tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80206217804375244472024-03-13T10:47:03.710-07:00PaisleyOnline BlogPaisley Online Blog is the official blog of the www.paisleyonline.co.uk website, every Buddies first stop for Paisley, first for news, views and photos of the historic town of Paisley.PaisleyBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482298117933595087noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020621780437524447.post-54326146660349633872014-04-17T05:42:00.000-07:002014-04-17T05:42:40.432-07:00<h2>
<b>Stars take to home-town stage for Gerry Rafferty tribute</b></h2>
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star-studded line-up led a powerful musical tribute to Paisley
songwriting legend Gerry Rafferty during a unique event to honour the
singer in his home town.<br /><br />Paisley Town Hall provided a spectacular
setting as a spellbound capacity crowd was treated to an evening of
Gerry’s greatest hits by his family, friends and fans.<br /><br />The show –
on what would have been Gerry’s 67th birthday - was directed and
compered by his lifelong friend and collaborator Rab Noakes.<br /><br />Featured
artists Barbara Dickson, Roddy Hart, Emma Pollock and Siobhan Wilson
all took turns as the lead singer, with Gerry’s daughter Martha and
other family members providing backing vocals on various songs.<br /><br />A
24-piece orchestra made up by members of the RSNO added an extra
musical layer as songs spanning Gerry’s career – from his early
Humblebums days through to his million-selling solo work - were
reworked.<br /><br />The concert opened with the aptly-titled New Street
Blues – inspired by his home town – with international hit such as Baker
Street and Right Down the Line following.<br /><br />Between songs, artists
talked of how Gerry’s work had helped inspire theirs, with Rab Noakes
adding a personal touch with the tale of how the pair had first met as
up-and-coming musicians – introduced by Billy Connolly – back in 1969.<br /><br />The
concert was the centrepiece of a week-long festival of music at various
venues in Paisley, all inspired by Gerry’s songwriting legacy.<br /><br />It was timed to take place alongside an exhibition into his life and work, which will run at Paisley Museum until 18 May.<br />
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Renfrewshire-Council-supported-festival will close on Saturday with a
Celebration of Scottish Songwriting Show in Paisley Town Hall featuring
Midge Ure, James Grant, Hamish Stuart, Karine Polwart and more.<br /><br />Each artist will perform some of their own songs, plus other material from their favourite Scottish performers.<br /><br />The remaining tickets for that show are available on a buy-one-get-one-free basis from <a href="http://www.bringitallhome.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.bringitallhome.co.uk</a> or by calling 0300 300 1210. They will also be available on the door at Paisley Town Hall from 5.30pm on Saturday.<br /><br />Renfrewshire’s
Provost Anne Hall – who hosted a short reception for artists and guests
in the town hall after the show – said: “It was a wonderful occasion
and there could be no more fitting setting for this concert than here in
Gerry’s home town.<br /><br />“This was a great way for the people of Paisley to celebrate the life and work of one of the town’s greatest sons.<br /><br />“We
are very proud of the town’s cultural and musical heritage and Gerry’s
work takes its place at the forefront of that tradition.”<br /><br />The
event is being organised by Renfrewshire Council, with support from
Homecoming Scotland, Creative Scotland and the Rafferty family.PaisleyBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482298117933595087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020621780437524447.post-85983300903834384532014-04-01T05:43:00.002-07:002014-04-01T05:43:15.553-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Look Up Paisley phone app offers pictures and audio from ten
important heritage sites around the town for residents and visitors
alike.<br />
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The sites featured are – Paisley Abbey, town hall, the Russell
Institute, the arts centre, the snail in a bottle site, the museum and
library, Coats Memorial Church, the grand fountain, Sma’ Shot Cottages
and Paisley Cross.<br />
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The free-to-download app has been available in iPhone format for a
couple of months, but has now been released for Android users too.<br />
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App users will find each site has accompanying audio footage telling the
story of the building’s history – meaning the user is talked through
the town’s hidden secrets, such as the network of tunnels that form the
Abbey Drains.<br />
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Many of the audio clips are voiced by staff and volunteers from tourist sites and by local residents.<br />
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To launch the app, Councillors Terry Kelly and Bill Brown, Convener and
Deputy Convener of the council’s Planning and Property Board, were
joined by Sma Shot Cottage volunteers June Kennedy and Cath Mitchell,
and by the Abbey’s David Goldie.<br />
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Councillor Kelly said: “Paisley has a superb architectural heritage –
the town centre has the second-highest concentration of listed buildings
of anywhere in Scotland, behind only Edinburgh.<br />
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“This phone app is a handy guide to the pick of those buildings which
will be of interest and use to residents and tourists alike.<br />
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“The Look Up Paisley name is a fitting one – because people have to
literally look up when walking around the town to get the best view of
the stunning detail and architectural treasures you may miss if only
looking at eye-level.<br />
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“The council has big plans to use Paisley’s considerable heritage appeal
to drive the regeneration of the town and boost tourism – and this
phone app is another way for people to fully appreciate the value of
what we have here.”<br />
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To download the app, visit the Apple store or Google Play store on your
smartphone (assuming device is compatible) and download it from there.<br />
History-lovers are being encouraged to be a tourist in their own town
thanks to a new mobile phone app which acts as a virtual guide to
Paisley’s best buildings.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><tt>Gerry Rafferty exhibition set to open its doors<br />
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A unique exhibition showcasing the life and work of one of Scotland’s
greatest-ever songwriters – Gerry Rafferty – is opening its doors in
his home town of Paisley.<br />
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Bring it all Home: The Exhibition will feature items from Gerry’s career
– from gold discs and guitars to hand-written lyrics to his biggest hits.<br />
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The exhibition is expected to attract interest from around the UK and abroad,
given the worldwide fanbase of the man best-known for iconic songs such
as Baker Street and Stuck in the Middle With You.<br />
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Many of the personal artefacts have been loaned to Paisley Museum by Gerry’s
daughter Martha, who helped curate the exhibition in her father’s memory.<br />
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Also on show will be original artwork from Gerry’s close friend and fellow
Paisley Buddie John Byrne, who designed many of his album covers – while
work by the artist from Renfrewshire Council’s own collection will also
feature.<br />
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The free-to-enter exhibition will run at Paisley Museum from 7 March until
18 May and will coincide with an eight-day music festival in the town in
April inspired by Gerry’s legacy.<br />
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Martha Rafferty said: "My father's home town meant a huge deal to
him and helped inspire a lot of his work, so it is fitting to be able to
hold this event here in Paisley. <br />
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"There remains a huge deal of interest in his music from his fanbase
throughout the UK and abroad - and I hope they will find plenty to interest
them in the exhibition."<br />
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Bring it all Home is being organised and promoted by Renfrewshire Council
and is taking place as part of Scotland’s Year of the Homecoming 2014.<br />
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Renfrewshire Council Leader Mark Macmillan added: “Bring it all Home is
a celebration of the life and work of one of Paisley’s best-loved sons.<br />
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“We are delighted to be able to host the exhibition and festival and are
ready to welcome the visitors we expect them to attract. We would also
like to thank Martha Rafferty and John Byrne for their generous contribution
to the event.”<br />
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Bring it all Home: The Festival takes place from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_713636964" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11 to 19 April</span></span> and includes
a star-studded celebration of Gerry’s music featuring Martha and many
of his friends from the music world, such as Rab Noakes, Barbara Dickson
and Eddi Reader.<br />
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The gig – due to take place in Paisley Town Hall on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_713636965" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday 16 April</span></span>
– sold out within three hours of going on sale last month.<br />
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The festival will also include appearances from Hamish Stuart (Average
White Band), Midge Ure, James Grant, Karine Polwart and Kathryn Williams
as well as an international concert and a series of free songwriting masterclasses.<br />
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For more information and tickets, visit </tt><a href="http://www.bringitallhome.co.uk/" target="_blank"><tt>www.bringitallhome.co.uk</tt></a><tt><br />
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Bring it all Home is supported by Renfrewshire Council, Homecoming Scotland,
Creative Scotland, and the Rafferty family.</tt></span>PaisleyBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482298117933595087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020621780437524447.post-59786478918228223462014-01-26T03:55:00.001-08:002014-01-26T03:55:25.734-08:00<div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Giving parents and carers of 0 – 3 year olds the chance to hop on board, inside there’s ample opportunity for all types of fun with books, toys, interactive storytelling as well as song, rhythm and rhyme sessions.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">commented: “We can never underestimate the power of play and its crucial role in the positive development of our wee ones. The first three years in a child’s life are critical to their development. Our PlayTalkRead buses offer free fun for parents and carers of tots, to help give them the very best start in life. The good news for mums and dads is you don’t have to wait until your kids are bigger to do fun things together. There are lots of opportunities to get out there and have simple fun every day and for little cost. </span><u></u><u></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">“We’re really looking forward to visiting </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Renfrewshire and to welcoming lots of mums, dads, grandparents, carers and their wee ones on board. It’s free, it’s fun and each child that hops on board Bessie or Benji will also receive a PlayTalkRead pack to take home.”</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Activity on the buses includes demonstrating easy ways for parents to interact with their children during their early years, with lots of low-cost ideas can all be done at home and easily incorporated within daily routines.</span><u></u><u></u></div>
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If you want to schedule a visit for your nursery please contact <a href="mailto:childcare.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">childcare.els@renfrewshire.<wbr></wbr>gov.uk</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The PlayTalkRead roadshow is part of the Scottish Government’s Early Years campaign which focuses on the early years (0 – 3) of children’s lives, and is travelling across the country to all 32 local authorities. Entry is free. You can see when the PlayTalkRead buses will next be in your area at: </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.playtalkread.org/tour" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.playtalkread.org/tour</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">For more information – plus lots of handy tips and advice - visit </span><a href="http://www.playtalkread.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">www.playtalkread.org</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">You can also visit the Play Talk Read </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/playtalkread" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> page at</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/playtalkread" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">http://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>playtalkread</span></a><em><u></u><u></u></em></div>
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PaisleyBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482298117933595087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020621780437524447.post-74147954529064465322014-01-17T03:14:00.000-08:002014-01-17T03:14:59.223-08:00<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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LAST ‘MONTE’ WINNER TO FLAG OFF RALLY IN PAISLEY.</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4fnAW6stdeM/UtkP6gI0SaI/AAAAAAAAClQ/DmheVpVmSm4/s1600/Paddy+Hopkirk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4fnAW6stdeM/UtkP6gI0SaI/AAAAAAAAClQ/DmheVpVmSm4/s1600/Paddy+Hopkirk.jpg" height="320" width="222" /></a><span lang="EN-US">Motorsport legend Paddy Hopkirk will wave
off the cars at the Monte Carlo Classic Rally in Paisley next Thursday (23<sup>rd</sup>),
50 years after his Monte victory made world news.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The 80 year old Irishman will be on the
Start Ramp with Renfrewshire Provost Anne Hall to flag off the 70 classic cars
starting out on their epic 5 day journey to Monte Carlo.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">His appearance is a major coup, with his
1964 victory in a Mini, alongside co-driver Henry Liddon, being the last Monte
victory by an all-British crew.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">After winning that event, Hopkirk became a
household name, introducing his own branded product range and becoming a global
ambassador for BMW Mini.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">He is delighted to be coming to Scotland
for the start next Thursday evening, mindful of how the magic of the ‘Monte’
changed his life.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“When we won in 1964, it was completely
unexpected,” said the octogenarian, who learned to drive on an estate in
Belfast in a car left to him in a will by a local priest. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“We were competing against much more
expensive cars in an untried vehicle designed ostensibly as a district nurse’s
car but we had a great team.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“It was amazing really. I’ve never had to
wait for a table in a restaurant since and, of course, I have followed the
event very closely each year. When I was asked if I could help send the cars
off in Paisley, I said I’d be more than happy to do so and I am really looking
forward to it.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“This year, I will be at the start of the
event and at the finish, where I will present the winner’s trophy in Monaco, on
behalf of the French organisers, Automobile Club de Monaco, which is a real
honour, 50 years on.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Hopkirk previously started a Monte in
Scotland, back in 1959 from Glasgow, expressing his relief at managing to leave
the city without ‘hitting a tram’.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">In 1964, he and Liddon left for Monte Carlo
from Minsk with the temperatures at minus 39 and their famous number 37 Mini
had to be towed to the start line due to the cold.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">In order to keep the windscreen wash from
freezing, some neat gin was added to the car’s water flask.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">He is not expecting anything quite so
dramatic in Paisley next Thursday evening.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“The gin worked a treat and the smell in
the car was excellent, too,” he laughed.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“In those days, communications were not the
same so the journalists from all over the world were awaiting news at the
finish in Monte Carlo.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“Someone actually phoned me at 4 in the
morning to tell me we had won. It was amazing. Who would have thought that, 50
years on, we’d still be remembering that in Paisley and Monaco.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Preparations for the 2014 Monte Carlo
Classic Rally are now reaching fever pitch, with the entries hitting 70.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Chief Organiser Douglas Anderson is
honoured that Paddy Hopkirk will be there for the ceremonial start at Abbey
Close.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“Generations of people knew who Paddy
Hopkirk was after that 1964 victory and Paddy coming here is fantastic for the
event.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“With Rosemary Smith set to drive the lead
car as well, we really have two of the top names in world rallying blessing the
Start from Paisley and everyone is really excited now, with just a few days to
go until the cars go over the ramp.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif;">Renfrewshire's
Provost Anne Hall said: "It will be great to share a stage with a
legendary figure like Paddy and I look forward to meeting him on the day.</span><span lang="EN-US"> <br />
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif;">"Being able to
attract a showpiece day out with the prestige of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally
shows that Paisley is really on the map as a venue for top-class events With a
crowd of thousands expected next week, it's going to be a great day for the
whole area."</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif;">A rally
preview day will be held on Saturday (18<sup>th</sup> jan) at Braehead Shopping
Centre.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif;">Shoppers and
classic car buffs will be able to see a rare 1970s Dolomite and chat to event
organisers, who will be there all day.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">RALLY’S PIONEERING LADY TO OPEN PAISLEY’S
MONTE CARLO RALLY. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">One of the most famous drivers in the world
and a pioneer for female achievement will lead the cars off for the Monte Carlo
Classic Rally from Paisley on January 23<sup>rd</sup>.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Rosemary Smith, a tall, blond Dublin
dress-maker, rose to international prominence in 1965 when she defeated her
male counterparts to win the famous Tulip Rally.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">She become only the second fully contracted
international lady rally driver of her time, alongside Pat Moss, sister of
Formula One legend, Stirling Moss.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Throughout her career Smith recorded major
wins, taking on male counterparts while refusing to eschew the painted nails
and false eye-lashes that marked her femininity.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Now the Dubliner is set to return to
Scotland, at the age of 76, to drive the lead car at the 2014 Monte Carlo Classic
Rally in Paisley- an event which kick-started her professional rallying career.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">After the 1962 start from Blythswood Square
in Glasgow, Smith was approached to take a paid works drive with Rootes, the
group which manufactured the famous Hillman Imp at Linwood.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">She is looking forward to revisiting that
defining start, as she leads the classic cars on their epic 2688km odyssey to
the French Riviera from Paisley Abbey.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“I competed in the rally about 8 times,
three times from Glasgow. It’s great to be coming back,” said the driver,
recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award in Dublin last month.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“It was after my first Monte from Scotland
that I was approached by Rootes. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“We had skidded and slid all the way from
Glasgow to the finish. I was a total greenhorn. I knew rallying, but not in the
snow and ice of the Alps.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“In fact, I was ready to give up for good
when the approach was made and I originally said, no.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“My mother later wrote a letter to say I’d
a change of heart and that was the start.” When Smith won her first
international rally outright, with English female co-driver Val Domleo in a
Hillman Imp, she was sent flowers by Elizabeth Taylor and Roger Burton.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">A telegram arrived from the Irish Prime
Minister and the media swarmed the airport to speak to the glamorous lady who
had succeeded in a male-dominated sport.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">For her special lead role on January 23<sup>rd</sup>,
Monte Carlo Classic Rally organisers are fittingly preparing a Hillman Imp for
her to lead the cars over the start ramp in Renfrewshire.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“I didn’t think a lady defeating the men
would be of any great interest to anyone but the reaction was quite
astonishing,” she recalls.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“People asked me questions like, ‘why do
you paint your nails if you’re a rally driver? Why stick the false eye-lashes
on? But it was because I wanted to be me. I didn’t want to be a man.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Smith famously won the Coup de Dames at the
1966 Monte Carlo Rally but was later controversially disqualified, along with 9
others, for a headlight infringement.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Monte Carlo Classic Rally Organiser,
Douglas Anderson, said: “It is a real privilege to have Rosemary come over from
Ireland to start this year’s event from Paisley.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“She has such a strong connection with the
Monte and, of course, the Hillman Imp, which was manufactured at Linwood close
by. She tells me she has photographs of herself at the Linwood factory and I
look forward to hearing some of her stories. She is a remarkable individual.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif;">Renfrewshire
Council Leader Mark Macmillan said: "We are sure the event will be a
fantastic spectacle for residents and visitors alike.</span><span lang="EN-US"> <br />
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: sans-serif;">"Rosemary's
fascinating story really showcases the rich history of this great event, and
its close links to Renfrewshire's proud car-manufacturing heritage - and we
look forward to celebrating that later this month."</span></div>
PaisleyBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482298117933595087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020621780437524447.post-19989645671810744372012-11-06T02:48:00.001-08:002012-11-06T03:24:01.167-08:00Macmillan Support Art Show<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>The annual Macmillan Cancer Support Art Show is on now and continues till 17th November 2012.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Show is once again being held at the Headquarters of M & Co. in Inchinnan</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Show contains over 700 paintings, sculptures, glass and ceramics ranging from £50 to £5000.</b></span><br />
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<br />PaisleyBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482298117933595087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020621780437524447.post-6531507926113591452012-09-07T04:49:00.001-07:002012-09-07T04:49:10.200-07:00Doors Open DayDoors Open Day takes place in Renfrewshire this year, over the weekend of 8th and 9th September.<br />
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Now is your chance to see inside those buildings whose doors are uasually shut to the general public.<br />
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This year you can take a walk around the prisoner cells of the Sheriff Courts, take in the marvel of the Russell Institute or walk around the John Neilston Institute, amongst many.<br />
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Already there are nearly 1500 entrants for the races. There's still time to enter but if you can't then you can still come down on Sunday to support the runners.<br />
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Racing starts at 10am sharp.<br />
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Paisley Online will be there to snap the runners as they cross the finish line, so keep an eye on the website - you may see someone you know!<br />
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To celebrate the occassion there will be a series of events on Saturday afternoon leading up to the official opening at 4.10pm by Nicola Sturgeon, Derek Mackay and Provost Celia Lawson.<br />
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The day will start with a parade at 2.30pm from Robertson Park To the High Street where there will be a Radio Clyde Roadshow and entertainment from The Singing Kettle and Gamu as well as funfair rides and stalls.<br />
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Opened in 1927 by HRH Princess Mary, the building, designed by James Steel Maitland was a gift to the town by Mrs Agnes Russell in memory of her two brothers. However, the Health Board have now decided that it is surplus to requirements and it is to be sold off to save money. Since its closure the Fire Brigade have been called out on several occasions to the building and the fear is that if it lies empty for much longer the building could be lost forever. In my opinion the building belongs to the town of Paisley so how it has ended up being the property of the Health Board is beyond me and I am sure that Mrs Russell would be livid that her kind donation has been abused in such a manner.<br />
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Stacey Solomon, Gamu, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and The Singing Kettle will all be performing and will culminate in a Walt Disney Fireworks Display at 6pm.<br />
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Judy Murray hosted a coaching session for Paisley youngsters alongside Tennis Scotland coaches as the new all weather courts were revealed.<br />
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The official opening is this Saturday, 17th September, and Judy Murray and the Tennis Scotland team will be on hand to deliver a fun session for children from the local schools from 10am till noon.<br />
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Back in early July the refurbishment of the courts was announced with a visit to the courts by Andy Murray and the GB Davis Cup Team as well as Judy Murray. Thousands turned up that day to see the World No.4 player amid chaotic scenes.<br />
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PaisleyBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482298117933595087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020621780437524447.post-90212653473133292962011-09-13T05:18:00.000-07:002011-09-16T05:46:56.908-07:00Abbey DrainAs part of the Doors Open Day weekend in Renfrewshire a major dig around Paisley Abbey's Medieval Drain took place.<br />
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The dig in conjunction with <a href="http://www.rlhf.info/">Renfrewshire Local History Forum</a> and <a href="http://www.guard-archaeology.co.uk/">Guardian Archaeology Ltd</a> uncovered what is believed to be a medieval oven in one trench while in the other trench a cobbled footpath was unearthed. Both of these discoveries further enhanced our understanding of the drain and its construction.<br />
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See behind the doors of some of Renfrewshire's historic buildings and watch an archaeological dig take place at the Abbey as the secrets of the Abbey's Medieval drain are uncovered.<br />
Among the new buildings to see this year is Lapwing Lodge,on the Gleniffer Braes, where you can get a chance to try out the high wire activities as well as participating in organized walks on the Braes.<br />
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