Paisley & District U3A Talks: St Valentine Reveal
Paisley & District u3a will be joined by guest speaker Valerie Reilly for their latest talk where they'll be looking into the real history of patron saint, St Valentine!
About Paisley & District U3A Talks: St Valentine Reveal
Card with red hearts and verses that rhyme make us think of February and St Valentine.
So Paisley & District u3a will be looking into the real history of this patron saint. Guest speaker Valerie Reilly, a former Paisley Museum keeper of textiles, is going to reveal facts and common myths about this romantic figure. Members and those interested in joining the u3a can attend her free presentation. Just come to the Salvation Army Hall in Mill Street, Paisley between 1.30pm- 2pm.
U3a chair, Kathy O’Donnell said: ‘Many of us believe St Valentine was someone who was helpful to lovers. Yet, the truth is we know his name but not so much about his life. It’ll be interesting to find out why this particular saint is linked with romance. I’m sure Valerie’s talk will be an eye opener on the history and traditions behind 14 February.’
Paisley Patterns author, Valerie Reilly remarked: “All around the world, gifts and sentiments will be exchanged between lovers on St Valentine’s Day. Yet what surprised me the most during my research is that there is more than one candidate to be 'the' St Valentine. In fact, we may actually be celebrating on the wrong day! Perhaps you can guess the word that links a gift sent as a love token and the name of a WWII British tank made by Vickers? For the answer and other Valentine snippets, come along to my talk.”
Details of local u3a activities and groups at: u3asites.org.uk
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Renfrewshire, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Renfrewshire? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Other Events at Paisley Salvation Army
International Staff Band - Brass Spectacular
The World renowned International Staff Band present Brass Spectacular at Paisley Methodist Central Hall on Saturday 18th May!
READ MORESponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
An Evening With James Cosmo
Step into the captivating world of film and television with an evening featuring the esteemed actor, James Cosmo at Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MORE
Paisley Book Festival
The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed 'Imagine Something Different', invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey, embracing the festival's renowned radical edge.
READ MORE
Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life
Join Simon Yates of Touching the Void as he shares his journeys to some of the remotest mountains on the planet at Beacon Arts Centre!
READ MORE
How I Became A Butterfly: Book Chat and Q&A
Held on the eve of International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day this event will see Amanda from The Butterfly Room read from her book and share details from her own health journey.
READ MORE
Killer Books: Professor David Wilson and Marcel Theroux
Novelist and presenter Marcel Theroux and criminologist Professor David Wilson combine their professional backgrounds to discuss books that have motivated murder!
READ MORE
ABC - An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry
Beacon Arts Centre has announced 'An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry' on Saturday 12th October!
READ MORE
Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays
He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 25th October!
READ MORE
Gee Atherton - Hold Fast
Mountain biking legend, Gee Atherton, will be live on stage at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 16th November to tell the remarkable story of his riding life!
READ MOREFind other events in Renfrewshire
Sponsored Links
Go Radio | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West - Listen on DAB, Online or on your Smart Speaker, just say "Launch Go Radio"
