Renfrew Town hall has reopened after a £5.2 million refurbishment - another boost for the regeneration of the town centre.
Thousands of people turned out in Renfrew for the day of
celebration to mark the reopening of Renfrew Town Hall.
A two-hour spectacular began with a parade of local schoolchildren
from Robertson Park to Renfrew town centre.
The Renfrew Burgh Band started off a trio of top class performances
followed by singing sensation Gamu and The Singing Kettle.
The Clyde 1 Roadshow was also on stage throughout the afternoon
with music and audience competitions.
The official opening was performed by Renfrewshire's Provost Celia
Lawson, Depute First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Derek Mackay,
Local Government Minister.
Then the day was rounded off with a fireworks finale from the roof
of the town hall.
Renfrewshire's Provost Celia Lawson said: "Everyone involved with
the £5.2m modernisation aimed to reflect how much the town hall
means to the people of Renfrew.
"That was clearly demonstrated at the opening event where the
community got behind the event and we had a big turnout of people
enjoying a landmark occasion.
"I'd like to thank everyone who supported the project and everyone
whose involvement made the day so memorable."
After the event there was the first chance for members of the
public to see inside the building. Over 150 people took the
opportunity to see the restored town hall and newly created Renfrew
Community Museum.
Councillor Eileen McCartin, Convener of Renfrewshire Council's
Community and Family Care Policy Board, said: "The modernisation of
the town hall has preserved its heritage and also given Renfrew a
top quality facility.
"As more people get the chance to come and visit, I'm sure we'll
get as positive a reaction as people expressed on the day.
"It's like having a new building inside the traditional exterior.
The new museum is also an exceptional feature which does full
justice to Renfrew's proud past.
"Overall, the modernisation programme is another boost for the
regeneration of Renfrew town centre."
The £5.2million investment in Renfrew was led by Renfrewshire
Council with support from Renfrew Common Good Fund, Historic
Scotland, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Braehead Shopping
Centre.
A two-hour spectacular began with a parade of local
schoolchildren from Robertson Park to Renfrew town centre.
The Renfrew Burgh Band started off a trio of top class
performances followed by singing sensation Gamu and The Singing
Kettle. The Clyde 1 Roadshow was also on stage throughout the
afternoon with music and audience competitions.
The official opening was performed by Renfrewshire's Provost
Celia Lawson, Depute First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Derek
Mackay, Local Government Minister. The celebration was rounded
off with a fireworks finale from the roof of the town hall.
Renfrewshire's Provost Celia Lawson said: "Everyone involved
with the £5.2m modernisation aimed to reflect how much the town
hall means to the people of Renfrew. That was clearly
demonstrated at the opening event where the community got behind
the event and we had a big turnout of people enjoying a landmark
occasion.
"I'd like to thank everyone who supported the project and
everyone whose involvement made the day so memorable."
After the event there was the first chance for members of the
public to see inside the building. Over 150 people took the
opportunity to see the restored town hall and newly created Renfrew
Community Museum.
Councillor Eileen McCartin, Convener of Renfrewshire Council's
Community and Family Care Policy Board, said: "The modernisation of
the town hall has preserved its heritage and also given Renfrew a
top quality facility.
"It's like having a new building inside the traditional
exterior. The new museum is also an exceptional feature which does
full justice to Renfrew's proud past. Overall, the
modernisation programme is another boost for the regeneration of
Renfrew town centre."
The £5.2million investment in Renfrew was led by Renfrewshire
Council with support from Renfrew Common Good Fund, Historic
Scotland, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Braehead Shopping
Centre.