White Christmas at GFT
Monday 15th December, 2025 at 12.30 p.m. and Sunday 21 December, 2025 – wheelchair accessible Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. While there, they run into General Waverly (Dean Jagger), the boys’ commander […]
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Sunday, December 14, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
California Schemin’ to close Glasgow Film Festival 2026
James McAvoy’s directorial debut California Schemin’ will have its UK premiere as the closing gala for Glasgow Film Festival 2026 (GFF26). Shot on location in Scotland, the film will close the 22nd annual Glasgow Film Festival on 8th March, 2026. Based on the improbably true story, California Schemin’ follows aspiring Scottish rap duo Silibil N’ […]
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Homeless Project Annual Christmas Dinner
Thursday 25 December, 2025, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Event by Homeless Project Scotland McChuills 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL This Christmas, no one should be alone. Homeless Project Scotland is proud to host our Annual Christmas Dinner Party for all homeless and vulnerable individuals and families. What’s Happening on the Day? Full Christmas DinnerGifts […]
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Monday, December 8, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas & Hogmanay Dining Glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog
Pinocchio – Community Panto
19 – 22 December, 2025 Maryhill Community Central Halls, 292-316 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow G20 7YE Halo Arts are back with Glasgow’s Biggest Community Pantomime- ‘Pinocchio’! When auld Geppetto wishes his gobby puppet Pinocchio was a real boy, the Blue Fairy brings him to life—(sort of). But our wooden pal still needs to prove he’s […]
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Sunday, December 7, 2025 | Filed under: Kids and young people, Pantos and Christmas Shows in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Art Club Christmas Fayre
Friday, 12 December,2025 — 1pm to 7pm and Saturday, 13 December,2025 — 11am to 5pm Glasgow Art Club 185 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HU Glasgow Art Club welcomes you to a magical festive weekend packed with incredible stalls, original art, and beautiful handcrafted gifts. Whether you’re hunting for that perfect, one-of-a-kind present for someone special—or […]
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Palestinian Makers Christmas Market Glasgow West End
Saturday 6 December, 2025 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday 13 December, 2025 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street (off top of Byres Road) Glasgow G12 9AR PalCafe’s Palestinian Christmas Makers Markets All the products are made in Palestine with proceeds going directly to the makers*, supplied by Hadeel in […]
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Friday, December 5, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens
2 – 31 December, 2025 A magical fairytale with a festive twist – full of laughter, mystery, and heart. Beauty and the Beast by Lewis Hetherington. This enchanting new production of Beauty and the Beast by Lewis Hetherington (Red Riding Hood) marks the return of the Citz Christmas show – a joyful adventure for all the family. Step into […]
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Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Pantos and Christmas Shows in Glasgow 2016, Pat's Home Page Blog
Woodlands Community 15 Years Anniversary
Sunday 14 December, 2025, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Woodlands Community Locations Woodlands Community Meeting Room and Events Terrace, 66 Ashley Street, G3 6HW Woodlands Community Garden, 91-101 West Princes Street, G4 9BY GAMH Community Hub / Flourish House, 23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR Free. Donations Welcome An interactive exhibition in the Community Meeting Room […]
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Community event, Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow Film Festival supports 50 next-generation filmmakers across three star-studded talent labs
Lab mentors and partners include Oscar-winning and nominated directors, leading animation studios, and executives from Netflix, BFI, Aardman, and Curzon Funny Features titles to include Notice Me, executive produced by Lena Dunham, and Gro(ceries), co-written by Sex Education star Chinenye Clarissa Ezeudu Highest ever cohort of filmmakers brings the total number of people supported by these initiatives to […]
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Blair and Sheridan – Unique and Desirable Jewellery Glasgow
417 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow, G4 9JA 00 44 (0)141 334 0557 www.blairandsheridan.co.uk/ Perfect Christmas Gifts at Blair and Sheridan Unique and Desirable Jewellery at Blair and Sheridan Bespoke Jewellery at Blair and Sheridan Whether you’re marking a milestone, gifting with purpose, or simply indulging in something extraordinary, Blair and Sheridan’s bespoke design service […]
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Filed under: Best In The West, Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Designer Jewellery Glasgow, Gifts, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, Valentine's Day Glasgow 2016, Valentine's Day Glasgow Gifts, Valentine's Day in Glasgow 2014, Valentine's Day in Glasgow 2017, Valentines Day Glasgow, Weddings Glasgow
Scottish Handmade Crafts, Gifts and Artists at Janet & John Glasgow
Janet & John – promoting Scottish creativity. A haven for Scottish Handmade Crafts Upper Floor De Courcy’s Arcade Cresswell Lane T: 07731 768373 Delightful gifts handcrafted by Scottish artisans Janet & John Website A wee hug for Christmas Christmas at Janet and John Always Something New at Janet and John Lovely Gifts Wild Swimming […]
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Monday, December 1, 2025 | Filed under: Art & artists Glasgow West End, Best In The West, Cards and Home Accessories, Mother's Day Gifts, Online Shopping, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, Valentine's Day Glasgow Gifts, Valentines Day Glasgow
On Falling, Glasgow Film Festival 2025 review by Pat Byrne
(On Falling won two BAFTA Scotland Awards for 2025 -‘Officially Best Feature Film for Scotland in 2025) Laura Carreira is a Portuguese filmmaker based in Edinburgh. ‘On Falling’, her debut drama, has deservedly already won awards: the Sutherland Award for Best Debut at BFI London Film Festival 2024 and Best Director at San Sebastian Film […]
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2025, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Bob Law: Clydebank Walks in Autumn
Walks and Photography There are several good walks in Clydebank at any time of year but in previous outings I have observed that Clydebank has some terrific autumn colours so here’s a selection and suggestions for walks in the area. You can get an 11 bus from Gartnavel Hospital to Clydebank and Mountblow. Or train […]
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Pat's Home Page Blog
Welcoming New Scots To The Wyndford
Saturday 29 November, 2025 2 p.m. International Buffet to Celebrate St Andrew’s Day Event by G20 Youth 21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS G20 Youthis excited to be hosting an International Buffet to celebrate St Andrew’s Day next Saturday afternoon. The event will be bringing together our diverse and vibrant community here in the Wyndford. Whether […]
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Sunday, November 23, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Liz MacWhirter – Creative Conversations
Monday 24 November, 2025, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Chapel, Main Building, University of Glasgow G12 8QQ Poet and Novelist Liz MacWhirter in Conversation Liz MacWhirter is a writer, speaker and theologian. Her debut novel, ‘Black Snow Falling’ (Scotland Street Press, 2018), gained a Carnegie Medal nomination, and her poetry is published by Lucy Writers, […]
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Fiume o Morel at GFT
Monday 24 November, 2025, 7.50 p.m. In 1919 the Italian poet, dandy and preacher of war Gabriele D’Annunzio occupied the city of Fiume. The citizens of Fiume, today called Rijeka, retell and reinterpret the bizarre story about the 16-month occupation of their city in a brutally factual yet defiantly punk cinematic journey. The result is […]
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Friday, November 21, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
Film Night at The Arlington: Paul and Paulette Take A Bath
Saturday November, 22, 2025 at 5.30 p.m. The Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, Glasgow G3 6DT An unconventional romantic comedy about a young American photographer and a French woman with a taste for the macabre. Paul & Paulette’s chance encounter on a Parisian boulevard sparks an unusual relationship that grows around a dark game; […]
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The Kelvin: Restaurant, Bar, Wedding and Events Venue
Scottish Kitchen : Cocktails & Whiskies : Weddings & Events 416 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G4 9HZ The Kelvin is a stylish new bar and restaurant in the fabulous A-listed building, previously Lansdowne Parish Church at Kelvinbridge. An impressive addition to nightlife and leisure in the West End, it offers traditional Scottish cuisine, cocktails and […]
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Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Pat's Home Page Blog, Scottish Restaurants
Christmas Market Glasgow West End
Sunday 23 November, 2025. 12 noon until 6 p.m. Christmas Tree Switch on at 5.30 p.m. Vinicombe Street, Top of Byres Road, G12 Come along to Vinicombe Street Christmas Market and enjoy some festive fun as you shop for unique gifts from a variety of vendors. Live music and Christmas Treet Switch-on. The Vinicombe Street […]
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Monday, November 17, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog
The Arlington Baths Club
61 Arlington Street Glasgow, G3 6DT Telephone:0141 332 6021 info@arlingtonbaths.co.uk www.arlingtonbaths.co.uk Learn To Swim At The Arlingon Baths Club News at the Arlington Arlington wins Doors Open Day Award The Iconic Arlington Baths Club The Arlington Baths Club is one of Glasgow’s hidden gems. It is thought to be the first Victorian swimming club in […]
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Friday, November 14, 2025 | Filed under: Architecture, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Burns Events, Clubs in Glasgow, Health and Fitness, Pat's Home Page Blog, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow
Living With Rain – Planning for Everyday Life in Glasgow
Launch of Report by Andrew Hoolachan 3 December, 2025, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Collective Architecture, 13 Bath Street, G2 1HY Overview Launch of Dr Andrew Hoolachan’s report ‘Living with Rain: Planning for Everyday Life in Glasgow’ You’re walking through Glasgow in the height of summer. A heavy rain shower leaves behind a soaked urban […]
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Carlton Jug Band Residency – Avant Garde
Carlton Jug Band at Avant Garde Friday 7 November, 2025, 8.30 p.m. till late First Friday of every month. C.D. on sale. Avant Garde, 34 – 44 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QT – Live music bar and restaurant. Carlton Jug Band on Facebook
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Still Glasgow at GoMA
Saturday 29 November 2025 – Sunday 13 June, 2027 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow, 111 Queen St, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AH Still Glasgow is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present. With over 80 works, the exhibition showcases well-known photographs of the city […]
Scottish Open Badminton Championships 2025
20 – 23 November, 2025 Emirates Arena, The Scottish Open Badminton Championships will return to Glasgow this autumn. Secure your tickets to watch world class badminton today Please note: if you are an individual member of Badminton Scotland you are entitled to 2 FREE tickets for Thursday 20 November and HALF-PRICE tickets for all other […]
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Nationhood: Memory and Hope – Street Level Photoworks
1st November 2025 – 8th February 2026 Street Level Photoworks, 103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Exhibiting artists Miriam Ali, Haneen Hadiy, Grace Springer, Chad Alexander, Shaun Connell, Robin Chaddah-Dukeand, and Roz Doherty. Nationhood: Memory and Hope is a new exhibition of powerful and poignant photography celebrating the diversity of the UK today. It is a love […]
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Sunday, November 2, 2025 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Oxfam Book Shop Byres Road
Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road – now at: 174 Byres Road · Glasgow · G12 8SN The Oxfam Bookshop reopens Thursday 30 October, 2025, with local award winning author Bernard MacLaverty welcoming people to the bookshop in the old Bank of Scotland premises. Bernard previously helped launch Oxfam Bookshop on Byres Road 25 years ago and […]
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Thursday, October 30, 2025 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon at Cottiers
Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra Sunday, 9 November, 2025, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Enjoy an Afternoon of Outstanding Big Band Jazz Prepare for an afternoon of fun as the future stars of jazz in Scotland – and beyond – demonstrate their instrumental skills to get […]
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Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
The Carlton Jug Band
Friday 24 October, 2025 – 9.30 p.m. – late. The Scotia Bar, Stockwell St, Glasgow G1 4LW Hey pilgrims. The Carlton Jugband have got their monthly Barny Dance in The Scotia Bar on Friday 24th October from 9.30 till late. Get yerselves doon to this Olde Saloon in Stockwell Street to hear these lovable cowpokes […]
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Thursday, October 23, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Free Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog
October 2025 Programme at GFT
Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) – the city’s home of cinema for over 85 years – has revealed its October 2025 programme. Highlights include: Exclusive preview screenings from BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express. A mammoth season celebrating big screen melodrama. Special screenings to mark Black History Month, in partnership with the Coalition […]
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Hallowe’en – A Bygone Theme by Pat Byrne
‘Mum, Anna and me have got an idea for Hallowe’en,’ said Catherine. ‘Okay. Tell me about it.’ ‘We’ve got it all planned. It’s going to be a bygone theme,’ said Anna. ‘Auntie Mary says she can lend us stuff. She’s got a trunk in her loft full of vintage clothes that she’s kept like forever.’ […]
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