As some of you will have known, Paisley had bid to be UK City of Culture in 2021. Unfortunately, the town didn't win the title. I have to admit, there were many of those working in the creative industries, who call the town home, who were really disappointed, but it's not the end of the world. There is still so much more going on in the town, and we have come this far, so we cannot allow ourselves to stop now.
The bid certainly has had positive effect on the town. Lisa Kowalski, who is a Paisley based singer-songwriter, had her first music video funded by those running the bid. Those running Clockoderik Press also received funding in order to get the ball rolling with them. There are a number of open mic events that take place within the town, some of which also give opportunities to writers to read their work. I will be continuing to work on my fantasy trilogy, which I will be independently publishing. Hopefully, I will be selling it through local retails, as well as on Amazon.
I have heard rumours that there will be other events in the pipeline, which will build on what has been achieved so far. So, to quote Benjamin Disraeli - "Keep an eye on Paisley."
