Environmental focus at East Renfrewshire Libraries
East Renfrewshire Libraries have partnered with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to deliver a brand new programme of events and activities.
Article Source: East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure
Last Updated: 7 February 2025 9:16
East Renfrewshire libraries have partnered with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to deliver a brand new programme of events and activities over the next two months, to help raise awareness of and encourage positive action for East Renfrewshire’s Clean Air campaign.
The programme includes a series of creative writing workshops and nature-based craft sessions for adults, while children and families can enjoy animation sessions, storytelling and crafts workshops across East Renfrewshire’s libraries.
Scott Simpson, Head of Libraries and Information at East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, said: “We’re excited to partner with SEPA to present this programme of events in support of East Renfrewshire’s Clean Air campaign and to bring creative leaders to our local community to host sessions, including Metaphrog, storyteller Andrew Wilson and nature writer Saskia McCracken.
“Our libraries team works to bring new and exciting projects to the local community and this new programme builds on our work around climate change and the environment, as part of the Root Cause project. We look forward to welcoming everyone along to our libraries in February and March to these engaging, interactive and inspiring sessions.”
As part of the programme, Metaphrog, award-winning graphic novel and comics creators Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers, will run a series of illustration workshops with local primary schools to create campaign posters and comic strips to help raise awareness of car idling. East Renfrewshire libraries will share a competition with primary schools, asking pupils to design a clever and creative future mode of transport that is eco-friendly and doesn’t pollute the air.
Four nature-based, tutor-led workshops will give adults the opportunity to explore sustainable and nature-based crafting and discover how to transform natural materials into beautiful pieces of handicraft at Giffnock Library, running every Wednesday from 12 February for four weeks. From forgaging, natural dyes, botanical relief casting to mandala stone painting, the activities will offer the opportunity to connect with nature while developing crafting skills which promote a sustainable future.
The Winter Storytelling and Crafts sessions for children start on 17 February, hosted across East Renfrewshire libraries. The magical workshops, led by creative practitioner and storyteller Andrew Wilson, will weave ancient stories and nature-based art activities to explore how protecting the air and nature also helps us to look after ourselves. During the February school break, East Renfrewshire libraries will also host Do You Care About Our Air sessions with Air Detectives, staff from Environment Department, who will explore the health of our air through demonstrations and experiments. The sessions, for ages 8-12 years, will be hosted at Giffnock, Mearns and Barrhead Foundry libraries.
A series of free creative writing workshops with nature writer and educator, Saskia McCracken, will take place at Clarkston Library every Wednesday from 26 February for four weeks. The sessions are open to all levels and will give the skills and inspirations to write stories, non-fiction and poems about nature, clean air, and what climate change means to you.
Reuse, Change and Adapt Scrap-Animation sessions will be hosted across East Renfrewshire libraries from 10 March during Science Week. The workshops give children aged 8-12 the chance to design and create their own scrap-animation movie. They will be inspired to reuse, change and adapt materials from nature, as well as recycled everyday objects, to make, write and animate their own unique and imaginative short films, using motion photography.
Thornliebank Library will host an artist-led Nature Based Crafting session on 12 March, where participants can relax in a creative environment and let their imagination take charge. The session offers an introduction to creating art and paints from materials found and gathered in nature and an opportunity to find inspiration from nature and connect and create your own artwork.
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure’s libraries have also teamed up with Glasgow Science Centre to offer an interactive exhibit. Families can enjoy the SEPA Air Quality exhibit at Mearns Library from 17 February for four weeks, finding out more about the science and issue behind air quality.
To find out more and reserve a free space at our SEPA workshops, visit: www.ercultureandleisure.org/sepa-project/
Sponsored Links
Latest East Renfrewshire News
Discover the best of Belfast on a day trip from Scotland
A beautiful city with a rich history, high street favourites, independent boutiques and a giant adventure to explore around every corner, there is no shortage of incredible experiences to be had!
READ MORE
Dobbies welcomes applications for community gardens initiative
Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming applications for Dobbies Community Gardens, offering local schools, charities and community groups the opportunity to receive support for their green spaces.
READ MORE
Six by Nico unveils brand new six course tasting menu, The Italian
Six by Nico's Road Trip, inspired by Chef Nico Simeone's Italian heritage and travels, will take you on a culinary journey through Italy!
READ MORE
Action Classics Hit Vue Venues in Scotland this March
An array of action films is screening at Vue venues in Scotland throughout the month of March, kicking off with the king of the genre, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
READ MORE
Pupil and published author inspires fellow school pupils at World Book Day event
Pupil and published author, 16-year-old Vidhi Chanyal, hosted a World Book Day event for fellow school pupils at the library that encouraged her love of reading and supported her writing journey.
READ MORE
FROM GLASTO TO GLASGOW: Artists performing at TRNSMT 2025 and Glastonbury
Check out the Glastonbury artists that music fans can catch in Glasgow, straight off the heels of their Worthy Farm performance at TRNSMT Festival!
READ MORE
Alona Hotel to host Wedding Fayre
The Alona Hotel in Strathclyde Country Park is to host a sparkling Wedding Fayre featuring a stylish fashion show and a host of exhibitors who will be showcasing the latest wedding trends.
READ MORE
Full Casting Announced for Restless Natives: The Musical
Kirsty MacLaren, Kyle Gardiner and Finlay McKillop lead a multi-talented ensemble as the Clown and the Wolfman take to the road once again!
READ MORE
Dobbies launches spring with special shopping weekend
Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting the nation to get excited for the busiest season in the gardener's calendar with its Spring Launch Weekend, taking place 6-10 March!
READ MORE
The UK Pantomime Association announces major sponsorship partnership with Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment
The UK Pantomime Association is delighted to announce a significant new sponsorship partnership with Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment (ATGE).
READ MORE
Arriving near you! Adventure Cinema returns for special Summer screenings under the stars
The UK's largest outdoor cinema, Adventure Cinema announces its most spectacular season to date with incredible films at new magical locations!
READ MORE
Free gardening workshops at Dobbies this March
Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting two free workshops this March for gardeners of all ages; Prepare to Propagate and Beyond the Secret Garden.
READ MORE
Snap up free tickets to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Glasgow or Edinburgh
The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Scotland's only dedicated consumer exhibition for self-builders, home renovators and improvers, is back and we have free tickets up for grabs!
READ MORE
Thornliebank Primary pupils help unveil new artwork and town centre improvements
Thornliebank Primary pupils joined councillors, contractors and the project team to help unveil the latest project in a programme of over £600k UK and Scottish Government investment in Thornliebank.
READ MORE
Roblox hits the big screen at Vue Cinemas
British kids will go head-to-head on Roblox to be crowned the Gaming Challenge UK champion.
READ MORE
Aldi Scotland Announces CHAS as the Official Charity Partner for its 2025 Supermarket Sweep
Aldi Scotland has proudly announced Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) as the official charity partner of its long running and hugely popular Supermarket Sweep initiative for 2025.
READ MORE
Hop along to Dobbies this Easter
Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming families and four-legged friends to hop along and get set for spring at its brand-new Easter-themed events, taking place across the UK.
READ MORE
Thousands of preloved books for children to find new homes through Asda instore donation points in Scotland
The initiative enables customers across the UK to donate pre-loved children's books in-store, for onward gifting to families with fewer books of their own.
READ MORE
Leisure centre and theatre gets the green light
Planning permission has been granted for a new leisure centre and theatre in Eastwood Park.
READ MORE
Marstons is going marmalade mad in celebration of Paddington in Peru
To celebrate the Home Release of Paddington in Peru, Marston's has created a limited-edition marmalade-inspired children's menu, which will be available in over 250 Marston's pubs nationwide!
READ MORE
Scots charity calls on young Scottish poets for national campaign
Communities across Scotland are being invited to make a visible show of support for LGBTQ+ young people this Purple Friday.
READ MORE
From Barra to Buenos Aires: Worldwide Gaelic celebration just around the corner
The Gaelic language is set to be celebrated around the world in less than two weeks' time as Seachdain na Gàidhlig, World Gaelic Week, gets set to return from 24th February - 2nd March.
READ MORE
Eastwood Park Theatre announces line up for 2025
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its brand new programme of live music, comedy, drama, family entertainment, cinema screenings and more for 2025.
READ MORE
Hostelling Scotland launches appeal for Gen Z board members to help put the youth back into hostelling
THE organisation behind one of Scotland's most historic travel traditions is calling for young people to join its board as it seeks to capitalise on a surge in interest amongst Gen Z travellers.
READ MORE
Environmental focus at East Renfrewshire Libraries
East Renfrewshire Libraries have partnered with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to deliver a brand new programme of events and activities.
READ MORE
The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show returns to Glasgow
Here's everything you need to know about the biggest show of its kind in Scotland!
READ MORE
Stellar line up of leaders unite to influence a better future of work in Scotland
Award winning authors, a former SAS soldier, along with HR leaders from Scotland’s top employers are among the speakers for the CIPD Scotland Annual Conference, 2025.
READ MORE
Brand new experience to celebrate Mothers Day at Dobbies
This March, Dobbies Garden Centres is offering a new hands-on Mother's Day experience, combining a luxury Afternoon Tea with a seasonal planting workshop.
READ MORE
Three community projects are to receive funding to plant more trees in cities and towns across Scotland
A community orchard, tree planting and community wellbeing initiative and a local nature reserve are the first projects to benefit from the Urban Forestry Programme.
READ MORE
Free and great value half term activities at Dobbies
Dobbies Garden Centres is offering great value entertainment for families this February half term.
READ MORESponsored Links
Sponsored Links