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Paisley Events

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Paisley and renfrewshire Events

car-jeff
Paisley went classic car crazy this evening as thousands braved the weather to soak up the timeless glamour of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally. The only UK start leg of the world-famous event saw around 70 vehicles set off from outside Paisley Abbey on the 2,688km trek over the Alps to the French Riviera. Drivers
OECD 01
A group of global economics advisors are visiting Paisley to study ambitious multi-million-pound proposals to use culture and heritage to transform the town’s future. A team from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) flew in to Renfrewshire for a two-day study mission to examine how the plans will work. The Paisley Town Centre
fair trade
Renfrewshire residents are being urged to don their aprons and get baking for Fairtrade Fortnight. Renfrewshire’s Fairtrade Bake Off, which takes place on Saturday 28 February at 1.30pm, aims to encourage residents to seek out Fairtrade ingredients to use in the competition. Entrants need to sign up by Friday 20 February to take part and
Monte Carlo Rally
Monte Carlo Rally Organisers Expect 10 000 Crowd for Paisley Start Over 10 000 spectators are expected to throng the streets of Paisley tonight (wed) to wave off competitors at the start of the 104th Monte Carlo Classic Rally. Seventy eclectic classics from the glamorous age of motoring will cross the start ramp at Paisley
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Excitement is building as one of world motorsport’s most glamorous events returns to Paisley this week – and a group of schoolkids got a special preview of what to expect. Magnificent machines from through the decades will descend on the town centre on Wednesday for the only UK start leg of the Monte Carlo Classic
Allan McNish
Allan McNish has hailed the Monte Carlo Classic Rally’s impact in Scotland, claiming the event can help foster the next generation of Scottish motorsport greats. Around 70 classic cars will leave the Start Ramp in Paisley next Wednesday evening (28th Jan), with many arriving around a week later in Monaco where McNish lives with his
Harry Papadopoulo
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
suicide victims
Bereaved relatives and friends who have lost loved ones to suicide gathered in Paisley for a special service on Tuesday 20 January. The memorial service has become an established event where people can find support and take the time to remember loved ones. The event is organised by the local support group of Survivors of
dirty dancing movie
FANS of the Dirty Dancing movie can follow in the dance steps of Hollywood stars, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. A Dirty Dancing fitness workout is being held at Renfrew Leisure Centre on Saturday, January 24 between noon and 1pm. And immediately after that between 1pm and 2pm, there is a Ballroom Fitness session to