Here are the latest news and updates for the Third Sector Forum from Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire
- Digital Switchover has now begun in East Renfrewshire, and will continue in stages until Wednesday 22nd June when the Black Hill transmitter switchover is completed.
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire are holding a series of drop-in events over the next month, which will answer questions people may have about the switchover, and signpost them to the further information and help that they require.
The events will take place from 10am – 2pm on Wednesday 25th May, 1st June, 8th June, 15th June and 22nd June at underCOVER, 56 Kelburn Street, Barrhead, G78 1LR.
For further information, please contact Andrew Williamson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
- ACAS have a wide range of upcoming courses around Scotland – full details can be found at https://obs.acas.org.uk/EventsList.aspx?SubRegionId=11&SubRegion=Scotland
- VHS Invest to Engage Seminar – Dundee, 26th May. Further information is attached. Please contact Bill Weir at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on 0131 220 9942 for more details.
- The Facing Dementia Together project is coming at an end at the end of June, and will be holding an event at Reid Kerr College on Friday 10th June. The event will be aimed at professionals working in East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire who have an interest in post-diagnostic support, and people who have been supported by the project.
- Gingerbread Tax Credit Training Courses - funded by HMRC, free places are available for employees and volunteers working in the voluntary and community sector. Further details are available at www.gingerbread.org.uk/content/399/Lone-parents-and-tax-credits