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PAISLEY PIRATES-UPDATE

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It’s another busy weekend for the Paisley Pirates, with engagements on both Saturday and Sunday again, but this time the first of these dates sees the club taking part in an important off ice activity. “Yes,” explained coach Ian Turley. “We were absolutely delighted to be asked to participate in the parade which precedes the
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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
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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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Your Home, Your Street, Our Community
In Bishopton

Crowds pack town hall for showcase event

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Hundreds of Renfrewshire residents enjoyed a community event with a difference at Paisley Town Hall this week. Visitors to the Renfrewshire Council’s Your Home, Your Street, Our Community event walked through a series of model home, garden and street exhibits, receiving expert information and advice on their journey. The event was designed by Community Resources
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Union J set to lead Paisley Christmas party

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Paisley is gearing up for a fantastic festive party in the town centre when chart-topping boyband Union J lead the bill at the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on. The Xmas extravaganza – set to attract a crowd of tens of thousands – takes place on Saturday 15 November and will see a full day of entertainment
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Former MEP back on campaign trail for BID vote

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A FORMER MEP is back on the campaign trail to win a vote among the business community in Paisley. Labour veteran Hugh McMahon has been out canvassing support in a last-minute push to have a Business Improvement District set up in Paisley town centre. Postal ballot papers have been sent out to owners of shops,
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Cllr Stuart Clark, Depute Convener of Sport, Leisure and Culture Board, with award winners in Paisley Town Hall
In Bishopton

Sporting heroes take to the podium

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Sports coaches, officials and volunteers from across Renfrewshire have been celebrating the achievements have some local heroes. A recent awards ceremony at Paisley Town Hall for the Renfrewshire Coaching, Officiating & Volunteering (COV) Awards saw key figures from the local sporting scene thanked for their contribution. The awards are a joint initiative between Renfrewshire Council
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In Bishopton

First Youth Voice Film Festival is a blockbuster!

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The ‘Wee Red Dot’, Renfrewshire’s first-ever Youth Voice Film Festival proved very popular with budding local film-makers and their families when it took place at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 1 November. Billed as ‘the essential young person’s guide to film in Renfrewshire’, the day-long event had something for all kids and young adults aged
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Bridge of Weir war memorial damaged

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The Bridge of Weir war memorial boundary wall has been damaged by a hit and run driver, just weeks after contractors, working for Renfrewshire Council, completed a £13,500 restoration project. The work, part funded by Historic Scotland through the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund, involved: cleaning the granite Celtic cross, replacing and repainting missing lettering, pointing,
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Star Project Art Exhibition

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We are delighted to announce our annual art exhibition 2014 “Panto and Party poppers” The creative genius of our community combined with the aspirations of local and national government have inspired a walk through journey of well documented social challenges illustrated with sparkles of brilliance, resilience, change and hope. Thursday 4th December 2014 11am –
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