by Grant Mason | Dec 9, 2021 | Art, Arts, Community, Cultural Regeneration, Events, Learning, PACE Theatre, PACE YT, Performance, Renfrewshire, Theatre, Uncategorised, Young People, Youth Theatre
Every week at PACE we see first-hand how positive creative and cultural experiences can transform social, educational and wellbeing outcomes for young people – particularly to those most disadvantaged. Research shows that young people participating in the arts do better in school and are more likely to gain employment, volunteer and vote. For over 30 years we have worked to bring these benefits to as many young people as possible; to ensure that all, regardless of background, are valued, nurtured and have a voice – and to help create opportunities for them to realise their potential. YTAS studies in 2015 and 2021 show Renfrewshire with the highest levels of engagement in participatory drama activities in Scotland. We think we can build on this to do so much more, and it has never been more needed. (more…)
by Rachel Lowther & Kerry Stewart | Nov 25, 2021 | Art, Artist, Arts, Commemoration, Community, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Regeneration, Culture, Events, Paisley, Place, Public Space, Renfrewshire, Uncategorised
We won’t use this blog to describe what happened inside the Glen Cinema, Paisley on Hogmanay 1929 – it is well documented online, in history books, and in the memories of the people of Renfrewshire and across the world. Instead we are using this blog as an opportunity to describe some of what we have learnt and experienced over the past two years while working on this project. (more…)
by Sophie Mamattah | Oct 28, 2021 | Art, Artist, Arts, Community, COP26, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Regeneration, Culture, Events, Learning, Resources, Uncategorised
The delayed COP26 summit is to begin on the last day of October, amid the road closures and the rail strikes, the challenges of social distancing and – perhaps – of Scottish weather in autumn, over 30,000 attendees representing over 200 countries, businesses, NGOs and other groups will meet and attempt to advance the aims of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (more…)
by Sophie Mamattah | Jul 15, 2021 | Art, Arts, City of Culture, Community, COVID19, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Regeneration, Culture, Digital, Events, Lonliness, Place, Public Space, Renfrewshire, Uncategorised
At the beginning of June, CCSE had the perhaps slightly unexpected pleasure of one again hosting our annual conference virtually. As CCSE Director – Prof Gayle McPherson – pointed out in her opening remarks; at the time of our first virtual outing in May last year, there were few among us who believed we’d be gearing up for a second digital event just over twelve months later.
Home offices, dining, kitchen and side tables served as our venue once again and everyone bore responsibility for their own tea and biscuits. While far from the traditional conference offering, it is potentially the case that the widespread development of digital – and in future hybrid – events will be one of the longterm legacies of the pandemic response, ultimately enabling greater engagement with a wider audience. (more…)
by Len McCaffer | Jun 3, 2021 | Art, Community, COVID19, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Regeneration, Culture, Performance, Public Space, Research profile, Theatre, Uncategorised
On September 1939, at the start of the start of World War II, the government ordered the closure of all theatres throughout Britain, fearing that large congregations of people would be susceptible to aerial bombardment. It was quickly realised that theatres were vital to the morale and wellbeing of the general public and The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr was the first in Britain to open its doors providing welcome entertainment to the public and troops stationed locally. (more…)
by Centre for Culture Sports & Events | May 20, 2021 | Art, Arts, City of Culture, Community, COVID19, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Regeneration, Culture, Digital, Events, Place, Power, Public Space, Renfrewshire, Uncategorised
The Centre for Culture, Sport & Events is delighted to invite you to our virtual annual conference. The event ‘Recovery, Repair & Renewal: The role of arts and culture in the future of urban places’ will take place on Wednesday 9th June 2021.
The Centre for Culture, Sport and Events, CCSE, undertakes research, consultation and knowledge exchange work aligned with our four key themes:
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