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Talks And Lectures events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Book Week Scotland

18th November 2024 - 24th November 2024
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2024 festival will be held between between the 18th and 24th November!

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The Ginger Cat Bookshop Presents A Festive Evening With Bestselling Author Jenny Colgan

22nd November 2024

As part of Book Week Scotland join The Ginger Cat Bookshop for a cozy festive evening with Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan!

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Paisley Heritage Group Talk:The Three Witch Trials of Paisley

25th November 2024

Join Gayle Pollock from The Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 charity as she gives a talk and presentation on the three witch trials of Paisley.

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The Ginger Cat Bookshop Presents an Evening with Bestselling Author CJ Cooke

3rd December 2024

Join The Ginger Cat Bookshop on Tuesday 3rd December at The Wynd Centre in Paisley for An Evening with International Bestselling Author CJ Cooke!

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Paisley Heritage Talk: The Paisley Rocketeers Society

5th December 2024

Join Robert Law at the University of the West of Scotland for a talk about his time in The Paisley Rocketeers Society.

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Paisley Natural History Society Members’ Night

5th December 2024

Join Paisley Natural History Society for some members' talks and festive cheer at their annual Members' Night on Thursday 5th December!

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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood

12th December 2024

Join Robert Law in Paisley Heritage's event space A100 at UWS Paisley for this fascinating talk and presentation all about Linwood and its history.

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An Evening With Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton

17th January 2025

Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 17th January as they share their stories from their time at the club!

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

An Evening With Dougie Donnelly hosted by Graham Spiers

An Evening With Dougie Donnelly hosted by Graham Spiers

11th December 2024

Dougie Donnelly has a fund of stories and behind-the scenes anecdotes from all across sport, so come and enjoy this evening, which will include audience Q&A hosted by Graham Spiers.

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A Victorian Christmas at Eastwood House

A Victorian Christmas at Eastwood House

5th December 2024

As part of Winterfest 2024, join East Renfrewshire Heritage Service for their upcoming heritage talk: A Victorian Christmas at Eastwood House.

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An Evening With Daniel Aubrey & Martin Stewart

An Evening With Daniel Aubrey & Martin Stewart

14th January 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns welcome Bloody Scotland debut nominated authors, Martin Stewart and Daniel Aubrey, to discuss their bestselling books!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

How To Fail Live with Elizabeth Day

How To Fail Live with Elizabeth Day

19th March 2025

For the first time EVER, your favourite podcast is going on a nationwide tour. Join creator and host Elizabeth Day for an uplifting, hilarious, moving and unforgettable evening!

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An Evening With: Denise Mina and Chris Brookmyre

An Evening With: Denise Mina and Chris Brookmyre

2nd December 2024

Don't miss an evening with Denise Mina and Chris Brookmyre, in aid of The Lyceum, and hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig!

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Selected dates between 21st July 2024 - 15th December 2024

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Anna Wells: Snowstorms and Summit Selfies

Anna Wells: Snowstorms and Summit Selfies

5th March 2025

In 2024, Anna Wells became the first woman to complete a 'Winter Munro Round'. Join her as she recounts the highs and lows as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People events.

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John Barrowman: Laid Bare

John Barrowman: Laid Bare

14th March 2025

John Barrowman is back, unwavering and uncensored, with his newest show Laid Bare, don't miss him live at Rothes Halls on 14th March!

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The Serial Killer Next Door With Emma Kenny

The Serial Killer Next Door With Emma Kenny

21st November 2024

A must see for any true crime fan, join Leading Psychologist Emma Kenny as she brings her 5-star rated show, The Serial Killer Next Door to the Alhambra Theatre in November!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Roy Aitken, Pat Bonner & Peter Grant live with A Celtic State of Mind

Roy Aitken, Pat Bonner & Peter Grant live with A Celtic State of Mind

19th December 2024

A Celtic State of Mind is delighted to host an evening with three of Celtic's Centenary heroes at BAaD in Glasgow on Thursday 19th December!

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An Evening With Jeff Stelling

An Evening With Jeff Stelling

30th January 2025

The Pavilion Theatre hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!

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Mike Elm: Rolling with the Punctures

Mike Elm: Rolling with the Punctures

6th March 2025

Cycle adventurer Mike Elm shares a few tales of inspiring people, punctures, and some silly puns from his seven-month, 8,000km jaunt.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 7th February 2024 - 28th November 2024

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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An Evening with Jeff Stelling

An Evening with Jeff Stelling

21st November 2024

The Town House hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Speakers from the Edge presents: Sean Conway – Endurance

Speakers from the Edge presents: Sean Conway – Endurance

19th February 2025

In ‘Endurance’, Sean Conway takes audiences on the journey, from miserable school portrait photographer, to world record holder!

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Author Talk Q&A: Lin Anderson: Whispers of the Dead

Author Talk Q&A: Lin Anderson: Whispers of the Dead

21st November 2024

Join us at Central Library, Stirling, during Book Week Scotland. We’ll be chatting to Lin Anderson about ‘Whispers of the Dead’ the latest pulse-pounding instalment of the Rhona MacLeod series.

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Winter Talk: Scotland’s Railways at War – 1914-18

Winter Talk: Scotland’s Railways at War – 1914-18

8th March 2025

Colonel The Rev Gavin Douglas OBE will give this talk covering a snapshot of the Scottish Railway System during the 1914 - 1918 war.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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Mark Wedgwood: Cycling Every OS Map. In Numerical Order!

Mark Wedgwood: Cycling Every OS Map. In Numerical Order!

27th November 2024

Mark Wedgwood cycled 7,300 miles across all 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger maps, in numerical order. He shares his journey as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.

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Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

29th January 2025

In January 2022, young geographer Kirsty set sail from Antigua on board a 72ft sailing yacht bound for a circumnavigation of the world.

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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

26th February 2025

Geologist Luisa spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.

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Dr Adrian Webb: Churchill’s Secret Chart Makers

Dr Adrian Webb: Churchill’s Secret Chart Makers

26th March 2025

Author and researcher Adrian records the trials and tribulations of staff in the UK Hydrographic Department.

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