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Coats Observatory
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£100,000 plus investment for Coats Observatory

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£100,000 plus investment for Coats Observatory Renfrewshire Council is investing over £100,000 on a repair and maintenance programme at Coats Observatory in Paisley. The work is the latest phase of the council’s programme to sustain and develop Renfrewshire’s heritage to support economic regeneration in the area. The Observatory will close from Monday June 9th to
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Pop-up Velodrome on way to town centre

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Pop-up Velodrome on way to town centre Renfrewshire sports fans can expect some high-speed, high-intensity cycling action in the heart of Paisley thanks to an exciting new event on its way to the town. Paisley has just been announced as the only Scottish date for the StreetVelodrome series, an all-action televised track cycling event set
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Impact Arts Pops-Up in Paisley!

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Impact Arts Pops-Up in Paisley! Over the last 5 weeks, Impact Arts has been working with a talented team of young people in Renfrewshire. We’ve taken our life changing employability programme, Creative Pathways to an empty shop unit in Paisley and turned it into a hub of creativity!   Impact Arts has worked with thousands
Paisley Museum
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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
paisley 10k
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Paisley 10k Road Race and Fun Run

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‘Early birds’ urged to sign up now for 10K Road Race and Fun Run Race organisers Renfrewshire Council are urging people to sign up now for this year’s Paisley 10k Road Race and Fun Run. 'Early bird' discounts are available until Saturday 7 June. Discounts are available for club runners, adults, children and those who
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Council to consider credit union investment to tackle payday lender rise

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Council to consider credit union investment to tackle payday lender rise Renfrewshire Council wants to deliver the latest stage of its major £500,000 commitment to fight payday lenders and promote ethical banking. Two local credit unions could receive an investment of over £220,000 if the move is approved by the council’s next Leadership Board. The
Contact-the-Elderly2
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CONTACT THE ELDERLY THANKS ITS PAISLEY SUPPORTERS DURING VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK

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CONTACT THE ELDERLY THANKS ITS PAISLEY SUPPORTERS DURING VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK For Volunteers’ Week, Contact the Elderly wants to thank the volunteers in Paisley, who have helped make the charity’s local group a success. Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which takes place from 1st to 7th June. It celebrates the contribution made by millions of
In Bishopton

New Linwood Tweedie Hall and Library gets a thumbs-up

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New Linwood Tweedie Hall and Library gets a thumbs-up The new Linwood Tweedie hall and library has opened its doors to the public – and been given the thumbs-up by elected members and staff. The striking glass-fronted building has been dubbed ‘a modern centrepiece for life in the town’, having opened to customers in late-May.
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Hawkhead Village desirable place to live’ says Provost

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Hawkhead Village desirable place to live’ says Provost An historic Paisley building has been restored to its former glory by Kier Homes as part of its Hawkhead Village development. Anne Hall, Provost of Paisley, unveiled a commemorative plaque during a VIP reception at The Gatehouse, Hawkhead Village, to mark the refurbishment of the listed Thomas
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A rising young boxer helped by Pro-Life Paisley

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A rising young boxer helped by Pro-Life Paisley Pro-Life managed by Renfrewshire Sports Charity A rising young boxer being trained by former British welterweight champ Kevin McIntyre was a real knockout when he donned his new lucky shorts and went on to lift his first title after just four months in the sport. Paisley’s Kieran
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Food Train Renfrewshire celebrate National Volunteers’ Week

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Food Train Renfrewshire celebrate National Volunteers' Week Volunteers’ Week is taking place between 1-7 June – a national celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. https://www.paisley.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Volunteers-Week-2014-trailer.mp4   Since the launch of Food Train in Renfrewshire on 1st October 2013, we have recruited 33 local volunteers – all individual and unique, volunteering for