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September 2014

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Remembering the good old days of Glasgow variety theatre. Would a stroll down memory lane take you to the steps of the Paisley Theatre, scene of amateur operatics, theatre repertory, and performances by the Logan family, Andy Stewart and other luminaries? If it would, members of the Scottish Theatre Archive “On Stage” project would like
Paisley Pirates were yesterday sporting new strips as they celebrated a cool new sponsorship deal with the town’s leading Pro-Life gym. And the move certainly fits the bill for the ice hockey team who will reap the benefits of the expert team of professionals at the centre. And the club is delighted to be entering
Grand-nephew of jazz legend to play live in Paisley. Lulo Reinhardt represents one of the most unique voices in jazz music today. His Latin-Swing Project combines pure gypsy-swing music with elements of Latin music such as flamenco, tango and bossa nova. Lulo is the grand-nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt. But the family’s musical lineage
BID vote can do the business for Paisley. BUSINESSES in Paisley are being urged to back a bold action plan to revitalise the town centre. And all they have to do to help kick-start a new era for the town is put an ‘X’ beside the box on a voting form agreeing to set up
Midge Ure Competition Winner. Well done to our competition winner Andreea Covaleov who entered our competition in conjunction with LNP Promotions to win 2 tickets to see Midge Ure in concert at Paisley Town Hall on the 24th October. Andreea who is studying in Glasgow and living in Paisley said she is a big fan
Paisley on the web meet Midge Ure. Paisley on the web was at the Scottish Hydro on Tuesday to meet one of Scotland's singing superstars Midge Ure. LNP Promotions have secured Midge Ure to sing in Paisley Town Hall on October the 24th. Midge donated one of his classic guitars and kindly signed it for
Double Bill of Hip Hop Theatre at Paisley Arts Centre. An exciting performance of hip hop theatre will take place at Paisley Arts Centre next month. Status Anxiety & Thinking in the First Person is a double bill of high octane dance that questions our use of social media on our ability to communicate. Status
We thought you might like to know about some events organised by Paisley Thread Mill Museum for September and October. The guest speaker for our three talks is Valerie Reilly, previously Keeper of Textiles at Paisley Museum. The events are as follows: Monday 29th September, 7pm: 'Coats and Clark: the Binding Thread of Paisley’s History'
Skoobs to brighten up Renfrewshire libraries. Kids in Renfrewshire will get a colourful surprise the next time they go to the library. The Skoobs, a group of playful monsters, will brighten up Renfrewshire libraries in a bid to get more kids to join their local library. From 6 October, kids who join the library will
Rehousing advice sessions for tenants in Johnstone Castle. Tenants in Johnstone Castle who are affected by housing regeneration plans are being invited to a series of advice surgeries to discuss their rehousing options. Six sessions will be held in Johnstone Castle Community Centre between Monday 22 September and Friday 10 October to give Renfrewshire Council