Article Source: Renfrewshire Council
Last Updated: 2 September 2024 11:05
The Council currently hosts a variety of visitor and local events in Renfrewshire, including the award-winning Paisley Halloween Festival, Renfrew Pipe Band Competition, Paisley Food & Drink Festival, Barshaw and Renfrew Gala Days, Paisley Christmas and Johnstone and Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch-ons.
The existing events strategy was produced at a time of significant investment in cultural regeneration, which saw the temporary closure for refurbishment of attractions such as Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Museum; and against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic. The programme was designed as a mechanism to support the events sector recovery in Renfrewshire as an interim plan.
A new strategy for future years will be produced reflecting a reinvigorated cultural landscape, with the region’s cultural venues and attractions re-opened – additional cultural programming offered by partners such OneRen, and a renewed public confidence in attending events since the pandemic.
The survey is being carried out as part of a review of the Council’s future events programme to make sure it is investing in the right services and delivering benefits for local communities and businesses.
The survey asks residents, visitors, local businesses and cultural groups, which events they attend, which ones they value most and which are important to them.
Feedback from the survey will be used to shape the events programme in 2025 and beyond.
Pauline Allan, Renfrewshire Council’s Events Manager, said: “The current programme has outperformed our original targets: generating significant local economic impact, tripling the number of local volunteering opportunities we have been able to offer and showcasing local talent and performers. Following the pandemic, and as part of our council approach to supporting the area’s communities and local businesses, we’ve been delighted to support our local communities, businesses and local organisations through the events programme as part of that recovery.
“Looking ahead, like many other organisations, we are operating in an environment of increased demand for public services and increasing costs. We want to hear from our local communities and all those who attend our events, to help shape the events programme for 2025 and beyond and to ensure we can target our activity to best continue our support.”
To take part in the survey, visit www.researchresource.co.uk/RESCquestionnaire.html
The survey, which will take a few minutes to complete, closes on Monday 23 September.
For October, Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea.
READ MORERenfrewshire residents have been picking up a racket to take advantage of newly renovated tennis courts in the area.
READ MOREThe Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, today reveals the 20 outstanding Scottish albums on 2024's Longlist.
READ MOREBBC Scotland's topical TV programme Debate Night returns later this month and they are searching for people to be part of the big studio audience.
READ MOREThe recently launched Scottish Live Music Awards (SLMA), in association with GO Radio, has seen an overwhelming response, receiving over 3000 nominations in just the first 2 days.
READ MOREAlmost 1000 fans turned up to see the launch of the Glasgow Clan's new season jerseys at Braehead Shopping Centre.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Butter Company is excited to announce the launch of Scotland’s first-ever croissant competition, open to bakers across the country.
READ MORERenfrewshire residents who want to help make their local neighbourhoods cleaner and more inviting places to live, work and visit are being encouraged to take part in Spotless September.
READ MOREHold onto your popcorn, because Cineworld is thrilled to announce the whirlwind return of the blockbuster hit Twisters to 4DX screens nationwide, due to an overwhelming tornado of popular demand!
READ MOREFilm fans are invited to revisit a galaxy far, far away this September as every main Star Wars film brings some of cinema's most iconic heroes and villains back to the big screen.
READ MOREAre you ready to take on Scotland's greatest running event at this year's AJ Bell Great Scottish Run in Glasgow on Sunday 6 October?
READ MOREFestival-goers attending the fourth Music at the Multiverse festival at the weekend enjoyed fantastic live music, sunshine and showers in one of Scotland’s most spectacular outdoor venues.
READ MOREStudents go FREE with Stena Line on Cairnryan and Liverpool routes.
READ MORESpectacular venues across Renfrewshire will welcome visitors as part of Doors Open Days, which includes a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Paisley's weaver poet, Robert Tannahill.
READ MOREPrepare to be enchanted once again this winter as Monteviot Lights returns to Monteviot House & Gardens!
READ MORESanta Claus may be coming to town, but he's also coming to Cardwell Garden Centre to join youngsters for a series of special festive breakfasts.
READ MOREGet ready for ghoulish grins and festive fun - Inverclyde’s beloved Galoshans Festival returns for its 10th anniversary!
READ MORERenfrewshire Council has launched a survey to find out what residents think of its events programme as it approaches the end of its current three-year plan.
READ MOREParticipants can choose any novel way of racking up 100 miles this September to help raise crucial funds for those who need it most in the UK.
READ MOREToday, on what would have been Michael Jackson's 66th Birthday, entertainers launch their brand-new show; Man in the Mirror – A Tribute to Michael Jackson.
READ MOREDistinguished Senior Consultant Physician and psychiatrist Lotta Borg Skoglund will present groundbreaking research which challenges outdated views on female ADHD.
READ MOREThe winners of the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards have been revealed!
READ MOREPaisley Arts Centre is proud to announce its grand reopening following a stunning multimillion-pound refurbishment that has transformed the venue into a premier cultural hub in the heart of Paisley.
READ MOREWith Chef Demos, Cocktail & Mocktail Masterclasses and Wild Food Walks!
READ MOREFilm fans can get their big screen fix at Vue for just £4 this Saturday (31 August) as part of National Cinema Day!
READ MOREThe nominees have been unveiled for the Scots Language Awards 2024, with 50 outstanding organisations and individuals in the running for 12 awards at the annual ceremony next month.
READ MOREFresh from a hit run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it earned critical and audience acclaim, Scottish Dance Theatre is taking its groundbreaking double-bill The Flock & Moving Cloud on tour.
READ MOREThe Why Not? Trust is delighted to announce a special event to celebrate the second anniversary of The Village, taking place in Paisley this week.
READ MOREAs the cooler days of Autumn approach, Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting families and gardening enthusiasts to gear up for a colourful spring with its free monthly Grow How sessions this September.
READ MOREPhase Eight is delighted to announce the opening of its latest store in Braehead Shopping Centre.
READ MOREGo Radio | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West - Listen on DAB, Online or on your Smart Speaker, just say "Launch Go Radio"