249 June 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Sma’ Shots Day
Saturday 4 July at Abbey Close and Paisley town centre
One of the oldest workers’ festivals in the world is back for 2015 - and this
year’s event is going to be bigger and better than ever.
The day helps celebrate the town’s proud textile history by marking the victory
of Paisley’s weavers over the town’s mill owners in the 19th century.
The owners refused to
pay their staff for the
Sma’ (small) Shot thread,
which was unseen
but held together the
famous Paisley-patterned
cashmere shawls.
A long fight and political
battle ensued which the
weavers eventually won
and renamed the traditional July holiday Sma’ Shot Day.
Expect family fun throughout the day in the town centre, kicking off with a
parade led by the beating of the Charleston Drum, with the day ending with a
bang during the spectacular Burning of the Cork.
There will also be an appearance from the Slug in a Bottle market with an
exciting mix of vintage items and contemporary/traditional craft and design,
including silversmith jewellery, up-cycled and recycled accessories, vintage/
retro homewares and handcrafted products.
Renfrew Gala Day
Sunday 7 June, 1pm - 4pm at Robertson Park, Renfrew
Admission Free
Enjoy an afternoon of fun-filled
activities fit for a superstar at
Renfrew Gala Day 2015. The
parade will depart from Canal
St at 1pm, arriving at Robertson
Park at approximately 1.30pm.
On site there will be the usual
array of on-stage entertainment,
featuring local dance schools,
bands and the Jimmy Blair
orchestra.
Family Activities - Enjoy a tale or two in our storytelling tent, explore Renfrewshire
Libraries’ new ‘Skoobs Mobile’, make your very own green screen Superstar
Photo in our art tent or catch a glimpse of the Superstars of tomorrow in our
new Youth Culture tent, Or you can celebrate the International Year of Light
with a trip to the Caravan Obscura, a unique light installation packed inside a
caravan!
On Site Activities and Entertainment - There are plenty other activities to keep
you busy during the day including:
30 Acres Skateboard Competition; Teen Tent; Petting Zoo; Free Inflatable Fun for
all the family; Strathclyde Fire and Rescue; Preservation Group; Renfrewshire
Development Trust; Farmers market; Stalls; Fairground Rides; Tea Room
Summer Concert
Saturday 30
May at 7.30pm
Holy Trinity &
St Barnabas
Episcopal
Church, Moss St,
Paisley
Kilbarchan Singers’
present ‘Tudor Anthems and Words’,
an eclectic mixture of music and the spoken word.
Tickets priced £8 available from choir members.