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Harry Papadopoulo
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Exhibition of Early 1980s Rock Band Images opens at Paisley Museum

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A fascinating exhibition capturing images of the Scottish post-punk scene has opened at Paisley Museum. What Presence! The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos is a star-studded collection of images by celebrated photographer Harry Papadopoulos, focussing on Scottish bands of the post-punk era when Glasgow was something of an epicentre of independent music.   The exhibition
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40k cash boost for Paisley shawl collection

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Paisley’s landmark collection of the shawls which made the town’s name famous around the world is set to be brought into the digital age. Renfrewshire Council has been awarded almost £40,000 funding towards a project to digitise the Paisley shawl collection held at Paisley Museum. It will see the photography and digitisation of approximately 1,200
Renfrew Town Hall
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Council set to put trust in future of cultural services

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New plans for the management of Renfrewshire’s libraries, museums and town halls will ‘promote greater investment, increase community participation in decision-making, and support economic regeneration’ according to a new report. A meeting of Renfrewshire Council on Thursday December 18 will consider a proposal that the existing Renfrewshire Leisure trust should take over the running of
St James P1 Renfrew class 1
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Book Week Scotland is a big hit in Renfrewshire

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After a busy week of exciting events, it’s clear that Book Week Scotland was a big success in Renfrewshire. A visit from Alex McCall at Johnstone Library prompted a big turn out and lucky members of the Johnstone Library Book Group got signed copies of Alex’s hit book ‘Attack of the Giant Robot Chickens’. Primary
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Book Week Scotland attracts famous photographer to Renfrewshire

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Book Week Scotland is set to be a wild time in Renfrewshire as famous wildlife photographer and cameraman Doug Allan will be at Central Library in Paisley. The sold out event will see Doug give nature lovers a presentation on his work and discuss his new book. Book Week Scotland has many other exciting events
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New online resource for high school pupils

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High school pupils in Renfrewshire now have access to a new online learning tool. Britannica schools, which gives pupils access to journals, e-books, encyclopaedia articles and educational videos, is now available to all secondary school students. Pupils are able to access the website from any device, whether they are using a laptop, pc, tablet or
paisley museum
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Improved access at Paisley Museum

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Visitors can now enjoy better access to one of Paisley's most famous attractions. A £40,000 programme of access improvements has now been completed at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries - a Grade A listed building opened in 1871. The building is now fully accessible to wheelchair users or those who have restricted mobility. The work
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Paisley Natural History talk on the Scottish Wildcat

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Paisley Natural History Society is continuing its autumn programme of evening talks with an illustrated talk by Adrian Davis on Thursday 6 November, 7.30pm at Paisley Museum. Adrian is a leading authority on Scottish Wildcats and has developed an extensive knowledge of this elusive creature. Using field signs combined with remote camera traps, he has
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Remembering the good old days of Glasgow variety theatre

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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
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Skoobs to brighten up Renfrewshire libraries

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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
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Doors Open Days – First events take place tomorrow!

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Doors Open Days – First events take place tomorrow!  Scotland’s annual festival of buildings opens up its very first doors tomorrow Saturday 6 September. Angus, Ayrshire, East Fife and St Andrews, Highlands: In and around Inverness, Moray: Lossiemouth, Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders: Kelso and Stirling have hundreds of venues all waiting to welcome you in. There
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Doors Open Day Paisley 2014

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Doors Open Day Paisley 2014. The Annual Doors Open Day Paisley (Saturday 6th September) is nearly upon us and it makes for a fantastic day out with the family, when you can access buildings and places you would never normally be able to see inside. Doors Open Day in Paisley 2014 will be popular with