October
News articles for October 2021.
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Challenge Poverty Week 2021
Monday 4 - Sunday 10 October
East Renfrewshire school receives prestigious UNICEF UK Gold Award
Giffnock Primary recognised with top Rights Respecting School status
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Help recognise East Renfrewshire's unsung hero
Join us in honouring a community member who goes the extra mile to make East Renfrewshire a great place to live, work and visit.
Clarkston Disaster - 50 years on
Council to mark the day
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Budget consultation will help shape the Council's future priorities
Have your say now. Closing date is Sunday 12 December
Help shape East Renfrewshire's active travel link
We are asking residents for their views on plans to improve the active travel infrastructure and wider public spaces on the southern section of the A77 Ayr Road in Newton Mearns.
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Dinosaur Treasure Hunt returning to East Renfrewshire
This autumn, Cowan Park will host a return of the dinosaur-themed treasure hunt called DinoCHUMs East Ren. All East Renfrewshire residents, and especially families, are invited to take part in this app-based challenge.
Joe Wicks gives Newton Mearns pupils special PE lesson
Star showcases new picture book as part of UK tour