The Wordsmiths

community health walks Come and enjoy the fresh air and meet new people and have a chat or just take in the sights of paisley. ​​​ ...

One Ren and Johnstone Town Hall will be hosting Mr John Findlay for these much-loved tea dances. Expect a mix of ballroom, Latin, popular sequence ...

Ladies boozy brunch with live entertainment from Havana Blonde, DJ sets, a glass of bubbly on arrival and buff butlers!

Now entering its 6th year, the theme for Paisley Book Festival 2025 is 'The Lives We Live', and they'll be speaking to writers who have big ...

Part of our Life’s Fundamentals strand, Scottish chefs, food writers, and memoirists discuss the power of the culinary to shape who we are. Malaysian ...

We’re thrilled to welcome A L Kennedy to Paisley, a Dundee-born writer and stalwart of contemporary British fiction, whose prolific career has won her ...

We’re thrilled to welcome the Leith legend of Trainspotting fame Irvine Welsh to Paisley to talk about his writing career, his passion for music, ...

From its trailblazing folk and punk scenes to Paolo Nutini’s big break and the enduring legacy of Gerry Rafferty, Paisley has always punched above ...

Enter a world of songs and stories as we chat to Scottish writers who are passionate about music alongside musicians who’ve also written books. ...

Hear from two of Scotland’s most popular and exciting writers about their latest and upcoming work. Glasgow-based Chris McQueer is a writer, performer, and ...

Enter a world of songs and stories as we chat to Scottish writers who are passionate about music alongside musicians who’ve also written books. ...

From its trailblazing folk and punk scenes to Paolo Nutini’s big break and the enduring legacy of Gerry Rafferty, Paisley has always punched above ...

Part of our Life’s Fundamentals strand, we welcome three writers to share their memories of growing up and going to work in the West ...

Meeting point - Paisley Cenotaph at 12 noon. Pay what you feel on the day. Walk will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Free on-street parking on a ...

Paint and a Pint is an open- mic collaborative art experience where people can come to the pub to get creative with music or physical ...

ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition returns for a fourth year, raising valuable funds for ACCORD in aid of palliative care. Exhibition highlights include the return ...

Places are limited and should be reserved online in advance. Please join us for a fascinating talk and tour led by the wonderful volunteers at ...

Are you planning your wedding? Visit the Braehead Wedding Exhibition for your ultimate wedding planning experience. With over 130 fantastic wedding professionals, stunning catwalk shows, band ...

PLACES MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE ONLINE 12 noon to 2.30pm (approximately) Meeting point - Be Capri, Gilmour Street, Paisley at 12 noon Pay what you can ...

If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Rock Choir. Your local Paisley ...

It’ll be a root-tootin’ great day out for everyone at this year’s Wild West-themed gala day! Expect plenty of activities and entertainment as ...

Paisley’s prettiest park always plays host to a fantastic day of family fun when the gala day comes around each year. Look out for ...

Over 80 stalls selling vegan food and drink, clothing, toiletries and more. Plus talks, workshops and demonstrations. Free goody bag with admission.