A programme offering free activities and events has returned for the winter.

Renfrewshire's Winter Connections programme, created by Renfrewshire Council, OneRen libraries, and local community groups, is open to everyone in the area.

The programme aims to furnish a space where people can come together, make friends, get a warm welcome, and build community connection.

All activities are free and include refreshments.

To view the programme, visit https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/13008/Find-your-nearest-Winter-Connections-space

Community groups and organisations involved in the programme include Brick Lane Music Academy, Erskine Arts, Friends of Howwood Park, Foxbar Elderly Forum, Johnstone Dementia Friendly Community Group, Just Dive In, Kairos Women+, Paisley North Church of Scotland, Paisley YMCA, Ralston Out of School Care, Rays of Hope, Renfrew Trinity Church, Renfrewshire Rainbow Buddies, ROAR Connections for Life, STAR Project, The Thursday Club, and Twist and Hit Cheerleaders.

Movies, singing, bingo, table-top games, lunch clubs, a chat and soup, gentle exercise, and a youth drop-in for young people are all part of the programme.

Councillor Jacqueline Cameron, deputy leader of Renfrewshire Council and chair of the Fairer Renfrewshire sub-committee, said: "Renfrewshire’s community groups and organisations are a vital part of the Winter Connections programme, bringing together a wide range of free and fun activities and events for people of all different ages.

"Together with the OneRen libraries programme, they help us cover a wide area of Renfrewshire, supporting people to come together and connect during the winter months.

"The programme continues to be positively received by everyone involved and I’m proud of what we have built here in Renfrewshire.

"It’s a testament to all the community groups, local organisations, and partners supporting it.

"The full programme includes a variety of enjoyable and welcoming activities open to everyone and will be published in full on the council website shortly.

"People can go see the first events listed now and bookmark the page to come back to."

A further 19 groups and organisations have been successful in receiving grant funding from the Winter Connections Fund, and will be added to the webpage in due course.