DRC Newsletter
The Disability Resource Centre
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DECEMBER EDITION 2024
The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) is a day centre providing services for physically disabled and sensory impaired people living in Renfrewshire.
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Welcome to the DRC Newsletter
• News about the Disability Resource Centre
• Details of the DRC's MovieMakers group
• Contributions from "Magic of Words"
• Examples from the Photography group
• Links to external sites we hope you find interesting
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Video of the Week
RASA: Walk a Mile Christmas Style. Although there was a nip in the air and frost on the Fountain, nothing to freeze the spirits of those who attended the walk
(Wednesday, 18th of December2024)
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Yesterday, the centre was visited by Liam and Julie from 'Count Me In' who held a workshop surrounding money matters, budgeting and keeping people safe from scammers.
The workshop was very interactive with a fantastic budgeting game which kept us all entertained.
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Thank you so much to Julie and Liam who were amazing.
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"Rhythm to a T"
(Tuesday, 17th of December2024)
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It was our last session with Tom this year, but drum roll Tom will be returning next year to make more drumbeats.
We have loved our sessions with Tom and can't wait for more next year.
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We are closing early!
(Tuesday, 24th of December 2024)
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As we make our merry little way towards Christmas, a wee note of our early closure time on Tuesday 24th December.
We will be closing at 1pm.
I think we say it to all. Good fun
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Local Notice Board & News
Paisley’s Christmas gets underway with a sleigh-load of family fun on offer this winter
The countdown to Christmas is on as Paisley’s ice-rink and funfair opened their doors on Thursday 28 November to kick off a month-long programme of festive activity taking place across the town centre.
The Paisley’s Christmas event is organised by Renfrewshire Council in partnership with Scotland’s Theme Park and runs until Saturday 28 December 2024.
The first skaters have now taken to the outdoor ice rink in Paisley Town Centre – with local professional hockey team Glasgow Clan and dancers from the Maryann McCreadie School of Dance being the first to test out the ice.
The town’s Christmas lights were also turned on as part of the opening night by Provost Lorraine Cameron and Mia from St James’ Primary School, who won the chance to switch on the lights through the Provost’s annual Christmas Card Competition.
Highlights of the month-long programme of events include:
– Ice rink and festive outdoor rides – open selected times until Saturday 28 December (excluding Christmas and Boxing Day). Tickets can be bought online with discounts available for Renfrewshire residents, students and YoungScot card holders;
– Paisley First’s Christmas Market on the High Street (Saturday 7 December) plus the chance to win prizes through their 12 Days of Christmas competition and Cosy Christmas Trail;
– Santa’s Grotto in the Paisley Centre (Saturday 7, 11 and 21 December from 11am-3pm);
– plus a range of Christmas activities, open days, festive movies and pantomimes across Renfrewshire
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Check out the www.paisley.is website for details of what’s happening where and when – some events are free drop-ins, others are ticketed.
Free parking in council owned car parks within Paisley will be extended from 1 hour to 2 hours from 1 December to 3 January to support increased footfall in the town centre in the lead up to Christmas.
This weekend also sees festive fun come to Johnstone as the town’s Christmas lights switch-on event takes place in Houstoun Square in the centre of Johnstone on Saturday from 1.00pm until 5.00pm.
Renfrew, with free family activities, is on Sunday 1 December 2024 at Renfrew Town Hall from 12 noon until 4.00pm.
Visit https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/events for more information
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