ALBIONSAINT Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, faraway saint said: What a statement.......................... A bunch of religious people and that's Paisley sorted. Exactly what the people need. Conversion of Paisley town centre building will make High Street 'glorious again' https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/renfrewshire/conversion-paisley-town-centre-building-29467450?fbclid=IwAR1ppY241ZjEL_b_FrEnzcf7HSt6ZZIpY0PGq3aHsfBoo6fQzBW5GPUS1Fk They run a very popular cafe in there current let in Moss street (the old job centre ) , I like the idea of repurposed buildings, I was very impressed with the Methodist church in the high street last Saturday (two towns down beer festival) they have made it into great space for hire events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, ALBIONSAINT said: They run a very popular cafe in there current let in Moss street (the old job centre ) , I like the idea of repurposed buildings, I was very impressed with the Methodist church in the high street last Saturday (two towns down beer festival) they have made it into great space for hire events. Im more than in favour of buildings being brought back to life. I'm less than convinced this is the best use for a building in a prime location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 15 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Im more than in favour of buildings being brought back to life. I'm less than convinced this is the best use for a building in a prime location. A prime position indeed Unfortunately our town,in fact most towns,have lots of empty properties in prime positions sitting empty We’d all love to see the empty units filled by retailers but it’s not going to happen as these days are over Better to have “a bunch of religious people” bringing that corner of town back to life than a horrible empty unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, HSS said: A prime position indeed Unfortunately our town,in fact most towns,have lots of empty properties in prime positions sitting empty We’d all love to see the empty units filled by retailers but it’s not going to happen as these days are over Better to have “a bunch of religious people” bringing that corner of town back to life than a horrible empty unit Aye, its better than nothing, like a charity shop or betting shop. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Aye, its better than nothing, like a charity shop or betting shop. 🙄 Betting shops are also disappearing after the government changed the rules on the machines so no longer a space filler It used to be where there was a pub there was a bookies nearby Now it’s ice cream parlours!!! Town centre shopping is a thing of the past now as the hordes head to Braehead,Silverburn or buy online Look at the Paisley Centre which is closing down soon,part of which will be turned into residential use Town centre shopping is a thing of the past so I’m delighted the old Burtons will come to life again Good on the “bunch of religious people” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just now, HSS said: Betting shops are also disappearing after the government changed the rules on the machines so no longer a space filler It used to be where there was a pub there was a bookies nearby Now it’s ice cream parlours!!! Town centre shopping is a thing of the past now as the hordes head to Braehead,Silverburn or buy online Look at the Paisley Centre which is closing down soon,part of which will be turned into residential use Town centre shopping is a thing of the past so I’m delighted the old Burtons will come to life again Good on the “bunch of religious people” You might want to tell Edinburgh and Glasgow as they, to name two, are stowed out every weekend. Maybe you should be a councillor, they have no ambition either it seems, or join the religious people for a prayer or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, faraway saint said: You might want to tell Edinburgh and Glasgow as they, to name two, are stowed out every weekend. Maybe you should be a councillor, they have no ambition either it seems, or join the religious people for a prayer or two. Cities are completely different Are you seriously comparing Paisley or any other town to Glasgow/Edinburgh? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALBIONSAINT Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, HSS said: Betting shops are also disappearing after the government changed the rules on the machines so no longer a space filler It used to be where there was a pub there was a bookies nearby Now it’s ice cream parlours!!! Town centre shopping is a thing of the past now as the hordes head to Braehead,Silverburn or buy online Look at the Paisley Centre which is closing down soon,part of which will be turned into residential use Town centre shopping is a thing of the past so I’m delighted the old Burtons will come to life again Good on the “bunch of religious people” I had a look at the plans for the Paisley centre (shopping centre) there will be a new street created which will join the high street with New street, new flats and independent small shops. Looks pretty good 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, HSS said: Cities are completely different Are you seriously comparing Paisley or any other town to Glasgow/Edinburgh? 🤔 You're splitting hairs, Paisley, in case you've forgotten, narrowly missed out on city status, which, TBH, is irrelevant. Anyhow, I'm busy, got fitba to get ready for, enjoy your hymn singing when it opens up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, faraway saint said: You're splitting hairs, Paisley, in case you've forgotten, narrowly missed out on city status, which, TBH, is irrelevant. Anyhow, I'm busy, got fitba to get ready for, enjoy your hymn singing when it opens up. ^^^^^^^ Admits defeat and leaves the scene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, HSS said: ^^^^^^^ Admits defeat and leaves the scene What part of I'm heading off to Dundee soon are you struggling with? WTF do you mean by defeat, it's a difference of opinion, not a fecking competition. Toddle off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, faraway saint said: What part of I'm heading off to Dundee soon are you struggling with? WTF do you mean by defeat, it's a difference of opinion, not a fecking competition. Toddle off. Head off then,don’t let me stop you 👋👋👋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 He’s in so much of a hurry he had to check if I’d replied 😂 Always wants the last word or in this case a wee smiley 👋👋👋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hamlet Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, HSS said: Teasing us now. What about a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 53 minutes ago, hamlet said: Teasing us now. What about a clue. Leave it a bit longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 Just now, HSS said: Leave it a bit longer That’s not a clue by the way 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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portmahomack saint Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 5 hours ago, HSS said: Walker street or Argyll street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Walker street or Argyll street Nope.I'm guessing somewhere near there that NSS has mentioned loads of times. [emoji2958] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Is it Cochrane Street, think I can see Priorscroft Bowling Club in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 3/18/2023 at 12:17 PM, HSS said: Cities are completely different Are you seriously comparing Paisley or any other town to Glasgow/Edinburgh? 🤔 I was in Aberdeen last week and took a stroll along Union Street , plenty of empty shops and ones which look as if they are on their last legs. Unfortunately, "high street shopping" in general seems to be dying on its arse across the land, I saw a stat that a third of shops in Sauchiehall street are now lying empty - who’d have thought that would be the case just 10 years ago ? As more people go online, more shops will close and then folk will moan that the Toon Centres deid ! If you didn’t use it you’ll lose it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 3/19/2023 at 12:27 AM, shull said: I have absolutely no recollection of this at all ! Where was it in relation to todays town layout and when did it shut down ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Callum Gilhooley said: I have absolutely no recollection of this at all ! Where was it in relation to todays town layout and when did it shut down ? I don’t remember it myself but I think it was just where Back Sneddon meets North St Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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