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

Festive Fun comes to Renfrew this Saturday

Renfrew is set to get festive with a cast of Christmassy characters making their way to the town centre this weekend. This Saturday 4 December will see cheeky elves, giant nutcrackers, Christmas candles and more appear on the streets, spreading some seasonal cheer. The giant characters – produced by arts company Bridgeman Arts –... Read More

Festive Fun comes to Renfrew and Johnstone this winter

Renfrew and Johnstone will be full of Christmas cheer this winter with festive fun characters making appearances in the town centres on select Saturdays in November and December. Cheeky elves, giant nutcrackers and Christmas candles will be among the characters visiting Renfrew and Johnstone this winter, spreading festive cheer to locals and visitors. They’ll... Read More

Piccolo Mondo dinner review by Renfrewshire Foodies

After being deprived of the simple pleasure of dining out for months, Renfrewshire Foodies had an excellent reintroduction at a local stalwart. With restaurants and venues starting to reopen again, it’s more important than ever to continue to show support for our local independent businesses as they begin to bring staff back into work... Read More

Victory Baths in Renfrew to celebrate centenary with new exhibition

A special exhibition is being staged to mark the centenary of Renfrew’s Victory Baths. People will get the chance to see and hear about the amazing history of the swimming pool, which was officially opened on September 19, 1921 and is now run by the charity, Renfrewshire Leisure. The baths were gifted to the... Read More