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SHA Virtual Kiltwalk Weekend 2020

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11 – 13 September, 2020 Join Kiltwalkers across the country in coming together virtually this September to make a difference for Scottish Huntington’s Association. Families living with Huntington’s disease have faced severe additional challenges during this pandemic but because of the incredible fundraising efforts of our supporters, it’s possible to make sure no one has […]

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Friday, August 7, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Scottish Writers Creative Conversation Showcase

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(Photo Credits: Kris Kesiak (Cosgrove), Chris Scott (Jassat), Anna Leader (Nayeri) Tuesday 11 August, 2020 – 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Writing the Personal and the Political: Dina Nayeri, Stuart Cosgrove, Nadine Aisha Jassat and Donald S Murray, chaired by Louise Welsh About this Event The first in a three night series of Creative Conversation […]

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Blues ‘n’ Twos with Dave Arcari

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Episode 5 with Ismo Haavisto Monday 3 August, 2020 at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dave Arcari Online event Episode five in Dave Arcari’s Blues’n’2s series sees him chat and swap songs with Ismo Haavisto (Finland)…

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Glasgow West End Restaurants – Eat Out to Help Out

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West End Restaurants Participating Eat Out to Help Out The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme opens on 3 August 2020. When you use Eat Out to Help Out Scheme at a participating restaurant, you will get a 50% discount on food or non-alcoholic drinks (up to a maximum of £10 discount per diner) every Monday, Tuesday and […]

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Friday, July 31, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End

Book Launch: New Shoots Old Roots (2)

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6pm Thursday 30th July, 2020 New Shoots Old Roots Vol. II Book Launch Livestreamed on Facebook Street Level Photoworks, in collaboration with the African and Caribbean Women’s Association (ACWA), are delighted to launch the second volume of New Shoots Old Roots – a publication that captures African and Caribbean women’s experiences of coming to and […]

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Glasgow Walk: Maryhill, The Venice of the North by Ian R. Mitchell

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The Talk Maryhill, like Venice, owes its existence to canals. It is said of Glasgow that the city made the Clyde and the Clyde made the city, but in contradistinction to this, it was the Forth and Clyde Canal, and its Glasgow branch to Port Dundas, that made the burgh of Maryhill. The canal snaked […]

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Monday, July 27, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, maryhill, Walks

Mary Irvine: What Did You Do In Lockdown 2020?

I can imagine that will be a question asked many times in the future. So I looked at my diaries – I have two, one that I carry with me and one that lives next to a computer – and the answer they give is ‘Nothing’. Events crossed out and then a continuous blank. However, […]

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Saturday, July 25, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene

“Monsters, Process and Mayhem” T.L. Huchu in conversation with Chikodili Emelumadu

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8pm, Thursday 30th July 2020 Chikodili Emelumadu and T.L. Huchu will be discussing their love of African monsters, the weirD and the craft of writing dope SFF. Hosted by Shoreline Of Infinity Online event Book Tickets – Pay What You Can Event on Facebook

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Dumbarton to Balloch along the River Leven

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With Covid 19 restrictions easing a little recently and living within easy cycling distance of Dumbarton I decided to visit Dumbarton, Levengrove Park, then follow the River Leven  walkway/cycle-track upstream until it reaches Balloch and Loch Lomond. The River Leven may be one of Scotland’s shortest rivers but it has plenty of interest along its […]

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Coronavirus, Walks

Alice – Watch Online GFT

GFT is delighted to be partnering with Eureka Entertainment to offer audiences a 10% discount for ‘virtual cinema’ screenings of Alice Available to watch from 24 July, 2020 GFT will receive a portion of income from any virtual tickets they sell, so you can watch a great film and support GFT at the same time. […]

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The Traitor Glasgow Film Theatre Online

GFT is delighted to be partnering with Modern Films on ‘virtual cinema’ screenings of The Traitor. Available to watch from 24 July, 2020  The cinema will receive a portion of income from any virtual GFT tickets sold, so you can watch a great film and support GFT at the same time. About the film The Traitor tells the […]

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Govan’s Glories: Central Govan Walk Ian R. Mitchell

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THE TALK In one of his biographies, Alex Ferguson expressed pride in his origins  when he stated that “to call Govan a district of Glasgow was an insult.” Most Govanites would agree and the area is without doubt the one with the strongest sense of identity amongst the older working class districts of the city. […]

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Sound & Vision Drive-In Summer 2020

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Glasgow Film Festival and Electric Frog  Music and Movie Drive-In 30 July– 9 August, 2020 Two of Glasgow’s best loved festivals are joining forces to create a special movie and music drive-in taking place in July. Sound & Vision Drive-In is a unique collaboration between Scotland’s creative electronic music and film festivals: Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) […]

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Tchai Ovna House of Tea Takeaway

Sunday Chai-day 1 til 5 PM on the Otago Lane 42, G12 8PB, West End. Tchai Ovna will be serving you some delicious milky, sweet and spicy Yogi Chai, iced teas and takeaway vegan Indian food – it goes perfectly well with walks in Kelvingrove Park. One takeaway cup of hot or iced Yogi chai […]

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Summer Art Sessions Woodlands Community

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Wednesday, 8th July, 2020 at 2 p.m. (And three following Wednesdays at 2) Families and Children Sam Macgregor is a local artist, who offers workshops based around the environment and recycling through her company Funk-yard Arts. She is currently training to become an art therapist with an interest in how making art can impact positively […]

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Outdoor Activities Woodlands Community

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Meetings & Fresh Beginnings in Movement with Penny Chivas 10 July – 14 August, 2020 Boost Your Health and Confidence – Free Events During July and August Woodlands Community will pilot  a number of ‘socially distanced’ outdoor activities at their Workspace Terrace. These free events have been designed to help boost your health, confidence and […]

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Sonnet Youth Social Club

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Thursday 9 July, 2020 Sonnet Youth Social Club brings together some of our favourite artists to create that unique SY vibe and stream incredible performances direct to your homes. LINE-UP: Hannah Lavery Hannah is a short story writer, poet and playwright. Her pamphlet of short fiction, Rocket Girls, was published by Postbox Press (Oct 2018) […]

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Drive In Movies Paisley

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St Mirren FC 26 July – 1 August 2020 Buy Tickets  (Cost approximately £30 per car) With cinemas and other arts venues unlikely to open any time soon, you can come along to drive in cinema and be entertained and be as safe as possible. Programme includes a mix of blockbuster classics 🎞️ Toy Story […]

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Sunday, June 28, 2020 | Filed under: Cinema, Coronavirus

Great Styles from Around the Globe at Jasmine Boutique – Gallery

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Jasmine is Reopening MONDAY 29 JUNE, 2020 MONDAY TILL FRIDAY 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. SATURDAY 10a.m. – 5 p.m. Due to Coronavirus pandemic Jasmine Boutique is temporary closed.  However, you can still shop through Stay At Home Service.  Latte A Little Glimpse of what you can find at Jasmine Boutique See full details of Stay […]

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, Shopping, Womens Clothes sand accessories

Edinburgh Film Festival At Home

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24 June – 5 July, 2020 Delighted to bring you new releases, including UK premieres, live Q&As and special guests across a 12-day festival! Everyone is missing their frequent visits to beloved cinemas and festivals, and the thrill that comes from watching an exciting new release on the big screen. Edinburgh International Film Festival and […]

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | Filed under: Cinema, Coronavirus

A Northern Extravaganza with Shetlandic Poets Christie Williamson and Roseann Watt

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A Northern Extravaganza in the Land of Zoom 30 June, 2020 – 7 p.m. until 8.30 p.m.  Free – For Members of Scottish Writers Centre Email to arrange membership A Northern extravaganza in the Land of Zoom.  Join Shetlandic poets Christie Williamson and Roseanne Watt for an evening of poetry and discussion. Roseanne Watt is a poet, […]

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Sunset Sessions with Alan Frew

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Friday 19 June, 2020 at 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Live Stream – Sunset Acoustic Sessions Alan will be playing some new songs and taking requests. www.facebook.com/alanfrewmusic

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Friday, June 19, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Zoom and online events

Joan of Arc Glasgow Film Theatre – Virtual Cinema

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GFT is partnering with Modern Films on ‘virtual cinema’ screenings of Joan of Arc from 19 June. GFT will receive a portion of income from any virtual GFT tickets sold. Joan of Arc​ at Glasgow Film Theatre Price £9.99   Watch At Home About the Film Bruno Dumont makes the bold choice of casting a 10 year old […]

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Thursday, June 18, 2020 | Filed under: Cinema, Coronavirus, Zoom and online events

Nurture through Nature – one to one support Woodlands Community

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Woodlands Community Garden has remained open during the pandemic and they have seen the benefits the garden has brought to its visitors in reducing their stress. This has led to developing a new initiative – their Nature Recovery Project. Over the coming months Woodlands Community will be offering additional opportunities for people to get outdoors, […]

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, Health and Fitness, Woodlands Community

‘Here Comes The Moon’ – live stream single launch Starry Skies

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Thursday, 25 June, 2020 at 8 p.m. Warren McIntyre of Starry Skies will be playing 7 songs to mark the release of new single ‘Here Comes the Moon’. New track is a full tempo garage pop love song produced by Matt Harvey in Maybank Studios, Glasgow and mastered by producer Kramer. The track is a […]

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Bob Law’s Blog: Lockdown – Nature in Glasgow

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Even during lockdown nature can lift your spirits, especially in Spring during a long run of perfect days. Walks or cycle rides from my house in the West End of Glasgow have revealed a wonderland going about its own business, unconcerned by any human malady.

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Stuck in the Suburbs – Refuweegee

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Refuweegee Benefit Gig – June 25, 2020 – 8 p.m. Line Up Dean Owens, Christine Bovill, Tam Dean Burn, Sarah MacDougall and Tim Dowling and chums so please do join on Zoom. The show will run from 8.00 and last for around an hour.  https://www.refuweegee.co.uk/ Refuweegee is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Details […]

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The Poets’ Time – weekly meetings with Linda Jackson on Zoom

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Wednesday, 17 June, 2020, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Zoom. The Poets’ Time’ is a series of six weekly meetings run by Linda Jackson via the Zoom platform. A new class for reading, writing and sharing poetry. An opportunity on Zoom to learn, connect and have fun with a vibrant community of writers. ‘Classes […]

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A Celebration of Birds: Sharing stories, memories and hope

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Woodlands Community – Zoom Event Thursday, June 11, 2020, 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. During Lockdown many of us have spent more time than usual observing nature close to home, including the birds in our gardens, trees and on our street corners. In this informal and interactive session participants  will share what they have learnt […]

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Do You Remember Marseilles Charity Single

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Raising Funds for G20 Festival – Food From the Woods Do You Remember Marseilles by Jim Byrne You have helped to raise money for the Food from the Wood project, providing food packages and supplies to those who are in desperate need due to the COVID-19 crisis. Dancers, in order of appearance: Basia Palka Pat […]

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Saturday, June 6, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, G20 Festival, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog

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