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Renfrewshire based brand communications consultancy Branding Boutique celebrate their 10th year in business in 2012. Founded in February 2002, the company has gone from strength to strength in the past decade, offering strategic branding, marketing and design for clients throughout the UK and beyond. Clients to date include Bacardi, ABCUL, PWC, NHS NSS, John Dewar & Sons Ltd, Piazza Shopping Centre, Kissing with Confidence, Hilton Worldwide and many more. For more information see their website, Facebook page and Twitter www.brandingboutique.com www.facebook.com/brandingboutiqueuk www.twitter.com/loveurbrand  

Scotia are an exciting, dynamic and energetic ceilidh band based in the west of Scotland.  We aim to make your night, whatever the occasion may be, an unforgettable success. From complete beginners through to the most experienced ceilidh dancers, we cater for every kind of audience and with our fantastically entertaining MC Jim, we guarantee to have everyone up on their feet. Our award-winning musicians have been playing together for just under 10 years now and will provide a night filled with a fantastic range of traditional & contemporary Scottish music - as well as some classics that will have everyone singing along. Website: www.scotiaceilidh.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/scotiaceilidh t: 07595175099 e: enquiries@scotiaceilidh.com

We would like to welcome our newest advertiser on www.paisley.org.uk. If you would like to find out more information about advertising please follow this link.   Abercorn Heating are giving TWO YEARS FREE SERVICING with any boiler installed with referrals from the Paisley website this summer, call 0141 887 0308 for a free quotation.  Abercorn Heating are based in Abercorn Street and have been supplying and installing commercial and industrial heating since 1981 in the Paisley area, they are gas safe registered and offer a full range of gas and oil fired boilers and warm air heaters. Abercorn Heating Ltd, 107 Abercorn Industrial Estate, Abercorn Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 4AT Telephone: 0141 887 0308 Website: www.abercorn-heating.co.uk

It will be two years this month since at the age of 22 I opened Tuckerbox. On a shoestring budget but with masses of ambition, I wanted to build a local business for local people to enjoy decent food at great value prices but most importantly with amazing customer service. We've stuck strongly to these principles and though the first year was very difficult, I’m really proud of what I've achieved. The Box is a great place to eat, and a great place to work! Lots of people say it’s Paisley’s best kept secret - though slowly but surely the secret is getting out! So if you haven't yet been in maybe it’s time you came by to see what it’s all about :)   26 Bridge St Paisley PA1 1XN0141 848 0134 http://www.tuckerboxkitchen.co.uk

This is an April Fools joke sorry..... :-) Great news not long after the queen had enounced this years entries for towns with a certain criteria for them to be announced the newest Cities in Great Britain in conjunction with the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth. Paisley is to be awarded city status after all, which is welcome news to the town. The announcement came today not long after the queen read popular website www.paisley.org.uk after reading all about the Sma Shot cottages and the wonderful work these ladies do, and prince Charles has already visited recently. So Paisley is no longer a town and from today onwards we shall be able to say welcome to our City. A representative from Renfrewshire council confirmed that indeed it was a lovely week. We thought we had been forgotten about this year but it seems not, well done to everyone involved in this bid and because we have City status Glasgow Airport will change its name in 2013 to Paisley Airport in time for the Royal National MOD arriving in the City.

For one day only we are going to let any business in Paisley post one ad on our Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/paisleyscotland   Tomorrow Friday the 30th March 2012 only. Please add something like this: Your Business Name What you do i.e. services Where you are When you're open if its appropriate Your Website or Facebook page or both Your twitter name if you have one and of course your contact details and address Don’t make the ad too big, you can promote yourself in just one or two paragraphs of text, please don’t over do it, keep it straightforward and think of your customer. We may make this a regular thing, we have over 2,000 people on the page and it also gets sent to twitter to about 7,000 people too. Anyone abusing it will simply be removed and an email won’t be sent to warn you. Remember go to http://www.facebook.com/paisleyscotland tomorrow and advertise free.. So sell your business to the people of Paisley free of charge for one day only. Don’t forget, we have advertising packages on  http://www.paisley.org.uk/advertise/ with great rates and lots of extras... Make the most of it, let’s promote the businesses of Paisley!  If you’re tweeting use the hashtag #paisleybusiness and if you’re posting just put this ...

Baby Booty Sale was created by two Paisley mums as a forum for parents to buy and sell their pre-loved, nearly-new maternity, baby and toddler toys, books, clothes and equipment. They have been running sales at Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena since August last year. The previous sales have been a massive success with over 30 stalls and countless bargains, including quality large items such as high chairs, pushchairs and car seats, with huge savings on high street prices. With tasty cakes and treats available at their cafe, it's a fun and thrifty way to spend a Saturday morning so don’t miss out! Next sale is on 14th of April from 10.30 am - 1.00pm. Entry is £1 for adults and free for children.   Join the Baby Booty mailing list to stay up to date with news and markets at www.babybootysale.co.uk or go to their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/baby-booty-sale/172790772776405

The Jack and Jill Markets are quality nearly-new baby and children's markets, where Smart Mums Sell and Save.  SAVVY SHOPPERS Find everything you need for baby and children (0-9yrs), all under the one roof, all on the same day. With 55-60 stalls bursting with quality goods, at fantastic prices. Whether it's large items like buggies, cots and high chairs, from our Large Items Gallery, or toys, books, games, clothes, maternity wear, and equipment from our quality nearly-new stalls, you're guaranteed to find what you're looking for - why pay full retail price when you don't have to! 10.30am to 1.30pm Stallholders replenish throughout the market, giving an excellent section of quality, nearly-new goods from start to Finnish! Entry £1 Adults Bellahouston Leisure Centre Bellahouston Drive Glasgow G52 1HH SELLERS Book a stall to sell quality items you no longer use and keep 100% of what you make. 75% of our mums, to date, have made between £100-£300 selling quality items they no longer use. To book visithttp://www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk KEEP UP TO DATE New market dates and locations are added all the time. Join our group of savvy mums who receive monthly email market alerts to stay up to date http://www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/jackandjillmarket TWITTER - http://www.twitter.com/jackjillmarket 

ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO FIND YOUR DREAM HOME? ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO SELL YOUR HOME? OR ARE YOU SIMPLY IN NEED OF SOME SOUND PROPERTY ADVICE? CHANNEL 4’S SECRET AGENT WOULD LIKE TO HELP. If you’re selling - our property expert will investigate what’s stopping buyers from closing the deal and tell you how to maximise your property's selling potential, whether it's helping you move fast or achieve the price you have your heart set on. If you’re buying – the Secret Agent can help find the right home for you, at the right price.   And finally, if you have a property problem - big or small - we’re all ears! Simply email:Secretagent@raisetheroofproductions.com  or call  0141 427 5880Below is the link to an episode of the show on 4 On Demand.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNWdMsXpEfQ

Hi Friend, A wee Spring issue of the Hamishes' Hoose Herald. There seems to be an abundance of daffodils about the place and the clocks go forward this weekend leading to longer days and shorter nights, yeehaaa! Break oot the barbies and the flip flops. But don't forget that right here in Paisley toon, Hamishes' has some of the best entertainment this side of the KingstonBridge. Republic of Soul on Saturday the 31st to round of the Lion month and in the Lamb month we will be taking part in the new #inspiredinpaisley festival on the 21st April with Shoot the Craw, a fantastic female-led rock covers band. Chris the DJ/Presenter specialises in giving the Ladies (and Guys) a good time every time he lifts the microphone to his lips during our weekly Karaoke Sessions. A race night in aid of local women 4 Women group is on the cards for the 26th April, bookies and punters, nags and jockeys, winners and losers and drunk and sober, the Cheltenham festival comes tae the Hoose, look out yer finery ladies and gents. Remember, the best ever deal on our Food continues to astound the Renfrewshire public. Yep the Hamishes' Buy One Get One Free deal on all main meals is still the greatest giveaway since the loaves and fishes scene out of The Life of Brian, sorry Bishop. Every day, all day, from 12 noon till 9pm you can lighten your financial load by bringing the family into the Hoose for some excellently fabulous tasting ...