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----- West End Festival
By Pat

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Glasgow West End Festival

1st - 24th June

Glasgow's largest festival is all set for its 17th year with a fabulous programme of events including: walks, talks, music, theatre, cultural and community events, exhibitions, children's events and comedy. We can look forward to an amazing three weeks this June with the Cottier Chamber Project, the fabulous Gibson Street Gala, a Canal Cruise, the Three Judges Ale Festival, Beatson Charity Day, Lobey Dosser Day and much, much more...

Brochures can be picked up in the West End in local libraries, cafes and shops and the full programme is available to download from the WEF website. Download brochure PDF

Further information

http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/


----- Glasgow Science Festival 2012
By Pat

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Glasgow Science Festival 2012

Photo: science sunday. 5th - 17th June, 2012

University of Glasgow and many venues throughout the city.

A fantastic and fascinating programme of events including:
Knitting Microbes - Woolly Artwork

5th - 17th June at YarnCake, Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow West End

Knitting microbes' is a collaborative art project from the University of Glasgow and the YarnCake. Knitters across Scotland are invited to create woolly microbes to make a fabulous artwork, displayed during the festival, at Scotland’s only dedicated knitting cafe. Visit Glasgow Science Festival website for suggested knitting patterns, including Cold, TB and Cholera then bring them along to The Yarn Cake to add to the infectious display.
Photo: kelvingrove safari. Science Safari: Explore Kelvingrove Museum

Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th June - 11:00 - 16:00

Journey through Kelvingrove Museum with Glasgow Science Festival and friends. Armed with your map, explore the exhibits to find our hands-on activities. Loads of hands-on fun with a wildlife and environment theme.

Just drop in.
University of Glasgow: Science Sunday

Sunday 10th June - 10:00-16:00

Welcome to the 6th annual Science Sunday extravaganza at the University of Glasgow. Our staff and students have devised a whirl of activities to shortcut you into the vast range of world-class research that goes on here on campus. You'll find science shows, workshops, equipment and almost endless opportunities to get hands-on. There's a special opening of the Hunterian Zoology Museum - brace yourselves to face everything from Glaswegian fish to alien species - and don't miss out on the exotic animal handling show. All brought to you from the Glasgow Science Festival team and our specially invited guests.

Just drop in - University of Glasgow, Hunter Halls

Photo: zoo fest.
Zoo - Fest

Sunday 10 June, 2012

11 - 4pm

A special Sunday opening of The Hunterian Zoology Museum to celebrate University of Glasgow Science Sunday. Come and join us for a day of free family fun!

Live exotic animal show, alien invaders, mini beasts, quiz trails and butterfly themed craft activities.

Admission free - all welcome!

Part of Glasgow Science Festival 2012
Hunterian Zoology Museum, University of Glasgow, ,Graham Kerr Building Glasgow G12 8QQ

Most events are free unless stated


Programme: http://issuu.com/gla...efestival2012/1


----- Good Spirits and Austerity Measures
By Cathures

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Cathures, a chamber choir based in Glasgow, perform a selection of choral music as part of the West End Festival. Including pieces by Lassus, Schein, Purcell and Moeran.
7.30pm. Free entry (donations welcome)
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Observatory Road, G12 9AS


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