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This is your space to find out what's happening with Active Communities at Station Seven and out in the Renfrewshire community. 

Saying thank you to our volunteers with a wonderful afternoon tea

Saying thank you to our volunteers with a wonderful afternoon tea

We said a big thank you to our volunteers with a celebratory afternoon ...

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Fun in the rain at the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2023!

Fun in the rain at the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2023!

A determined team of Active Communities staff and volunteers took part ...

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Blanket project will share the warmth

Blanket project will share the warmth

Active Communities has been delighted to team up with a Johnstone aft ...

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New course to help people deal with grief

New course to help people deal with grief

We are delighted to be starting a new course at Active Communities in ...

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Hundreds of families enjoy Active Communities Christmas lights events

Hundreds of families enjoy Active Communities Christmas lights events

Active Communities helped hundreds of families celebrate the Johnstone ...

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2022 was one of our most successful Jingle Bell Runs ever!

2022 was one of our most successful Jingle Bell Runs ever!

Active Communities is celebrating after holding one of its biggest eve ...

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Johnstone Christmas lights events

Johnstone Christmas lights events

Join us as we get festive at Active Communities and turn Station Seven ...

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Susan McDonald steps down as CEO of Active Communities

Susan McDonald steps down as CEO of Active Communities

The founding Chief Executive of Active Communities has announced her d ...

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Looking forward to our Jingle Bell Run 2022!

Looking forward to our Jingle Bell Run 2022!

Booking is now closed to take part in our Jingle Bell Run 2022. Barsha ...

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Station Seven Open Day 2022

Station Seven Open Day 2022

In August we opened the doors to Station Seven to welcome the communit ...

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Appointment of new Chairperson

Appointment of new Chairperson

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Jane Russell as ...

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Jingle Bell Run back in 2021

Jingle Bell Run back in 2021

In December 2021 we brought our Jingle Bell Run back to Barshaw Park i ...

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Jogging Buddies take part in Paisley 10k

Jogging Buddies take part in Paisley 10k

A massive thank you and well done to all our Jogging Buddies past and ...

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Christmas Dinner Recipe by Chef Iain

Christmas Dinner Recipe by Chef Iain

Chef Iain shares his Christmas Roast Chicken recipe below. Ingredients ...

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20th Anniversary Jingle Bell Run

20th Anniversary Jingle Bell Run

‘Tis the season to lace up those running shoes and get ready to jingle ...

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Knock Out Your Fitness Goals with Our Men's Boxing and Fitness Class

Knock Out Your Fitness Goals with Our Men's Boxing and Fitness Class

Are you looking to step up your fitness game while having a blast? Loo ...

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Join us for our AGM | Tuesday 21st November

Join us for our AGM | Tuesday 21st November

This year's Annual General Meeting will take place Tuesday 21st Novemb ...

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Doors Open Day | Saturday 2nd September

Doors Open Day | Saturday 2nd September

Active Communities is delighted to announce that we will be taking par ...

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Active Communities celebrates The National Lottery Community Fund grant

Active Communities celebrates The National Lottery Community Fund grant

Renfrewshire charity Active Communities is delighted to announce a bra ...

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We're delighted to welcome Alan Clark as our new CEO

We're delighted to welcome Alan Clark as our new CEO

The Trustees of Active Communities are delighted to announce the appoi ...

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Another community partnership for Active Communities

Another community partnership for Active Communities

We were delighted to support a project by Houston and Killellan Kirk a ...

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Active Communities congratulates 20 years of Ralston Jogging Buddies

Active Communities congratulates 20 years of Ralston Jogging Buddies

Active Communities is celebrating a milestone anniversary as Ralston J ...

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Jogging Buddies Explore Millport

Jogging Buddies Explore Millport

On Sunday April 21st, our Jogging Buddies group embarked on their high ...

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Volunteers’ Week 2024: Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

Volunteers’ Week 2024: Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

Monday 3rd June to Sunday 9th June  Volunteers’ Week kicks off today, ...

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Summer Fun Day for all the family!

Summer Fun Day for all the family!

11am to 3pm | 10th August | Station Seven Join Active Communities for ...

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Renfrewshire Anti Stigma Alliance Wellbeing Event | May 2024

Renfrewshire Anti Stigma Alliance Wellbeing Event | May 2024

On Saturday 18th May, we were delighted to attend the annual Renfrewsh ...

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Callan's Cafe Pop Up Opens at Station Seven

Callan's Cafe Pop Up Opens at Station Seven

At Active Communities, we're all about bringing people together an ...

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Celebrating Carers Week 2024: The Carers Walk

Celebrating Carers Week 2024: The Carers Walk

At Active Communities, we are dedicated to enhancing health and wellbe ...

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Rescheduled 20th Anniversary Jingle Bell Run 2024

Rescheduled 20th Anniversary Jingle Bell Run 2024

Join us for our rescheduled 20th Anniversary Jingle Bell Fun Run. Bars ...

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