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Queen’s Baton Relay Renfrewshire

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Queen's Baton Relay Renfrewshire The symbol of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is on its way to Renfrewshire – and everybody can join in the fun! The Queen’s Baton Relay will arrive in the area on Thursday 17 July on day 34 of an epic 40-day trek across Scotland. It will visit every one of
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Barshaw Park Gala Day 2014

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Barshaw Park Gala Day 2014 Fun for all the family at Barshaw Gala Day Barshaw Gala Day on Saturday 14 June marks the start of a summer of fun for local residents. The popular annual event is set to attract thousands of people to Barshaw Park in Paisley’s East End from 12pm to 4pm. A
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Russell Institute plans set for another step forward

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Russell Institute plans set for another step forward Plans for a £5m refurbishment of one of Paisley’s finest buildings are about to take another step forward, with a team of experts set to be appointed to help lead the project. The Category-A-listed Russell Institute is due to be brought back into use under plans being
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New Johnstone Town Hall is just the job for youngsters

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New Johnstone Town Hall is just the job for youngsters The project to build the new £14.5m Johnstone Town Hall is also helping to build the careers of young people from throughout Renfrewshire and beyond. Work on the new town hall started in October 2013 and will continue until the building opens next summer. So
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Council’s credit union investment to tackle payday lender rise

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Council’s credit union investment to tackle payday lender rise Renfrewshire Council has rubber-stamped the latest stage of a major £500,000 commitment to fight payday lenders. Two local credit unions will now receive an investment of over £220,000 following approval by the council’s Leadership Board yesterday. The council wants to work more closely with credit unions
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World Cup fever hits Street Stuff

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World Cup fever hits Street Stuff Young footballers in Renfrewshire inspired by this summer’s World Cup can compete in their own version thanks to the popular Street Stuff programme. While the action is taking place in Brazil, Street Stuff will host its own tournament at the St Mirren Carbrini@JD airdome, with games played on Friday
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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
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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
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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.