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Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Paisley brewery to host new beer festival
The event will mark the cask ale debut of two much-loved Two Towns Down beers; These Streets and The Day We Caught The Train. A popular Brewery is hosting an epic free event for Paisley Buddies where national and European beers will be on offer. Two Towns Down, located on Sneddon Street, has announced their Guest Fest weekend, where several beers and kegs will be lined up for people to try. And, in a major first for the brewery, the event will mark the cask ale debut of two much-loved Two Towns Down beers; These Streets and The Day We Caught The Train. Paisley's first brewery in over 125 years will also unveil several new brews on keg, including: ● A Tribe Called Toa – a New Zealand-style pale ale brewed with Kohatu, Moutere and Nelson Sauvin ● Watermelon Sugar – a sweet and juicy summer sour ● Ice Cream Van: Raspberry Ripple – a creamy, ripe raspberry sour ● Peacock Suit – a peachy NEIPA designed to be light and fruity Entry is free, and no tickets are required. The event will run during normal taproom hours - from 4pm on Friday, July 18, and 2pm on Saturday, July 19, with dogs also welcome to join in on the fun. A spokesperson for the Paisley business said: 'This informal weekender brings together an exciting lineup of around 15 guest beers on draught, alongside Two Towns Down's own new and classic brews. 'The event will feature breweries from across the UK and Europe, including standout names like Dookit, Mains, Holy Goat, De Molen, UpFront, Brew Toon, and many more. 'Styles will range from crisp lagers to bold stouts, fruity sours, and hoppy pale ales, ensuring something for every palate.' Founded in 2019 and family-owned and operated, the Paisley brewery has gone from strength to strength, evolving from a small local operation into one of the most exciting names on the Scottish craft beer scene. Known for its balanced, flavour-forward beers and no-nonsense approach to brewing, the brewery has received multiple awards and accolades in just a few short years. Previously, the Paisley Daily Express told of how founder Sandy McKelvie turned to Renfrewshire Business Gateway in order to realise his ambitions to expand the enterprise and recently took on his neighbouring building. The spokesperson continued by saying: 'Guest Fest promises a weekend of brilliant beer, friendly faces, and laid-back vibes within stoating distance of Gilmour Street Station. 'Whether you're a cask aficionado, a craft keg connoisseur, or just curious to try something new, Two Towns Down invites you to come and enjoy the best of both worlds.'
Daily Record
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lifeline Paisley charity marks National Volunteers' Week
Paisley Buddies who dedicate hours of their time to the Star Project took part in the Rhythm to a T session to celebrate National Volunteers' Week. A message of solidarity sounded loud and clear last week as anti-poverty volunteers took part in a drumming session. Paisley Buddies who dedicate hours of their time to the Star Project took part in the Rhythm to a T session to celebrate National Volunteers' Week. An incredible 60 volunteers pledged 6,420 hours, or 917 working days, of their time to the Paisley charity in 2024, bolstering the charity's ability to build a resilient community in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis. Star hosted an afternoon of celebration and gratitude last Thursday to recognise the phenomenal contribution people make to their lifeline projects. Volunteers had the opportunity to spend time together and share in the incredible session offered by Rhythm to a T, a Paisley-based drumming facilitator that runs drumming groups specifically to help with mental health and wellbeing. Anna Gibb, senior development worker at the Star Project, said: 'We are incredibly grateful to all our wonderful volunteers. 'The time and dedication they give to Star Project cannot be underestimated and we wouldn't be able to run all our different services without them. 'The skills and experience each volunteer brings to their role makes Star Project a richer, more inclusive place, and we cannot thank them enough for their hard work.' As part of their celebration event, volunteers were gifted vouchers for free haircuts at Haus of Seisay Hairdressing Academy. A fellow charity, Haus of Seisay strives to provide career opportunities in hairdressing for care experienced young people. Star Project has been at the forefront of tackling the impact of poverty, deprivation and associated stigma since its creation in Paisley in 1999. It, with the support of its volunteers, delivers successful group, individual and community activities and supports that build resilience through themes of wellbeing, connections and creativity. Volunteers work across the daily drop-in, Paisley Men's Shed, Community Fridge, Pantry Plus and the Board of Trustees. When asked why they chose to volunteer with Star Project, one volunteer said: 'Star is my second family, I don't know where I'd be without them, to me, Star is a place of safety, friendliness and inclusion.' Another volunteer added: 'I love volunteering at Star because it is such a welcoming atmosphere and it helps me feel good about myself'.
