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10am-6pm Free Botanic Gardens, Queen Margaret DrivePaintings on Railings - Open Air Art Fair |
| Check out the paintings on the Botanic Gardens railings on all three weekends of the festival. These Art Fairs commence in March and continue through to October. Prices from £10. Phone Lynne Scobbie on 357 3739 or e-mail lynne.inkblot@virgin.net for details to exhibit. (Sponsored by Stewart Milne Homes). Paintings on Railings - Open Air Art Fair |
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10am-4pm - Botanic Gardens
Plant Sale - Kibble Palace |
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Organised by The Friends of Botanic Gardens to raise funds in support of the Gardens. 334 2422. |
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10am-4pm - Mansefield Park, off Dumbarton Road
Partick Farmers' Market |
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WEF 2001 sees the launch of a new market for
Glasgow - the Partick Farmers' Market with 40 food and produce stalls. Come along and see, taste and buy - also with local community stalls, entertainment and fun for all the family! There will be another Farmer's Market on Sat 23rd June, same time, same place. |
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Hyndland Primary School, Fortrose Street -
Open Book - A Book and Storytelling Festival for Children and Adults |
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Tickets available (cash only) from Bookpoint Bookshop. 143 Hyndland Rd |
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Open Book - 10.15 am £1/50p. Hyndland Primary School, Fortrose St.
Meet Wilf, The Witch's Dog with Frank Rodgers |
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A contemporary classic with brilliant illustrations. Frank is a great performer, and is quick with the felt tip to create more cartoon fun. (5-8 yrs) . See above for booking details. |
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Open Book - 10.15 am £1/50p. Hyndland Primary School, Fortrose St.
Whit Wis That Ye Said? |
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A highly entertaining session on dramatic monologues from acclaimed Scottish writer Janet Paisley. The session will be in two parts - 'whit people say' and 'whit mair can you say?' Janet writes poetry, short stories, plays and for film. See above for booking details. |
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Open Book - 11.30 a.m.(£1/50p) Hyndland Primary School, Fortrose Street
The Vernon Bright Science Challenge |
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More comic mayhem from Steves Skidmore & Barlow based on the Vernon Bright books. Brings science alive as you've never seen it - be prepared to join in. Can you meet the challenge? (7-11 yrs) See above for booking details. |
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Open Book - 11.30 am (£1/50p) Hyndland Primary School, Fortrose Street
Tales of Weetcom from Michael Kerin |
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Storyteller Michael Kerins entertains with more weetom adventures. A hit all over the world. (4-7yrs) See above for booking details. |
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11 am - 4pm (Free)
Friends of the River Kelvin Gala |
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A fun day out for all the family with stalls for charities, music, food, a bar, Punch and Judy, magician, and canoe rides. By Halfpenny Bridge House, off Kelvin Drive, (2nd left from Queen Margaret Drive) Tel: FORK on 946 4542 for more information. |
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12 noon-6pm - Free Entry
Scribbles & Nibbles @ Kibble's - Part 1.Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens. |
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A day of Palestinian culture - 6 hours of scribbly art & craft and nibbly food. Hand made embroidery and food to taste, raffle tickets, literature & film clips. Organised by The Palestinian Society (Scotland). Proceeds to charity. To be opened by The Lord Provost of Glasgow Alex Mosson |
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1pm-6pm £1 (50p)
Lansdowne Crescent Fun Day |
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Join the residents of Lansdowne Crescent in the Upper Garden for an afternoon of fun, food and festivity, with a barbecue of exotic Middlle Eastern food, plus book, plant and toy stalls. Have your fortunes read from your coffee cup while relaxing to the soothing sounds of B Flat Pack, the West End's favourite clarinet choir! |
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1pm £4 (£3)
Scottish Screen Archive PresentationPresented by Janet McBain, Curator Scottish Screen ArchiveGrosvenor Cinema, Ashton Lane. Tel: 339 4298 |
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As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations this year, the Scottish Screen Archive presents a special programme of treasures from its collection. The programme includes: Two films made by cinema manager James Hart of the Sunday Promenade along Great Western Road in 1915 and 1922; as well as Holidays 'Doon the Watter' in 1910; University Life between the Wars; Sausage Making in 1931, and 'Face of War', an evocative survey of the Scottish nation on the eve of war in 1938. Thanks to Mr Danny Cattigan whose technical help and experience has proved invaluable in organising this event. |
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7pm-8.30pm Donations at door.
Scribbles & Nibbles @ Kibble's - Part 2Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens |
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Reem Kelani, an inspirational Palestinian musician, composer and singer who has toured the world delivering Palestinian folklore will enliven and entertain the soirée. Sponsored by Foobar. |
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9pm - 1 am £12.50 Tickets only from Cottier's Bar 357 5825 Cottier's Theatre, Hyndland Street. The Liveliest Night of the YearSalsa Celtica |
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Join us for the opening night of WEF 2001 in the Cottier Theatre with Scotland's best latin and jazz musicians getting together for a party! Great music from top Scottish band Salsa Celtica and the hottest DJ sounds around in 2001. |
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Sat 9 7.30pm Doors 9pm Show £7
The Stand Comedy Club333 Woodlands Rd Tel: 0870 600 6055 |
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Brendan Burke 'great show by natural born wit', with support by Sandy Nelson 'easy-going charm and superb audience awareness' and Rev Obediah Steppenwolfe III. Compered by Susan Morrison 'well-known for her capacity to hype up audiences.' |
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Ashton Lane Events |
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Brel 2 pm - 8pm - Free |
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