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Founder of Paisley.org.uk in 1998 and constantly strives to change peoples attitudes to the town, Brian is a self described Paisley Digital Champion who promotes Paisley via any means necessary. You can also follow me on X
The Ultimate Staycation: Taking in the Sights and History of your Home Going on a staycation isn’t just about lounging around and sleeping the day away. It’s really all about breaking out of the routine of your life at home and experiencing the town or area where you live in a whole new way. We
AUGUST PERFORMANCE CAPS BUMPER SUMMER FOR GLASGOW AIRPORT. 4.9% increase in August passenger numbers Almost 2.5 million passengers during peak summer months Glasgow Airport has reported another month of growth after more than 782,000 passengers travelled through its doors in August, representing an increase of 4.9% compared to the same period last year. Almost 2.5
CONTACT THE ELDERLY NEEDS YOU. Contact the Elderly is looking for a volunteer Group Coordinator, volunteer drivers and reserve drivers to help with their monthly tea parties in Paisley. There are four groups in the Renfrewshire area, the most recent of which launched in February of this year. Margaret Oliver, West Scotland’s Development Officer for
Paisley Natural History Society Talk at Paisley Museum. Paisley Natural History Society is continuing its autumn programme of evening talks with an illustrated talk by Hayley Douglas, Windows on Wildlife Development Officer, Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, on Thursday the 2 October at 7.30pm in Paisley Museum. This project has been running for nearly 2 years
'Ah'll Chum Ye Hame' with Rita Bradd, The Atrium Anchor Mill, 2-3:30pm Sat 13 Sept Rita Bradd give an illustrated talk about her personal journey on the 150 year-old clipper ship, City of Adelaide (formerly Carrick). A unique and epic seventy-day voyage from Rotterdam touching 4 continents before arriving at her namesake City in South Australia.
Crewel Work Workshop, The Atrium, Anchor Mill, 1-4pm Thurs 11 & Sun 14 Sept Learn about crewel work with Paula McKeown; the basic stitches - chain, heavy chain, stem stitch, split stitch and adapted stitches like french knots - as you create your own tapestry panel. You'll receive a small kit of linen and wools to
The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry - Grèis-Bhrat Diaspora na h-Alba. on International tour with the only visit to the West of Scotland at The Atrium, Anchor Mill, Paisley PA1 1JR 6-22 September 2014 Open daily 10am - 6pm An outstanding exhibition celebrating the Scots abroad - their culture and influence across the globe. See Flora MacDonald
Big hearted Buddies help local charity smash funding target. Paisley’s national charity, the Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA), has smashed the fundraising target it set to celebrate its Silver Jubilee year. Back in January SHA aimed to raise an extra £25,000 to help pay for new educational resources to explain what Huntington’s disease (HD) is and
Historical Adventures Theatre Timetable. Hey everyone here is the youth theatre timetable. Monday - St. Anthony's Primary (Juniors) 3.00pm - 4.00pm Tuesday - Fordbank Primary (Seniors) 3.00pm - 4.00pm Wednesday - St. Anthony's Primary (Seniors) 3.00pm - 4.00pm Wednesday- Hunterhill community centre class (Juniors) 3.30pm - 4.30pm Wednesday- Hunterhill community centre class (Seniors) 4.30pm -