PAY YOUR RENT BEFORE IT'S SPENT! The cost of the festive season can soon add up so please remember to pay your rent! BULK COLLECTION – FESTIVE PERIOD For bulk collections over the Christmas period please report before Thursday 19th December 2024 at 4pm. NSPCC and Scottish Youth Parliament: Opportunity for Young People in Scotland NSPCC and Scottish Youth Parliament are working together on a youth -led project to improve child safety online in Scotland. Let’s get your online safety all wrapped up this Christmas. Read this simple, easy-to-follow advice on protecting yourself, your family, finances and devices online this festive season. Reverse Advent Calendar Christmas 2024: Renfrewshire Foodbank Together with Trussell Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially those living on a low income. Your support can make this time a little bit easier. 15 Best places to visit in Paisley “Where are the best places to visit in Paisley or where is the best place to go?” Transforming Child Maintenance We believe that children have a right to fair financial support from both parents wherever possible. R100 Broadband Evaluation Programme R100 is a Scottish Government Programme which aims to extend 'superfast' broadband to 100% of premises across Scotland. Get Safe Online: Understanding AI the benefits and challenges Whilst AI is being use to do a massive amount of good, it also adds realism to scams and other online harms. Star Project Autumn Programme The Star Project Autumn Programme delivers varied a programme of creative group and individual supports to the community. DigiKnowVember 2024 4th - 8th November DigiKnow(Vember) focusses on the incredible work being delivered across sectors to enable digital inclusion. The Aye Mind project: A year from the re-launch The Aye Mind project re-launched over a year ago and are sharing some highlights of what was achieved in that time. Annual Charter Report to Tenants 2024 This report contains information about the Association’s performance against the Scottish Social Housing Charter for 23/24 The Gateway to Health and Opportunity Project The Gateway to Health and Opportunity Project provides opportunities for people who are currently unemployed. Renfrewshire's DigiZone Information Webinar DigiRen Network are hosting a short Get Online 30-minute online session on ‘Renfrewshire’s DigiZone Information Webinar’. Help with broadband and phone bills (social tariff) What a social tariff is, who can get it and how to switch to a social tariff. Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions Come along and join in the fun at interactive sessions for children and their carers. Bookbug Sessions for babies toddlers and children. COST OF LIVING EVENT @ SOUTHEND ACTION CENTRE Southend Action Centre will be hosting a Cost-of-Living event as part of Challenge Poverty Week. Digital Inclusion Children and young people are being left behind – here’s what we can do about it FLAIR ACADEMY ADVERT Housing associations in Renfrewshire have launched a recruitment drive for people willing to help their communities. STAR-Project STAR-project building safer, more connected and resilient communities Stay Safe Online as a Student What you post online can be seen by anyone, including potential employers, and the information you share could be misused. World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day always observed on 10 September every year UK Savings Week from 9th - 15th September 2024 Savings. They’re what you make of them. The Digital Phone Switchover: What You Need To Know Before January 2027 most telephone providers will be moving from old analogue landlines over to new digital landlines. Renfrewshire Council seeks views on local events Help shape the future of Renfrewshire's events Renfrewshire Employability Week 2nd to 6th September 2024 This week it is Renfrewshire Employability Week 2024, there are lots of events on across Renfrewshire Renfrewshire streets to be exempt from pavement parking restrictions A TOTAL of 22 streets across Renfrewshire are set for an exemption from new pavement parking restrictions. Call for volunteers to help at Paisley Hallowe'en Festival 2024 One of the biggest events in the Renfrewshire calendar will soon be making its return and a call has been issued for volunteers to help out. Protect Yourself from Cold Call Scams Brits Urged to Be Less Polite to Scammers. As online financial crime continues to rise, new data from Get Safe Online reveals that Brits are often too polite to scammers, making them more vulnerable. Social Media: Oversharing May Mean Overexposing Social media is a great way to connect with friends and family, but sharing too much can put your privacy at risk Children's Creation Station Article Paisley Housing have provided a Creation Station activity to help keep your children busy at reception Water Safety During the Holiday Period If you are going on holiday and your water system is not in use, it’s important to take precautions New Contractor Announcement PHA are pleased to announce GD Chalmers as the new contractor for our electrical inspection programme for our properties. aye mind Social Media Series Welcome to a special new Social Media Series for Aye Mind newsletter Social Media Series - YouTube published by NHS GGC Aye Mind XL BULLY DOGS – NEW RULES FROM 1ST AUGUST 2024 The rules have changed if you own an XL Bully dog in Scotland Keeping your child safe online Do you know what your kids are doing on the internet? Digital Switchover Roadshows in Scotland - August 2024 BT are coming to see you in a town near you in person as part of our regional rollout. Renfrewshire Affordable Credit Alliance RACA launch a Good Guide to Credit Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2024 Complete the Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2024 to be entered into a prize draw! May 2024 Bulletin The May 2024 edition of our Bulletin can be found here Renfrewshire Networking Event Police Scotland are holding a partnership community event within Renfrewshire on Wednesday 26th June between 12 pm and 3 pm. Buying Medicines Safely Online Purchase medicines online safely buying prescription drugs from sites that are UK-based and registered by the General Pharmaceutical Council SDP Procurement Training Event The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) provide FREE support that helps businesses that have little or no experience of tendering UK General Election 2024 Information for Renfrewshire residents on the UK General Election 2024 Numeracy Drop-In Session Wednesday 22 May 2024 The Citizens Advice Bureau and Paisley Central Library would like to invite you to the Numeracy Drop-in Session. Nationwide Broadband Providers Social Tariff Price Lists May 2024 This is a list of national social tariff broadband providers which cover the UK entirely and their associated offerings. Voter ID needed for next election Introduction of new voting legislation by the UK Government Family Support Young People's Group Support group for young people aged 16 - 25 impacted by a loved ones substance use. Join the Scottish Housing Regulator’s Board to help safeguard and promote tenants’ interests Scottish Ministers are recruiting a new member to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s Board.