Pond-side Performance
August 1st 2021
From: 19:30 until 20:30
Live music from Julian Tovey, Linda Orminston and Robert E Melling.
Arlington @150 – Arlington Baths Club Celebrating 150 Years
(Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic events at the baths are subject to change.)
As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, the Arlington is bringing together a program of events that reflect the life and history of the Baths over its incredible first century and a half.
If you have an idea for an event or wish to help volunteer members please get in touch by email
Events
Celebrating the City
August 1st 2021
From: 18:30 until 19:30
The Doors Open Day festival has allowed us all to peek into some of the city’s finest buildings, come hear about its development.
The Burnets & the Baths
August 1st 2021
From: 17:00 until 18:00
Find out more about the Burnets, the architectural family who left their mark on the city.
Arlington Echoes: Voices from the past
August 1st 2021
From: 15:00 until 16:00
Vintage recordings on shellac performed or composed by former Arlington members.
Memories Cafe
August 1st 2021
From: 11:00 until 14:00
Join fellow Baths’ members for a chat and a wander down memory lane – or lanes!
Film Screenings
August 1st 2021
From: 11:00 until 15:00
Come and watch ‘Finding Nemo’ for our junior members. In the afternoon a programme of archive films detailing changes to Glasgow.
Victorian Style Leisure and Pleasure
July 31st 2021
From: 18:30 until 19:30
What did Glaswegians like our founders and early members do for fun?
The Arlington, Alhambra & Owen Jones
July 31st 2021
From: 17:00 until 18:00
Learn about the Arlington Baths, the Alhambra and Owen Jones in this talk on Islamic architecture and design in the 19th century.
Swimmers in the city: 150 years of the Baths
July 31st 2021
From: 16:00 until 17:00
Follow the Arlington story from its origins as pioneers of swimming and inspiration for other clubs.
Mindful Art Workshop
July 31st 2021
From: 14:00 until 16:00
Dip your toes into mindful mark making with Marion Gardyne in the inspiring environment of Europe’s oldest baths club.
Arlington Street Mini Gala
July 31st 2021
From: 12:00 until 14:00
Mark the 150th anniversary of the Arlington with an afternoon of street entertainment outside the club.
Mandela, Glasgow and the Arlington
July 30th 2021
From: 18:00 until 19:15
Join Brian Filling, Honorary Consul for South Africa and Chair of the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation & Bernard Ponsonby.
Building Tours
July 30th 2021
From: 10:00 until 14:00
A tour of the oldest Victorian swimming club in Europe.
Children’s Art Exhibition
July 30th 2021
From: 09:00 until 16:00
Come along to see young members’ masterpieces!
See the full 150 Arlington Celebrations programme (PDF)
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