Mika & Me Optical Studios Glasgow
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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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Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
Bob Law: Walks and Photography – Edinburgh Walks Via Day Trips
Recently I have been taking the Glasgow 900 Citylink bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh. As I live on the outskirts of Glasgow I have to take a bus into the city centre. 30mins or so. Then the city to city bus 1hr 30 mins usually to Edinburgh Bus Station. If I leave the […]
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Friday, October 10, 2025 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Pat's Home Page Blog
The Jackie Marno-McGoldrick Art Prize and Exhibition 2025
31 October – 13 November, 2025 The Alchemy Experiment, 157 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8TS The Jackie Marno-McGoldrick Art Prize is an annual student art competition, launched in 2024 it’s open to students from schools in West Dunbartonshire. With £200 worth of art shop vouchers for the competition winner as well as prizes for second […]
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Wednesday, October 8, 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
Kittlin at Avant Garde
Tuesday 7 October, 2025 Music, Spoken Word and Open Mic with Lesley O’Brien Free Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5Q
Samizdat: Eastern European Film Festival
30 September – 3 October, 2025 Named after the practice of clandestine dissemination of censored and forbidden texts in communist states, Samizdat Eastern European Film Festival is returning for 2025 with an as-ever eclectic mix of some of the most exciting, powerful, thoughtful, weird and wonderful filmmaking from Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. […]
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Friday, October 3, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
Ocean with David Attenborough: Community Screening & Q&A at GFT
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10am – 12pm Doors at 9:45 a.m. By Marine Conservation Society Afree screening of Ocean with David Attenborough, hosted by the Marine Conservation Society and followed by a Q &A. The Marine Conservation Society are hosting a free screening of Ocean with David Attenborough – a stunning documentary showing us […]
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Aye Write 2025: Scottish Fiction
9 November, 2025, 4.15 p.m. Scottish Fiction, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, Crime & Mystery Margaret McDonald, Callum McSorley and Tom Newlands The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Author Martin Stewart chairs a discussion between three talented young Scottish writers, each with an award-winning debut novel to their name. Tom Newlands Tom Newlands won […]
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Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Filed under: Aye Write Book Festival 2025, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Kick Up The Arts – Nicola Meighan with Jill Jackson and Carol Laula
Thursday 2 October, 2025 Part of Glasgow Americana Cottiers Theatre, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Glasgow Americana is more than thrilled to be teaming up with Nicola Meighan and her excellent podcast “A Kick Up The Arts” during the festival this year. Brining the podcast to the live stage with two of […]
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Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, 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
Bookface Sip and Swop with Gillian Shirreffs
Saturday 25 October, 2025, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saints of Ingram, 158 Ingram St, Glasgow G1 1EJ Come along for a fun and cosy afternoon at Saints of Ingram in Glasgow on Saturday 25th October from 3-6pm. when Bookface is hosting a luxury raffle to support Beatson Cancer Charity. Following the success of her […]
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Monday, September 29, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
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 Always Something New at Janet and John Halloween at Janet and John Lovely Gifts Wild Swimming Hairy Coo Ashton Lane – […]
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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025 Alasdair Gray Archive
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September, 2025 10 a.m. The Alasdair Gray Archive, The Whisky Bond 2 Dawson Road, Glasgow G4 9SS Glasgow is a visionary city and it was Alasdair Gray who first explored this, through writing in his seminal novel Lanark (1981), the imaginative potential of what the city could hold. The tour will […]
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
TEA FOR TWO/ CHÁ PARA DOIS – Mackintosh Queens Cross
12 September – 2 October 2025 An exhibition showcasing the tearoom designs of two world-renowned architects Mackintosh Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7EL Graeme Nicholls Architects are excited to announce Tea for Two / Chá para Dois, a new exhibition exploring architectural and cultural connections between Scotland and Portugal. It places Charles Rennie […]
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Tuesday, September 16, 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
Spinal Tap !!: The End Continues
12 – 25 September, 2025 What comes after 11? We’re about to find out. 41 years after the original comedy classic, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues reunites director Rob Reiner with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer as they reprise their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band Spinal Tap in this long-awaited sequel. After a […]
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Friday, September 12, 2025 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Ballad Lines – Major New Scottish Folk Musical
LIVE CONCERT EVENT IN GLASGOW 15 SEPTEMBER, 2025, 7.30 p.m. Buy tickets Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU A NEW 17 TRACK ALBUM OF SONGS FROM THE SHOW WILL LAUNCH WITH A FEATURING ARTISTS FROM THE ALBUM INCLUDING GAELIC SINGER OF THE YEAR KIM CARNIE, CATS AWARD WINNER KIRSTY FINDLAY AND DYLAN WOOD, […]
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 | Filed under: Music, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Autumn Fun Day – The Children’s Wood
Friday, 26 September 2025, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Clouston/Sanda/Kelbourne Street, Glasgow G20 8QW Event by The Children’s Wood and Meadow Science Centre and RSPB Mosaic Workshop Second Hand Book Stall Apple Pressing Charlie’s Harvest Soup Admission Free
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Kids and young people, North Kelvin Meadow and Children's Wood, Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
BLOODY SCOTLAND 2025
Bloody Scotland 12 – 14 September, 2025 Full Bloody Scotland Programme and Tickets Friday 12th September – 12:30 – Setting the Crime Scene Opening event with Lin Anderson, Simon Toyne, Allan Gaw Albert Halls, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling FK8 2QL Making a deep incision into the world of crime fiction and science fact, talking forensics with […]
Freshers Equinox Celebration at Woodlands Community Garden
Sunday 21st September, 2025 Woodlands Community Garden, 91-101 West Princes St, G4 9BY Freshers (and everyone), welcome for Freshers Equinox celebration to mark the approaching Autumn. Enjoy a range of activities that build community, nourish and connect people to nature and one another. From seed saving, to mending clothes, cycling and visiting Anti-Racist Library at […]
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Monday, September 8, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Woodlands Community
Doors Open Days: Maryhill Women’s History Walk with Anabel Marsh
Saturday, 20 September 2025 10:00 – 12:00 a.m. By Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust Heiress, mill worker, Suffragette: learn how Maryhill’s women made history. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Avenue Glasgow G20 8YE Part of celebration for Doors Open Days –guided walk along the canal, hear stories of Maryhill’s women: the heiress who gave the town her […]
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“The Pride o’ Scotland”: Scots Language Awards 2025
The winners of the Scots Language Awards 2025 have been announced at a celebration of Scotland’s indigenous language held at Discovery Point in Dundee. Figures from literature, education, business, and the community were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the Scots leid in everyday life. The seventh annual awards saw writers, teachers, businesses, charities and […]
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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025
18 – 21 September 2025 Doors Open Day Festival celebrates Glasgow’s architecture, cultural heritage and encourages civic pride and connection through spaces, stories and shared experiences. The programme facilitates access to more than 150 captivating buildings, hidden spaces, factories, theatres, museum stores and architectural and cultural gems across the city with four days of: Open […]
Storytelling For Adults, Alexandria
Tuesday 23 September, 2025 at 11 a.m. Adult Storytelling with Mary Irvine – The Price of Fish Learn about the true price of fish. Greentree Remedies, 4 Church Street, Alexandria G83 0NP To reserve a place please contact Jo: 07562333731 or Mary: 01389 729279 Free entry /refreshments but donations welcome (This will be the last […]
Glasgow’s Craft and Flea Market
Saturday 20 September, 2025 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate,Glasgow,G1 5HZ,GB Craft & Flea brings together the best independent makers, collectors, designers, and creatives from your area. Support small businesses by shopping local at our unique twist on the traditional craft market. With a wide selection of products, including ceramics, illustrations, candles, […]
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Helen Rose’s Outdoor Diary: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
This is the 75th year of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.. Despite many trips to the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe every August, I have never been to the Tattoo but the Glasgow Health Culture Rambling Club arranged an overnight trip through Caledonian Travel https://www.caledonian.com/ including free time in Edinburgh and and a visit to the […]
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Monday, September 1, 2025 | Filed under: Helen Rose Hillwalking Diary, Pat's Home Page Blog
Mill Girls On Tour 2025 – Paisley Launch
7 September, 2025, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. In the historuc Atrium at Anchor Mill, Paisley PA1 1JR A unique depiction of the Renfrewshire mill workers A spell-binding synergy of poetry, performance and musical interludes. Featuring Renfrewshire poets Mo Blake, Kathryn Daly, Gwen McKerrell and Tracy Patrick. Music by Scottish singer / musician and songwriter, […]
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Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk at GFT
30 August – 4 September, 2025 Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk offers an intimate, first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona. Their digital dialogue became a vital record, bearing witness to everyday life, loss, and acts of resistance amid escalating […]
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Friday, August 29, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
William Young Swimming School, Glasgow
William Young FIOS, MIOS (TD) Swim School William Young Swim School Glasgow – Swimming classes for adults and children. Recruiting: Swimming Instructors – Level 1/2 Current disclosure certificate required. Email or telephone: 07986884556 www.glasgowswimminglessons.com Buy Vouchers For Swimming Lessons in Glasgow or Clydebank Vouchers available for 1 – 5 lessons – Contact William to arrange: Tel: 07986884556 williamyoungswimschool@gmail.com […]
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Filed under: Best In The West, Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Classes and Workshops, Clubs in Glasgow, Courses, Health and Fitness, Mothers' Day, Pat's Home Page Blog, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
People Make Glasgow Theatre – Alexander Thomson Society
Saturday 30 August, 2025, 1 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN In association with The Mitchell Library A talk exploring Glasgow’s rich theatrical culture, focusing on the recent history of the Citizens’ Theatre and its contribution to the city over the past fifty years. Paul Bassett has been involved in theatre and […]
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Monday, August 25, 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
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025, Explorathon at Advanced Research Centre
20th and 21st September, 2025 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Advancd Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Chapel Lane, Off Byres Road, G11 6EW From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits. Part the Scotland-wide “Explorathon” festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open […]
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Express Yourself at Locavore
Friday 29 August, 2025, 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Open mic with @tellitslantpoetrybookshop at Locavore, 349 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 7SA Come along and sign up on the night to recite some poetry. Bring your own bottle. Tea and coffee are on sale too. It will be a great night. Host: Carla Woodburn
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Wednesday, August 20, 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
