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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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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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Folk stars Lau set to perform at Paisley Town Hall

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Folk stars Lau set to perform at Paisley Town Hall Named ‘Best Group’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for three years running (2008 – 2010) and widely regarded as one of the most innovative bands on the modern folk music scene, LAU will play live at Paisley Town Hall on 22 June. LAU
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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
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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.
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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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SPORTS COACHING IN RENFREWSHIRE TAKES OFF THANKS TO GLASGOW AIRPORT

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SPORTS COACHING IN RENFREWSHIRE TAKES OFF THANKS TO GLASGOW AIRPORT Two of Scotland’s Commonwealth Games team joined some of the Renfrewshire youngsters who will benefit from an award of £25,000 from Glasgow Airport to improve sports coaching in the area. Kilbarchan marathon runner Derek Hawkins, 24, and Erskine badminton player Rebekka Findlay, 20, took time
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Barshaw Park plays host to a new theatrical cycling experience

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Barshaw Park plays host to a new theatrical cycling experience Get on your bike for a theatrical cycling experience as part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games Cultural Programme. Touring parks and green spaces across Scotland in June and July, The Spokesmen, created by Visible Fictions Theatre Company, will visit Barshaw Park in Paisley on 4,
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Johnstone housing campaigner receives BEM

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Johnstone housing campaigner receives BEM A Johnstone woman has been presented with the BEM (British Empire Medal) in recognition of her campaigning efforts on behalf of social housing tenants. Nanette Reid, from Johnstone, was presented her medal and certificate by Lord-Lieutenant Guy Clark, the Queen’s representative in Renfrewshire, at a special ceremony held in Renfrewshire
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Food for thought at local summit meeting

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Food for thought at local summit meeting Renfrewshire Council, the NHS, and other public organisations in the area are getting together with local community groups to tackle food poverty. A ‘Food Matters’ event at West College Scotland on Wednesday 25 June will look at food poverty and the health and environmental aspects of food-related issues,
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Yorkhill Charity Night

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Yorkhill Charity Night Kirsty Campbell’s wee boy Rhys Urie has been diagnosed with autoimmune neutropenia disease – one of only eight children in Scotland with the condition. You can help by buying tickets for Friday 23rd May starting at 7.00 until 1pm at Wellmeadow Bowling Club, Argyll Street, Paisley. Tickets are £5 and they can