Windfall is revealed at launch of Renfrewshire’s Economic Strategy

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “I am pleased to announce that the Scottish Government is contributing £ 2million to the ambitious Paisley Museum project, which will engage the local community and showcase the design heritage of this town to the wider world, while contributing to the overall regeneration of Paisley.”

The museum is part of Renfrewshire Council’s £100million investment in venues and outdoor spaces aimed at using Paisley’s unique and internationallysignificant cultural and heritage story to transform the area’s future.

That includes turning Paisley Town Hall into a landmark entertainment venue.

There will also be a new learning and cultural hub offering library services in the High Street. Book lovers won’t want to miss Theresa Talbot Talks.

Join Theresa at Barrhead Foundry as she shares her experiences and the inspirations behind her books‘The Lost Children’,‘Keep Her Silent’and her latest novel,‘The Quiet Ones’.

The event is on Monday, October 14, at 7pm and costs £4.

Call 0141 577 4956 to book.

 The next meeting of the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide ( SOBS) group meets next in Johnstone Day Care Centre on Wednesday, at 7pm.

If you have been bereaved by suicide and want to discuss what you are feeling and meet people in a similar situation, you are invited to go along.

The day centre is located at 21 Walkinshaw Street, Johnstone.

If you need help or assistance, call 0141 849 2200.