Paisley Book Festival 2023 line-up announced with support for those impacted by the cost of living crisis Some of Scotland and the UK’s leading authors will descend on Paisley in 2023, with Paisley Book Festival’s first full programme of in-person discussions and events since the pandemic. In a first for Paisley Book Festival, the...
Read MoreNew riverside routes into Scotland’s manufacturing district have been given the green light. Improved transport connections along the White Cart river between Paisley town centre and Scotland’s manufacturing innovation district are a step closer after receiving planning consent. Renfrewshire Council’s Planning and Climate Change Board have given the green light to a series of...
Read MorePlans for a new Paisley Grammar School are moving forward – with the state-of-the-art facility expected to be open by summer 2026, for the start of that year’s new school term. The community campus will replace the existing Paisley Grammar School and will contain new facilities not possible on the current site, some of...
Read MoreBuilding on the success of last year, Feel Good February 2023 returns to Paisley with an exciting and mindful line-up! Philippa Hanna (pictured) is back after her headline show at Paisley’s Life Church in 2022. Expect a wonderful talk from David R Hamilton PhD – renowned author and speaker on the mind body connection and...
Read MoreWorkwear Made Easy in Paisley launches a mural design competition with students from West College Scotland. NC Graphic Design and Animation students from West College Scotland have been invited to submit a mural design into an exciting competition by Workwear Made Easy based in Paisley. With generous cash prizes on offer the top three...
Read MoreLibraries across Renfrewshire will host free activities during the winter months as part of Renfrewshire Council’s Winter Connections programme. Activities including family craft and play sessions and film nights, will be available in selected Renfrewshire libraries as part of the programme, which is creating a network of local places and spaces which offer free...
Read MoreIngliston Estate and Country Club on the outskirts of Bishopton in Renfrewshire is to open a new, fully serviced luxury Motorhome and RV Park (Recreational Vehicle Park) on its grounds widening its reach as a popular tourist destination. The Paddocks will feature 30 hard standing pitches complete with water and electric supply as well...
Read MoreAround two thirds of adults in the west of Scotland plan to spend local this Christmas compared to previous years, according to a recent survey. The online survey carried out by ScotPulse and commissioned by Renfrewshire Council, aimed to understand public awareness and attitudes towards shopping locally this festive season. With just a couple...
Read MorePaisley’s Christmas countdown is now under way – as an ice rink and funfair opened their doors to kick off a month-long programme of festive fun taking place across the town centre. The Paisley’s Christmas event is organised by Renfrewshire Council in partnership with local business improvement district Paisley First and Scotland’s Theme Park,...
Read MoreRenfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron is searching for community heroes as nominations open for the 2023 Provost’s Community Awards. Extraordinary employees, superlative sportspeople and compassionate carers are being sought as the awards recognise the people who make Renfrewshire a better place to live, work and visit. There are six categories available to nominate in and...
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