Past events
This page will contain details of events that have been featured on our site and have now taken place.
Jingle Bell Fun Run 2019 Barshaw Park Paisley, December 1, 2019, 11.00am-1.00pm The Jingle Bell Fun Run 2019 is now open for entries! Barshaw Park in Paisley will once again be jingling with the sound of Christmas bells as runners take part in this annual festive run. Extraordinary General Meeting Gleniffer High School, December 11, 2018, 6.00pm-7.30pm Extraordinary General Meeting Notice Erskine Bridge Buster 10K Erskine Sports Centre, Erskine, October 28, 2018, 10.30am-12.00am The Erskine Bridge Buster is organised by Jogging Buddies, part of
Active Communities, a Social Enterprise registered charity that delivers
and supports physical activity, community sport and health and well-being across Renfrewshire. 100 Voices of Inspiring Women Johnstone Town Hall, September 14, 2018, 12.00pm-3.00pm An event for women to come together to celebrate the
centenary of votes for women through fun activities, performances, a
healthy lunch and inspiring speakers, including our keynote speaker
Mhairi Black MP. Celebrate 100 stories of local Renfrewshire women who
are inspiring to others in our communities in 2018! Couch to 5K August 28, 2018, 6.00pm-7.00pm Inspired by the Paisley 10k but don’t know where to start?Why not join our Jogging Buddies Couch to 5K programme! Jogging Buddies Couch to 5K programme launches in the following venuesLagoon Jogging Buddies -Tuesday 28th August, 6.00pm: Lagoon Leisure Centre, Christie Street, Paisley PA1 1NB **New Class** Walking Buddies coming to Ferguslie Tannahill Centre, June 6, 2018, 12.45pm-1.45pm BIKE BUDDIES Klascare Centre, May 17, 2018, 9.30am-11.30am Bike Buddies Beginners Classes and Refresher Classes **NEW CLASS** Junior Jogging Buddies ON-X, April 21, 2018, 10.15am-11.15am Every Saturday **NEW CLASS** CLUBBERCISE McMaster Sports Centre, April 18, 2018, 6.00pm-6.45pm We are excited to launch our new Clubbercise class with Emma Halliday, in a fabulous venue, The McMaster Sports Centre. No need to book, just come along and join us. **NEW CLASS** POUND Johnstone Castle Community Centre, April 9, 2018, 6.30pm-7.15pm Pound will be coming to Johnstone Castle Community Centre on Monday evenings. Walk of Champions Firewalk, Paisley January 13, 2018, 3.00pm-7.00pm Start the New Year as you mean to go on; by overcoming fear and channelling
confidence in everything you do. 
Jingle Bell Fun Run 2017 Barshaw Park, December 3, 2017, 10.00am-1.00pm The Jingle Bell Fun Run 2017 is now open for public entries. 
Erskine Bridge Buster 10k 2017 Erskine Sports Centre, October 28, 2017, 10.30am-1.00pm The Erskine Bridge Buster 10K run is back! Girls on the Run Academy Linwood Parish Church, July 17, 2017, 10.00am-3.00pm Its a fantastic week long summer camp just for girls! Defibrillator Information Session Linwood Parish Church, June 16, 2017, 1.30pm-2.00pm
ALL WELCOME!
Come and join us at our Friday drop in this week for a chat, a cup of tea and get a free blood pressure check. Johnstone Credit Union, March 31, 2017, 10.00am-12.00pm
Erskine Bridge Buster Cancelled! September 18, 2016, 10.00am-1.00pm With regret Active Communities has cancelled this
year's Erskine Bridge Buster 10k fun run, scheduled for 18 September 2016.
This is in view of extensive ongoing roadworks on the Erskine Bridge.
We have tried to avoid this decision however unfortunately this situation
is outwith our control and the safety of runners is our main priority.
Please accept our apologies for any disappointment caused, we share your
disappointment. 
Jogging Buddies - Beginners Block September 5, 2016, 12.00am-12.00am Jogging Buddies is a
fun and affordable way of keeping fit and maintaining better health. All you need to get started is a pair of
trainers, comfortable clothing and a positive attitude! Community Health Champions Information Session Linstone Housing Office, February 18, 2016, 1.00pm-2.00pm Join us for a cuppa and a chat to find out more! Community Health Champions Information Session Johnstone Town Hall, February 8, 2016, 11.00am-12.00pm Join us for a cuppa and a chat to find out more! 
Jogging Buddies - beginners class Elderslie Village Hall, February 4, 2016, 6.30pm-7.30pm Jogging Buddies is a
fun and affordable way of keeping fit and maintaining better health. All you need to get started is a pair of
trainers, comfortable clothing and a positive attitude! 
Jogging Buddies - beginners class Erskine Sports Centre, February 4, 2016, 6.30pm-7.30pm Jogging Buddies is a
fun and affordable way of keeping fit and maintaining better health. All you need to get started is a pair of
trainers, comfortable clothing and a positive attitude! 
Jogging Buddies - beginners class Ralston Sports Centre, February 3, 2016, 7.00pm-8.00pm Jogging Buddies is a
fun and affordable way of keeping fit and maintaining better health. All you need to get started is a pair of
trainers, comfortable clothing and a positive attitude! 
Jogging Buddies - beginners class St Mirren Football Club, February 3, 2016, 6.30pm-7.30pm Jogging Buddies is a
fun and affordable way of keeping fit and maintaining better health. All you need to get started is a pair of
trainers, comfortable clothing and a positive attitude! 
Feel Good Renfrewshire Road Show Johnstone Town Hall, February 3, 2016, 10.00am-3.00pm Meet the Active Communities team and find out about fun opportunities locally to improve your health and well being! 
Jogging Buddies - beginners class Glennifer High School, February 2, 2016, 6.30pm-7.30pm Jogging Buddies is a
fun and affordable way of keeping fit and maintaining better health. All you need to get started is a pair of
trainers, comfortable clothing and a positive attitude! 
Jogging Buddies - beginners class Lagoon Leisure Centre, February 2, 2016, 6.00pm-7.00pm Jogging Buddies is a
fun and affordable way of keeping fit and maintaining better health. All you need to get started is a pair of
trainers, comfortable clothing and a positive attitude! 
Erskine Bridge Buster 10k Erskine Sports Centre, September 20, 2015, 10.30am-1.00pm The Erskine Bridge Buster 10k is now open for public entries! 
Castle Semple Visitor Centre- Lochwinnoch 10k Fun Run Castle Semple Visitor Centre, June 14, 2015, 11.00am-3.00pm Our annual Lochwinnoch 10k trail run is taking place again this June, starting and ending at Castle Semple Visitor Centre. 
Linwood Active 5k & Muddy Mile ON-X, June 7, 2015, 11.00am-2.00pm Linwood's annual 5K will take place on Sunday 7 June at 11am. 
Clubbercise St Ninian's Church Hall, May 1, 2015, 6.30pm-7.30pm Clubbercise - Bringing a night out to your workout! 
Feel Good About Youth! St Ninians Church Hall, April 30, 2015, 3.30pm-5.00pm New Primary 7 Youth Club launching this month! New Mum New You - new course starting soon! Linwood Parish Church, April 21, 2015, 12.45pm-2.15pm Are you a new Mum who wants to be fitter, healthier and trimmer? 
Linwood Buggy Buddies - Restarts Tuesday 21 April East Fulton Primary School, April 21, 2015, 9.30am-10.30am Linwood Buggy Buddies is restarting on Tuesday April 21st! Community ACES Programme - Places still available Cochrane Castle Community Centre, March 30, 2015, 4.00pm-5.30pm A fun fitness and healthy eating club for school children up to age 15 years of age, and their families. 
Bike Buddies ON-X Linwood, March 10, 2015, 9.30am-11.00am Are you over 50 years of age, fancy getting back on your bicycle and enjoying fresh air and exercise in the company of like minded people? 
Girls on the Run - new block! ON-X Linwood, February 7, 2015, 11.00am-12.00pm Girls on the Run starts back on Saturday 7th February 2015. For more information please click here - we look forward to seeing you! Christmas and New Year holiday The Office, December 24, 2014, 12.00pm-11.00pm Active Communities office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays from 12.00 on Tuesday 23rd December 2014 and will re-open on Tuesday 6th January 2015. 
Renfrewshire Intergenerational Network Meeting Linwood Baptist Church, November 28, 2014, 9.30am-11.30am
This network is designed to create networking opportunities for
organisations and groups who would like to be kept up to date with what’s
happening in Renfrewshire; along with opportunities to link with other key
partners in delivering current and future intergenerational activities. Community Health & Wellbeing Network meeting West End Community Centre, November 6, 2014, 9.00am-11.00am
The
Community Health and Wellbeing Network is open to all third sector
organisations in Renfrewshire who are involved in promoting health and well
being. The
network meets quarterly, with guest speakers, national and local updates,
examples of good practice and an opportunity to network with other like minded
organisations. Girls on the Run ON-X Linwood, November 1, 2014, 11.00am-12.00pm
Are you a girl aged 11 - 14 years old wanting to get more active, have fun, meet new people - then Girls on the Run is for you! Dementia: Mid-life Approaches to Prevention Event The Abercorn Conference Centre, October 29, 2014, 9.00am-3.30pm Recently there have been a number of publications such as Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy and the NICE draft guidelines which make recommendations on approaches in mid-life to prevent/delay dementia, disability and frailty. Erskine Bridge Buster 10k and Waterfront Wander 3k Erskine Community Sports Centre, October 26, 2014, 9.30am-12.00pm Support a cause close to your heart, attempt to achieve your personal best or join in just for fun, this event takes place every Autumn. Ballroom Fitness Linwood Baptist Church, October 20, 2014, 9.30am-10.30am Our Ballroom Fitness class is re-starting on Monday 20th October 2014 at a new venue! No partner or ballgown required, just comfortable clothes and trainers, and we will start the week together moving to the music! International Older Persons Day Lagoon Leisure Centre, October 1, 2014, 1.00pm-3.00pm This event is hosted by ROAR - Connections for Life in partnership with Renfrewshire Council, Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership (Renfrewshire CHP), Active Communities and Engage Renfrewshire. Party in the Park Kintyre Park, September 28, 2014, 12.30pm-4.00pm Party in the Park will be a
celebration of the completion and opening of Kintyre Park. Linwood Active have
fund raised £300k since 2006 to give the children and adults a safe place to
play and meet people. 
Ballroom Fitness Linwood Community Childcare, September 8, 2014, 10.00am-11.00am New for Autumn 2014! 
Intergenerational Training - Train the Trainer Course Linwood Baptist Church, September 5, 2014, 10.00am-4.00pm *Sorry for any confusion everyone - 2nd change to the date - training now back to taking place on the 5th September* Paisley 10K Road Race with Fun Run August 31, 2014, 10.00am-9.00pm Date for your diary! 
Bike Buddies ON-X Linwood, August 27, 2014, 9.30am-11.30am New course! 
Baton Relay, Renfrewshire Renfrewshire, July 17, 2014, 7.00pm-9.00pm Please come out and support our baton bearers! 
Linwood Active 5K and 1K Fun Run ON-X Linwood, June 1, 2014, 11.00am-1.00am Linwood Active are joining up with Jogging Buddies and
Renfrewshire Leisure for a 5K Fun Run and a 1K Walk/Jog. 
Community Health and Wellbeing Network Meeting Kibble, May 30, 2014, 9.30am-11.30am
The
Community Health and Wellbeing Network is open to all third sector
organisations in Renfrewshire who are involved in promoting health and well
being. The
network meets quarterly, with guest speakers, national and local updates,
examples of good practice and an opportunity to network with other like minded
organisations. 
Edinburgh Marathon and Hairy Haggis Team Relay Edinburgh, May 25, 2014, 10.00am-6.00pm There is keen interest in these two events within Jogging
Buddies members and this year there are 8 teams of 4 entering the Hairy Haggis
Team Relay – where each team runs the full distance of the marathon with each
individual team member running a quarter of the total route and 3 marathon runner
members – Louise Peacock, Lynsey Chambers and Mandy Morgan, running the full
marathon. 
Mad Hatters 3k Run and 1k Family Walk / Jog Barshaw Park, April 27, 2014, 11.00am-2.00pm Join us at for our annual Mad Hatters Event which is
ideally suited to first time runners and families. 
Renfrewshire Intergenerational Network Meeting Linwood Baptist Church, April 25, 2014, 9.30am-11.30am Come along and find out what is happening in Renfrewshire! 
Feel Good Renfrewshire Event Lagoon Leisure Centre, March 25, 2014, 3.00pm-6.00pm Want to walk, jog, run, play, sing or dance your way to
better health?
Best WISHes for the West End Beild Hall (next to Woodside Cemetery), February 22, 2014, 11.00am-1.00pm Residents in Paisley’s West End are being offered an opportunity to have
a say about what they would like to see happen there. WISH
- West end Is Safer and Healthier – is a Community Council-led
initiative that aims to get local people involved in improving their community.
A recent survey among community groups revealed what people think is
good and not so good about the West End. Now the results will be announced at a family fun event where residents
can participate in an interactive quiz that will prioritise those issues and
improvements of most concern. Family fun
games and children’s activities will include indoor curling, parachute games, a
climbing wall, zumba and ballroom fitness. 
Ramp up the Red Fun Day ON-X Linwood, February 7, 2014, 12.30pm-3.30pm This is a fun family day out for all. Dress up in RED - the wackier the better! Beginners' walk/jog course Elderslie Village Hall, February 6, 2014, 6.30pm-7.30pm This is a 10 week course starting off with an easy walk and building up to a gentle jog. Beginners' walk/jog course Erskine Sports Centre, February 6, 2014, 6.30pm-7.30pm This is a 10 week course starting off with an easy walk and building up to a gentle jog. 
Community Health and Wellbeing Network The Wynd Centre, February 6, 2014, 9.30am-11.30am Active Communities is delighted to invite third sector organisations to the second meeting of the Community Health and Wellbeing Network. Beginners' walk/jog course Ralston Community Sports Centre, February 5, 2014, 7.00pm-8.00pm This is a 10 week course starting off with an easy walk and building up to a gentle jog. Beginners' walk/jog course St Mirren Park, February 5, 2014, 6.30pm-7.30pm This is a 10 week course starting off with an easy walk and building up to a gentle jog. Beginners' walk/jog course Gleniffer High School, February 4, 2014, 6.30pm-7.30pm This is a 10 week course starting off with an easy walk and building up to a gentle jog. Beginners' walk/jog course Lagoon Leisure Centre, February 4, 2014, 6.00pm-7.00pm This is a 10 week course starting off with an easy walk and building up to a gentle jog. Beginners' walk/jog course ON-X Linwood, February 1, 2014, 10.00am-11.00am This is a 10 week course starting off with an easy walk and building up to a gentle jog. January 1, 1970, 1.00am Its a fantastic summer camp just for girls!
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