Share your town hall memories

A new project has been launched to gather people’s memories of Paisley Town Hall.

The 19th century building has played a huge part in the lives of generations, and Renfrewshire Leisure wants to hear from anyone who has a special memory of it.

This could involve a dance or a concert, a first date, wedding, formal dinner, graduation or any other special event.

The Memories of Paisley Town Hall project is being run as the building is about to be closed at the end of this year for a major refurbishment.

It will re-open in 2021 and the aim is for it to be a major venue attracting events and people to the town.

People are being invited to log on to www.renfrewshireleisure. com/ townhallmemories and post memories and pictures of the town hall.

There is also a chance to call into the town hall before it closes at the end of this month and complete a postcard.

Victoria Hollows, chief executive of Renfrewshire Leisure said: “While the town hall is closed we want to keep it alive in the hearts and minds of Paisley Buddies.

“We want to hear everyone’s town hall tales, from funny stories to how the building has played a part in their lives and memories of some of the shows and famous bands they have seen there.

“It’s well-known that music star Paolo Nutini was discovered by his first manager at Paisley Town Hall when he stepped in to give an impromptu performance on the stage while hundreds of teenagers were waiting for Fame Academy TV show winner, David Sneddon to appear. Were you there?”

She added: “When we gather people’s stories and photographs we’ll publish them online so everyone can enjoy each others memories of the building over the generations.”

The refurbishment of the town hall is one of the projects in Renfrewshire Council’s £100 million investment in venues and infrastructure over the next few years.