Saturday 3 September and Sunday 4 September Renfrewshire Doors Open Days 2016 Renfrewshire Doors Open Days Renfrewshire Doors Open Days 2016 is Key to building notes one of many European Heritage Days and a celebration of the buildings which surround Refreshments Assisted Access us and tell the history of our communities. Extra activities Limited Access Each September, similar events take place Toilets No Disabled Access in over 50 countries and over 20 million Disabled Toilets Parking visits are recorded annually. Unassisted Access Children’s Passport Co-ordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust, 2015 saw another great variety of buildings take part in this momentous event. SPECIAL EVENTS In Renfrewshire, we will welcome some Paisley Make old favourites including: Renfrew Town Hall, Taking place 31 August to 3 September, Paisley Abbey, Walking Tours on Wheels, Paisley Make is a celebration of Paisley’s RSPB Lochwinnoch, Houston and Killellan weaving and textiles heritage and a showcase Kirk, Johnstone History Museum, Inchinnan of local talent. Come along to Paisley Abbey Parish Church and On-X. We are also happy to see a special exhibition and try creative to introduce you to some new kids on the workshops. block; the Scottish Ambulance Service, Erskine Allotments and St Machar’s Ranfurly Church. Provost Charity Zip Slide On Saturday 3 September from 10am–4pm, Children’s Passport see Provost Hall and other like-minded You are joining millions of people visiting daredevils take on a charity zip slide flying thousands of buildings all over Europe across East End Park from over 100ft in the and beyond! air. More details on page 15. This year’s passport is available from all The Pride of Paisley participating buildings and libraries and will The Pride of Paisley Wild in Art project is be sent to all Renfrewshire primary schools. Paisley’s first free public art trail and runs Visit at least five buildings in the passport, until Sunday 25 September. Find out more complete the quizzes and worksheets and at www.prideofpaisley.co.uk get your passport stamped. When you have five stamps, claim your certificate and gift at Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley (Saturday, 11am–4pm and Sunday, 2pm–5pm). Renfrew Inchinnan Bascule Bridge Renfrew Community Fire Station Renfrew Town Hall St Margaret’s Scottish A8 Inchinnan Road, Renfrew Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8LJ Renfrew Cross, Renfrew, PA4 8PF Episcopal Church SAT: 10.30-15.00 SUN: 10.00-16.00 SAT: 11.00-16.00 Oxford Road, Renfrew, PA4 8LG BRIDGE OPENING TIMES – 11.00, 13.00 AND 15.00 1965 1871-3 SAT: 10.00-16.00 1812 1914 This is a fantastic opportunity to take A Category ‘A’ listed mid-Victorian building Designed by Sir William Arrol in 1922, this a look inside an active fire station and often referred to as the ‘Disney Castle’, This picturesque little church that follows unique bridge is the only opening Bascule get up close and personal with the Renfrew Town Hall is an elegant public the Anglican tradition has served the people Bridge in the whole of Scotland. Pop along fire engines. Witness a special display building in the centre of Renfrew. Designed of Renfrew for over 100 years. The church at 11am, 1pm or 3pm to see the bridge rise from the Chip Pan Demonstration Unit, and built in French Gothic Style by James hall has accommodated many groups and to the occasion for Doors Open Days. see vintage fire appliances and get Jamieson Lamb and Baillie James Barr Lamb. organisations and, like the church building some free advice on community safety. Drop in and visit the Visit Scotland 4 star- itself, offers a warm and friendly welcome to Please note that as this is an operational awarded community museum which tells all those who enter its doors. Come and join fire station the opening times may the story of Renfrew’s rich heritage or take us for our photographic exhibition spanning be subject to change. a tour of the grand hall and function rooms. 100 years of church history. There will also be past and present robes on display. Renfrew Leisure Centre Renfrew Victory Baths Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8JL Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, PA4 8ND Trinity Church SAT & SUN: 9.00-17.30 SAT: 9.00-13.30 13 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8JH HOURLY TOURS RUN FROM 10.00-13.00 HOURLY TOURS FROM 10.00-13.00 SAT: 10:00-14:00 2004 1921 1864. W. D. McLennan, 1903-04. This is a quaint Gothic church with a belfry This excellent sports facility opened its Designed and built by Paisley Architect, and spire. The double transepts and roof doors to the public in June 2004 and has T.G. Abercrombie, the grade ‘B’ listed Victory structure are indicative of McLennan’s become hugely popular with the people Baths in all their detail and splendour are architectural idiosyncrasies, and this is of Renfrewshire thanks to its range of a particularly fine example of an Edwardian the earliest example of his church work. sports and leisure facilities which include 25 yard swimming pool. The 1920s layout The carved winged animals on the belfry a four court multi-purpose sports hall, is largely intact with changing cubicles to and the austere Art Nouveau stained glass a two-level gym and fitness suite, a dance poolside at ground level, arched doorways in the vestibule are of particular note. studio, a football pitch and a sauna and and a viewing gallery above with timber This is a category ‘C’ listed building. steam-room. seats. Come and experience the great sense of tradition. Paisley Anchor Mill 7 Thread Street, Paisley, PA1 1JR SAT: 10.00-16.00 Woodhouse and Morley, 1886 The Anchor Mill stands as a proud reminder of Paisley’s great industrial heritage. Located at The Hamills on the White Cart River, this landmark Grade ‘A’ listed Domestic Finishing Mill was built in 1886 and is one of the few remaining buildings of the Anchor Mill complex. At the centre of the building is the elegant, four-storied, sun-lit atrium. Brediland Allotment Association Cardell Drive, Paisley, PA2 9AE SAT: 11.00-16.00 The Brediland Allotments were established in 1916 and local knowledge has it that they were a gift from a generous farmer. With over 50 plots and eight pigeon fanciers, Brediland Allotments hold something for all ages in the community, from under-fives to older adults. This year marks our 100-year anniversary so please come along and celebrate with us. Paisley continued Church of the New Jerusalem Holy Trinity & St Barnabas 17 George Street, Paisley, PA1 2LB Scottish Episcopal Church SAT: 10.30-15.30 St James Place, Moss Street, Paisley, PA3 2AF 1810 and 1868 SAT: 10.00-16.00 SUN: 10.00-12.30 (INCLUDING SERVICE) 1833 This is a good example of an early Scottish Methodist Chapel. Build originally for the Wesleyen Methodists, the church was The only Scottish Episcopal Church remaining purchased by the Swedenborgian Church in Paisley, the congregation began in 1817 and in 1860 for £600 and was formally opened merged with St Barnabas Church in 2004. It and dedicated on 15 September 1861. In 1868 is the oldest Episcopal Church Building in the the interior was remodelled and new pews, Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway and one a pulpit and stained glass windows were of the oldest churches in Paisley that is still instated. The stained glass cost £103 and was functioning as a place of worship. designed by the artist Sir Noel Paton RSA, whose parents belonged to the congregation. There will be a variety of clergy vestments There will be various exhibits and a soft play marking the church year, a children’s quiz area available as well as free tea, coffee and on the various religious items in the church biscuits. Quiz and drawing materials also and descriptions of the unique stained glass provided for children. windows. Guided or unguided tours are available. Diane Mitchell Music School Brick Lane Studios, Forrester House, John Neilson Institute 7/9 Weir Street, Paisley, PA3 4DW Oakshaw Street West, Paisley, PA1 2DE SAT & SUN: 10.00-16.00 SAT: 10.00-14.00 Charles Wilson, 1852 The Diane Mitchell Music School was established in January 2015 and offers This astonishing addition to Paisley’s skyline a wide range of instrumental tuition and is a fabulous distortion of antique classical group classes for all ages. The school also forms, known to locals as the ‘Porridge Bowl’. incorporates the Renfrewshire Community Originally a school bequeathed to the town Gospel Choir, which is open to all abilities, by a local grocer, the building was converted and a children’s choir. Come along and into flats in 1993 and won a prestigious Saltire try out the instruments and find out more Award for its conversion. about music classes. Paisley continued Lagoon Leisure Centre Lodge Gleniffer 1219 13 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB 68 Maxwellton Road, Paisley, PA1 2RD SAT & SUN: 10.00-13.00 SAT: 9.00-17.00 Come along and see exhibitions of Masonic A recently refurbished facility providing first regalia within the museum. Guided tours class facilities for the people of Renfrewshire of the lodge will also take place. in the form of a six-court sports hall, modern fitness suite and dance studios, a new arena Martyrs Sandyford Church for events, new foyer and cafe together with Broomlands Street, Paisley, PA1 2PP a free- form swimming and teaching pool. This centre also hosts the five-star luxury SAT 10.00-13.00 EVE Spa facility. 1835; T.G.