The Magnificent 11 – a Glasgow South Side Walk
Helen Rose Outdoors Diary July, 2021 The Magnificent 11 is a four-part circular walk of 11 miles linking seven wonderful greenspace habitats on Glasgow’s Southside, including Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The route was developed by Glasgow Ramblers in partnership with Glasgow’s Countryside Rangers Countryside Rangers can be […]
Read the full article: The Magnificent 11 – a Glasgow South Side Walk
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | Filed under: Helen Rose Hillwalking Diary, Pat's Home Page Blog
Websters Youth Theatre Summer School
Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 July, 2021 Ages 4 – 6 from 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Ages 7 – 11 from 1.30 p.m. – 4 .30 p.m. Learn to act, sing, dance and most importantly have fun! Work with professional tutors to build your skills in preparation for showcase at the end of the […]
Read the full article: Websters Youth Theatre Summer School
Monday, June 28, 2021 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Merchant City Festival 2021
Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 July, 2021 The Carnival Party will kick the festival off in style on Thursday 8 July with stilt walkers and dancers celebrating Baroque Venetian traditions. Walkabout in Merchant City will have amazing acts around Merchant Square and the surrounding streets across the weekend with performers dressed as limestone creatures, turtles […]
Read the full article: Merchant City Festival 2021
| Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Merchant City Festival, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Scottish Climate Action Network – Climate Cafe
Tuesday, 29 June, 2021 at 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. start with 1pm Induction for new members Community Action Meetup Event by Scottish Communities Climate Action Network Online: networkingclimate.eventbrite.co.uk Price: free Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Join us and other SCCAN members for a virtual café. Come and share your community experience, ideas, challenges questions and cake! Book […]
Read the full article: Scottish Climate Action Network – Climate Cafe
Sunday, June 27, 2021 | Filed under: Community event, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Zoom and online events
Brian Whittingham – Writing Walks in Kelvingrove
Walking, Writing Photography Mindfulness Sessions – facilitated by Brian Whittingham Thursday 26 August, 2021 at 10.30 a.m. Meet at Lord Kelvin’s Statue in Kelvingrove Park. Guided Walk exploring the social fabric of the park. Where you will join in the walk, talk, reading, writing and taking photographs. You will take paths less-travelled that will allow […]
Read the full article: Brian Whittingham – Writing Walks in Kelvingrove
| Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Walks, Walks and Tours Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Lifting The Lid on Whistler at the Hunterian
Whistler: Art and Legacy 9 July – 31 October 2021 Hunterian Art Gallery Admission free and by pre-booked timed ticket A major new exhibition opening at The Hunterian in July explores the art and legacy of American-born artist James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903). The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is home to one of the world’s […]
Read the full article: Lifting The Lid on Whistler at the Hunterian
Willie Sutherland – Evolution of Wa at CCA
Wed 23 June — Sat 26 June 2021 CCA, ClubroomNo booking required, 3 people max per entry / All ages Free Sutherland’s stunning, hand bound, limited edition, signed, beautiful packages of books of the phantasmagorical Dolls House arrived at CCA and are now for sale at the exhibition. Cards and prints too. ‘Mon down Books have cardboard […]
Read the full article: Willie Sutherland – Evolution of Wa at CCA
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | Filed under: Art & artists Glasgow West End, 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
Minari at GFT – big screen release
25 June – 1 July, 2021 The Opening Film of Glasgow Film Festival 2021, Minari has stolen all of our hearts and is finally getting its big screen release at GFT. A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, Minari follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American […]
Joy Dunlop – Gaelic Live Online Concert and Ceilidh
Thursday 24th June, 2021 from 7pm-9pm An Evening with Joy Dunlop Mod-winning Gaelic singer and step-dancer, TV personality and choir conductor Joy Dunlop, with a combination of singing workshop and ceilidh, with Joy leading the proceedings as tè an taighe. Buy Tickets, priced at £10 per person (£7.50 for members), Joy Dunlop will be leading […]
Read the full article: Joy Dunlop – Gaelic Live Online Concert and Ceilidh
Bob Law’s Blog: Glennifer Braes Walks
.Glasgow is a lucky city in that it has three very different hill ranges surrounding it. On its northern outskirts the scenic 300 to 400 metre Kilpatrick Hills lie on its western flank. Middle and running eastwards from them the higher Campsie Fells at 400 to 570 metre level on Meikle Bin take over with […]
Read the full article: Bob Law’s Blog: Glennifer Braes Walks
Monday, June 21, 2021 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Pat's Home Page Blog
#StreamMyStory Children’s Online Events Summer 2021
Scottish Public Libraries host #StreamMyStory author events online for children to enjoy in the summer holidays. Launching 17 June, 2021 Local Public Libraries across Scotland launch a new series of children’s digital events for the end of term and summer holidays, entitled #StreamMyStory, bringing together authors, illustrators, storytellers and libraries from across all 32 local […]
Read the full article: #StreamMyStory Children’s Online Events Summer 2021
Bloody Scotland 2021 McIlvanney Prize Long List Announced
The McIlvanney Prize recognises excellence in Scottish crime writing, and includes a prize of £1,000 and nationwide promotion in Waterstones. Five years ago the Scottish Crime Book of the Year Award was renamed the McIlvanney Prize in memory of William McIlvanney. His his final book, The Dark Remains has now been completed with the help […]
Read the full article: Bloody Scotland 2021 McIlvanney Prize Long List Announced
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Bungalow Cafe at Mother India, Kelvingrove, Glasgow
The Bungalow Cafe adjoins Mother India at 28 Westminster Terrace, Glasgow G3 7RU Telephone: 0141 221 1663 Great food, ambience and lovely decor. The Bungalow Cafe is the most elegant of places. You’ll love the food and the stylish decor – streamlined wooden shelves, an impressive gleaming coffee maker, attractive pottery dishes and the […]
Read the full article: Bungalow Cafe at Mother India, Kelvingrove, Glasgow
Monday, June 14, 2021 | Filed under: Cafes and Bistros, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Pat's Home Page Blog
Moving Image Archive, National Library of Scotland, Kelvin Hall
The National Library at Kelvin Hall, including the Moving Image Archive, is now open with revised opening hours. (May, 2021) Tuesday: 10.00-16.00 Thursday: 10.00-16.00 Saturday: 10.00-16.00 Moving Image Archive Scotland’s Moving Image Archive has been collecting and preserving films since 1976. All of Scots life can be seen: adverts, documentaries, home movies, promotional films, amateur comedies, […]
Read the full article: Moving Image Archive, National Library of Scotland, Kelvin Hall
| Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
Vinicombe Street Gala 2021
Saturday 19th June, 2021 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Vinicombe Street Gala at the top of Byres Road Live music, street theatre, samba bands, circus performers, children’s activities and more! One of the first outdoor events in West of Scotland to go ahead this year! Performers include: SheBoom Think Circus Glasgow Folk Music Workshop […]
Touring Scotland – Pop Up Opera 2021
10 June – 28 August, 2021 Ticket price: From £5 Pop-up Opera is back on the road for Summer 2021 with a bumper tour featuring five of Gilbert & Sullivans’ best-loved hits! Experience all the drama and wonder of grand opera on a miniature scale, with intimate open-air performances brought to life by a storyteller, two […]
Al Fresco Dining Glasgow West End
Westenders take every opportunity available to dine al fresco and there’s no lack of choice to dine in the sunshine or catch some rays over a cappuccino. Great spots for al fresco dining in the West End include: The Bungalow Cafe, Nr. Kelvingrove – home made ice cream and handy for the park. Cottier’s Garden, Hyndland […]
Read the full article: Al Fresco Dining Glasgow West End
Friday, June 4, 2021 | Filed under: Cafes and Bistros, Coronavirus, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Pat's Home Page Blog
Aye Write 2021 – Brit Bennett chaired by Nicola Sturgeon
Saturday 22 May, 2021 – 8.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Brit Bennett Chaired by Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister of Scotland £5 Buy your ticket The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it’s not just the shape […]
Read the full article: Aye Write 2021 – Brit Bennett chaired by Nicola Sturgeon
Saturday, May 22, 2021 | Filed under: Aye Write 2021, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Zoom and online events
Aye Write 2021 – How To Stop Fascism, Paul Mason
22 May 11.45am How To Stop Fascism Paul Mason chaired by Ruth Wishart The far right is on the rise across the world. From Modi’s India to Bolsonaro’s Brazil and Erdogan’s Turkey, fascism is not a horror that we have left in the past; it is a recurring nightmare that is happening again – and […]
Read the full article: Aye Write 2021 – How To Stop Fascism, Paul Mason
Aye Write 2021 – Welcome Home Shuggie Bain
Friday 21 May, 2021 at 4.45 p.m. Douglas Stuart with Janey Godley It is 1981. Glasgow is dying and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from life. She dreams of greater things: a house with its own front door and a life bought and paid for outright (like her […]
Read the full article: Aye Write 2021 – Welcome Home Shuggie Bain
Thursday, May 20, 2021 | Filed under: Aye Write 2021, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Zoom and online events
Wee Write Family Day 2021 Online
Saturday 12 June, 2021 Aye Write book festival launches free online events for its Wee Write For Schools Wee Write Family Day digital programme to take place on Saturday 12 June, to follow the main online book festival currently running. Aye Write is produced by Glasgow Life, the charity which delivers culture and sport in […]
Read the full article: Wee Write Family Day 2021 Online
Monday, May 17, 2021 | Filed under: Aye Write 2021, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog, Zoom and online events
Greater Glasgow Climate Action Network
Friday, 11 June 2021 from 13:00 – 15.30 Free – Online Register at Evenbrite Are you working on tackling climate change within your community? Whether you are working on food, energy, low carbon transport, waste, campaigning or anything related to reducing our climate impact, join the Greater Glasgow Climate Change Network and Propagate to explore […]
Read the full article: Greater Glasgow Climate Action Network
Balloch Open Mic Mental Health Week – May 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week (www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week) Realising it was Mental Health Awareness Week I immediately thought of a book I had read some two years ago and the strong impact it made. Graham Morgan Graham Morgan, MBE, of the Mental Health Commission (Engagement and Participating Office Scotland)> has worked in mental health for 30 years. His […]
Read the full article: Balloch Open Mic Mental Health Week – May 2021
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | Filed under: Blog: Balloch Open Mic, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Aye Write 2021 – Mel Giedroyc – debut novel
Chaired by Gabriella Bennett 15 May, 2021 4.45pm – 5.45pm Mel Giedroyc has been entertaining the nation for nearly thirty years. A comedian, writer, actor and presenter, Mel is best known for her work with Sue Perkins in the double act Mel & Sue. They have presented many TV shows such as multi Bafta-winning The […]
Read the full article: Aye Write 2021 – Mel Giedroyc – debut novel
Aye Write Programme 2021
Aye Write announces its full cast of authors for the digital book festival 2021 – 14 May to 16 May and 21 to 23 May. Programme and Tickets Aye Write is Glasgow’s Book Festival and is produced by Glasgow Life, the charity which delivers culture and sport in the city. The live book festival, usually held […]
Woodlands Anti Racist Community Library Launch
Saturday, 1 May, 2021 – 11 a.m. until 1.30 p.m. Woodlands Community new Anti-Racist Community Library will officially open Satuday 1 May, 2021 in the Millennium Park. After this launch, the library will be located there fortnightly on Saturdays between 11am-1pm. Please come along for the in person launch and come check out a free […]
Read the full article: Woodlands Anti Racist Community Library Launch
Thursday, April 29, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, Pat's Home Page Blog, Woodlands Community
Glasgow Film Theatre – reopening May 2021
Doors will be swinging open on Monday 24 May, 2021 subject to government guidelines. With the Oscars giving us a tantalising glimpse of what we’ve all been missing these past few months, staff at GFT are sure you’re as eager as they are to see this year’s slate of award-winning films in all their big […]
Read the full article: Glasgow Film Theatre – reopening May 2021
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Ghazal: Soul’s Food – Rizwan Akhtar
Ghazal: Soul’s Food In love fever/separation kills. Finding her/would ease the burning. Ibn Arabi The last Apostle said about his first spouse “Khadijah is my soul’s food” this could be a word a Lover cares to say to his Beloved for soul’s food. Those who are distracted by ways of the world need […]
Read the full article: Ghazal: Soul’s Food – Rizwan Akhtar
| Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Poetry, Rizwan Akhtar – Poet, stories and poems, Writing
The Joan Eardley Centenary Celebration
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 – 3 p.m. until 4.30 p.m. Free Online Event – Register at Eventbrite The Hunterian,University of Glasgow, is delighted to be hosting the Joan Eardley Centenary, in partnership with The Scottish Women and the Arts Research Network About this Event Hosted by BBC Arts Correspondent Pauline McLean, this online event brings together an […]
Read the full article: The Joan Eardley Centenary Celebration
Linda Jackson, The Cabinet launch of poetry collection
11 May, 2021 – 7pm to 8.30pm Free event – Book via Eventbrite. Linda Jackson is joined by guest poets Sheila Templeton, Aoife Lyall and Eveline Pye. Introduced by Professor Willy Maley About this Event Red Squirrel Press invites you to the Zoom launch of Linda Jackson’s poetry: The Cabinet. ‘This is my late mum’s […]
Read the full article: Linda Jackson, The Cabinet launch of poetry collection
Monday, April 26, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Zoom and online events
