BATHGATE 2014’S CHIEFTAIN SUSAN BOYLE UNVEILS FAMILY TARTAN AHEAD OF MAIN EVENT This year’s chieftain, world renowned singer Susan Boyle is looking forward to the weekend’s events, and rightly so. On Saturday thousands will participate in the EFR British Pipe Band Championships and the 43rd Calor Scotland West Lothian Highland Games. Therefore, for the occasion, Susan
71 Engineer Regiment Open Day 5th July 2014 71 Engineer Regiment shall host an Open Day / Families Day on 5th July 2014 followed by a cocktail party for employers in the evening. The aim of the cocktail party is to inform employers of the benefits of employing reservists and supporting their career, with attendance
Health takes centre stage in Poverty Commission’s work Investigating the link between poverty and ill-health has been at the forefront of the latest meeting of Renfrewshire’s Tackling Poverty Commission. The independent Commission was set up by Renfrewshire Council and held its first meeting last month. The Tackling Poverty Commission brings together a wide range of
Holiday Activities at Paisley Museum Looking for activities to entertain the kids this summer? Then look no further than Paisley Museum where the award winning Outreach Team from Renfrewshire Arts & Museums will be hosting a summer drama workshop called ‘The Show Must Go On’. The team are looking for all budding actors, writers, directors,
Toot, toot! The PlayTalkRead bus heads back to Renfrewshire The PlayTalkRead bus returns to Renfrewshire this month – giving local families the chance to get creative, sing songs and tell stories. The big purple bus will call at Erskine Library before touring Renfrewshire for two weeks from Monday 16 June, making a total of 12
Christian Blessing for the seven sentenced to death in 1697 under the witchcraft laws. On Tuesday 10th June 2014 there was a procession led by lady drummers “Sheeboom”. They met at Queen Street entrance to the Gallow Green Paisley. It then proceeded through to Maxwellton Street to Maxwellton Park at the corner of Newton Street.
Queen's Baton Relay Renfrewshire The symbol of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is on its way to Renfrewshire – and everybody can join in the fun! The Queen’s Baton Relay will arrive in the area on Thursday 17 July on day 34 of an epic 40-day trek across Scotland. It will visit every one of
Barshaw Park Gala Day 2014 Fun for all the family at Barshaw Gala Day Barshaw Gala Day on Saturday 14 June marks the start of a summer of fun for local residents. The popular annual event is set to attract thousands of people to Barshaw Park in Paisley’s East End from 12pm to 4pm. A
Russell Institute plans set for another step forward Plans for a £5m refurbishment of one of Paisley’s finest buildings are about to take another step forward, with a team of experts set to be appointed to help lead the project. The Category-A-listed Russell Institute is due to be brought back into use under plans being
Collins & Paterson Auctioneers of Paisley welcomed Antiques Road Trip Once again Collins & Paterson Auctioneers of Paisley welcomed Antiques Road Trip. We saw the return of Catherine Southon this time going head to head with Mark Stacey, what fun was had, especially with Mark poking fun at Catherine’s lots, but who wins? This programme
NATIONAL CARERS WEEK MONDAY 9TH JUNE – SUNDAY 15TH JUNE 2014 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS MONDAY 9TH JUNE 11.00am 11.10am 11.20am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 9am-4pm Launch of Carers Week - Councillor Derek Bibby How will the Introduction of new legislation impact on Carers Living in Renfrewshire - Peter Macleod, Director of Social Work, Renfrewshire
New Johnstone Town Hall is just the job for youngsters The project to build the new £14.5m Johnstone Town Hall is also helping to build the careers of young people from throughout Renfrewshire and beyond. Work on the new town hall started in October 2013 and will continue until the building opens next summer. So