Paisley’s popular music and arts festival The Spree returns this week with a bumper line-up across ten days (7 – 16 October). The Twilight Sad, Arab Strap, The Bluebells, The Rezillos, Michael Rother, Nick Lowe, Kathryn Joseph and Retro Video Club are just some of the top acts coming to the fast-growing festival, which...
Read MoreM&S Paisley has donated more than 30,000 meals to those in need through its food redistribution programme. Charities across Paisley, including We Care Initiative, have partnered with M&S Paisley to help provide free food to those in need. Since the programme began, We Care Initiative has received 252 meal donations from M&S to benefit...
Read MoreFamilies and young people across Renfrewshire can look forward to 14 fully renewed play parks as part of a £1.25million investment by Renfrewshire Council. Councillors approved the two-year investment this week which will see a play park in each ward area completely overhauled, with all current assets removed and replaced with brand-new play equipment....
Read MorePaisley’s popular music, comedy and arts festival The Spree will return in 2021 with The Twilight Sad, Arab Strap and Nadine Shah among the bumper line-up coming to town this October. This year’s festival will take place from 7 – 16 October with shows being staged in the iconic Salon Perdu Spiegeltent, which will...
Read More£60,000 award from Museum Galleries Scotland will support creation of exciting displays when the new-look Paisley Museum opens. A £60,000 grant has been secured to tell the story of Paisley’s world-renowned shawls in exciting displays to be created in the town’s transformed museum. Museum Galleries Scotland (MSG) has awarded the money to Paisley Museum...
Read MoreLocal residents are being asked what actions they believe are required to ensure Renfrewshire reaches its ambitious aim of being net-zero by 2030. Following the declaration of a climate emergency in 2019, Renfrewshire Council has been working to set out the programme of actions required by the council, communities, businesses and partners to meet...
Read MoreFamilies and young people across Renfrewshire will benefit from 14 fully renewed play parks should councillors approve the plans this week. As part of a two-year, £1.25million investment by Renfrewshire Council, plans have been drawn up to renovate 14 play parks in Renfrewshire – one in each local ward area. Brand-new play equipment would...
Read MoreA new scheme is being launched which will help 60 young people from across Greater Glasgow and Clyde into jobs in healthcare. The Kickstart Scheme is a partnership between NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Renfrewshire Council employability service, Invest in Renfrewshire, and will provide support for 16 to 24 year olds who are...
Read MoreHundreds of volunteers from across Renfrewshire are set to make it a Spotless September once again. They will head out into their communities to brighten up the area where they live. Volunteers are encouraged to take part as often as they can throughout the month-long event. Whether that’s ten minutes round the block or...
Read MoreTake a closer look inside Renfrewshire’s amazing buildings on Doors Open Days 2021. Spectacular churches, a family-friendly farm and the residence of Paisley’s most famous poet are just a few of the intriguing locations visitors can experience as part of Renfrewshire’s Doors Open Days. This year’s events will see participating venues open their doors...
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