Pat’s Home Page Blog.

Merlin James, Long Game, CCA 23 January – 13 March, 2016

Merlin James Long Game CCA Fri 22 January – Sun 13 March 2016 Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm // Sun: 12noon-6pm // Free Preview: Fri 22 January, 7pm-9pm 0141 352 4900 The first large scale Glasgow exhibition from painter Merlin James opens CCA’s 2016 gallery programme and includes work from the 1980s to the present day. Continuity and […]

Read the full article: Merlin James, Long Game, CCA 23 January – 13 March, 2016

Bob McDevitt, Aye Write! Programmer and Photographer

(101 Men in Kilts, photography by Bob McDevitt) Bob McDevitt is a Glasgow based photographer, who focuses on taking photographs of people including professional headshots, family portraits and weddings. Among his work you’re likely to see photographs relating to his other passions: the stage and books.   In his spare time Bob has acting in […]

Read the full article: Bob McDevitt, Aye Write! Programmer and Photographer

Pizza Express Byres Road review Pat Byrne

  227 Byres Rd, Glasgow, G12 8UD After a trip to the pantomime at Webster’s Theatre, Ryan, Josh and I went along to Pizza Express in Byres Road.  I thought it was a good choice for the youngsters as kids all love  pizzas – the boys certainly enjoyed their meal but Pizza Express also cater […]

Read the full article: Pizza Express Byres Road review Pat Byrne

Trip to London, November, 2016

At the end of November Jim and I took a trip to London. We were given a couple of tickets for The Race of Champions at the Olympic Stadium – the temptation was hard to resist.  Although it was exciting, the temperatures took a dip  so we sat chittering in the bitter cold cheering on […]

Read the full article: Trip to London, November, 2016

Mother India, Christmas Menus, 2015

Mother India 28 Westminster Terrace Glasgow G3 7RU Telephone to book: 0141 221 1663 www.motherindia.co.uk Two Course Christmas Eve Lunch  –  £15 Also on  New Year’s Eve and on the 2nd of January, 2016 £15.00   Available from 1 pm to 5 pm. Mother India, 28 Westminster Terrace, Glasgow G3 7RU Telephone to book: 0141 […]

Read the full article: Mother India, Christmas Menus, 2015

Trip to Paris, September 2015

Jim and I had a short break in Paris at the end of September. We wanted to take the opportunity to catch up with our friends Chris and Paul Del Balso, visiting the French capital on their annual soujourn from their home in New York.  We stayed at Port-Royal-Hôtel, a small family run hotel on […]

Read the full article: Trip to Paris, September 2015

Hogmanay at The Ubiquitious Chip, 31 December, 2015

31st December, from 7pm Ubiquitous Chip, 12 Ashton Lane Glasgow,  G12 8SJ Restaurant Menu Brasserie Menu Hogmanay in the Restaurant Bring in the bells in the Ubiquitious Chip Restaurant this Hogmanay. This annual event will begin at 7pm with a five course meal, live entertainment with music from Jazz Band and a piper. A balloon […]

Read the full article: Hogmanay at The Ubiquitious Chip, 31 December, 2015

The Hunterian receives prestigious Engineering Heritage Award

  The Hunterian has been awarded a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for its model air engine. The model engine, now known as the Stirling Engine, was presented to the University of Glasgow by the Reverend Robert Stirling in 1827. This important object in the history of engineering is one […]

Read the full article: The Hunterian receives prestigious Engineering Heritage Award

Food To Go, One Stop Shop, Project Ability 28 November – 22 December, 2015

Food to Go Project Ability Trongate 103, G1 5HD Saturday 28 November – 22 December, 2015 Everyone on your Christmas list can be ticked off with a visit to this year’s annual fundraiser exhibition at Project Ability. We celebrate the holiday season with sweet, savoury, classical and comforting artworks all to do with our love […]

Read the full article: Food To Go, One Stop Shop, Project Ability 28 November – 22 December, 2015

West End Festival’s Electric Gardens 13 November – 6 December, 2015

This winter’s light and sound experience from the West End Festival in Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens ‘The Electric Gardens II: Lux Botanicum’. Friday, 13 November to Sunday, 6 December, 2015 Last Week-End Folks – ends 6th December We went along – we loved it:   Building on last winter’s successful event, the experience will encourage adults, […]

Read the full article: West End Festival’s Electric Gardens 13 November – 6 December, 2015

The Rio Cafe has a new look, November, 2015

West end institution – The Rio Cafe – has a new look. Its heart will remain in the same place – it’s still a corner cafe, open for breakfast, lunch, tea, booze and entertainment –  but it’s had a facelift and has a new menu. Rock star behind the bar There’s also a new face […]

Read the full article: The Rio Cafe has a new look, November, 2015

Magical Christmas with Ronnie Gildea Book Sculptor at Thistle Gallery

Fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support £15 – tickets limited on first come, first served basis. Demonstration by Ronnie Gildea Glasgow book sculptor, Ronnie Gildea, will demonstrate the art of book sculpture. Thursday 10 December, 2015 A magical Christmas Event with festive atmosphere, mince pies and mulled wine. Ronnie Gildea on Facebook Thistle Gallery Scottish Contemporary […]

Read the full article: Magical Christmas with Ronnie Gildea Book Sculptor at Thistle Gallery

Over 80? Apply for your Affordable Warmth Dividend

What is the Affordable Warmth Dividend? The Affordable Warmth Dividend is a payment of £100 made by the Council to Glasgow residents who are 80 years of age and older on or before 31 March 2016 to keep warm during winter. Who can apply for the dividend? To receive the payment you must be 80 […]

Read the full article: Over 80? Apply for your Affordable Warmth Dividend

Cottiers Christmas Menu 2015

93-95 Hyndland StGlasgowG11 5PU Christmas Menu Lunch £22.50Dinner £27.50 Smoky butternut squash soup Classic Ham hock terrine with piccalilliSardines with caper and lemon sauce Edamame hummus served with warm flat bread and crudités Chargrilled vegetable terrine with smoked salmon served with chicoryand soda bread Slow roasted Andalusian lamb served with oven cooked potatoes,sweet tomatoes,onions and […]

Read the full article: Cottiers Christmas Menu 2015

Christmas Menu: Stravaigin, 2015

Christmas at Stravaigin  – Glasgow West End – Award Winning Restaurant Awarded Michelin’s Bib Gourmand 2012 and 2013 The AA Guide’s 2 Rosette 2013 Three Course Christmas Lunch Menu £26.95 Three Course Christmas Dinner Menu £32.95 Stravaigin, 28 Gibson St, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow, G12 8NX Festive Lunch Menu Starters Slow cooked Ox cheek, pea puree, sautéed […]

Read the full article: Christmas Menu: Stravaigin, 2015

Choose Eusebi’s Cantina for Christmas

Eusebi’s Deli and RestaurantPark Road, Glasgow West End For over 40 years the Eusebi Deli have been importing unique products by small artisan makers and specialist producers from across Italy and Sicily. Giovanna and Eddie Eusebi’s award winning deli has now expanded and has opened in Glasgow’s West End – in perfect time for Christmas. […]

Read the full article: Choose Eusebi’s Cantina for Christmas

Ubiquitous Chip Festive Dinner and Lunch Menus 2015

Festive Dining at The Ubiquitous Chips Christmas Menus 12 Ashton Lane, Glasgow G12 8SJ 0141 334 5007 1st December to 24th December, 2015 Celebrate in style this year at the Ubiquitous Chip. You can choose from the twinkling mezzanine level or downstairs in the main restaurant.  Three course Festive Lunch Menu £29.95  – in the […]

Read the full article: Ubiquitous Chip Festive Dinner and Lunch Menus 2015

Cool Days in Glasgow

Despite the rainy weather we managed to have plenty of fun last month. Best of all was Sean’s visit to Glasgow.My sister Catherine’s son hadn’t previously spent much time here as an adult so we enjoyed showing him around and he also had fun investigating the city by himself.  It also meant that we had […]

Read the full article: Cool Days in Glasgow

What Does the Tenement Mean to You? New Glasgow Society September 14 – September 19, 2015

What Does the Tenement Mean to You?        September 14 – September 19, 2015 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A week-long exhibition and an evening of talks, performances and literary readings celebrating its place in the past, present and future of the city. New Glasgow Society – www.newglasgowsociety.org/(New Glasgow Society, 1307 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 […]

Read the full article: What Does the Tenement Mean to You? New Glasgow Society September 14 – September 19, 2015

Fresher’s Week University of Glasgow Starts Friday 11 September 2015

Students at Glasgow are spoilt for choice during Freshers’ Week The Univerity’s four student-led unions have all been extremely active in creating an exciting calendar of events  This includes: Magic Night Club at Queen Margaret’s Union, 11 September. QMLive Fresh Music Fest on 13th September Welcome Tent Memorial Gates Monday 14 September Sports Fayre 15 […]

Read the full article: Fresher’s Week University of Glasgow Starts Friday 11 September 2015

Graduate Degree Shows 2015 The Glasgow School of Art

Graduate Degree Show 2015 The Glasgow School of Art Degree Shows 2015 Exhibition open to the public 12 – 18 September 2015 Monday – Friday 10am – 9pmSaturday – Sunday 10am – 4:30pm The GSA has one of the UK’s largest postgraduate communities in the visual creative arts and architecture. It has grown considerably in […]

Read the full article: Graduate Degree Shows 2015 The Glasgow School of Art

Jo’s flexible fitness sessions – bring the kids

The sessions will take place in local parks near Glasgow:  For example, Dalmuir Park and Kilbarchan. Details of weekly sessions will be posted on Jo’s Facebook Page No need to book – just turn up. You will be fully responsible for your own children during the session You will need to bring weather suitable clothing […]

Read the full article: Jo’s flexible fitness sessions – bring the kids

Bearpit Brothers, E.P. Launch: Something Cruel, Sat 22 August, The Glad Cafe

Bearpit Brothers launch their second EP, ‘Something Cruel’ in the Glad Cafe With Ryan Morcambe and Poetry from Stephen Watt Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 7:30pm   Tickets £5 @Brown Paper Tickets Dress for the occasion – get the 50s and 60s vibe at Vintage Guru www.vintageguru.co.uk/ Vintage Guru on Facebook Bearpit Brothers Although heavily influenced […]

Read the full article: Bearpit Brothers, E.P. Launch: Something Cruel, Sat 22 August, The Glad Cafe

Sean’s Scottish Trip Summer 2015

A Visit to Glasgow I was very happy to have my sister’s boy, Sean, in town for a short holiday from Canada. Currently he’s studying in Nova Scotia so the flight to Scotland is a couple of hours less than traveling from Toronto.  So a mere four and a half hours and he had arrived […]

Read the full article: Sean’s Scottish Trip Summer 2015

Young Talent Exhibition, ProjectAbility 4 Sept – 24 Oct, 2015

ProjectAbility’s annual Create Exhibition is back for 2015! Young Talent 4 September, 2015 – 24 October, 2015 Project Ability Gallery, Trongate 103, G1 5HD Young Talent showcases and celebrates the artwork created by children and young people from the Create Programme, now in its 15th year. For 2015 a diverse selection of painting, drawing, sculpture and […]

Read the full article: Young Talent Exhibition, ProjectAbility 4 Sept – 24 Oct, 2015

StrEAT Glasgow, Launch of Street Food Festival 26 and 27 September, 2015

StrEAT Glasgow Monthly Street Food Festival 26 September 2015 to 27 September 2015     The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ     Street food has been taking off in major cities around the world and now it’s coming to Glasgow. Sure to prove very popular with all the family with a wonderful variety of street food, drinks, […]

Read the full article: StrEAT Glasgow, Launch of Street Food Festival 26 and 27 September, 2015

Bob Law: walking in the Scottish Borders – Peebles.

An easy, but beautiful, walk near Peebles The border town of Peebles is already a firm destination for day trippers from the central belt with its high street of local shops, riverside strolls along the grassy banks of the Tweed, and rolling country landscapes. Just over an hour’s drive from Glasgow, less from Edinburgh, the […]

Read the full article: Bob Law: walking in the Scottish Borders – Peebles.

Summer in Glasgow: Waiting for the sunshine

The weather has not been clement this summer and last month has got to be one of the wettest June’s on record but it’s not kept me in and I’ve been very busy out and about in Glasgow’s West End. Another brilliant festival this year. The Parade Day was a particular highlight. I went along […]

Read the full article: Summer in Glasgow: Waiting for the sunshine

Southside Sessions Sweeneys in the Park, 6 August, 2015

Sweeney’s On The Park       Thursday, August 6  8:30pm  Free event The Southside Sessions present a range of new acoustic acts every Thursday night! Live music from: Jim Byrne: folk, blues and Americana  Jim Byrne: folk, blues and americanaKevin Campbell  Kevin CampbellJodie Waite  Jodie WaiteTom Snowball Free entry, http://www.sweeneysonthepark.com/ Southside Sessions Sweeney’s On The Park962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow […]

Read the full article: Southside Sessions Sweeneys in the Park, 6 August, 2015

Fundraising Ceilidh Maryhill Foodbank, Community Central Halls, Saturday 15 August, 2015

Read the full article: Fundraising Ceilidh Maryhill Foodbank, Community Central Halls, Saturday 15 August, 2015