The Mystery of Ward 18 by Rosalinda Millar The lights were dimmed As sister made her round Drowsy patients safely snuggled down Beyond the window with gentle sighs The whispering wind sang a lullaby. Gently, gently, the door clicked shut Then Sister stiffened – What! Oh Mercy! what is that? A rumbling grumbling thunderous...
Read MoreMammy Roon thi Firepit by Michael Mullen During the days of lockdown I was going through a drought of inspiration. My neighbour was barbecuing for her whole family and it was something so simple yet very powerful. I wanted to create an ode to something as mundane and beautiful as a Mother and her...
Read MoreElderslie-born author Tracy Patrick launches a collection of poems from World War One penned by Renfrewshire soldiers next month at Abbey Books in Paisley. Titled Braw Lads Are Marching Awa, Brian Hannan from Abbey Books caught up with her to find out more… Can you tell me why you came to do this book? The book...
Read MoreThe Paisley Halloween Festival will return this October with a spectacular programme – including the return of live performances for the first time in three years. Tens of thousands are expected to attend the free-to-attend event, which will bring Paisley town centre alive with three evenings of spooky installations and spellbinding street performers, against...
Read MoreRenfrewshire Photos: Photography Students from West College Scotland take to the streets to find and capture photos of their favourite buildings in Renfrewshire. Renfrew Town Hall: This Category A-listed building was designed by James Jamieson Lamb and Baillie James Barr Lamb in the French Gothic style and cost £7,500. It was officially opened by...
Read MoreFive years on from his first book’s release, Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey is putting society under the microscope once more. Here, he talks to Mill about the process, Ferguslie, returning to hip-hop and much more. When it comes to writing a book, conventional wisdom would say that the concept comes first and the publisher comes...
Read MoreThousands turned out to enjoy a day of spectacular parades, performances and live entertainment at Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebrations on Saturday 2 July 2022. The event is one of the world’s oldest workers’ festivals and celebrates the famous victory of Paisley’s weavers in a 19th century industrial dispute. The fun began with...
Read MoreAhead of the legendary synth-pop outfit’s show in July 2022 at The Bungalow in Paisley, Gary Daly from China Crisis talks to Mill about being a “working band”, recreating their iconic tracks, Scottish ties and more. After all this time, China Crisis remain as busy as ever. Has your love of performing stayed intact?...
Read MoreHex by Jenni Fagan reviewed by local councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes. Hex is visceral and poignant, depicting the final night of the life of Geillis Duncan. Convicted of witchcraft during the infamous North Berwick Witch Trials, it remains one of the darkest times in Scottish history, the echoes of which are felt here in Renfrewshire....
Read MoreIn the first of an ongoing series of Q&A’s with burgeoning talent from around Renfrewshire, Jennifer Leitch and Daniel Esteban of Subtopian Planning Board talk us through what makes them tick as both an artist and a listener. What inspired you to pursue a life in music? Jennifer: My mum and dad gave me...
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