INTRODUCTION
A WELCOME BACK FROM THE EDITOR CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
MILL Marianna Palka and the power of creativity The innovative youth work of the YMCA
Halcyon days of Paisley’s nightlife
Cover photo by Wes Frazer on the set of Collection directed by Marianna Palka
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Culture and lifestyle for Renfrewshire
ISSUE 009 - MARCH/APRIL 2020
Let’s face it, no-one likes winter. Once December’s influx of cheer wears off, all you’re left with is dark mornings and a lingering sense of ennui. No matter how much we all pretend, those ‘cosy’ nights in lose their appeal when Netflix’s enquiries of “are you still watching?” become a common occurrence and the thought of visiting a beer garden with your friends appears closer to a work of science fiction than a genuine possibility. Yet with the arrival of spring, this tide of melancholy gradually begins to turn. Suddenly, we’ve got a bit more of a spring to our step and, as you’ll see from what awaits you in this issue, Renfrewshire residents aren’t lacking in reasons to be joyful. Taking a deep dive into everything from innovative organisations and the culinary wizardry of local eateries to the psyches of some of the finest creative minds that our vibrant community has to offer, we at Mill came raring out of the gate after our two-month hiatus and to say that we’re delighted to be back is an understatement. Within these pages, you’ll see that the tone for the year ahead has been set and it’s one that’s brimming with good tidings for Renfrewshire as we know it. Dive in and, as always, let us know what you think.
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