June 2014 - Page 2 of 6 - Paisley Scotland

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DNA detectives in hunt for WW1 heroes

24/06/2014 4 Mins Read

DNA detectives in hunt for WW1 heroes DNA detectives, searching for First World War heroes amongst their family tree, are being invited to investigate a wealth of original documents held by Renfrewshire Council’s Heritage Service at Paisley Central Library. Councillor Jim Harte, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Sport, Leisure and Culture Policy Board, said, “People want

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Children and families set to benefit from proposed education and social work merger

24/06/2014 3 Mins Read

Children and families set to benefit from proposed education and social work merger Renfrewshire Council is considering merging its education and social work departments in a move designed to improve services for children, families and vulnerable people. The proposal is part of the council’s ambitious agenda for tackling poverty and giving everyone in Renfrewshire the

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Council buying power pledge: Public money to deliver more public benefits

24/06/2014 3 Mins Read

Council buying power pledge: Public money to deliver more public benefits Renfrewshire Council will step up its drive for fairer pay and more job opportunities through a new approach to the way it buys its goods and services. The council has already taken positive steps through its contracts – including achieving the Living Wage for

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Glasgow gives a ‘WEE’ taste of Doors Open Day to Games visitors

24/06/2014 5 Mins Read

Glasgow gives a ‘WEE’ taste of Doors Open Day to Games visitors Mini Doors Open Day is part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme: Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and partners have confirmed that they will be organising a Wee Doors Open Day to take place on Wednesday 23rd July, to give visitors to Glasgow

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Barrhead project launch

23/06/2014 1 Min Read

Barrhead project launch You are invited! Wednesday 25th June, 12-4pm @ Barrhead Community Museum, Main Street, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire G78 1SW Young people from East Renfrewshire have been involved in a project to transform the interior space in Barrhead Museum. You are invited to the launch of the new space between 12-4pm. A presentation of

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Renfrewshire pays tribute to armed forces

23/06/2014 3 Mins Read

Renfrewshire pays tribute to armed forces Renfrewshire has once again paid tribute to local servicemen and women as part of national Armed Forces Day. The official Armed Forces Day flag was raised during a special ceremony outside Renfrewshire Council’s headquarters in Paisley on Friday June 20, followed by an Armed Forces Day service in Paisley

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St Mirren Youth Girls FC

19/06/2014 2 Mins Read

St Mirren Youth Girls FC St Mirren Youth Girls FC, are a team of girls ages 10 and upwards, with mixed ability who are based in the heart of Paisley.These girls all hold one thing in common and that is a unquestionable passion for football. We train twice a week, Tuesday evening, 7 - 8:30

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Renfrewshire’s young tennis stars are best in the region

18/06/2014 1 Min Read

Renfrewshire’s young tennis stars are best in the region Houston Primary has become the first Renfrewshire school to win the Regional Schools Tennis Championship this week. This is the first time Renfrewshire have had a representative at the regional event. The Houston youngsters took home the trophy by just two points, beating Glasgow’s Scotstoun Primary

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Kids record Beatles hit in Scots accent

18/06/2014 3 Mins Read

Kids record Beatles hit in Scots accent With pix of Kibble pupils at recording session and of Tom Newman, left and Paul Brett. AN iconic Beatles song has been recorded being performed like never before. Legendary British music producer Tom Newman had pupils at Paisley’s Kibble Education and Care Centre sing a verse and chorus

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Search is on for ‘best bar none’ in Renfrewshire

18/06/2014 2 Mins Read

Search is on for 'best bar none' in Renfrewshire The search is on again to find the best and safest places in Renfrewshire to enjoy a drink. Renfrewshire Council and Police Scotland have launched the 2014/2015 edition of their Best Bar None awards. The scheme, first introduced in 2012, rewards those pubs and clubs providing

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Provost’s Ball is a box office smash

16/06/2014 3 Mins Read

Provost’s Ball is a box office smash Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall celebrates a successful night at her charity ball. The Hollywood-themed evening raised approximately £12,000 for Provost Hall’s chosen charities. Over 200 big-hearted people attended the black tie event and participated in the auctions throughout the night. Guests were greeted with the Paparazzi, a novelty

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LOCAL AIR CADETS RECRUITMENT EVENING

16/06/2014 3 Mins Read

LOCAL AIR CADETS RECRUITMENT EVENING On Saturday the 14th of June, 12 members of local air cadets, 2175 (Rolls-Royce) Squadron, attended Barshaw Park Gala Day. The cadets were on hand to do face painting for local youngsters with camouflage paint, a skill they learned during many exciting fieldcraft training camps at Garelochhead Army Training Base