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Renfrew Town Hall
In Bishopton

Council set to put trust in future of cultural services

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New plans for the management of Renfrewshire’s libraries, museums and town halls will ‘promote greater investment, increase community participation in decision-making, and support economic regeneration’ according to a new report. A meeting of Renfrewshire Council on Thursday December 18 will consider a proposal that the existing Renfrewshire Leisure trust should take over the running of
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In Bishopton

Thousands pour in for charity following Provost’s wing walk

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Thousands of pounds have been donated by local people following a special wing-walking display in August. Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall and seventeen brave locals took to the skies to raise awareness of armed forces charity Help for Heroes, who help wounded service men and women and their families. The daring bunch, who travelled at speeds
winter
In Bishopton

Renfrewshire Residents get Ready for Winter

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Renfrewshire residents are urged to make sure their cars are up to scratch for winter travel. It is important for people to make sure their car is ready for winter before travelling in poor weather. There are a number of simple steps residents can take to help make sure their car is prepared for winter
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In Bishopton

Businesses helped to get Ready for Winter

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Businesses and community groups in Renfrewshire are once again being offered shovels to help make sure they are prepared for the possibility of severe weather this winter. The initiative is part of Renfrewshire Council’s Ready for Winter campaign, which aims to encourage the public to do their bit to make sure they are prepared for
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In Bishopton

GLASGOW AIRPORT LAUNCHES FESTIVE ONLINE GAME FOR TRAVELLERS

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Free flights to Marrakech for one lucky winner Glasgow Airport is getting into the Christmas spirit with the launch of a fun festive online game - http://email.glasgowairport.com/christmas-game/ Travellers are being encouraged to participate in the airport’s new interactive quiz to be in with a chance of winning a pair of return flights to Marrakech with
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In Bishopton

Saints Fans Zone

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This Saturday the St.Mirren Fans Council have organised a Fans Zone for supporters to meet up before and after the Motherwell game. There are many activities organised with doors opening from 12.30pm. The Fans Zone will be protected by a large Marquee which can accommodate any number of supporters. However, supporters have to register their
food train
In Bishopton

Food Train National Newsletter

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Since Food Train launched in Renfrewshire in October 2013, over 40 local volunteers have donated 4,708 hours of their time to make up shopping orders and delivering to over 140 older people. Our customers frequently refer to the service as a life line. The majority use the service on a weekly/fortnightly basis, others on an
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In Bishopton

Renfrewshire’s Provost honours Commonwealth Games heroes

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Over 40 local baton bearers and athletes from the Commonwealth Games were praised by Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall at a special ceremony. Paisley born athletes, Cara Kennedy, Christopher Nelson and Iain Scholefield, joined the dozens of baton bearers in the special celebration event at Linwood’s Tweedie Hall. The Renfrewshire leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay
fuel poverty
In Bishopton

£1.2million to help Renfrewshire homeowners tackle fuel poverty

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Vulnerable homeowners in Renfrewshire are to benefit from £1.2million of funding to help heat their homes. Renfrewshire has been awarded the grant from the Scottish Government’s £60million Home Energy Efficiency Programme for Scotland: Area Based Schemes (HEEPS:ABS) for 2015. The £1.2million HEEPS:ABS funding will go to Renfrewshire Council and local housing associations to offer support
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In Bishopton

20 Community Businesses to Benefit from Council Grants Boost

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Renfrewshire Council has dedicated £100k to its Social Enterprise Fund, offering grants to help local social enterprises to grow, deliver more products and services, and bring even more benefits to their communities. Social enterprises are businesses that reinvest any profits back into their communities. They face similar challenges to any other business but they are