Andrew O’Hagan and Andrea Gibb – Mayflies on page and on screen
29 November, 2022, 7 p.m. Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD The Scottish Writers’ Centre is delighted to welcome: CREATIVE WRITING @ STRATHCLYDE, Novelist ANDREW O’HAGAN & screenwriter ANDREA GIBB to discuss the novel MAYFLIES & BBC TV adaptation. Register for event ANDREW O’HAGAN is one of the UK’s most celebrated novelists, […]
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Sunday, November 27, 2022 | 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
Aye Write: Bobby Gillespie
8 December, 2022 Hear Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie reading from his memoir taking him from Glasgow tenement to the release of the iconic Screamadelica. Bobby will be signing copies of his book Tenement Kid after the event. Born into a working-class Glaswegian family in the summer of 1961, Bobby Gillespie’s memoir Tenement Kid begins in Springburn, […]
Rock Choir Live for Starchild
Sunday 27 November, 2022 – Doors 3.30 p.m. Netherlee, Stamperland Church, Ormonde Ave, Glasgow G44 3SL Please come along this Sunday to Netherlee, Stamperland Church, to hear a magical, uplifting performance by the UK’s favourite contemporary Choir! There will also be food and drinks in the large hall after the concert and plenty of wonderful […]
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Saturday, November 26, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Starchild, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
A Bunch of Amateurs at GFT
29 and 30 November, 2022 Members of a quintessentially British working-class amateur filmmaking club, the Bradford Movie Makers, grow old together amid flickering memories and challenging final years. Clinging to their dreams, and to each other, fuelled by endless cups of tea, this gently comedic, profoundly moving portrait of shared artistic folly speaks to the […]
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Thursday, November 24, 2022 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Family Storytelling in the Children’s Wood, Glasgow
Saturday 3 December, 2022 at 11 a.m. Winter Tales on the Meadow The Children’s Wood, Kelbourne, Sanda, Clouston Street, Glasgow G20 Event by The Children’s Wood and Meadow Allison Galbraith will share her winter stories with us. We will sell hot drinks and our home baking. Wrap up warm & rain proof. See you there! Grassroots […]
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Saturday, November 19, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Kids and young people, North Kelvin Meadow and Children's Wood, Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog
Maryhill Festival: Christmas Market
Sunday, 27 November, 2022, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Christmas Market will take place at: Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Ave, Wyndford, Glasgow G20 8YE Christmas Crafts – Arts and Crafts – Community Stalls – Commercial Stalls Maryhill Festival is a consortium composed of various community organisations throughout Maryhill, working together to better the […]
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Monday, November 14, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Santuario Compania Maria ‘La Serrana’ at Cottiers
Wednesday, 16 November, 2022, 7.30 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. Cottiers Theatre, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU. Flamenco dancer María “La Serrana” learnt from the best: she has been Farruquito’s student for over 8 years, and studied with many more renowned gypsy dancers. Her style is both strong and sensual, a bit savage yet elegant. […]
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | Filed under: Dance, 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
Live Music at Uig Hall, Dunoon
Friday 25 November, 2022 – 7.30 p.m. until 11.30 p.m. Event by Miller•Crossan Miller•Crossan are back out playing live again at Uig Hall, Benmore, near Dunoon. They will be supported by Glasgow’s Jim Byrne in a rare solo show outside the city. Tickets Tickets £8 from Bookpoint Dunoon or call 01369 706591 to reserve
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Friday, November 4, 2022 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Bonfire Night – Dalmuir Park 2022
Friday 4 November, 2022, 7 p.m. Event by West Dunbartonshire Council Remember, remember the 5th of November… It’s Bonfire Night! Watch the skies fill with dazzling fireworks and enjoy funfairs and family activies. Join thousands of spectators as Dalmuir park is illuminated with dazzling firework! Tuck into food from various stalls or enjoy family activities throughout […]
Maud Sulter exhibition at Pollok House
Exhibition of the work of internationally renowned Glaswegian-Ghanaian artist Maud Sulter (1960–2008) at Pollok House in Glasgow. The Maud Sulter exhibition at Pollok House runs from 15 October–4 December 2022 and 6–15 January 2023. The exhibition at Pollok House features a range of works across Maud Sulter’s career including selections from her series Zabat and Hysteria. It offers visitors […]
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| Filed under: Art & artists Glasgow West End, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, 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
Meet the Makers at The Nancy Smillie Shop review by Pat Byrne
What a great idea. I went along to the novel Meet the Makers event at Nancy Smillie’s on 30 October, 2022. The shop was busy, looked wonderful and what a treat to meet some of the designers behind the fabulous products on display. Basia Palka It’s always lovely to see Basia Palka, busy welcoming folk […]
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Monday, October 31, 2022 | Filed under: Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Designer Jewellery Glasgow, Gifts, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Book Week Scotland 2022: Scotland’s Stories –Tales from the people of Scotland with Sally Magnusson
Monday 14 November, 2022 7 p.m. Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Join Sally Magnusson to celebrate stories from four vibrant Scottish communities as part of Book Week Scotland 2022. Book Week Scotland runs 14 – 20 November, 2022. Whether it’s the tales from childhood that captured our imagination, the larger than […]
Friday, October 28, 2022 | Filed under: Book Week Scotland, 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
North Kelvinside Windows Of Wonder 2022
Join this years’ North Kelvinside Windows of Wonder Hallowe’en Glasgow West End – WOW MAP Add your wonderful, spooky, weird, colourful, bright, lovely, creative, crazy and unique window creation to the WOW map. Get planning, snipping, tearing, colouring, cutting, hanging- whatever it takes- Cannot wait to see what YOUR window will look like to us […]
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
An Evening with Mary Edward, Helensburgh Library
Thursday, November 24th at 7 p.m Helensburgh Library, 59 West King St, Helensburgh G84 8EB Mary will talk about her latest book, Gallowgate, the author’s third historical novel. She will talk about the book, the research required and writing in general. Gallowgate is a story about three Irish sisters fleeing poverty and starvation in Wicklow, […]
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Scary Mary’s Slightly Spooky Treasure Hunts, Glasgow Tall Ship
Sunday 30 October, 2022 The Glenlee, 150 Pointhouse Place, 150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G41 3HT This Halloween, the Glenlee has been taken over by the ghostly sailor Captain Van Der Decken, the master of the infamous Flying Dutchman. Can you find the treasure before the Captain finds you? Join Scary Mary on Sunday 30th October […]
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Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Filed under: Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog
Gaslight at Websters Theatre
20, 21, 22 October, 2022 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ Half Wits Theatre presents Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton in an exclusive, limited run at Websters’ Theatre. . A dark, gothic tale of a marriage and murder, based on deceit and trickery. A husband driving his wife insane in order to steal […]
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Thursday, October 20, 2022 | Filed under: 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
Scotland Loves Anime
21 – 23 October, 2022 Scotland Loves Anime (SLA) returns to Glasgow Film Theatre for its 13th year, with a jam-packed line-up featuring the best of new Japanese animation – an unmissable event whether you’re a fan of anime, or simply a fan of film. There are a limited number of Scotland Loves Anime Weekend […]
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog
Gucci at Mika and Me review by Pat Byrne
On the 6th October, 2022, Gucci took over Mika and Me, Eyewear Studio in Glasgow West End, to show the full, complete glasses and sunglasses collections for 2023 by Gucci, Saint Laurent & Balenciaga. Customers very rarely get to see the full Gucci collection so this is was a unique and fantastic opportunity to view […]
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | Filed under: Eyecare, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
The Wee Curry Shop, Buccleuch Street review by Pat Byrne
Great to see that Smeena and Monir Mohammed of Mother India have reopened the Wee Curry Shop in Buccleuch Street, Garnethill. I went along with my brother, Liam, and son, John – both very discerning curry fans. We all loved the food, the ambience and the attractive and interesting decor. We had a very convivial […]
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Indian Restaurants, Pat's Home Page Blog
Conference: Food, Communities and the Climate Emergency
Wednesday 2 November, 2022, 9.30 a.m – 2.30 p.m. at St Silas Church, 69 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9JE A half day conference hosted by Woodlands Community and Nourish Scotland. – Making the connection between anti-poverty work, social justice issues and the climate emergency. – Exploring what policy makers at a national level can learn […]
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Maryhill Youth Art Festival 2022
15 and 16 October, 2022 G20 Festival Building, Shuna Street, Glasgow G20 9PX and G20 Works Building, 21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS Talulah Hannah Wright and Emily Cutts Made by young people, for young people! A weekend of free workshops and activities for young people, all centred around creativity and art. Come have a go at […]
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Monday, October 10, 2022 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, G20 Festival, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Meet the Maker – The Nancy Smillie Shop
Sunday 30th October, 2022 Save The Date! Come along to the special event at the Nancy Smillie Shop. Enjoy some Prosecco, nibbles and a chat with some of Nancy Smillie’s favourite designers and makers. At Nancy Smillie’s you will find not only beautiful designs and crafts by talented women designers but you will be inspired […]
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Sunday, October 9, 2022 | Filed under: Designer Jewellery Glasgow, interior design - archived, Online Shopping, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, Womens Clothes sand accessories
Halloween Witch Market – Britannia Panopticon
Saturday 29 October, 2022 from 12:00-4:30 p.m. Britannia Panopticon, 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Get ready for a Magical afternoon at the Britannia Panopticon! Celebrate Halloween at Glasgow’s beloved WITCH MARKET and make a toast for the Harvest by drinking some Witchy themed cocktails at the bar! Find everything you need for your Samhain ritual […]
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Saturday, October 8, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Creative Conversations: Yara Rodrigues Fowler
Monday 10 October 2022 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow, University Avenue G12 8QQ Register at Eventbrite YARA RODRIGUES FOWLER grew up in South London. Her first novel, Stubborn Archivist, was longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize 2020 and the Desmond Elliot Prize 2019. Yara was named one of […]
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Craft and Flea Market, The Briggait
Saturday 8 October, 2022, 11 a.m. The Briggait,141 Bridgegate,Glasgow,G1 5HZ,GB Craft & Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof Shop SMALL and shop LOCAL in our authentic twist on the traditional craft market with a huge selection of products from illustration to vintage bric-a-brac, plants to jewellery, […]
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | Filed under: Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Sounds in the Suburbs: JJ Gilmour
Friday, 7 October, 2022 CCA, 350 Sauchiehall, Glasgow G2 3JD Internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ Gilmour made his recording debut in 1989 with The Silencers, one of Scotland’s most loved bands who enjoyed great success throughout Europe and America. A naturally gifted musician he first joined the band as a backing vocalist though later in […]
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Sunday, September 25, 2022 | Filed under: 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
Byres Road Book Festival 2022
23rd – 26th, September 2022 After five-years the Byres Road Book Festival is back with an exciting four day programme of over 20 events. Meet the Author These events include acclaimed authors: Lin Anderson, Graeme Macrae Burnet and Chris Brookmyre Lin Anderson, author of The Party House, a newly released psychological thriller set in the […]
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Friday, September 23, 2022 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Byres Road Book Festival – George Paterson & David Ross at Waterstones
Saturday 24 Sep 2022 6:00 – 8:00 pm Waterstones 351 – 355 Byres Road, G12 8QZ George Paterson is a writer, DJ and musician from Glasgow’s Southside who, as a member of the bands, White and DMP, released a number of well-received albums on the Poco Alto Label. His work can be found in a […]
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Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 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
Life in Lockdown: illustrated findings from The Scotland in Lockdown Study
ARCadia: exhibitions – University of Glasgow Friday 16 September 2022 – Friday 30 September 2022, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G11 6EW Part of ARCadia Festival of Ideas 16 – 30 September. 2022 Scotland in Lockdown Website Covid-19 A Community Conversation Wednesday, 28 September 2022 – […]
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Sunday, September 18, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
ZANELE MUHOLI: SOMNYAMA NGONYAMA, ‘HAIL, THE DARK LIONESS’
1 October–6 November 2022 University of Glasgow East Quad, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Admission free 17 striking self-portraits by celebrated visual activist Zanele Muholi (South African, b. 1972) will go on display at an outdoor exhibition at the University of Glasgow 1 October until 6 November, 2022. Zanele Muholi, Somnyama I, Paris, 2014. © Zanele […]
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Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Filed under: Art & artists Glasgow West End, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
