BRICKLIVE’s Mythical Beasts to Paisley town centre this weekend – don’t miss this fun and FREE family day out! This exciting free trail brings the fascinating world of creatures from mythology to life using toy bricks. Dare you stand in front of Hydra, the nine headed water serpent? Beware the gaze of the Gorgon...
Read MoreAt West College Scotland, an endless array of opportunities awaits at their learning centres in Paisley, Greenock and Clydebank The past few years have been a time of great transition for us all and as a result, many of the people who had realised, upon reflection, that they felt disenchanted by their lives have decided...
Read MoreAward-winning photographer and regular Mill Magazine contributor Gary Chittick showcases incredible landscape images taken in our beautiful region A. The Bascule Bridge in Renfrew is the only remaining rolling lift bridge in the country. B. Early starts but it’s not Morocco, it’s the Mile End Mill in Paisley at sunrise. One of the many legacy...
Read MoreIn light of lockdown, everyone’s looking at familiar locales through a new lens and the world of microadventuring is one way to maximise their potential, right here in Renfrewshire. Between the physical restrictions that emerged for nigh-on two years as a byproduct of the Covid-19 pandemic and the financial burdens that we’re all facing...
Read MoreFocused on building tangible connections for those with learning disabilities, take a peek inside Dates-n-Mates Renfrewshire. Alongside the basic requirements to sustain life such as food and water, one thing that we all need is to feel connected to those around us. But, for a variety of reasons, this can be an uphill battle...
Read MoreMonths on from opening its doors, the RAMH REstore Community Pantry initiative is ensuring that every last morsel of food around us is going to good use. RAMH REstore’s Community Pantry continues to make surplus food available to the local community. Since launching earlier this year, there are now 470 members who have made use of...
Read MoreFounder Karen McShane takes us inside the vital work of The Johnstone Dementia Friendly Community Group. For anyone with lived experience of helping those with dementia, whether it’d be family members or in their working life, you know that it is no easy feat. In the case of Karen McShane, she’s seen both sides...
Read MoreOur interiors expert Kike Pawlik gives you the lowdown on how to make your abode a place of peace and serenity: a mindful home At this time of year, when the cold and dark conditions mean that we are spending more time indoors, it’s a great opportunity to turn your home into the ultimate...
Read MoreFrom renovations to gala days, Paisley Housing Association does it all. Now they, and their five collaborating organisations, are giving you a chance to get involved. For most people, housing associations are like gravity in the sense that you know they’re there, but you don’t necessarily understand the finer details of how they work....
Read MoreOver three decades into its existence, we take a look at the crucial work of The Disability Resource Centre as it reopens its doors. How long has the DRC been a service in Renfrewshire? The Disability Resource Centre has been offering a service to people with long-term conditions, physical or sensory impairments for over...
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