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DNA detectives in hunt for WW1 heroes

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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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Paisley Art Institute Schools’ Art Competition

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Paisley Art Institute Schools’ Art Competition Paisley Art Institute is holding its 126th Annual Open Exhibition at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries until 22nd June; it features over 500 pieces making it the largest exhibition of contemporary art in 2014, featuring many of Scotland’s leading artists. Continuing a longstanding tradition, the exhibition also features the
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Great Tapestry of Scotland Paisley Photographs

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Great Tapestry of Scotland Paisley Photographs Exhibition in Anchor Mill, Paisley The Great Tapestry of Scotland is threading its way west, back to the home of Scotland’s great thread industry - the Town of Paisley - its only visit to the West of Scotland in 2014. It will be exhibited in The Atrium of the
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Ex-writer-in-residence Ajay returns to Paisley

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Ex-writer-in-residence Ajay returns to Paisley Novelist, playwright and journalist Ajay Close spent three years working with wannabe writers as Renfrewshire writer-in-residence. Now, thirteen years later, she’s coming back to talk about her new novel, partly inspired by and set in Paisley. Ajay will be reading from and discussing Trust at Paisley Central Library on Wednesday
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Regeneration experts discuss Paisley transformation plans

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Regeneration experts discuss Paisley transformation plans. Experts on regeneration from around the UK visited Paisley to consider how ambitious proposals to transform the town can be brought to life. Earlier this year, Renfrewshire Council published plans for a multi-million pound investment to harness the power of the town’s rich heritage to drive tourism.   If