Feel Good Gathering

We're excited to share plans for our Feel Good Gathering Saturday 24th August in Lochwinnoch Park.  Building on the success of last year's Feel Good Family Day, we're bringing this day of community festival fun back. What to expect from this free event:

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LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT:

• 12.00 - 12.40 - We're kicking off with the Marie Sinclair Trio who will start us off with Folk, Blues and Americana... all performed with an unfair amount of talent, despite them making it look really easy.
• 12.50 - 13.25 - We're following that up with some punk/rock from Vikki & The Gits! Miss it and miss out.
• 13.35 - 14.20 - For an energetic performance with some serious swagger, we'll be welcoming LeisureLand with their own Indie/Classic Rock hits. This will get you moving.
• 14.30 - 15.00 - Bloco Winnoch then take the stage for some exhilarating samba reggae (and some drum n bass rhythems too!). This Brazilian Street Music style band practice right here in Lochwinnoch. 
• 15.05 - 15.35 - The bands will take a break while Glasgow Capoeira do a demonstration followed by a workshop - why not join in with this martial art style dance?!
• 15.40 - 16.25 - One of last year's favourites Absolute Unit are back with their heavy Rock versions of 1980s ballads. It's fun, it's loud, it's awesome - guaranteed to get you on your feet!
• 16.35 - 17.15 - Tiktok sensation archie will be arriving in time to give us some of those hit songs; Watch in awe as he uses his loop pedal to whip up a crescendo of melodies. 
• 17.30 - 19.00 -  We're finishing up an amazing day of music and entertainment with Azulon who will see us out with a banging DJ set. Bring it on! This bit musn't be missed. The bar will be running until 7pm. Dust off yer dancing shoes..

FOOD & DRINK:

This time we have three amazing street food vendors within the site and the Annexe will also be serving affordable meals next door:

- Prego Mobile Bar are back again this year with amazing cocktails, draft prosecco and beer served from their adorable tuktuk.

- Whistle Stop Express are bringing us some beautiful curries this year with vegan/veggie and GF options. The menu and recipes are created by head chef Richard Leece and celebrity chef Tony Singh. They'll be offering curry with rice and side i.e naan, poppodum, paratha with dip for around £6.50 on the day. We can't wait to try it!

- Las Primas will be offering tacos and totopos using fresh and quality ingredients. They have our own original recipes and a new approach to one of the most loving type of street food.

- Larelle's Larder will also be there with a wide range of savoury and sweet GF treats suitable for Coeliacs, many of which will be gluten free too.

VENDORS:

- Paraffle Embroidery selling exquisite modern embroidery kits suitable for all skill level. Time to take up a relaxing hobby?

- Another first-timer for the Feel Good Festival is LillyBe organic skincare and aromatics. We're excited to see their range of products which includes lotions and potions with lots of benefits, and a focus on menopause management. 

- Krautwerks will be bringing back their delicious ferments - after selling out at our Feel good Fair we know a lot of you will be happy to see them. Healthy gut - happy mind...

- We're so happy to welcome All Ears to Lochwinnoch for the first time! We've been following Emily for a while and we're delighted to have her beautiful earrings available for all at the Gathering. Lochwinnoch - here comes some serious ear-glam.

- The Wild Nettle Co. are returning to Lochwinnoch with their natural, handmade, Scottish products. Explore the healing properties of this magical plant with a range of skincare products.

- The Wee Therapy Room will be with us again selling their beautiful crystals, insense, tarot cards and more - everything you need for your journey into self-care.

- Those of you based in Renfrewshire will already know the Fair Trade charity Rainbow Turtle who offer a wide range of ethical products for kids. We look forward to seeing what goodies they bring this time..

- This year Jenny is back raising money for the brilliant Tanzanian charity EMFRED by selling African jewellery. We love the bright colours, and the cause.

WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES:

Our Creative Workshop Tent will be offering three workshops on the day and we're excited to announce that the first will be pottery with the amazing Ceramic Artist Wendy Kershaw. wendy will be runnning a ceramic handbuilding workshop where you can make a soap dish or candleholder. This will be a drop in and will be followed by Katharie Hardie's jewellery making workshop. Join Katharine for making some copper jewellery such as rings, pendants and earrings. Watch this space for details of our third workshop which will be confirmed soon....

Our Therapy Tent and Area will be returning with donation basis taster treatments - you can choose from a wide range of therapies such as Thai Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Angel Card Reading, Fascia Release Treatment and Connected Alignment, from our professionals. This is a real draw for the festival and always popular - it will certainly give you some serious Feel Good Vibes.

Our free Kids Craft Tent will be running until 5pm with sustainable activities for kids. Not only will there be lots for them to make and enjoy, we will have the amazing facepainter Michelle Winslow back again for the first time since 2022 to offer free facepaiting!

We will also be welcoming back Paisley Community Circus for a Circus Workshop. Time to try a unicycle? A spot of juggling maybe? Give it a go.

Our Storytelling Tent will be going all day too with kid friendly sessions running until 12.20 pm - 3.40 pm with Anne Pritcher. A seasoned professional at sharing stories, Anne knows her craft well and will capture the imaginations and attentions of your small people.

REN CAN Climate Hub will be running some brilliant workshops from their own tent in partnership with Sustainable Gryffe: You can join in with either: Creating Bunting for Climate Action & Plastic Free Perennial Vegetable Propagation. No pre-booking required.

Lochwinnoch Toddlers will also be along with a Play Area for little people and a secondhand kids clothes sale fundraiser. 

COMMUNITY STALLS:

We'll have representation from a number of Community Stalls: All our own LEAP Projects including the new REN CAN Climate Hub, LEAP Car Club, the Community Larder and Diggin' It. You can also speak to our local Dementia Friendly about what they offer in the area, or to Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust about their wide ranging projects across our community. Home Instead will be there to give advice on home help and how you can access it. Community organisations STAR Project from Paisley and Active Communities will be along to discuss their activities and volunteering opportunities. As if that weren't enough RAMH will be there to speak to you about the service they offer to people of Renfrewshire for mental health.

TRANSPORT & INFO:

If you're travelling through for our events from outside Lochwinnoch, here are some transport options:

Travelling by train: 

Lochwinnoch Station is about 15 min walk from Lochwinnoch Park where the event is taking place. Some mini buses connect with trains times. It takes 23 mins to travel from Glasgow Central and there are usually two trains per hour to/from Glasgow. Lochwinnoch can also be reached by regular train from Ayrshire​. Train times can be seen here.

Travelling by bus: 

Daytime: website - www.shuttlebuses.co.uk

Click here for details of service. 

Evening: Bus numbers 307, 307a - www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk

Travelling by car: 

There will be limited parking at Lochwinnoch Park during the Feel Good Gathering but there are other public car parks in the area which we have indicated on our map. Castle Semple is the biggest and nearest to the site itself.

Travelling by bicycle: 

Lochwinnoch is very accessible by bike along local cycle paths (Sustran route 7). We sit on the Lochwinnoch Loop Line. For more info click here.

PLEASE BE AWARE: We have a limited number of places on the day and once full we will be operating a one-in-one-out system. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.