OneRen: the name for Renfrewshire Leisure

The charity that delivers culture, leisure and sport across Renfrewshire has announced that it is changing its name to OneRen. The change will be gradually rolled out across the organisation’s services and facilities over the coming weeks, and is seen as the completion of “unfinished business” after the addition of responsibility for cultural services... Read More

Open Mind Summit 2021 Hosted by Create Paisley

Create Paisley, a Renfrewshire-based youth arts charity is working with partners to promote creativity and wellbeing again this October by hosting Open Mind Summit, a one-day online event exploring how creativity and culture can improve young people’s wellbeing. Launched in 2019 on World Mental Health Day (10 October) the sell-out event attracted over 100... 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

New fly-through video gives first glimpse of Paisley Town Hall transformation

A new fly-through video has been released giving the first look at how Paisley’s A-listed Town Hall will look after a £22m transformation into a landmark entertainment venue. The striking Victorian-era town hall is undergoing a major redevelopment to keep it at the heart of local life for generations to come. The project is... Read More

Paving the way with Victoria Hollows, Renfrewshire Leisure Chief Executive

As Paisley begins to re-emerge from a Covid-19-induced slumber, Victoria Hollows, Chief Executive of Renfrewshire Leisure, explains why there’s plenty for residents to get excited about.  As a charitable trust, how exciting is it for Renfrewshire Leisure to be involved in projects such as Paisley Town Hall and the museum’s redevelopment? “It’s extremely exciting.... Read More

Reigniting the Fire

Although lockdown is taking its toll on Renfrewshire’s musicians, Sma’sh Hits’ New Music Collective is here to keep morale high and ideas ticking over. If there’s any sector that’s been sent into a tailspin by lockdown, it’s the arts. Relieved of the ability to perform, this inability to go out and harness the audience’s... Read More

Top for Tots – Activities in Renfrewshire

Gemma Scullion of Renfrewshire Mama presents this handy treasure map of fun activities for you and your little ones. The Great Outdoors FINLAYSTONE COUNTRY ESTATE, LANGBANK  We are incredibly lucky to have this wonderful woodland escape on our doorstep. A perfect place to visit for all ages, it often organises family events. The various... Read More