A summer arts programme is set to launch in Linwood and Johnstone for free.

Youth arts charity, CREATE Paisley, is kicking off a series of fun activities which will see young people get out and about and enjoy new creative opportunities.

Go CREATE is an exciting new programme where young people will have the opportunity to experience creativity outdoors.

It comes as part of funding from the National Lottery Awards for All and Children in Need and donations from local individuals and businesses.

Places are limited for the programme which will run every Thursday from July 7 for six weeks.

Young people can register for as few or as many activity days as they like making it flexible and fun for everyone.

Celia Maclean, CREATE’s fundraising and marketing manager, said:: “CREATE Paisley is delighted to be able to offer a fantastic free summer of creative fun for young people in Linwood and Johnstone.

"We have a selection of activity days including trips to Lapwing Lodge and Largs and creative activities from circus skills to ceramics.

"We will also be launching weekly CREATE Cafe drop in sessions for the first time in Johnstone at Station 7 in partnership with Active Communities.

“These will be based on successful cafes in Paisley and will be held weekly on Thursday evenings 6-8pm throughout the summer.

“All our activities are free and will involve a whole host of creative opportunities for young people.

“Spaces are limited so register for your place now! CREATE works across Renfrewshire with opportunities in Shortroods, central Paisley, Linwood and Johnstone.

“All activities are free and open to everyone aged 12-18.”

CREATE’s youth development worker, Nicola Ferguson, added: “I would encourage young people in the Linwood and Johnstone communities to sign up for a summer of fun with us.

“Our youth work team can’t wait to Go CREATE this summer.

“You can join with friends or come along and make new ones.

“We are a welcoming group and look forward to meeting some new young people and seeing some familiar faces for some creativity outdoors. ”

You can visit createpaisley.org.uk/go to sign up