Shaking Hands With Christmas – Brian Whittingham

The Quilt and The Book, Christmas Day The Ball and The Boots, Boxing Day A Christmas Trilogy THE FIRE AND THE TREE Christmas-Eve. Mum cleaned the grate of yesterday’s fireplace replenished it with crumpled newspaper, kindling, adding course-coal she lit, gently puffing her cheeks, blowing to fan the new-born flame. She’d stand the coal-shovel against […]
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Thursday, December 24, 2020 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog, Seasonal Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers, stories and poems, Writing, Writing for the Festive Season
Christmas Exhibition 2020 – Compass Gallery

The Christmas Show is always an exciting event in the Compass Gallery calendar. Usually a time to welcome all their artists, friends and customers to come along to the gallery and celebrate the year end. This year is exceptionally different. Zooming, virtual shows, emails etc etc have temporarily replaced the usual joy of personal studio […]
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Saturday, December 19, 2020 | Filed under: Art & artists Glasgow West End, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Festive Concert with Dave Arcari

Live From The Garden Dave Arcari on Facebook 21 December, 2020 at 8 p.m. Join Dave for Special Live Stream Concert
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Friday, December 18, 2020 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Zoom and online events
Refuweegee Festive Benefit Gig

Thursday 17 December, 2020 8 p.m. Event by Alan Hendry and Selina Hales Online: refuweegee.co.uk Free Sounds in the Suburbs is hosting Refuweegee fundraiser gigs – the special festive gig features: DopeSickFly, Rab Noakes, Rebecca Pronsky, Rich Bennett and Scott MacDonald. There is no ‘ticket price’ to join the gig, but please make a donation Once you register you […]
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Thursday, December 17, 2020 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Zoom and online events
Jasmine Boutique – Stay at Home Service

Jasmine Boutique has reopened. Tis the season to be cosy – and glamorous Great sale with up to 70% reductions. Stay At Home Service You can still take advantage of Jasmine Boutique Stay At Home Service. Jasmine Boutique is offering a Special Stay At Home Service – pick up your order at the shop or […]
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Monday, December 14, 2020 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Coronavirus, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, Womens Clothes sand accessories, Womens clothing, Zoom and online events
Tak Tent (Take Care) Christmas video – Janet Crawford

‘A wee Christmas wish…take care and all the best for 2021’ Janet Crawford Janet Crawford is a Falkirk based writer. ‘I write about the stuff I see, the issues that get to me and those which make my heart soar.’ Janet Crawford on Twitter
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Thursday, December 10, 2020 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Poems , Stories and Winter Tales, Seasonal Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers, stories and poems, Writing, Writing for the Festive Season
Mother India Festive Season Takeaway Menus

Mother India at Home – To Be Cooked At Home Menu Available Until 28 December, 2020 Available from Dining In at Mother India (ORDER ONLINE – 3 DAYS NOTICE REQUIRED) See also Mother India At Home – Takeaway Menu Salmon fillet topped with a green chill coconut crust. Served with garlic potato punjabi cabbage and […]
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020 | Filed under: Christmas & Hogmanay Dining Glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Pat's Home Page Blog
Virtual Santa Dash 2020

12 and 13 December, 2020 Grab your trainers and Santa hat and make the dash in support of Beatson Cancer Charity. The annual Santa Dash is considered by many to be the start of the fun festive season but this year, like many things, it has to be adapted because of Coronavirus. Beatson dashing Santas […]
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Monday, December 7, 2020 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Zoom and online events
Stevenson Jewellers Glasgow West End

257 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8UB Telephone: 0141 334 1899. www.stevensonjewellers.co.uk Stevenson Jewellers is a much loved jewellers on Byres Road, Glasgow West End, opposite Hillhead Underground. Whether you are seeking the perfect gift or the right accessory to complement a special outfit, you will be thrilled by the vast range of beautiful jewellery on […]
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Thursday, March 19, 2020 | Filed under: Best In The West, Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Mother's Day Gifts, Mothers' Day, Shopping, Valentine's Day Glasgow Gifts, Valentine's Day in Glasgow 2017, Valentines Day Glasgow
Glasgow Libraries Christmas Reading Challenge for Kids

2 December, 2019 – 4 January, 2020 Encouraging young readers to get involved in Glasgow Libraries’ Festive Reading Tradition with this year’s Christmas Reading Challenge. Young readers aged 0-12 are being challenged to read three library books over the festive period. Enjoy books and discover wonderful new worlds during the dark winter nights. Little book […]
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Thursday, December 26, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas in Glasgow, Kids and young people
Free Christmas Lunch The Space Glasgow

Wednesday 25 December, 2019 – 1 – 5 p.m. The Space, 257 London Road, Glasgow To donate email: info@thespacescotland.org People Without Labels www.thespacescotland.org
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Monday, December 23, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas & Hogmanay Dining Glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End
Free Christmas Dinner, The Hug and Pint Glasgow

25 December, 2019 – 12p.m. – 5 p.m. The Hug and Pint 171 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9AW Christmas can be great, it can also be crap. Either way – The Hug and Pint will be open once again from 12-5 on Christmas Day and serving a free feast to anyone that fancies it. […]
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Sunday, December 22, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End
The White Elephant Cafe Glasgow Christmas

128 Merrylee Rd, Glasgow G44 3DL 25 December, 2019 Come along on Christmas Day for free Coffee and Mince Pies 🎄No one alone at Christmas.🎄 Folk at White Elephant don’t want anyone sitting alone on Christmas Day. Open 10am-9pm There will be a hot kettle on for free tea and coffee and some complimentary mince […]
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Christmas at Glasgow Film Theatre 2019

It simply wouldn’t be Christmas without Buddy the Elf or George Bailey on the big screen. Glasgow Film Theatre fabulous programme for the festive season. Films in this Season It’s A Wonderful Life (U) Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic 13-24 December, 2019 Part of a SeasonChristmas at GFT White Christmas (U) Delighting audiences for 60 […]
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Friday, December 20, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Cinema
The Cowpat Kickers’ Christmas Party

Saturday, 21 December, 2019 8 p.m. Hark the Herald Cowpats sing! Annual Christmas party at the West of Scotland Cricket Club, Hamilton Crescent, 40 44 Peel Street, Partick G11 5LU With Kenny Macdonald – aka ‘Les Johnson & Me’ (Glasgow’s answer to Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash & Tennessee Ernie Ford all rolled into one) plus […]
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow
Christmas Play in a Day, for kids Hillhead Library

22 December, 2019 Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP For the third year in a row, Halo Arts are delighted to announce the Christmas version of Play in a Day. Young people aged 6-13 will work with a theatre Director for the day with a range of props, costumes and set pieces to create […]
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Sunday, December 15, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Books at the Botanics, Christmas 2019

14 and 14 December, 2019 Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE ‘The weather outside is frightful but our books are delightful so come and shelter from the elements and see if there’s something for someone on your Christmas list or even for your good self.’ Books at the Botanics Facebook
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Saturday, December 14, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas in Glasgow, Shopping
Hogmanay at Cottiers 2019

31 December, 2019 Book Your Tickets NOW for the Famous COTTIERS HOGMANAY CEILIDH …. bring 2020 in with one of the West End’s most sought after nights out! An Iconic Venue & Cottiers Most Iconic Night Out of the year! Cottiers will be celebrating Hogmanay this year in their usual style. With their famous theatre […]
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Thursday, December 12, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas & Hogmanay Dining Glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End
Christmas Carousel The Platform

19 December, 2019 Christmas Carousal is Platform’s musical celebration of the festive season featuring some of our favourite acts playing on the set of our Christmas show. This year we welcome RM Hubbert, Carla J Easton, Broken Chanter and Aby Vulliamy – who all join us on our set of Mother Goose Fae Easterhoose. RM HUBBERT Glasgow based RM Hubbert […]
Future Glue Christmas Party

Friday 27 December, 2019 – 7 p.m. – 1.30 p.m. The Poetry Club, 100 Eastvale Place, G3 8QG Mental how there are 1000s of songs about xmas but only one about the boys being back in town. Anyway, FG xmas party on Friday the 27th in the poetry club with: The Primevals The Bucky Rage […]
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience Christmas & New Year Party

Sunday 29 December, 2019, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. + Raising Bail The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience is the UK’s no 1 tribute to SAHB. The Band has been touring extensively over the past few years and the band has gone from strength to strength. The Band has played prestigious gigs at the O2 ABC […]
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Celebrate Hogmanay at OranMor 2019

Say goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020 in style Celebrate Hogmanay at Òran Mór! Òran Mór, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX Choose from four fabulous Hogmanay celebrations in the heart of Glasgow’s West End 🍾 Hogmanay in The Auditorium – Òran Mór 🍹 Hogmanay in The Brasserie – Òran Mór 🎉 Hogmanay in The Bar […]
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Monday, December 9, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas & Hogmanay Dining Glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow
Project Ability Christmas Show 2019

It’s Project Ability’s 2019 Annual Christmas Show! Exhibition: 23rd November – 21st December, 2019 Preview: Friday 22nd November, 2019 4-6pm Reception: Thursday 5th December, 2019 6-8pm Each year Project Ability puts a call out for submissions from artists worldwide to showcase in their Christmas exhibition. This year the theme is PRINT! The gallery and […]
Christmas Tech Sale at The Dream Machine

Saturday 21 December, 2019 – 12 noon until 6 p.m. The Dream Machine 257 London Road, G40 1PE Glasgow Tired of buying and getting tacky socks for Christmas? The Dream Machine is putting on a 1 day A/V tech sale with bargain prices selling everything AV you could imagine: DJ equipment Backline PA equipment Projectors […]
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Kirsteen Harvey Live, Cottiers

Sunday 15 December, 2019 – 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free event Cottiers Bar, 93/95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Kirsteen Harvey is an amazing 20 year old singer songwriter from Glasgow. She will be creating a relaxed and chilled live session on a Festive Sunday live in Cottier’s bar from 3p. to 5pm December […]
A Lad in Maryhill, Pantomime, Maryhill 2019

“A Lad in Maryhill”, a new community pantomime, comes to Glasgow’s west end in December 2019 with Cameron Fulton is confirmed as Aladdin 5th – 30th December, 2019 Maryhill Community Halls, 292 -316 Maryhill Road Maryhill Glasgow G20 7YE Special Relaxed Performance Thursday 12 December, 2019 A Lad in Maryhill – special, relaxed show, modified for children and adults […]
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George Square Christmas Market 2019

Until 29 December, 2019 George Square, Glasgow City Centre George Square comes alive this Christmas with over 50 traders from across the globe selling artisan products and high quality crafts. Plus, a stunning 15 metre Christmas tree is not to be missed! Take a slide down the vintage Helter Skelter, people watch from the vintage […]
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Matchbox Cineclub + Backseat Bingo Dial Code: Santa Claus + Secret Santa Party

CCA Fri 20 December 2019 7pm, Free/£2/£4/£6/£8 via Matchbox Cineclub, Theatre / 18+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Dial Code: Santa Claus (René Manzor, 1989) 1hr 27m + Secret Santa Party in aid of Refuweegee. What if Home Alone but grindhouse? Made in France the year before the Culkin classic, this has been described as “a blend […]
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Cinema
Shona Fidgett Designer Jewellery Glasgow

Studio 15, The Hidden Lane, 1103 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Scotland G3 8ND Telephone: +44 (0)141 248 9050 | email: info@shonajewellery.co.uk shonajewellery.co.uk Gifts Ideas for Christmas by Shona Browse the selection online Commissions If you would like to speak to Shona about any special Christmas commissions you need to get in touch very soon. Unique Jewellery […]
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Art on the Exchange Glasgow

November and December, 2019 21 – 24 Nov, 28 Nov – 1 Dec, 5 – 8 Dec, 12 – 23 and 26 Dec. Art On the Exchange is Glasgow’s only Art & Design Market run by and for artists. Come along and celebrate Glasgow’s thriving creative community and enjoy a curated selection of goods and […]
