Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns with a bumper-sized portion of what you’ve come to expect and more vendors than ever If there’s one things that’s universal in this increasingly fractious world, it’s that there’s nothing better than some good grub. In recent years, Renfrewshire has increasingly become a stronghold of brilliant eateries, serving...
Read More40 years since they first enraptured audiences, Peter Cox from Go West has lost none of his love of the craft. Ahead of their show at Paisley Town Hall, the singer/songwriter talks to Mill about the band’s history, breaking America and much more. Despite how ubiquitous they were in the 80s and 90s, Peter...
Read MorePupils, teachers and families of Bargarran Primary School are celebrating getting a glowing report from Education Scotland’s inspectors The Erskine school received an excellent grade for leadership and three very good grades for learning and teaching, wellbeing and inclusion, and attainment and achievement. Headteacher Alistair Lyle is praised for his strategic direction of the...
Read MorePro-Life Fitness Centre are ingraining themselves into the community, uplifting both their members and hundreds of other across the region If you’ve lived in Renfrewshire for any length of time, you’ve likely heard the term Pro-Life bandied around. There are a litany of potential contexts where you might’ve heard it, whether it’s someone who’s...
Read MorePupils from St James’ Primary School in Paisley have been learning how to respect and appreciate the diversity different cultures bring to the local community During October, the pupils enthusiastically took part in a series of activities and events based on this year’s Black History Month theme – ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. This engaged pupils, staff,...
Read MoreRenfrewshire’s Provost, Lorraine Cameron is once again inviting children of primary school age to design a Christmas card for 2024 Three winners will be selected with each winner having the chance to push the button to switch on the Christmas lights in either Paisley, Johnstone or Renfrew. The winning designs will also be recreated...
Read MoreThe milestone 10th anniversary of Paisley Halloween Festival will see some exciting event changes with the return of the much-loved parade through the town centre The festival, which is expected to bring thousands of people to Paisley town centre, will take place on Friday 25 October from 4pm – 9pm and Saturday 26 October...
Read MoreAmong the crown jewels of our annual event calendar, Paisley Halloween Festival 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet Just ten short years ago, Renfrewshire wasn’t necessarily synonymous with the annual event lesser known as All Hallows Eve. However, through tireless work and the combined enthusiasm of not just the local...
Read MoreOne of Scotland’s largest open entry exhibitions, Paisley’s annual Big Art Show, returns for a third edition from Friday 30th August – Saturday 16th November 2024 This year there were 2,108 entries, the Selection Process was supported by the Directors of Art Paisley Ltd – Rowena Comrie, Eòghann MacColl and Maureen Rocksmoore – and...
Read MoreThe first annual Mill Town Music Festival is primed to bring the best of country and Americana to our very own Paisley Town Hall on 31st August In recent years, country music has undergone something of a resurgence. After being overlooked by many people or minimised to a niche concern, the talents of singers...
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