Horticultural Society for their November meeting which will feature a workshop on typical garden pests and how best to deal with them.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Higgs Halloween - ‘A Bloody Good Crime’

Higgs Halloween - ‘A Bloody Good Crime’

31st October 2024

Please come along to our blood splattering Higgs Halloween on Thursday the 31st of October at the Medical School, University of Edinburgh!

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The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World

The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World

5th November 2024

Join Seed Talks at the Assembly Roxy on 5th November for this engaging talk about ADHD, exploring the neuroscience, symptoms, the positives, the struggles + much more. Followed by Q+A.

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Costume Society Scotland Events

Costume Society Scotland Events

Selected dates between 7th October 2024 - 5th May 2025

Come along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

An Evening With Rangers Legends

An Evening With Rangers Legends

31st January 2025

Enjoy an evening with Rangers Legends Mark Hateley, Terry Butcher & Ian Durrant and host Graham Roberts at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Friday 31st January!

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An Evening with Gordon Strachan

An Evening with Gordon Strachan

6th February 2025

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Gerry McDade on an evening you will not want to miss!

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Professor Lorna Dawson: Natural Justice: The Evidence of Soil Science

Professor Lorna Dawson: Natural Justice: The Evidence of Soil Science

6th November 2024

Soil forensic specialist Lorna Dawson examines evidence from the earth and its role in bringing about natural justice as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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Unwritten Woman: In conversation with Hannah Lavery

Unwritten Woman: In conversation with Hannah Lavery

20th November 2024

Award-winning Scottish poet Hannah Lavery talks about her latest collection, 'Unwritten Woman' at The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall as part of Book Week Scotland!

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Professor Roger Crofts FRSGS: Whither Nature

Professor Roger Crofts FRSGS: Whither Nature

22nd January 2025

Environmental policy-maker Roger asks what nature means to us, at home or further afield, including humans or not as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

30th January 2025

In January 2022, young geographer Kirsty set sail from Antigua on board a 72ft sailing yacht bound for a circumnavigation of the world.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 7th February 2024 - 28th November 2024

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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An Evening with Shaun Ryder

An Evening with Shaun Ryder

27th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th October 2024!

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An Evening With Rangers Legends

An Evening With Rangers Legends

25th October 2024

Amassing more than 500 appearances in the royal blue between them, three Rangers legends are coming to Lanark Memorial Hall to talk about their action-packed football careers!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Writers: Lavinia Derwent

Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Writers: Lavinia Derwent

30th April 2025

Writer Adrian Ross gives this talk on children’s author and broadcaster Lavinia Derwent, who found huge success late in life, with memoirs about growing up on a farm in the Borders.

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Lawson Wood: 60 Years Underwater

Lawson Wood: 60 Years Underwater

12th February 2025

Join underwater photographer Lawson Wood as he reflects on 60 years spent underwater as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People events.

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Net Zero Business Support Summit

Net Zero Business Support Summit

20th November 2024

Join the Scotland’s International Environment Centre team, a whole host of business support agencies and renewables installers at this year’s Net Zero Business Support Summit on 20th November!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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Kat Jones: A Journey through Glasgow’s Green Belts

Kat Jones: A Journey through Glasgow’s Green Belts

23rd October 2024

Kat Jones talks about circumnavigating the 11 designated Green Belts around Greater Glasgow as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.

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A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Join the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum this October as they welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature!

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Mark Wedgwood: Cycling Every OS Map. In Numerical Order!

Mark Wedgwood: Cycling Every OS Map. In Numerical Order!

27th November 2024

Mark Wedgwood cycled 7,300 miles across all 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger maps, in numerical order. He shares his journey as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.

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Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

29th January 2025

In January 2022, young geographer Kirsty set sail from Antigua on board a 72ft sailing yacht bound for a circumnavigation of the world.

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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

26th February 2025

Geologist Luisa spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.

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Dr Adrian Webb: Churchill’s Secret Chart Makers

Dr Adrian Webb: Churchill’s Secret Chart Makers

26th March 2025

Author and researcher Adrian records the trials and tribulations of staff in the UK Hydrographic Department.

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Popular Events

Glasgow Clan vs Fife Flyers
The Fife Flyers will make the trip to Braehead Arena on Saturday 26th October to face the Glasgow Clan in an exciting Challenge Cup matchup.
Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On
The countdown to Paisley's Christmas begins with the switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Thursday 28th November!
War Memorials Talk
Join Gayle Pollock of RWH 1697 as she gives a talk and presentation about War Memorials around the world at UWS Paisley Campus on Thursday 7th November.
The Dalliance - Murder Mystery Night
Affairs, blackmail and suspects so charming they could get away with murder, or could they? Join the Glynhill Hotel for a night of murder, mystery and a 3-course meal!
Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks
Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!

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