FabSwingers.com forum: Paisley city of culture

By *lasgow_m OP Man
over a year ago

glasgow

Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's more culture in an out of date yoghurt than in all of Paisley.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oi I live in Paisley (not from Paisley) and why not. It has a proud heritage, some beautiful buildings and is trying at least to improve its image. Support a Scottish town

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oi I live in Paisley (not from Paisley) and why not. It has a proud heritage, some beautiful buildings and is trying at least to improve its image. Support a Scottish town"

Yeah, but they think Paolo Nutella is a singer...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

and you don't.... Seriously lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"and you don't.... Seriously lol"

He sounds like an old d*unk singing on his way home from the pub!

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By *he Regina PhalangeWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

Mmmm Nutella!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They need tidy up the high street and the west end. Invest some more money into areas like tannahill crescent which is crumbling and full empty houses.

Although I live here, I'm not originally from here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why not. Tannahil is set to be demolished for a sports village. And as for paulo. Hes an artist maybe not your taste but the world would be dull if all had same taste

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Paisley isn't a city first and foremost so how's that going to work?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Why not. Tannahil is set to be demolished for a sports village. And as for paulo. Hes an artist maybe not your taste but the world would be dull if all had same taste

They announced a couple of weeks ago that the sports village has been put on hold for unspecified amount of time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They need tidy up the high street and the west end. Invest some more money into areas like tannahill crescent which is crumbling and full empty houses.

Although I live here, I'm not originally from here. "

Still, something nice from Paisley after all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

If they stopped shutting down shops, arrested the neds and bams, got the druggies, fix the potholes,...cud go on

Fucking joke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For shops stop shutting down they need stop developing the three out of town centre retail parks. But if you look at other towns like Falkirk etc they're high streets are sorry state too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"For shops stop shutting down they need stop developing the three out of town centre retail parks. But if you look at other towns like Falkirk etc they're high streets are sorry state too."

Just a sad state the whole place. I agree the centres arent helping but neither is the prices for the actual shop areas that companies must pay for their lease. Extortionate. Thats why they have vanished 1 by 1 also

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By *trunieMan
over a year ago

glasgow

Think Paisley should have a chance. Lot of changes taking place to make it look a bit more presentable . Sure there are still some areas that need developed but hopefully these will improve in the spin off if they are selected .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup, I know someone who had a shop off the high street and was around a grand a month in rent. So that's an empty unit now. Crazy.

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By *auradCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

Whilst Paisley isn't great, I think what has already been done for city of culture has been great for the town.

It will never be Paris, London, or Berlin but it is making a good job of maximising what it has.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Folks Hull was city of culture...Have you been to Hull now cmon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Whilst Paisley isn't great, I think what has already been done for city of culture has been great for the town.

It will never be Paris, London, or Berlin but it is making a good job of maximising what it has.

Cant polish a turd. Gotta flush. Sometimes a big turd surrounded by alot of crap blocks the pipe. Then you need a plumber. A local plumber though not from eastern europe. The trouble with a local plumber??? Costs too much MONEY...

im sure i had a point haha

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By *auradCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

"Whilst Paisley isn't great, I think what has already been done for city of culture has been great for the town.

It will never be Paris, London, or Berlin but it is making a good job of maximising what it has.

im sure i had a point haha"

Sounds like you are trying your best to get blocked.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Whilst Paisley isn't great, I think what has already been done for city of culture has been great for the town.

It will never be Paris, London, or Berlin but it is making a good job of maximising what it has.

im sure i had a point haha

Sounds like you are trying your best to get blocked. "

Why would i be trying that?lol thats an odd comment. Was simply making an analogy of paisley my home town to the fact money needs invested. Apologies if my humour went unnoticed lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sounds like you are trying your best to get blocked. "

You can get blocked for insulting Paisley?

Good.

Does it work for East Kilbride too?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sounds like you are trying your best to get blocked.

You can get blocked for insulting Paisley?

Good.

Does it work for East Kilbride too?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tannahil crescent and road is due to be pulled down and for new developments

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Proud of where I come from , proud to support the best team in Paisley ..St Mirren of course !! It may seem like a bad place at times to people outwith the town reputation etc has its fair share of degenerates like everywhere else drug problems , name me a town/city that doesn't !! Any sort of investment to better the town etc is welcome .

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By *ortland51Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

There's no one like Scottish folk... to run down their own country and culture.

Hats off to Paisley for going for this, promoting the town positively and making improvements.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Plans all been shelved.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

paisley isnt a city.

it is an utter heroin ridden, gangster infested tip.

there is no culture (except the out date yoghurts in aldis bin)

so yeah, its in with a chance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As the saying goes ...if you have nothing sensible to say its better to say nothing at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I we all did that, the forum would be silent!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I we all did that, the forum would be silent!

true lol

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe if wee could stop killing each other

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood

Well a lot of shops shut in paisley.

Even McDonald's shut recently.

A lot of shops in paisley centre shut.

Like I said

Pound shops

Charity shops

Pubs

Bookies

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood

"Whilst Paisley isn't great, I think what has already been done for city of culture has been great for the town.

It will never be Paris, London, or Berlin but it is making a good job of maximising what it has.

Can't put paisley on a par with those HUGE city's

I been to Berlin and would happily go back.

Great transportation system.

A good bustling city, with much to see and do, hundreds of places to eat etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another proud Paisley buddie here. It will be a big achievement if we did get it but take away the abandoned High Street and soulless town centre and you have a town with a rich history, culture and architecture. Those who ridicule the town have probably never set foot in the place.

If I had my way I'd pull down the Piazza and redevelop the riverside with shops, bars and restaurants but that will never happen.

Paisley2021

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have set foot in Paisley, for my sins, many times. It is one of the few places on the planet that could be IMPROVED by nuclear devastation.

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By *igbuddie79Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Proud of where I come from , proud to support the best team in Paisley ..St Mirren of course !! It may seem like a bad place at times to people outwith the town reputation etc has its fair share of degenerates like everywhere else drug problems , name me a town/city that doesn't !! Any sort of investment to better the town etc is welcome . "

Come on now everyone knows the best team in Paisley is the Paisley Pirates

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood

"I have set foot in Paisley, for my sins, many times. It is one of the few places on the planet that could be IMPROVED by nuclear devastation."

Apart from paisley abbey & the coats memorial church.

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By *rgoodnbadMan
over a year ago

greenock

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk""

At least you've got some pubs left, all we've got are bar/ diners. Greenock.

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk"

At least you've got some pubs left, all we've got are bar/ diners. Greenock. "

But you know what I mean.

I mean a "city" surly has a huge variety of shops.

Most of shopping here is now indoor malls like silverburn & braehead. Which most people have blamed for paisley's demise.

It really is handy having a huge selection under one roof, especially on a rainy day.

So yes, I'm from paisley and use both these "malls".

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood

Don't get me wrong. I know Glasgow city centre has many shops on streets like Buchanan st and sauchihall st. Many variaties of shops.

Just they 2 streets alone would put paisley high st to absolute SHAME.

Paisley:

McDonald's - SHUT (what the fu*k, how bad when this happens waken up)

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk"

At least you've got some pubs left, all we've got are bar/ diners. Greenock.

But you know what I mean.

I mean a "city" surly has a huge variety of shops.

Most of shopping here is now indoor malls like silverburn & braehead. Which most people have blamed for paisley's demise.

It really is handy having a huge selection under one roof, especially on a rainy day.

So yes, I'm from paisley and use both these "malls"."
the biggest thing that suggests stupidity......CITY of culture......qualifying criteria eh eh hamlets can apply

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"For shops stop shutting down they need stop developing the three out of town centre retail parks. But if you look at other towns like Falkirk etc they're high streets are sorry state too."

Firstly, I would give Paisley full marks for ambition. If ever a town has been abandoned by the 21st century it's Paisley and I hope this initiative brings renewed hope and regeneration even if it is not a successful bid. Every town and city struggles to compete with Amazon and the big malls and until a new purpose can be found for the town centre it is always going to be tough going.

Come on Paisley! Destiny awaits the courageous.

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By *ringles0510Woman
over a year ago

Central Borders

I once lived in a castle in Paisley. Yes, a castle. Had the time of my life there. It's got my vote

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk"

At least you've got some pubs left, all we've got are bar/ diners. Greenock.

But you know what I mean.

I mean a "city" surly has a huge variety of shops.

Most of shopping here is now indoor malls like silverburn & braehead. Which most people have blamed for paisley's demise.

It really is handy having a huge selection under one roof, especially on a rainy day.

So yes, I'm from paisley and use both these "malls".the biggest thing that suggests stupidity......CITY of culture......qualifying criteria eh eh hamlets can apply

Hamlets may well apply.

Not 100% sure, not an expert.

Thought the town had to have so many thousands of people living in it first before it even applied for city status.

Ok. Paisley even got to be used as "starting point" to the famous Monte Carlo Classic car rally recently.

Ok paisley, give it a go.

Should have been given it in 1988, it's 500 year anniversary.

Yes, I remember all the memorabilia at school

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk"

At least you've got some pubs left, all we've got are bar/ diners. Greenock. "

Gourock is better for good pubs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Another proud Paisley buddie here. It will be a big achievement if we did get it but take away the abandoned High Street and soulless town centre and you have a town with a rich history, culture and architecture. Those who ridicule the town have probably never set foot in the place.

If I had my way I'd pull down the Piazza and redevelop the riverside with shops, bars and restaurants but that will never happen.

Paisley2021

I couldn't agree more, from the actors, singers, poets etc never mind the Paisley pattern and the old mill...Coats Memorial is the most beautiful church and we even have a Cathedral...but the best thing about Paisley is the people, they always pull together when someone in the community needs it, like the people who lost all their belongings in the fires last year from two different areas of Paisley! There may be bad, like the recent senseless murder but the town always pulls together xxx

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By *estless nativeMan
over a year ago

near Glasgow

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk""

Wee jay-kay's, I have images of tiny cats in hats dancing & singing acid jazz tunes.

But that would be virtual insanity

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By *rgoodnbadMan
over a year ago

greenock

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk"

At least you've got some pubs left, all we've got are bar/ diners. Greenock.

Gourock is better for good pubs "

Correct, apart from the Caldwell, still find it a little clique.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk"

At least you've got some pubs left, all we've got are bar/ diners. Greenock.

Gourock is better for good pubs

Correct, apart from the Caldwell, still find it a little clique."

True but good measures lol

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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

No Sunderland should get it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I had my way I'd pull down the Piazza and redevelop the riverside with shops, bars and restaurants but that will never happen.

Paisley2021

The trouble is the high st and soulless town centre HAVE been taken away lol cant just ignore the ghost town!the so called "rich history" aint worth a damn with derelict buildings and druggies and neds in the here and now

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By *lasgowman101Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

I hope it happens as will(hopefully) inject some pride back into the place. A lot of officious gits have tried to say Paisley shouldn't get it as its technically not a city, but the place has some spirit, a proud heritage but has been a bit neglected. Hope it happens for 2021

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By *rgoodnbadMan
over a year ago

greenock

"Anyone from Paisley think we can do this?

I'm from paisley and i think it's turned into a dump of a town.

Most of the shops shut.

Just full of pubs, pound shops, charity shops and bookies.

Maybe about 25years ago aye.

But I'd never give paisley city of culture the state it's in.

Wee jay-Kay's always asking you "got a pound to castlemilk"

At least you've got some pubs left, all we've got are bar/ diners. Greenock.

Gourock is better for good pubs

Correct, apart from the Caldwell, still find it a little clique.

True but good measures lol"

Haha, they do. Don't know why the Vic stopped it.

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Been in and around paisley for years, good to see it's being reconised for something even if it is a bit of a long shot sadly its the people of paisley that harm the place, not all of them but the bad ones shine through a lot more than the good ones. Full of wee cardboard gangsters who can't finish a fight after they start the fights.... wee man syndrome everywhere in that place never mind the chip butty crew

As I said great wee place... for passing through

John

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By *vbride1963TV/TS
over a year ago

E.K . Glasgow

"Been in and around paisley for years, good to see it's being reconised for something even if it is a bit of a long shot sadly its the people of paisley that harm the place, not all of them but the bad ones shine through a lot more than the good ones. Full of wee cardboard gangsters who can't finish a fight after they start the fights.... wee man syndrome everywhere in that place never mind the chip butty crew

As I said great wee place... for passing through

John

Cannae beat a chip butty John

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

As I said great wee place... for passing through

John

Cannae beat a chip butty John

Aye they just need to learn to stop at the one

haha

John

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By *vbride1963TV/TS
over a year ago

E.K . Glasgow

As I said great wee place... for passing through

John

Cannae beat a chip butty John

Aye they just need to learn to stop at the one

haha

John

Guilty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ist it the quantity of chips or butties that's the issue? Or both?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Paisley was f*cked long before this:

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/were-doomedso-says-ancient-witches-11120855

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By *ortland51Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

I had a cracking day out in Paisley on Saturday and the place should be awarded City of Culture for the watering hole 'The Alamo' alone!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Paisley isn't a city first and foremost so how's that going to work?"

This is a valid point

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood

"Paisley isn't a city first and foremost so how's that going to work?

This is a valid point

This is very true.

You'd think you'd HAVE to be a city first before getting city of culture.

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