267 December 2016 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Paolo Nutini backs Paisley
culture bid at massive event
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Paisley’s musical megastar
Paolo Nutini has thrown his
weight behind his home town’s
bid to be named UK City of
Culture 2021.
The singer declared his support during a surprise video message broadcast
to a delighted crowd of 30,000 at the town’s Christmas Light Switch-on
event, which coincided with the first anniversary of the bid launch.
Paolo - who was brought up in Paisley and still has a home there - told the
crowd of his pride in the town and why he was backing Paisley’s culture
ambitions.
He said: “I’m backing the bid because Paisley is and always has been my
home. I love the town and want to see it grow.
“It’s a town that needs the investment, but it knows what it’s going to do with
that investment and I think the potential is really clear. I see the romance of
the town - when you walk into the centre it’s got a beautiful composition.
“The bid is about building a structure that can tackle the more deep-rooted
problems and it’s important we get behind that. There’s already a new lease
of life being brought into the town...I’m backing the bid so please go on the
website, push the button, and do the same.”
The annual Christmas Lights event included a special Paisley-themed
projection on to the side of Paisley’s 850-year-old Abbey asking residents
to back the bid.
The main stage in the town centre
was headlined by triple-platinumselling
popsters Scouting for Girls,
who were joined by up-and-coming
Paisley bands the Vegan Leather and
Dogtooth, as well as kids favourites
Funbox.
The event was organised by
Renfrewshire Council and the lights
were switched on by Provost Anne
Hall, joined by young competition
winner Phoebe of Williamsburgh
Primary.
The bid is being taken forward by a
partnership of local organisations,
many of whom were showing their
support during the day on social
media using #WeArePaisley.
It has been another successful
year for RAMH during which
services for almost 5,000 people
experiencing mental ill health have
been provided; that’s 250,000
hours of face to face support. RAMH has also received the highest grading
of “excellent” by the Care Inspectorate for their housing support services,
plus the Silver Investors In People award.
As you know, RAMH works hard to ensure that they deliver the very highest
quality services on the tightest of budgets, which isn’t always easy. RAMH
is asking Advertizer readers to consider supporting RAMH with a gift of
£2 per month during 2017, to help maintain and develop services; making
support even more accessible, and more available, to more people.
Every £1 you donate goes directly towards supporting local people with
conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self harm and
others. To set up your donation visit www.virginmoneygiving.com, search
for RAMH and click on “make a monthly donation” under Support Us. Or
contact enquiries@ramh.org for more info.
If you can, please help RAMH by donating a small amount every month
during 2017. Your generosity will make a lasting impact in the lives of
individuals.
Have a peaceful and healthy Christmas & New Year from everyone at
RAMH!
We understand that the festive season can often be a tough time and RAMH
is here for you 365 days a year. If you live in Renfrewshire and need urgent
support call 0141 848 9090 or (freephone from landlines) 0500 829 093.
If you live outside Renfrewshire call Breathing Space on 0800 838587 or
Samaritans on 116 123.