Events
Project Launch February 2015
By Paisley's Enchanted ThreadsRecently, we held our project launch, which celebrated everything that the project has achieved since it got up and running in April 2014. Thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project has given local people an opportunity to explore their heritage in a pretty unique way. But in doing so, it has brought people together, forged new friendships, and strengthened old ones.
Read MoreLocal students engage with the story of 1697
By Paisley's Enchanted ThreadsWe have had the great pleasure and privilege of exploring the story of the Renfrewshire witch hunt with students of Johnstone High School and Park Mains High School recently.
Read MoreHalloween 2014
By Paisley's Enchanted ThreadsHalloween is a special time of year, and we've been busy enjoying it with our local community.
Read MoreStudents take the story to the community
By Paisley's Enchanted ThreadsOn Friday 24th of October, we had a great day with students from Dumbarton Academy and residents of the Castle View Care Home in Dumbarton.
Read MoreChildren's Day August 2014
By Paisley's Enchanted ThreadsOn Saturday, August 30th, we had a great day with some local children, exploring the stories surrounding the events of 1697, and having fun with witches more generally.
Read MoreReminiscence Event July 2014
By Paisley's Enchanted ThreadsToday, we invited a few people to get together and talk in a little more depth about their thoughts, opinions and interpretations of the Renfrewshire Witch Hunt.
Read MoreVolunteer Training July 2014
By Paisley's Enchanted ThreadsOn Friday, 4th July, we held a training session for our first group of project volunteers. This day was an important landmark for the Enchanted Threads project, and everyone had a great time.
Read MoreReminiscence Event May 2014
By Paisley's Enchanted ThreadsOn Thursday, May 1st, we held a reminiscence event in the Sir James Clark building, Seedhill. This was an opportunity for people to come along and share their stories relating to the Renfrewshire Witch Hunt of 1697. We were delighted to welcome so many people from the local area.
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