Local History

Mòd Phàislig 2023

Thursday 12thFriday 20th October

Scotland’s premier celebration of Gaelic language and culture will return to Paisley, bringing thousands of visitors and competitors to the town. Featuring a range of competitive disciplines including Gaelic song, poetry, literature, drama, instrumental, Highland dancing and sport. https://modphaislig.com/whats-on/

Kilbarchan soldier remembered in France

On Saturday 1st July Kilbarchan Pipe Band members, James Wallace, Stephen Vaughan and Coinneach Combe were joined by Graeme Dey, Minister for Higher and Further Education and Minister for Veterans.

All had been present at a major commemoration of the start of the battle. James laid the Scout wreath and neckerchief on the grave of Lance Corporal William Dunne, age 20, who died on 25th August 1916, in the Battle of the Somme. He lived in St Barchan’s Road and lies in Contalmaison Chateau Cemetery. Stephen Vaughan played the lament.

A History of Kilmacolm Football Club

Former Kilmacolm Football Club goalkeeper of the 1960’s; 1970’s, Jimmy Barr, is looking for some help.

He is currently in the process of writing “A History of Kilmacolm Football Club“. The work is almost complete and an initial draft has been given to the archivist of Kilmacolm Civic Trust to be included in the Trust’s archive.

The final stages of the work are being held up due to a lack of information as to why and when the club folded. Is there some documentary evidence out there which can help conclude the document which Jimmy hopes to publish in some form?

Can you help? Did you have a parent; relative; neighbour who knows the answer? The best information available just now is that the club had been guilty of playing unregistered players on more than one occasion and the Scottish Amateur Football Association had decided that “enough was enough“ and that Kilmacolm’s membership should be cancelled, thus forbidding them from taking part in organised football in Scotland. E-mail Jimmy at: bjimmygolf@aol.com

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Saturday 5th August from11am to 4pm Geilsland Estate, Wardrop Street, Beith, KA15 2EY

48 stalls of quality handmade goods, including local food & drink. Our line up changes every month so there’s always something new to see and buy.

FREE entry, FREE parking with our fabulous car park team on hand to help you find a space. The venue is fully accessible with a wonderful onsite cafe, plus great countryside walks and it’s all dog friendly too!

The Night Market Glasgow

The Night Market

UK is celebrating the end of Summer at its Glasgow home, Cottiers on Friday the 1st September 5.30pm - 10.30pm This spectacular space will be transformed into a glittering latenight emporium bringing the very best local traders to make one homegrown extravaganza!

In true Night Market style, we’re taking over the whole venue: in the Attic we’ll be introducing you to our special showcase of local artists and artisans, jewellers and designers, bakers and candlestick makers; Outside, scrumptious street food to fill your bellies, bars to whet your whistles; On the ground floor in the theatre, local makers and bakers and our finest vintage magpies taking you through the very finest fashions of the past sixty years! If that wasn’t enough, we’ll be putting those gorgeous Cottiers acoustics to good use with a live DJ, to soundtrack your late-night rummage through the very best the region has to offer!

Children are welcome until 8.30pm (accompanied by an adult), 12 and under are free and yes, the venue is dog friendly!

For full tickets details and available offers please visit: https://www. ticketsource.co.uk/the-night-market-uk/e-rzkxoe

Thousands enjoy Sma’ Shot Day fun in Paisley

The event is one of the world’s oldest workers’ festivals and celebrates the famous victory of Paisley’s weavers in a 19th century industrial dispute. The fun began with the popular Sma’ Shot parade which was co-ordinated by Bridgeman Arts in collaboration with a number of local community groups, performers and musicians. This year’s parade highlighted some of the Paisley women who were making waves at the time and featured colourful performers, floats and costumes led by the Charleston Drum – which made its way from Brodie Park to the town centre.

Once it arrived at the main event site at Abbey Close and Bridge Street, visitors were treated to a performance from local dance group right2dance and the traditional Burning of the Cork – a highlight of the Sma’ Shot Day celebrations, was introduced by spoken word artist and Tannahill makar Shaun Moore.

To find out about more upcoming events in Paisley and Renfrewshire visit: www.paisley.is.

World Pipe Band Championships 2023

Saturday 19th August 9am - 8pm at Glasgow Green

The biggest pipe band competition in the world returns to Glasgow for the 75th time! Book now for a day immersed in Scottish traditional music and culture with thousands of pipers and drummers and hundreds of pipe bands all competing for glory. Who will be crowned champions? You’ll only find out at the Worlds! Pride. Passion. Pipes.

Big Art Show

Thursday 31st August to Saturday 18th November

Paisley Centre, 23 High Street, Paisley

With almost 1,000 artworks in the exhibition, there’s lots of exciting work to see from all ages and experiences, a truly open, inclusive, positive showcase.