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West End Festival 2000 >> Programme >> Sunday June25

Sunday 25 June

9am - 6.30pm £25 from John Smiths, Byres Rd 334 2769

Coach Tour - "Doon the Watter"

Friends of Glasgow West, West End Walks and Tours

A coach and ferry trip which captures the spirit of a "Doon the Watter" day out. See the Wm. Younger Gardens near Dunoon, and spend time in Rothesay, Queen of the Clyde resorts. A variety of short tours in Rothesay will be available to choose from. Michael Moss will be on hand to describe the Victorian dimension.


11.00 - 4pm Free at Museum of Transport 287 2720

Cycle Safety & Security

To coincide with National Bike Week. Strathclyde Police will be in the Cycle Gallery demonstrating how to keep your bike safe.

12.30-3pm Free at Cottier's, 93-95 Hyndland St

String Quartet

String Quartet at Cottier's

Ashton Lane Events

Brel

3pm - 5pm Free

The Sunday Rhymes.

Brel's monthly spoken word slot invites guests to come and read their work. Hosted by Viv Gee.

Jinty McGuinty's

4pm - 7pm Free

Big George

Jinty McGuinty's

7pm - 11pm Free

Camhanach

Cul-de-Sac

9pm Free

Cul-de-Sac DJ's

Brel

9pm to close Free

Hush Puppy DJ's the festival away for another year.


4 -7pm Free at Cottier's, 93-95 Hyndland St

Mickey Deans Jazz Quartet

Mickey Deans Jazz Quartet

Cottier Theatre Events - tickets hotline: 287 5511


8.30 - 10.30pm £3 (£2) at The Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Rd 0870 600 6055

SOS: Six on Sunday

The six-act show that beats those back-to-work on Monday blues! Join resident compere John Gordon "confident...excellent, laconic Glaswegian...more will be heard of him over the next couple of years" (Stage). as he introduces guests including John Flint "his act is full of political bite "Edinburgh's answer to Ben Elton" (Edinburgh Evening News) "funny one-liners and gags" (Sunday Mail), and up-and-coming Greenock double act Paul & Ray

12 noon Free Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.

Glasgow Cyclefest

A day-long celebration of all forms of cycling activities, as part of the Millennium Festival of Cycling and the Ride the Net National Cycle Network launch celebrations. The Cyclefest features a range of events suitable for all abilities, from family groups and newcomers to experienced cyclists. The event highlights the health and fitness benefits of cycling as an enjoyable outdoor leisure activity and competitive sport, and promotes its environmental benefits as part of a sustainable transport solution. Come and join in the following...

  • Guided Cycle rides around Glasgow and the surrounding countryside on cycle routes and quiet roads.

  • Women - only cycle ride.

  • Adult and youth criterium races in the park, to watch or take part.

  • Exhibits from cycle interest groups and cycle-related businesses.

  • Dr Bike, on hand to give cycle maintenance advice.

  • Unusual bikes on display.

And a number of cycling activities to "try out" including a

  • Cycle obstacle course for children

  • Trail quest bicycle orienteering

  • The Five Mile Challenge ride for new comers; you can do it!

Entrance to the Cyclefest is free, just bring your bike, or come and watch!

For further information, please contact: David Marsh 287 9374 Email: dmarsh@scottishcycling.co.uk Web site: http://www.viewport.co.uk/scottishcycling/events/gcf.html


Janey Godley 8pm till late £7 (6) at Mansions Café Bar, 63 St George's Rd, Charing Cross 332 7225

Jesters Comedy Club

Janey Godley

"Comedy award winner at Paisley Comedy First 1996"

Loud, small, dark and funny. Glaswegian Janey is sharp, observant and very much "to the point". Her comedy act has travelled as far as Preston to New York. She has been described as, "Acerbic wit with the laughter punched into you at all the right times" (Daily Express) Her tales of drugs, motherhood, police, schoolwork and the colour of peoples satin bed spreads have delighted audiences at the Festival Fringe three years in a row. More information about Janey Godley.


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