Charity Book Launch for Elephant by Gillian Shirreffs
Saturday, 14 June, 2025, 12 noon – 2 p.m.
Fundraiser for Beatson Cancer Charity. Hosted by Laura Boyd (reporter for STV News) with special musical guest, Matt Hickman (Brownbear)
Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue Glasgow G12 8LX
Fundraising book launch in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity. Hosted by Laura Boyd (entertainment reporter for STV News) in conversation with writer, Gillian Shirreffs.
Special musical guest will be Matt Hickman (Brownbear).
All money raised from ticket sales will go to the Beatson.
There will also be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of Gillian’s unique book ‘Elephant”

Nibbles and fizz will be provided!
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