G20 Young People to Climb Ben Nevis to support people affected by poverty
The Children’s Wood and G20 Youth Festival (The Children’s Wood youth club) community will be hiking to the top of Ben Nevis – the tallest mountain in the U.K – to raise money for people living in poverty. The G20 young people want to help others and make a difference both locally and abroad. The […]
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Thursday, January 6, 2022 | Filed under: G20 Festival, North Kelvin Meadow and Children's Wood, Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog
Shaking Hands With Christmas – Brian Whittingham
The Quilt and The Book, Christmas Day The Ball and The Boots, Boxing Day A Christmas Trilogy THE FIRE AND THE TREE Christmas-Eve. Mum cleaned the grate of yesterday’s fireplace replenished it with crumpled newspaper, kindling, adding course-coal she lit, gently puffing her cheeks, blowing to fan the new-born flame. She’d stand the coal-shovel against […]
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Saturday, December 18, 2021 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Poems , Stories and Winter Tales, Pat's Home Page Blog, Seasonal Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers, stories and poems, Writing, Writing for the Festive Season
Is this ‘Black Bitch’ name ban really justified?
Hundreds of people are reportedly seething this week at a move to erase the name “Black Bitch” from a popular Scottish bar. A UK pubs firm has decided the name of a historic bar should be “cleaned up” to avoid inadvertently giving offence, and many locals are far from happy. As detailed in a welter […]
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Sunday, December 12, 2021 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Roy's West End View
Roma Night at The Rum Shack
Friday 10 December, 2021 The Rum Shack, 657- 659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2AB Tickets · £8 via Eventbrite End of the year Gypsy party with Formatia Express, Ciaran Ryan Band and Transylvanian Ceilidh! About this event Would you like to have a proper blow out before the year is over? Bringing the hottest groups […]
Mother India – Christmas Menu 2021 Set Menus
MOTHER INDIA CHRISTMAS SET MENU £30.00 PER PERSON Mother India, Mother India Glasgow, 28 Westminster Terrace, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G3 7RU Telephone: 0141 221 1663 Book a Table at Mother India Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day See also Mother India Christmas Lunch Menu £27 STARTERS FISH PALAU A mixture of fish […]
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Thursday, December 9, 2021 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow Artist Allan Richardson – Local City Scenes
Allan Richardson is much loved and well known local artist, who can often be seen working on his latest project in the streets of Glasgow. He always takes the time to stop and answer any questions people may have about his work – and usually he has a good story to tell about the […]
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | Filed under: Art, Art & artists Glasgow West End, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Best In The West, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Mother's Day Gifts, Mothers' Day, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Dante and Alasdair Gray Symposium
A Scottish Journey through The Divine Comedy Thursday 10 December, 2021, 4 p.m. – 6.30p.m. Symposium and reading commemorating 700 years since the death of Dante in 1321 and Alasdair Gray’s translation of The Divine Comedy. About this event *Please note change of date from original listing* The University of Glasgow and the Alasdair Gray Archive, […]
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Monday, December 6, 2021 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow Film Theatre December Programme 2021
Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) has unveiled the line-up of films audiences can enjoy on the independent cinema’s big screens over the month of December. GFT is known for providing Glasgow’s film fans with the first chance to see preview screenings, and for its insightful Q&As. December will see the cinema play host to previews of […]
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Christmas Craft and Flea, The Briggait
Saturday 27 November, 2021, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 141 Bridgegait, Glasgow G1 5HZ Craft & Flea will be coming to Glasgow this Christmas for the very first time! Craft + Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, creators, designers, curators and small business heroes of your city! Shop small this Christmas – authentic […]
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Thursday, November 25, 2021 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Starry Skies at CCA
Saturday 4 December, 2021 at 7.30 pm CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Starry Skies are Warren Starry Sky (vocals/guitar), Johnny Moondial (lead guitar), Heather Phillips (violin/vocals), Jen McKee (cello/vocals), Adam Scott (bass guitar/vocals), Sophie Pragnell (viola/vocals) and Mike Harrison (Drums). The band recently released third album ‘Do it with Love’ with singles from […]
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
A Very Buble Christmas at Cottiers
12 December, 2021 7.30 p.m. Cottiers Bar, Theatre and Restaurant , 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU Scotland’s number 1 Bublé tribute act, Michael Hastie, and Glasgow’s record-breaking big band, Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation, invite you to start your countdown to Christmas with a night full of seductive songs and seasonal swing in […]
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Monday, November 22, 2021 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, 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
Byres Road: Christmas Market and Christmas Tree Light Up
28 November, 2021 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Top of Byres Road, opposite Waitrose G12 Free festive fun on Vinicombe Street, Ashton Lane, Cresswell Lane and Ruthven Lane. Christmas market begins at 11am with a selection of local traders selling gifts, crafts, food and drink. Entertainment on the main stage and lanes. Watch out for […]
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Sunday, November 21, 2021 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Community event, Free Events, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Creative Conversations: Apphia Campbell
Monday 22 November, 2021 University Chapel, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Free Event – Register at Eventbrite About this event Apphia Campbell is originally from United States, and graduated from Florida International University with a BFA in theatre performance. In 2013 she wrote her critically acclaimed piece, ‘Black Is The Color […]
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Havana Glasgow Film Festival 2021
16 – 21 November, 2021 The UK’s only Film Festival celebrating Cuban Film and Culture As the festival goes into its seventh year, HGFF is proud to share and celebrate Cuba’s inspiring culture and achievements during one of the toughest points in its history. Despite the challenges of COVID19, increased sanctions, food shortages and dramatic […]
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Monday, November 15, 2021 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Christmas Appeal Benefit – The Primevals
Monday 27 December, 2021 at 7.30 p.m. The Primevals Stereo,22 Renfield Ln, Glasgow G2 5ARGlasgow The Primevals and The Reverse Cowgirls come together again for a Benefit at Stereo, Glasgow. Entry £8 Glasgow City Mission will launch their Christmas Appeal on 23 November. All proceeds from the Appeal will support their guests directly through the […]
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Springburn: Rome of the North – Ian R. Mitchell
A Castle in Springburn? Read on…….. Springburn – its History and Walk Born Balgrayhill Schooled Petershill Worked Keppochhill Married Springburnhill Sick Stobhill Domiciled Barnhill Rested Sighthill Springburn […]
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| Filed under: Ian Mitchell, Pat's Home Page Blog, Walks and Tours Glasgow
The Landing Hub – COP26 Fringe Event
29 October – 14 November, 2021 The Landing Hub is a vibrant, welcoming space where the climate and social justice movements meet the arts. The Space is a fringe event of COP26, and is running from the 29th of October to the 14th of November. The Landing Hub, is right next door to: The Sustainable […]
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Sunday, November 14, 2021 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, 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
Christmas Commissions, Exhibition and Gifts Kelvin Art Studio & Gallery
ART FOR CHRISTMAS – COMMISSION A HOUSE PORTRAIT, BUY A PICTURE Great -Get -Christmas -Gifts -Exhibition 26th-28th November 2021 & 3rd-5th December 2021 Featuring: JOHN WETTEN BROWN Best Selling Artist & DAMIAN HENRY Best Selling Printmaker Kelvin Art Studio and Gallery 23A Hamilton Park Avenue, G12 8DS (Just off Gt Western RD) With Xmas on […]
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Saturday, November 13, 2021 | Filed under: Art, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Bob Law’s Blog: Old Kilpatrick. Lusset Glen to Bowling Walk
An attractive walk or cycle I enjoyed recently took in the villages of Old Kilpatrick and Bowling in West Dunbartonshire. They are in a great situation with the Kilpatrick Hills to the North and the Forth and Clyde Canal to the South. They looked particularly attractive in the Autumn. I parked just above the train […]
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Friday, November 12, 2021 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Pat's Home Page Blog
GWL – Walking Tour with Denise Mina
15 November, 2021, 12.30 – 1.30 p.m. Part of Book Week Scotland 2021 This event is part of the 2021 Book Week Scotland Digital Festival. It is a pre-recorded film. Join Crime writer Denise Mina and Glasgow Women’s Library volunteer Melody House on this special, conversational tour of the Glasgow Garnethill area. Denise’s debut novel Garnethill was […]
Unoma Okudo @ The Blue Arrow
2nd December 2021 at 7 p.m. The Blue Arrow, 323 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3HW Tickets: £12 online / £15 at the door Buy tickets at Eventbrite Soulful singer-songwriter Unoma Okudo is distinguished by her unique voice, and captivating melodies and lyrics. Born in Nigeria, where she was introduced to music by her parents, her […]
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Palindrome: Cohen – Art Painting & Photography Exhibition
Launch Party Friday 12th November, 2021 3 pm – 10pm Palindrome isn’t just a regular exhibition, it’s a party, celebrating the opening of the new Cohen – Art Gallery space on Gordon Street. There will be live music, drinks, food, plenty of art, good vibes with nice people and, of course, an after party club […]
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Fidel Up Close – CCA
Havana Glasgow Film Festival 2021 16 November, 2021 at 8.05 p.m. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD or rent online Fidel Up Close delves into the lesser known facets of Fidel Castro’s personal and intimate life from the perspective of those closest to him, including his children, close family members, delegates and employees. The documentary […]
COP26: The Climate Justice Cabaret
Monday, 8th November, 2021 at 8 p.m. Webster’s Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ Tickets £18 – Buy tickets online or telephone: 041 357 4000 An evening of music, comedy and spoken word in support of climate justice. At the heart of Glasgow’s COP26 conference as the world’s leaders deliberate, this event offers a […]
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Thursday, November 4, 2021 | Filed under: COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, 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, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Glasgow: Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
Saturday 6 November, 2021 Assemble Kelvingrove Park 12 Noon Rally Glasgow Green 3 p.m. World leaders are meeting in Glasgow in November at the global climate talks, COP26. There will be decentralised mass mobilisations across the world, bringing together movements to build power for system change – from indigenous struggles to trade unions, from racial […]
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Havana Glasgow Film Festival – Sustainable Cuba
Friday 19th November, 2021 Havana Glasgow Film Festival at CCA Lista Quinta / Fifth List Giselle Garcia Castro | Cuba 2019 | Doc 18+ Fri 19 November 3pm CCA + Online Cuban fishermen attempt to balance their life source with environmental changes. Tickets and information Friday 19 November – Sustainable Cuba Cuba Platform | 37m […]
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Castro’s Spies, Havana Glasgow Film Festival
18 November, 2021 Castro’s Spies at Glasgow Film Theatre HGFF Hailed as the last soldiers of the Cold War, The Cuban Five were an elite group of undercover agents who operated out of Florida in the 1990s. Abandoning unsuspecting families to ‘defect’ to America, they assumed new identities, led double lives and sacrificed everything to […]
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Lego Build The Change – University of Strathclyde
Tuesday 9 November, 2021 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Concourse, Level 1, Strathclyde Union, 51 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XU LEGO® Build the Change is a powerful way for children to express their hopes and dreams for the future with LEGO® bricks. Register at EventBrite for Free. An active and lively workshop bringing […]
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Free Events, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog
Wullie Davidson’s Blog: COP26
COP26 – The 26th Conference of the Parties The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) gets under way in Glasgow’s Scottish Exhibition Centre on Sunday, October 31, ending on November 12. The conference will be attended by 30,000 delegates from 196 countries. Glasgow has around 15,000 hotel rooms, so many delegates will be required to […]
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Monday, November 1, 2021 | Filed under: COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Science: Climate Change and Other Topics
Feeding the City – screening and panel discussion
2nd November, 2021 – 12 Noon. Zev Robinson The Landing Hub, Right next door to: The Sustainable Glasgow, Landing 220 Broomielaw (entrance from Carrick Street) Glasgow, G1 4RU Duration: 1 hr 15 min A screening of Zev Robinson’s new documentary Feeding the City, created in collaboration with the University of Glasgow Food Sovereignty Network, about Glasgow’s […]
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