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Renfrewshire Climate Hub (RenCAN)

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RenCAN connects people in Renfrewshire though climate action that enhances wellbeing. RenCAN Hub, who facilitates the network is hosted by LEAP (Local Energy Action Plan). Become a member at: https://www.myleapproject.org/rencan-hub

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The Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee is keen to hear what you think about the proposals set out in the Scottish Government's draft Climate Change Plan.

The PlanπŸ‘‰ ow.ly/26WG50XyGjK

Join the conversation! Have your say by Sunday 25 January 2026πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/c5AR50XyGkW

27.11.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“’ On Sat 15th Nov join Scotland’s Climate March in Glasgow to demand a better world for all on the COP30 Global Day of Action.

Global Solidarity. A Fair Transition. Caring For Our Planet.

Join the action: climatemarch.scot

#ScotlandsClimateMarch

28.10.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ THANK YOU! ✨
To our network members for their participation, support, and involvement with our 1 year celebration event last Friday. We truly couldn't do it without you all! πŸ’š

Thanks to our caterers for a tasty lunch, Trail Grazers.πŸ˜‹

And to our venue, The Wynd Centre, for their hospitality. πŸ˜€

06.10.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 It’s the start of Scottish Climate Week 2025! 🌍

Let’s use this week to share ideas, inspire each other, and celebrate the amazing climate action happening across Scotland.🌱🌿

πŸ‘‰ Find out more and get involved: renfrewshireclimate.scot

#ScottishClimateWeek #ClimateActionScotland #LetsDoNetZero

29.09.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SCOTLAND’S CLIMATE WEEK 2025 is coming up - 29th Sept - 5th Oct.

Fixed in Renfrewshire: how to run a repair cafe, Thurs 2nd Oct, 12pm-1:30pm, Paisley Central Library.

RenCAN's First Anniversary Celebration, Fri 3rd Oct, 9:30am-2pm, The Wynd Centre, Paisley.

renfrewshireclimate.scot/events/

25.09.2025 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a fantastic time at the Trash Percussion Workshop at UWS Students Union in Paisley on Fri.

Doug from Bloco Winnoch showed us how to turn everyday rubbish into instruments & introduced us to the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian street music. πŸ₯

It was brilliant to see everyone come together!🎢

23.09.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Check out our jam packed, fun filled schedule for our 1st year anniversary event (everyone is welcome to join us!).🎊

Thanks to everyone who has booked their ticket so far. πŸ˜€

To book yours today, visit πŸ‘‰ buytickets.at/leaprencanhu...

15.09.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're looking forward to a couple of RenCAN events taking place this week, we'd love for you to join us. πŸ˜ƒ

Wed 27th Aug - Lochinnoch repair drop in
Fri 29th Aug - Roving Library session at Erskine Library

For more information / to book your FREE space:
renfrewshireclimate.scot/events/

26.08.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're delighted to be celebrating one year of RenCAN Hub with a network gathering to showcase the great work going on in Renfrewshire.

πŸ“† Friday 3rd Oct, 9:30am – 2pm, The Wynd Centre, Paisley.

πŸ‘‰ Book here: buytickets.at/leaprencanhu...

19.08.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sharing on behalf of Social Enterprise Academy. 🚲

11.08.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£Our August Newsletter is here!

Catch up on all the latest updates, events, and news from the team including our Climate Action Grants that are now live (Β£15k in funding available to Renfrewshire groups).

πŸ“° Read it now on our website: renfrewshireclimate.scot/resources/ne...

01.08.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ CLIMATE ACTION GRANTS GOING LIVE VERY SOON‼️
Applications for the 2025/26 round will open at 9am next Friday (1st August). Up to Β£1000 per organisation.

Full guidance and information on how to apply can be found at: renfrewshireclimate.scot/funding

#RenCAN #Renfrewshirefunding #RenCANsmallgrants

25.07.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate Mass Lobby - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland

After a Mass Lobby of MPs in London, people across Scotland will meet their MSPs at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on the 18th Sept to call for urgent, fair climate action.

Will you join them?

www.stopclimatechaos.scot/campaign/mas...

#ActNowChangeForever #MassLobby @sccscot.bsky.social

12.07.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well done to everyone who attended yesterday's Climate Champions Eco Net event, and made the event as successful as it was! πŸ˜€

We enjoyed delivering our climate workshops, exploring what climate conversations are, as well as hearing what climate action you have already taken and plan to make! 🌏

10.06.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RenCAN Hub 2024-25 in Review πŸŽ‰

Check out the full details on our website blog: renfrewshireclimate.scot/news/rencan-...

#RenCAN #ClimateAction #renfrewshireclimatehub #sustainability #circulareconomy #treeplanting #conservation #upcycling #climateeducation #foodandfarming

20.05.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RenCan Website - Renfrewshire Climate Action Network Hub RenCAN is a new initiative for organisations and individuals in Renfrewshire to support each other and their communities by connecting climate action to wellbeing for all.

A reminder to our followers, if you're interested in staying up to date with RenCAN news, upcoming events etc, please visit our website: renfrewshireclimate.scot

14.05.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join Climate Ready Clyde & Verture for a gathering on regional climate adaptation.🌱

πŸ—“οΈ Tue 13th May, 9:30am – 2:30pm
πŸ“The Boardwalk, Glasgow
🎟️ Free tickets β†’ bit.ly/glasgow-clim...

Read our RenCAN blog on why your voice matters in adaptation work: renfrewshireclimate.scot/news/climate...

08.05.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ› οΈ Big thanks to all who joined our Tool Sharing Workshop with Friends of Barshaw Park.

Next up: Community Energy with Glasgow Community Energy – 5th June, 12pm–1:30pm, Paisley Central Library.

Free tickets via QR on the flyer!

#RenCAN #LocalClimateAction #EcoNetworking

02.05.2025 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it? Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not

An interesting article published by The Guardian - β€˜Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?

Have a read, what's your thoughts?

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

22.04.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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SAVE THE DATE! Fri 25th April at @uniwestscotland.bsky.social

SPRINGBOARD local assembly: connecting cultural and climate action in Renfrewshire

For more information & to book tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/cultu...?

11.04.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“†Thursday 3rd April

12pm - 1:30pm, Paisley Library - Monthly workshop: 'Exploring Renfrewshire's Cycle Routes' 🚲.
To book your ticket: renfrewshireclimate.scot/events/drop-...

11am - 3pm, Paisley High Street (near Central Library - free bike checks and minor repairs with Own Yer Bike.

31.03.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FREE bike check & minor repairs workshops. 🚲

πŸ“†Sat 29th March, 10am - 2pm at Tannahill Centre
πŸ“†Thurs 3rd April, 11am - 3pm, Paisley High Street (near Central Library), and a talk 'Exploring Renfrewshire's Cycle Routes' with Cycle Arts Festival. More info: renfrewshireclimate.scot/events/drop-...

27.03.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sharing on behalf of our network member, Refractive.

Full details are on the flyers attached.

Please feel free to share with your networks.

#Renfrewshire #ProjectionArt #Fashion #climateaction

17.03.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A gentle reminder and invite to our next RenCAN Network Gathering on Monday 17th March at Finding Your Feet Hub, Paisley PA3 2HQ. For full details and to book: buytickets.at/renfrewshire...

You can join the network at renfrewshireclimate.scot

Photo credit: Becky Duncan at www.openaye.co.uk

11.03.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We would like to give recognition and thanks to Chris and Doug of 'Doug Summers Graphics' for helping us to bring our website vision to life! πŸ˜€

04.03.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting News! Our brand new website is LIVE! πŸŽ‰

Check it out here πŸ‘‰https://renfrewshireclimate.scot/ 🌱✨

Visit us to stay updated on the latest RenCAN news, events, and projects, become a member, and sign up to our mailing list.

#RenCAN #SustainableFuture #stayconnected #climateaction

28.02.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Feeling alarmed and anxious about the climate and nature crisis?
We have our 'Practicing Hope' workshop taking place this Saturday (1st March, 12pm - 3pm). Adults and children (5+) welcome.

For more information and to book please visit:
www.tickettailor.com/.../renfrews...

24.02.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling alarmed and anxious about the climate and nature crisis?
We have our 'Practicing Hope' workshop taking place this Saturday (1st March, 12pm - 3pm). Adults and children (5+) welcome.

For more information and to book please visit:
www.tickettailor.com/.../renfrews...

24.02.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a lovely morning last Saturday with the #Locherwoodies and Peter Livingstone from Eadha Enterprises, planting trees. 🌳

#ClimateAction #SustainableLiving #TreePlanting #CommunityPower #ProtectNature #RenfrewshireEvents #RenCAN

13.02.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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