Uplifting each other through candid chats and camaraderie, Kickin’ On are taking mental health awareness into their own hands. When grief strikes, the natural response is to despair over what we’ve lost and what could’ve been. While in some cases, the only way to reconcile with the pain and sorrow is to channel it...
Read MoreBorn of a mixture of necessity and ingenuity, Laura’s Pamper Van is waiting to welcome you aboard. How did you start? Having closed my salon in Bridge of Weir after eight years of trading due to the unsustainability that the pandemic brought on, I needed to reinvent my career within the beauty industry. After...
Read MoreA first-of-its-kind app, Keep Safe Kids, has been developed by Renfrewshire pupils and a hate crime charity to support their mental health and wellbeing. Launching today (Friday 19 November), the Keep Safe Kids app is available to all Renfrewshire children and young people and allows them to report bullying and wellbeing concerns directly to...
Read MoreHalf a decade into its existence, resident Renfrewshire Pokémon GO expert Tim Merrick discusses the game’s enduring appeal, its health benefits and more. As Pokémon GO approaches five years since its launch, the mobile sensation continues to attract new players and has over 60,000,000 people regularly participating every month. Why do you think this...
Read MoreSeven Scottish kids with Down’s syndrome are the stars of an innovative educational resource aimed at raising awareness of the condition amongst schoolchildren throughout the UK and dispelling the stigma and myths associated with it. The resource, produced by the multi award-winning Paisley-based charity I Am Me Scotland, includes a short film, animation and...
Read MoreFairlie Curved’s Jayne Lasley takes us on the frontlines of the fight against ill-fitting clothing for those with a larger bust. Raise your hand if you’ve ever bought a garment bigger than you need just to accommodate your bust? Then, you’re left wondering where your waist has suddenly disappeared to? Well, you deserve better....
Read MoreAfter transforming a long neglected landmark into a hub of activity for all ages, Pals of the Privies are determined to plough ahead. Sometimes, one simple ambition can grow arms and legs. And in the case of Ferguslie’s Pals of the Privies, their endeavours might have started with restoring Glencoats Parks, but they’ve come...
Read MoreAs balmy temperatures seep in, our interiors editor Kike Pawlik provides a host of ideas to transform your garden. We all love summer, enjoying the warm weather and long evenings outside. Don’t we all miss enjoying quality time in the fresh air? Maybe it is time to migrate from our comfortable couches and spend...
Read MoreAs well as shepherding those eager to explore around the country, Open Road Scotland can also make your filmic dreams come true. Sometimes, we all need a little guidance. Whether that’s in the vein of a personal issue, in a professional sense or entrusting a stranger with giving you directions, the wisdom of others...
Read MoreOften taken for granted rather than carefully thought out, our very own interiors virtuoso Kike Pawlik explains why lighting your home merits forward-planning. Proper lighting design is crucial to comfortable and safe living. It helps you perform tasks with greater ease, enhances relaxation and enables you to enjoy your home to its full potential....
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