There will be lots of family fun to bring in the festive season with Paisley’s Christmas town centre activity across December and Christmas Lights Switch-On events in Renfrew on Saturday 25 November and Johnstone on Saturday 2 December. All month, Men’s Mental Health Awareness month– Book display and fact sheets raising awareness of Men’s Mental health,Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub Proceeds from the Winter Wonderland Walk will go to the Lincolnshire NHS Charity, supporting Johnson Community Hospital in Spalding. Wednesday 2 November, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, Makerspace: Kinetic cam sculpture, Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub Organised by Renfrewshire Council, the area’s major events calendar begins with the popular Paisley Food and Drink Festival on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 April.

Bric-a-Brac and Second - Hand: Clothes and Shoes, Every Wednesday, 8.30am to 2.30pm, Rotherham Outdoor Market Monday 7 to Saturday 12 November, We will remember them. Display and information for Remembrance Day for all lives lost in wars around the world,Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub The event is taking place on Saturday, November 26, from 10am until the early evening, with plenty going on around The Quay, Middle Street, Fore Street and elsewhere. Sunday 13 November, 11am to 3:30pm, Remembering the Fallen,Archive and Local Studies Search Room (Based at Clifton Park Museum)Friday 11 November,3pm to 4pm, Autumn Leaf Rubbing Craft: Make colourful crayon rubbings of different leaves to create a beautiful nature inspired picture,Kimberworth Library and Neighbourhood Hub A wonderful fireworks finale will take place every Saturday in October and also on the final night, Sunday, October 29. Every Illuminations night will once again be themed for younger visitors. Wednesday 30 November, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, Makerspace: Scribble bots,Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Second - Hand Market: Clothes and Shoes,Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.30am to 2.30pm,Rotherham Outdoor Market This month, Rotherham's Christmas Lights' Switch-On will take place on Saturday 19 November,3pm to 6pm in the Town Centre which will welcome in the festive season at this FREE, family-friendly event. It will include live music from a ten-piece Ska and Reggae band Jungle Lion and amazing local singer Hannah Roe, walkabout entertainment, a light performance, a gift market, fairground rides and food and drink before the countdown to the Christmas Lights' Switch-On. Friday 11 November - Armistice Dayand Sunday 13 November - Remembrance Sunday, further details can be found about these events and other commemorative events at www.rotherham.gov.uk/rotherham-remembersHost regular weekly activities across the borough such as: Lego clubs, Rhymetimes, computer classes, knit and natter groups, advice sessions, craft sessions, readers groups and local history groups. The countdown is on for Brixham’s annual Lanterns, Lights and ’Luminations event which features a lantern parade, fireworks, the Christmas lights switch-on, market stalls and entertainment throughout the day.

Every Thursday, 9.30am to 11am, Beginners Sign Language.Why not come and join us and learn a new skill – Free admission,Booking is essential,Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub This year’s programme will also feature the return of The Royal National Mòd to Paisley. Scotland’s premier celebration of Gaelic culture and heritage will take place in October – exactly 10 years after the town first staged the revered event.Monday 7 November, 4:30pm to 5:30pm, Makerspace: Build your own paper roller-coaster challenge. Suitable for ages eight plus. Booking is essential, Kiveton Park Library and Neighbourhood Hub Monday 14 to Friday 18 November, Anti-Bullying Week. Visit our informative book display,Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub We’re also thrilled that The Royal National Mòd will return this year, marking the second time we have hosted this event, and the opportunities it will provide for local communities to come together, learn and celebrate the importance of Gaelic language and culture.”

All November, ‘Movember’Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Display and signposting for help and advice,Dinnington Library and Neighbourhood Hub The holiday takes its name from a famous dispute between the local shawl weavers and manufacturers in the 19th century and is held on the first Saturday in July to mark the time of year when the weavers and their families would traditionally take their holidays.Tuesday 29 November, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Autumn Crafts– Come and create some Autumn related crafts.Booking is essential. Please call the library on 01709 546150 or pop in to book a place.Suitable for ages four plus, Thurcroft Library & Neighbourhood Hub Monday 21 November, 4:30pm to 5:30pm, Makerspace: Canvas bag painting. Suitable for ages eight plus. Booking is essential,Kiveton Park Library and Neighbourhood Hub Rotherham Town Centre -Welcome in the festive season at this FREE, family-friendly event. Come along and enjoy live music including the fabulous ten-piece Ska and Reggae band Jungle Lion and amazing local singer Hannah Roe, a fantastical light performance ‘Candle’ from Dream Engine, walkabout entertainment from the National Elf Service by Mark Mark Productions and Pif-Paf’s Moths at Work Lightbulb, gift market, fairground rides, food and drink and of course lighting up the town for Christmas with the Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Tajamal Khan at 6pm. Further details on this year’s Remembrance Sundayon 13 November, Armistice Dayon 11 November and other commemorative events can be found at www.rotherham.gov.uk/rotherham-remembers