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Glasgow Doors Open Day

15th - 21st September, 2008. Glasgow's Built Heritage Festival
Take this opportunity to investigate some of Glasgow's wonderful buildings - 135 buildings to choose from and admission is free.
www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com
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Photo: organic food festival. Scotland’s Organic Food Festival 2008

Old Fruitmarket - Merchant City, Glasgow

Stalls include complementary therapists, healers, psychics, crystals, health products, aura photography, gifts, tarot and much more. There is always a wide range of complementary therapies on offer: enjoy a relaxing massage or healing session, have a reading done, find out about courses and centres in your area or participate in one of the many free talks. Talks are informative and enjoyable and cover a wide range of topics in the mind, body spirit field.

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The highlight of Scotland's organic calendar is returning to Glasgow's stunning Old Fruitmarket for its third year, expanding this year to occupy the neighbouring and historic Ramshorn Theatre.

Saturday 20 September 10-6
Sunday 21 September 10-5
More info Soil Association Scotland

West End CD and Record fair at Hillhead Library on the 26/27th September 10am-4pm(free Admission)

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

In aid of Marie Curie
Indulge in an afternoon of tea, cake, fun and entertainment at our second Mad Hatter's Tea Party in the stunning Oran Mor. Sunday 12 October at 2.00 p.m.
£25 each or £250 for table of 10. For more information call 0141 531 1376

Live Language

4 Park Gardens, Glasgow G3 7YE
0141 333 1955.
info@live-language.com
A small but friendly language school that provides Group, Individual and Corporate language lessons for anyone wishing to improve their language skills.

Enrol now for Spanish, Italian, Japanese, French, Polish, English evening classes.
Private & Semi-Private Tuition also available.
Live Language recently became British Council Accredited and we also received Investors in People status in 2006.
We have small classes so you get more attention.

http://www.live-language.com

 

North Star Cafe
Knitting Group

108 Queen Margaret Drive
"Big Knit Out" group meets every second week
more info on
http://www.k1yarns.com

Southbrae Centre

190 Southbrae Drive
Plants and lots lots more!

Go Potty

sign up for some pottery classes or take the kids along to create some artistic treasures - creative assistants are on hand to offer fun ideas and practical advice.
691 Great Western Road, http://www.gopottystudio.com

The German-Speaking Congregation

holds church services
every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month at 3pm
at 7 Hughenden Terrace in the WestEnd

Scottish Wildlife Trust

meets at Hyndland School
for more info: 0141 339 5567 or 0141 954 9308

Woodlands/ Park Trail

This leaflet gives a history of the area and 3 trails you can follow....
very nicely produced and featuring our own dear Loby Dosser
You can pick it up from the library or from
The Woodlands Community Development Trust
6 Queens Crescent, G4 9BW Tel: 0141 332 1185

Hillhead Library

Byres Road
Fridays 2-3pm De-Stress
come along for an hour of progressive relaxation techniques
£5/£2.50 more info 0141 949 1859

Southbrae Resource Centre

Southbrae Dr/Anniesland Road
every Mon-Fri 10-2.30pm Coffee Shop & Plant Sale

 

Farmers' Market

Saturday 24th March 10-2pm Mansfield Park, Partick (junction Dumbarton Road and Hyndland Street)
quality fresh produce directly from Scottish farmers & producers
held twice monthly 2nd and 4th Saturday

The Stewartville Street Annexe

Stewartville Street, Partick
Full Weekly Programme of many different activities
including Aduly Literacy and Numeracy (Mon 1-3)
Exercise classes every night except Wed & Sun
Drop in for Money advice (Tues 5.30-7.30)
Partick Senior Forum (Tues 1-3pm)
African Drumming (Wed 6.45-9pm)
Parent & Toddlers (Thurs 10-12)
Scottish Slimmers (Wed 5-7pm)
Voicebeat Choir Community Choir (Thurs 7-9pm)
Yoga (Fri 4-5)
Fiddle/Violin class (Sat 2-4)
Partick Players Community DramaGroup (Sun 5-7)
And many many more!
For more info on any of the above
tel 0141 357 6747

 

Astrology Classes in Glasgow West End
Tutor : Anne Whitaker MA Dip Ed Dip Psych Astrol
Anne has practised and taught astrology in Glasgow's WestEnd since 1983. She holds a Diploma from the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London, directed by eminent astrologer Dr Liz Greene. Anne runs classes for all levels. For more info, dates and fees contact Anne on 0141-337-6144, or email her at astrolocad@aol.com or check her out in the Metalog Directory of Astrologers(Scotland) at http://www.astrologer.com

Glasgow Polytechnic Chess Club at Glasgow University
for more info Jim Prentice on 0141 357 1195

Glasgow Montrose Chess Club every Thursday 7.30pm
at the RAFA Club, 27 Ashley Street (off Woodside Road at the garage)
all welcome-non player beginner or expert
More info from Sam Collins Tel/Fax 0141 248 2887

Botanic Gardens

 

Scot-Trek West End based outdoor organisation has a Walks and Walking Holidays Programme
further info from Fred Chatterton 9 Lawrence Street 0141 334 9232
or pick up a programme at the library
Or email f.chatterton@scot-trek.co.uk
or website at http://www.scot-trek.co.uk

Beginners' Tai Chi Class

Tryst Hillhead Baptist Church Cresswell Street (off Byres Road) Instructor Mr Jan Kauskas, Long River Tai Chi Circle
more info 357 5102 or on their web site at http://www.immediatearts.com

Tai Chi Qigong

Classes at Dowanhill Primary School, 30 Havelock Street
Wednesdays 8-9pm
Wednesdays 7-8pm class for complete beginners
Instructor: Hazel DeMontAlto of the High Mountain Qigong Club
More info on 0141 946 7818 or (07990) 582921 (mobile)

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Hi, does anyone know of any car boot sales or jumble sales in the area?

Nikita Johnson | Thu Apr 24 2008

Please note that the Glasgow Montrose Chess Club has recently changed premises and is now based at Burnside Bowling Club, 235 Woodlands Road, G3 6NN, and now meets on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm instead of Thursday. Thanks, Sean

Sean Groundwater | Sat Sep 29 2007

Hi, I'm looking for class or tuition on upscale food preparation and presentation (silver service). I have worked in business class as cabin crew for years but have a corporate interview which involves dealing with VVIP's and need all the help I can get! Many thanks

Wendy | Wed Jun 13 2007

Hi am looking for an italian language tutor, preferably evenings in west end. Thanks

tracy | Fri Mar 31 2006

Anyone know anything about a Burns Supper in Partick Burgh Hall?

morag campbell | Mon Jan 16 2006

I am having a serious clear out! Can anyone tell me where a car boot sale is held?

Lee | Sun Nov 06 2005

Hi there, I have recently moved into the area and I am looking for a piano teacher for beginners level.....Can anyone help? Also, can anyone recommend any social clubs? Cheers m'dears, L

Lynsey | Wed Oct 26 2005

I am going to Ireland & will be flying out of Glasgow on Tues. July 12. If I fly in on Sun. July 10, is there a cool festival or where locals hang? Suggestions on where on web to find info on what is happening on that date? Thanks.

Jeanne Marie | Tue Jun 07 2005

Looking for a spanish tutor will travel anywhere in glasgow.

Lynne Vernel | Mon Aug 23 2004

Hi I am trying to find out if any person or organisation provides evening pottery/ceramic courses for beginners, and if so, how much and for how long etc? West End or City Centre preferred. Any info appreciated, thanks.

Kelly Reilly | Mon Aug 02 2004

I'm looking for a Lithuanian society or group based in Glasgow - does anyone know of anything?

Gillian | Thu Feb 05 2004

Hi, I have some bits and pieces I want to get rid of so I'm looking for car boot sales in the area. Anyone know of any!!?? Thanks.

Sandie | Thu Sep 25 2003

Does anyone know of a workshop in the west end where you can take kids to paint pottery ? i think there is one called Doodles but i can't remember where it is. Thx

Cara | Thu Jun 19 2003

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