Homeless Project Annual Christmas Dinner
Thursday 25 December, 2025, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Event by Homeless Project Scotland McChuills 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL This Christmas, no one should be alone. Homeless Project Scotland is proud to host our Annual Christmas Dinner Party for all homeless and vulnerable individuals and families. What’s Happening on the Day? Full Christmas DinnerGifts […]
Read the full article: Homeless Project Annual Christmas Dinner
Monday, December 8, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas & Hogmanay Dining Glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog
Pinocchio – Community Panto
19 – 22 December, 2025 Maryhill Community Central Halls, 292-316 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow G20 7YE Halo Arts are back with Glasgow’s Biggest Community Pantomime- ‘Pinocchio’! When auld Geppetto wishes his gobby puppet Pinocchio was a real boy, the Blue Fairy brings him to life—(sort of). But our wooden pal still needs to prove he’s […]
Read the full article: Pinocchio – Community Panto
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | Filed under: Kids and young people, 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
Glasgow Art Club Christmas Fayre
Friday, 12 December,2025 — 1pm to 7pm and Saturday, 13 December,2025 — 11am to 5pm Glasgow Art Club 185 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HU Glasgow Art Club welcomes you to a magical festive weekend packed with incredible stalls, original art, and beautiful handcrafted gifts. Whether you’re hunting for that perfect, one-of-a-kind present for someone special—or […]
Read the full article: Glasgow Art Club Christmas Fayre
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Palestinian Makers Christmas Market Glasgow West End
Saturday 6 December, 2025 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday 13 December, 2025 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street (off top of Byres Road) Glasgow G12 9AR PalCafe’s Palestinian Christmas Makers Markets All the products are made in Palestine with proceeds going directly to the makers*, supplied by Hadeel in […]
Read the full article: Palestinian Makers Christmas Market Glasgow West End
Friday, December 5, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens
2 – 31 December, 2025 A magical fairytale with a festive twist – full of laughter, mystery, and heart. Beauty and the Beast by Lewis Hetherington. This enchanting new production of Beauty and the Beast by Lewis Hetherington (Red Riding Hood) marks the return of the Citz Christmas show – a joyful adventure for all the family. Step into […]
Read the full article: Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Pantos and Christmas Shows in Glasgow 2016, Pat's Home Page Blog
Woodlands Community 15 Years Anniversary
Sunday 14 December, 2025, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Woodlands Community Locations Woodlands Community Meeting Room and Events Terrace, 66 Ashley Street, G3 6HW Woodlands Community Garden, 91-101 West Princes Street, G4 9BY GAMH Community Hub / Flourish House, 23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR Free. Donations Welcome An interactive exhibition in the Community Meeting Room […]
Read the full article: Woodlands Community 15 Years Anniversary
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Community event, Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow Film Festival supports 50 next-generation filmmakers across three star-studded talent labs
Lab mentors and partners include Oscar-winning and nominated directors, leading animation studios, and executives from Netflix, BFI, Aardman, and Curzon Funny Features titles to include Notice Me, executive produced by Lena Dunham, and Gro(ceries), co-written by Sex Education star Chinenye Clarissa Ezeudu Highest ever cohort of filmmakers brings the total number of people supported by these initiatives to […]
| Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
On Falling, Glasgow Film Festival 2025 review by Pat Byrne
(On Falling won two BAFTA Scotland Awards for 2025 -‘Officially Best Feature Film for Scotland in 2025) Laura Carreira is a Portuguese filmmaker based in Edinburgh. ‘On Falling’, her debut drama, has deservedly already won awards: the Sutherland Award for Best Debut at BFI London Film Festival 2024 and Best Director at San Sebastian Film […]
Read the full article: On Falling, Glasgow Film Festival 2025 review by Pat Byrne
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2025, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Bob Law: Clydebank Walks in Autumn
Walks and Photography There are several good walks in Clydebank at any time of year but in previous outings I have observed that Clydebank has some terrific autumn colours so here’s a selection and suggestions for walks in the area. You can get an 11 bus from Gartnavel Hospital to Clydebank and Mountblow. Or train […]
Read the full article: Bob Law: Clydebank Walks in Autumn
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Pat's Home Page Blog
Welcoming New Scots To The Wyndford
Saturday 29 November, 2025 2 p.m. International Buffet to Celebrate St Andrew’s Day Event by G20 Youth 21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS G20 Youthis excited to be hosting an International Buffet to celebrate St Andrew’s Day next Saturday afternoon. The event will be bringing together our diverse and vibrant community here in the Wyndford. Whether […]
Read the full article: Welcoming New Scots To The Wyndford
Sunday, November 23, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Liz MacWhirter – Creative Conversations
Monday 24 November, 2025, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Chapel, Main Building, University of Glasgow G12 8QQ Poet and Novelist Liz MacWhirter in Conversation Liz MacWhirter is a writer, speaker and theologian. Her debut novel, ‘Black Snow Falling’ (Scotland Street Press, 2018), gained a Carnegie Medal nomination, and her poetry is published by Lucy Writers, […]
Read the full article: Liz MacWhirter – Creative Conversations
Fiume o Morel at GFT
Monday 24 November, 2025, 7.50 p.m. In 1919 the Italian poet, dandy and preacher of war Gabriele D’Annunzio occupied the city of Fiume. The citizens of Fiume, today called Rijeka, retell and reinterpret the bizarre story about the 16-month occupation of their city in a brutally factual yet defiantly punk cinematic journey. The result is […]
Read the full article: Fiume o Morel at GFT
Friday, November 21, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
Film Night at The Arlington: Paul and Paulette Take A Bath
Saturday November, 22, 2025 at 5.30 p.m. The Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, Glasgow G3 6DT An unconventional romantic comedy about a young American photographer and a French woman with a taste for the macabre. Paul & Paulette’s chance encounter on a Parisian boulevard sparks an unusual relationship that grows around a dark game; […]
Read the full article: Film Night at The Arlington: Paul and Paulette Take A Bath
| Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
Christmas Market Glasgow West End
Sunday 23 November, 2025. 12 noon until 6 p.m. Christmas Tree Switch on at 5.30 p.m. Vinicombe Street, Top of Byres Road, G12 Come along to Vinicombe Street Christmas Market and enjoy some festive fun as you shop for unique gifts from a variety of vendors. Live music and Christmas Treet Switch-on. The Vinicombe Street […]
Read the full article: Christmas Market Glasgow West End
Monday, November 17, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog
Living With Rain – Planning for Everyday Life in Glasgow
Launch of Report by Andrew Hoolachan 3 December, 2025, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Collective Architecture, 13 Bath Street, G2 1HY Overview Launch of Dr Andrew Hoolachan’s report ‘Living with Rain: Planning for Everyday Life in Glasgow’ You’re walking through Glasgow in the height of summer. A heavy rain shower leaves behind a soaked urban […]
Read the full article: Living With Rain – Planning for Everyday Life in Glasgow
Wednesday, November 12, 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
Carlton Jug Band Album and CD Launch – Avant Garde
Carlton Jug Band at Avant Garde Friday 6th February, 2026 8.30 p.m. – 11 p.m. At last, The Carlton JugBand album & EP launch! ‘Herding Cats’ & ‘I’ve Been Here Before’. 12 classic ‘Jugified’ tracks and 4 original tunes. With guest trumpeter, J Simon Van der Walt at the launch. Tell all your friends, it’s […]
Read the full article: Carlton Jug Band Album and CD Launch – Avant Garde
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 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
Still Glasgow at GoMA
Saturday 29 November 2025 – Sunday 13 June, 2027 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow, 111 Queen St, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AH Still Glasgow is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present. With over 80 works, the exhibition showcases well-known photographs of the city […]
Scottish Open Badminton Championships 2025
20 – 23 November, 2025 Emirates Arena, The Scottish Open Badminton Championships will return to Glasgow this autumn. Secure your tickets to watch world class badminton today Please note: if you are an individual member of Badminton Scotland you are entitled to 2 FREE tickets for Thursday 20 November and HALF-PRICE tickets for all other […]
Read the full article: Scottish Open Badminton Championships 2025
Nationhood: Memory and Hope – Street Level Photoworks
1st November 2025 – 8th February 2026 Street Level Photoworks, 103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Exhibiting artists Miriam Ali, Haneen Hadiy, Grace Springer, Chad Alexander, Shaun Connell, Robin Chaddah-Dukeand, and Roz Doherty. Nationhood: Memory and Hope is a new exhibition of powerful and poignant photography celebrating the diversity of the UK today. It is a love […]
Read the full article: Nationhood: Memory and Hope – Street Level Photoworks
Sunday, November 2, 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
Oxfam Book Shop Byres Road
Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road – now at: 174 Byres Road · Glasgow · G12 8SN The Oxfam Bookshop reopens Thursday 30 October, 2025, with local award winning author Bernard MacLaverty welcoming people to the bookshop in the old Bank of Scotland premises. Bernard previously helped launch Oxfam Bookshop on Byres Road 25 years ago and […]
Read the full article: Oxfam Book Shop Byres Road
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon at Cottiers
Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra Sunday, 9 November, 2025, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Enjoy an Afternoon of Outstanding Big Band Jazz Prepare for an afternoon of fun as the future stars of jazz in Scotland – and beyond – demonstrate their instrumental skills to get […]
Read the full article: Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon at Cottiers
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
The Carlton Jug Band
Friday 24 October, 2025 – 9.30 p.m. – late. The Scotia Bar, Stockwell St, Glasgow G1 4LW Hey pilgrims. The Carlton Jugband have got their monthly Barny Dance in The Scotia Bar on Friday 24th October from 9.30 till late. Get yerselves doon to this Olde Saloon in Stockwell Street to hear these lovable cowpokes […]
Read the full article: The Carlton Jug Band
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Free Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog
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 […]
Read the full article: October 2025 Programme at GFT
| Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
Hallowe’en – A Bygone Theme by Pat Byrne
‘Mum, Anna and me have got an idea for Hallowe’en,’ said Catherine. ‘Okay. Tell me about it.’ ‘We’ve got it all planned. It’s going to be a bygone theme,’ said Anna. ‘Auntie Mary says she can lend us stuff. She’s got a trunk in her loft full of vintage clothes that she’s kept like forever.’ […]
Read the full article: Hallowe’en – A Bygone Theme by Pat Byrne
| Filed under: Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog, Stories for Hallowe'en, Writing
Helensburgh Firework Display 2025
Sunday 2 November, 2025 – event opens 4 p.m. – starts 6 p.m. Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre, 38 East Clyde Street, Helensburgh G84 7PG Get ready for a spectacular night in Helensburgh! The Helensburgh Heart Fireworks Display is back and promises to light up the sky with breathtaking colours and shapes you won’t want […]
Read the full article: Helensburgh Firework Display 2025
| Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Mika & Me Optical Studios Glasgow
56 Park Road, Glasgow, G4 9JF Tel: 0141 413 5393 Email: hello@mikaandme.com Drive Safe Campaign. Get a grip on headlight glare with Mika and Me’s Drive Safe Campaign – New lenses designed for safer driving. 10% off this October. Pop into Mika and Me or Book an Eyetest or Book a Free Consultation Telephone: 0141 413 5393 […]
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 […]
Read the full article: Bob Law: Walks and Photography – Edinburgh Walks Via Day Trips
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 […]
Read the full article: The Jackie Marno-McGoldrick Art Prize and Exhibition 2025
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. […]
Read the full article: Samizdat: Eastern European Film Festival
Friday, October 3, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
