Widely regarded as one of the best events of its kind in the UK, Paisley Halloween Festival will return with a spine-tingling programme of thrills and frights for all the family in October. Monday 7 November, 4:30pm to 5:30pm, Makerspace: Build your own paper roller-coaster challenge. Suitable for ages eight plus. Booking is essential, Kiveton Park Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Louisa Mahon, Head of Marketing, Communications and Events for Renfrewshire Council, said: “We look forward to hosting another year of thrilling events for locals and visitors to enjoy. Monday 14 to Friday 18 November, Anti-Bullying Week. Visit our informative book display,Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub This will be followed by the annual Renfrew and Barshaw Gala Days on Sunday 4 June and Saturday 17 June. Monday 7 to Saturday 12 November, We will remember them. Display and information for Remembrance Day for all lives lost in wars around the world,Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood HubFriday 25 November, drop-in 4pm to 7pm, Wath Christmas Lights activity - Create a Christmas light decoration to hang on your tree,Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub Friday 11 November - Armistice Dayand Sunday 13 November - Remembrance Sunday, further details can be found about these events and other commemorative events at www.rotherham.gov.uk/rotherham-remembers Summer will also see the return of the Renfrew Pipe Band Competition, which takes place at Robertson Park on Saturday 22 July.

Wednesday 23 November, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, Makerspace: Moving to Mars,Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub Saturday 12 November,10:30am to 11:30am, Autumn time wreaths - Autumn's here, It’s getting windy. Join us in using leaves to make an autumn time wreath. Booking is essential. Free event,Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub Second - Hand Market: Clothes and Shoes,Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.30am to 2.30pm,Rotherham Outdoor Market Wednesday 30 November, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, Makerspace: Scribble bots,Wath Library and Neighbourhood HubEvery Monday,2.15pm to 4.15pm, Adult Art and Craft Activities. Lots of varying crafts. Free admission.Booking is essential,Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub Proceeds from the Winter Wonderland Walk will go to the Lincolnshire NHS Charity, supporting Johnson Community Hospital in Spalding.

Sunday 13 November, 11am to 3:30pm, Remembering the Fallen,Archive and Local Studies Search Room (Based at Clifton Park Museum) There will be lots of family fun to bring in the festive season with Paisley’s Christmas town centre activity across December and Christmas Lights Switch-On events in Renfrew on Saturday 25 November and Johnstone on Saturday 2 December. Rotherham Town Centre -Welcome in the festive season at this FREE, family-friendly event. Come along and enjoy live music including the fabulous ten-piece Ska and Reggae band Jungle Lion and amazing local singer Hannah Roe, a fantastical light performance ‘Candle’ from Dream Engine, walkabout entertainment from the National Elf Service by Mark Mark Productions and Pif-Paf’s Moths at Work Lightbulb, gift market, fairground rides, food and drink and of course lighting up the town for Christmas with the Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Tajamal Khan at 6pm.All month, Men’s Mental Health Awareness month– Book display and fact sheets raising awareness of Men’s Mental health,Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebration is one of the world’s oldest workers’ festivals and will take place on Saturday 1 July. The Mòd fringe will see a range of events to enjoy, including activities for children and families, at venues around the town centre alongside the main festival programme.