Renfrewshire Lieutenancy joined with Ayrshire and Arran to host a ‘Together at Christmas’ Community Carol Service in Paisley Abbey. The event, supported by The Royal Foundation, was part of an annual initiative spearheaded by The Princess of Wales to recognise and thank the many people around the country who act with love in their communities, contributing to a more cohesive and connected society.
The service in Paisley Abbey brought together 600 attendees including from communities across Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Ayrshire to honour those individuals and organisations who have created and shown love to foster compassion and togetherness in the community.
A number of community groups across the region were represented at the Paisley Abbey service to recognise the wonderful care, compassion and kindness they have shown in and nurturing connections with others across the community. The service especially featured the work of 77 Glasgow Disabled Scouts, part of Eastwood District in an interview during the service with Ross Syme, Group Scout Leader and Compassionate Inverclyde in an interview with Alison Bunce BEM.
The service of traditional music and carols featured the, Paisley Abbey choir and young performers from the Renfrewshire String Ensemble and Ayrshire Chamber singers as well as entertainment before the service from the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra. Everyone attending the service left with a personal message from Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales and a gift of special local confectionary generously donated by Filshill Limited.
