WESTFEST Presents ROBOTS AND ORANGES WITH ALAN WINDRAM
Saturday 20 June, 2026, 11.30 a.m. Join award-winning author Alan Windram for a highly interactive, fun-filled children’s event featuring his latest One Button Benny picture book and brand new book ‘Kevin The Orange’. Stories, sing-along songs, robot and mixed fruit & veg dancing, and flying fluffy oranges. Suitable for families with children aged 3–6. Book […]
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Scottish Writers Centre Speakeasy The Griffin
Tuesday 30 June, 2026 7.30 p.m. Scottish Writers’ Centre, Speakeasy Special at The Griffin! If you’d like to read please let us know and fill out the form below. The Griffin *Function Suite*, 266 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP Free Event! Come along, share your writing and join SWC Speakeasy Spectacular at The Griffin’s wonderful […]
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Writing
Children’s Walk for Gaza, Glasgow Green
Sunday 19 July, 2026, 11.30 a.m.- 1.30 p.m. ByForgotten Women Glasgow GreenSaltmarket, Glasgow Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Saltmarket G1 5DB A family-friendly walk where children and families come together to stand in solidarity with the children and women of Gaza. Come along on Sunday, 19th July 2026, from 11:30 AM, for a meaningful Children’s Walk for […]
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Big Sunday Kelvin Way at WestFest 2026
Sunday 21 June, 2026, Starts 11 a.m. WestFest Kelvin Way, Kelvingrove, Glasgow WestFest returns to Kelvin Way for its biggest community event of 2026. A jam-packed day of live music, choirs, brass bands, samba bands, circus performers, face painters and community stalls. FREE and no booking required
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West End Bus Fest
Sunday 28 June, 2026 11 a.m. Event by Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Bridgeton Bus Garage and WestFest Riverside Museum 100 Pointhouse Rd, Glasgow G3 8RS On Sunday 28th June a selection of Vintage Buses from the GVVT collection at Bridgeton will operate a frequent service connecting Riverside Museum with Broomhill, Anniesland and the Botanic Gardens. Some vehicles will […]
Refugee Festival Woodlands Community
Sunday 14 June, 2026, 11 a.m – 2 p.m. Woodlands Millennium Park, 69 Ashley St, G3 6HW IN CASE OF WET WEATHER at GAMH Community Hub (formerly Flourish House) 23-25 Ashley Street, G3 6BR Woodlands Community’s event for Refugee Festival Scotland will be looking at the migration of people and seeds and celebrating their journeys. […]
Take 2 Access: Beauty and the Beast at GFT
Saturday 13 June, 2026 at 11.30 a.m. Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who’s been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all — that true beauty comes from […]
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Friday, June 12, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Barbie: The Exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Opens Saturday 13 June, 2026 runs until 18 October. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG This major new exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum looks at the history and design of the world’s most iconic doll. Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for over sixty […]
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Dear Green Music Scene at ARC, University of Glagow
Saturday 13 June, 2026 – 2.30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Outoor Ceilidh at St Mungo’s Square Advanced Research Centre Event by WestFest and Glasgow Folk-Music Workshop ARC, University of Glasgow11 Chapel Lane G11 6EW Come and join WestFest & Glasgow Folk Music Workshop for the annual outdoor ceilidh at the new St Mungo’s Square events space at University […]
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
No Place For Football – The Untold Story of Greenland B67’s Artic Champions Dream – review
Directors, Brandon Scott Smith and Derek Sullivan Smith Brandon Scott Smith and Derek Sullivan Smith’s documentary ‘No Place For Football – The Untold Story of Greenland B67’s Artic Champions Dream’ premieres at DocLands Film Festival on Wednesday 3 May, 2026. Just before the Fifa World Cup kicks off on 11th June. Of course, football is a […]
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Film Reviews, Film reviews, Pat's Home Page Blog
WestFest: GLASGOW MADRIGIRLS – THE WELLSPRING
Saturday 13 June, 2026, 7.30 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow G12 8QQ FREE – DONATIONS WELCOME A concert of a cappella vocal music celebrating the wonderful waterways around us, from fens and marshes to rivers, lochs and seas. The varied programme features folk songs, medieval cantigas, Shaker hymns and more – all performed […]
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Treasures of the Vikings, Govan Book Festival
Saturday 13 June, 2026, 4.30 p.m. The Govan Stones Project 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3DL Govan Book Festival with Dr Tom Horne about his new book, Treasures of the Vikings! Expect a relaxed and illustrated interview-style chat, followed by a Q&A and book signing. FREE, unticketed – Just turn up!
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Glasgow Group’s Exhibition at The New Glasgow Society
29th June, 2026 – 5th July 10am – 4pm Event by Glasgow Group Artists Cooperative The New Glasgow Society 1307 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8TL Featured Artists Alan Campbell / Ashley Cook / Claire Paterson / Damian Henry / Eleanor Jones / Eva M.V. Hewitt / Graham Govan / John Ferry / Karen Strang / […]
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Heritage Talks Kelvin Hall at WestFest
Sunday 14 June, 2026 Event by WestFest and Kelvin Hall Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW Historian and author GORDON URQUHART leads a historical ramble in the ancient and evolving village of Partick, discussing the old milling and industrial sites on the Kelvin and recent archaeological discoveries. Historic Partick Walk and Learn Heritage Talks 15 June Charles Wilson […]
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David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet at GFT
Sunday 7 June, 2026 (1 p.m) and Monday 8 June, 2026 (5.30 p.m.) One man has seen more of the natural world than any other. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement. Over the past century, David Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living […]
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Friday, June 5, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Helen Rose Outdoor Diary: Aviemore Again.
June 2026 We had a Spring weekend away at Aviemore as we did last year organised by Glasgow HF Outdoor Club . The weather was a little unsettled but as usual we were equipped for it. This is Scotland and the price we pay for mountains and greenery is frequent rain and wind. I would […]
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Filed under: Helen Rose Hillwalking Diary, Pat's Home Page Blog
The Corinthian – APlay, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor
1 – 6 June, 2026 – door 12 noon OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX The Corinthian, Written by Joe McCann Directed by Martin McCormick The remarkable untold story of the world’s first Black international footballer who captained Scotland to glory. 12 March 1881. England lost 1-6 in a record home defeat to a […]
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Craftex 2026, Glasgow Trades Hall
Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th June, 2026,10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Trades House of Glasgow 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow Merchant City, G1 1UH Come along to Trades Hall in the Merchant City from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th June for a brilliant celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and contemporary design. Discover some of the most exciting student […]
Outoor Ceilidh at Kelvingrove – WestFest 2026
Sunday 7 June, 2026, 2 p.m. WestFest, Visit West End and Glasgow Folk-Music Workshop Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG Come and join WestFest & Glasgow Folk Music Workshop for our famous outdoor ceilidh at the steps of Kelvingrove Art Gallery. Led by the talented musicians of Glasgow Folk Music Workshop, come and have […]
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Filed under: Dance, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival
An Early Midsummer Treat – West Fest 2026
Saturday 6 June, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Event by Cappella Slavonica, Ben Lunn – Composer and Conductor and WestFest Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun St, Glasgow G12 9AR Cappella Slavonica is a small chamber choir based in Glasgow bringing the music of Eastern Europe to Scotland. For this early summer performance, we will be singing a cappella […]
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Glasgow Mela 2026
Sunday 5 July, 2026 – starts 12 noon Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow West End G3 6BY Scotland’s biggest South Asian festival Looking for the ultimate free family activity this summer? Come along to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 5th July for the Glasgow Mela 2026! As a flagship event of the Commonwealth Games Festival, the Mela will […]
Summer Prize Bingo and Karaoke
Friday 26 June, 2026 at 6 p.m.- 9.30 p.m. Event by Drumchapel Panto Goodyear Social Club 307 Duntreath Ave, Glasgow G15 6SA Doors open 5.45pm eyes down 6.45pm. Prize Bingo Raffle and Karaoke. Prize Bingo and Karaoke both for adults and children. All welcome.
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Night Market at Cottiers
Thursday 4 June, 2026, 5.30pm – 10.30pm. Hey Glasgow Nightlighters! After a completely sold-out April event, we’re back and ready to party at Cottiers on 4th June. Whether you didn’t get the chance to join us at our busiest-ever spring market or you had so much fun you’re back again, you’ve got an evening of […]
Glasgow Film Festival reveals attendance growth for 2026 and festival dates 2027
Glasgow Film Festival’s 2026 attendance grew by 12%, attracting new audiences and filmmakers from around the UK Cinema admissions up 5% with new daily admissions records set across both weekends of the festival Opening and Closing Gala titles, Everybody to Kenmure Street and California Schemin’, received global coverage following their UK premieres at Scotland’s flagship film festival Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) attendance grew by 12% this year, reaching 37,215 across the 2026 programme of premieres, special pop-up screenings, youth and community initiatives, and Press and Industry events. Guests Attending GFF26 The 22nd edition of Scotland’s largest film festival brought film talent and audiences together in a celebration of cinema, […]
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2026, 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 Arlington Baths Commonwealth Games Gala Saturday 27 June Arlington Baths Club Commonwealth Games Gala 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 […]
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Monday, May 25, 2026 | 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
WestFest & Dementia Heroes Unite for Dementia-Friendly ‘D in the Park’
WestFest, Glasgow’s biggest community festival, has officially partnered with local grassroots charity Dementia Heroes to launch a month-long celebration of inclusivity and culture. Announced to coincide with Dementia Action Week, the partnership will headline the festival’s June programme with ‘D in the Park’ and the inaugural ‘Dementia Fest. ’The collaboration aims to break down social […]
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Guided History Walk around Edinbarnet and Cochno estates
Wednesday 20 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm Meet at Auchnacraig car park G81 5QW (top of Cochno Road) Free – no need to book A walk around the Edinbarnet and Cochno estate – an opportunity to learn about the history. Taking in the remains of an old sawmill which used Cochno Burn for power. Optional extension […]
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Patrick McColgan – Old Kilpatrick, Football Scout Bethlehem Steel F.C.
Patrick McColgan (1878–1939) was my grandfather – the second oldest son of William McColgan and Catherine Meehan, originally from Co. Donegal, Ireland, they lived in Old Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire. Patrick worked as an assembly line straightener in Singers Sewing Machine in Clydebank and was also a football scout. My mother and my aunts and my […]
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Monday, May 18, 2026 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Helen Rose Outdoor Diary, Fairlie
May, 2026 The Health Culture Rambling Club organised a walk from West Kilbride to Fairlie in spring time. There was train disruption at Glasgow Central Station due to a fire in an adjacent listed building which is a sad loss to the city as it had to be demolished due to Health and Safety. West […]
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Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Filed under: Helen Rose Hillwalking Diary, Pat's Home Page Blog
Heritage Festival West Dunbartonshire- Speakeasy
Monday 18 May, 2026 7 p.m. Fountain Tavern, 9 Bank St, Alexandria G83 0NG Part of Clydesider Heritage Festival 1 – 31 May Free No Need To Book Speakeasy Programme Balloch Boatyard in Summer – Muriel Sharples – read by Mary Irvine. “Sadly Nae Mer” – a woman’s story about working in the Dumbarton distillery […]
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