Brand-new play equipment in Renfrewshire nears completion

Brand-new play equipment is set to be available in play parks across Renfrewshire as the second phase of Renfrewshire Council’s £1.1million investment nears completion. Works to transform the play parks at Campbell Street in Renfrew, Ardgryffe Park in Houston, Churchill Drive in Bishopton, Crags Road in Paisley and Elm Drive/Sycamore Avenue in Johnstone are... Read More

Paisley Music Roundup 14 by Tommy McGrory

Welcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 14, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. I am starting my column with some good news; my friends in Renfrew are having a music festival. Drew McCormack has been telling me all about it: “This Pilot Frew Fest Event is to see what... Read More

Renfrewshire Photos by West College Scotland students

Renfrewshire Photos: Photography Students from West College Scotland take to the streets to find and capture photos of their favourite buildings in Renfrewshire. Renfrew Town Hall: This Category A-listed building was designed by James Jamieson Lamb and Baillie James Barr Lamb in the French Gothic style and cost £7,500. It was officially opened by... Read More

Renfrew Pipe Band Competition welcomes Scotland’s finest

The inaugural Renfrew Pipe Band Competition, taking place on Saturday 23 July, will see pipers and drummers from across Scotland fill Robertson Park with the sound of bagpipes and the beat of drums. The free-to-attend event brings a full day of family entertainment to the park from 12 noon to 5pm – including aerial... Read More

Renfrew Gala Day returns with a royal flair

This year’s Renfrew Gala Day takes place at Robertson Park from 12pm until 5pm on Sunday 5 June and families across Renfrewshire are invited to come along for the royal treatment. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Kings and Queens’ to tie in with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Activities will include football,... Read More

Renfrew town centre community hub proposals – have your say

Residents, businesses and community groups can back a funding bid for a new community hub in Renfrew town centre. Renfrewshire Council has developed initial proposals which are now being shared with the public ahead of an application to the Levelling Up fund this summer. The plans set out the refurbishment of the vacant former... Read More

Coffee Jam – Renfrew’s brilliant new café

Armed with high expectations and even larger appetites, the team head to Renfrew’s Coffee Jam for an incredibly tasty afternoon.   There’s something to be said for knowing your craft inside out. As when you do, your goals will be obtained at an even faster pace. In the case of Coffee Jam owner Jamie... Read More

Wee Wobblers, giving little cyclists a head start

Although some cycling statistics would suggest that the number of kids on bikes is plummeting, it’s a far cry from what founder Scott McIntosh and his team of instructors at Wee Wobblers are experiencing.  Initially inspired by a search for a class for his own daughter, Scott soon acknowledged the gap in the market... Read More

Renfrew to Paisley £1milllion cycle route gets underway

Work to create a brand-new £1million walking and cycling route which will link the town centres of Renfrew and Paisley is now underway. Preparatory works to clear overgrown vegetation is taking place along the section of the route behind Abbotsinch Retail Park, which in time will provide walkers and cyclists with access to West... Read More

Amy Connell – Paisley’s kumite karate champion talks to Mill

After experiencing triumph and tribulations alike, Paisley’s own kumite karate competitor Amy Connell is looking ahead to the sport’s grandest stages.  For the vast majority of us, martial arts is something that we off-handedly dabble in as a kid before realising that it’ll take a hail of hard work and dedication before we reach... Read More