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Halloween in Paisley 2024

Paisley’s Halloween Festival 2024 is set to be a spectacular event, celebrating its 10th anniversary with some exciting changes and the return of the much-loved parade through the town centre12. Here are some highlights:

Dates and Times: The festival will take place on Friday, October 25th from 4pm to 9pm, and Saturday, October 26th from 2pm to 9pm.
Parade: A 300-strong parade will wind through the town centre each night starting at 7pm. Expect to see professional performers, community groups, and festival favourites like PyroCeltica and Spark! LED Drummers.
New Route: The parade will take a new route through Mill Street for the first time.
Funfair: The funfair will be relocated to the Lagoon Car Park and East End Park, offering plenty of entertainment for kids.
Daytime Entertainment: There will be live performances, eerie lighting displays, arts and crafts sessions, and street food options.
Special Installations: Look out for spooky installations like the Flaming Gargoyle, the Ghost Ship, and the Giant Witch, and theme decorated interventions like Paisley Abbey and the Paisley Library.
The event is free to attend, but there will be a limited number of ticketed grandstand seats available for a fantastic view of the parade.

Are you planning to attend? 🎃👻

With info from:
paisley.org.uk – paisley.is – uk.news.yahoo.com – millmagazine.co.uk – visitscotland.org

Spring, at last…

Spring has indeed arrived in Paisley, bringing a delightful renewal and warmth. The air is no longer frigid, and the last remnants of snow in the mountains have melted away. The birds have returned, serenading us with their morning chorus. I even had the pleasure of spotting a shy jay up close as it hopped onto the bird feeder—a rare sight! 🌸🐦

There’s even more to celebrate in the heart of Paisley town centre this season. The Spring Farmyard Trail is underway, featuring ten animals that have left their farmyards to graze in town. The farmer needs our help to find them all! 🐄🐑🐖

To participate, pick up a trail leaflet from the Piazza Shopping Centre or the Paisley Shopping Centre, or download your copy from the Paisley First website. As you explore, keep an eye out for these friendly farmyard creatures. When you reach the last participating business, Kettle Black, beside County Square, you’ll receive a free crème egg as a sweet reward. Don’t forget to drop your completed entry form into one of the special Farmyard post boxes in the shopping centres to win one of two bumper Spring Hampers! 🥚🌼

So let’s embrace the season, enjoy the fresh air, and make the most of this delightful Spring in Paisley! 🌱🌞

Happy Birthday, Picturing Paisley!

Today, we gather to celebrate a remarkable milestone—the 4th anniversary of ‘Picturing Paisley’. It’s hard to believe that four years have passed since our humble beginnings. What started as a small online community has blossomed into a vibrant hub, uniting paisley lovers from across the globe. In these four years, we’ve seen extraordinary talent and passion. Our site has become a canvas for artists, designers, and enthusiasts, each bringing their unique perspective to this timeless pattern.

From intricate digital designs to hand-drawn masterpieces, the diversity and creativity of our community have been nothing short of inspiring.’Picturing Paisley’ has not just been about sharing art; it’s been about sharing stories. Each paisley swirl carries a tale, a personal connection to history, culture, and art. We’ve seen Paisley’s journey from ancient Persia to the Scottish town of Paisley, which became a symbol of rebellion in the 60s, to its resurgence in modern fashion. Our community has kept this rich history alive and thriving.

As we look to the future, let’s continue to nurture this platform as a space for learning, sharing, and celebrating the beauty of paisley. Let’s keep the threads of tradition and innovation intertwined, just like the teardrop-shaped motif we all adore. To all who have contributed, from our dedicated team to every member who has shared a post, a comment, or a like: thank you. Your enthusiasm and support have shaped ‘Picturing Paisley’ into what it is today. So, here’s to ‘Picturing Paisley’, to the beauty of the paisley pattern, and to many more years of inspiration and community. Happy 4th Birthday!”