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New Development Plans for Byres Road, January, 2017

Byres Road, Glasgow West End’s favourite street is all set for a major redevelopment. Funding of  £9million has been assigned from Glasgow City Region City Deal adding to the  the plans to expand the University of Glasgow Campus at the Western Infirmary with an intended budget of £1 billion over the the next ten years. […]

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – Spring /Summer Season 2017

Curtain rises on thrilling new spring/summer season at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – January until June, 2017 Performances, masterclasses, festivals and talks … the stage is set for a spectacular spring/summer season of performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), the country’s busiest arts venue. The new programme, which runs until June, is […]

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The King’s Theatre, Glasgow Programme Autumn 2016 – Spring 2017

See Full Programme of Shows King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN Cinderella (Fri 2 Dec 2016 – Sun 8 Jan 2017) ‘We’ll all be going to the ball this year as Cinderella, the godmother of all pantos, returns to the King’s. Starring Scottish comedy legends Gregor Fisher and Tony Roper as those awfy […]

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Jim’s Photo Diary December 2016: Alan Kitching Exhibition, trip to Crail, trip to St Andrews, Pat’s birthday, Kelvinbridge underground

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Hiire: Matching Jobseekers to Jobs

Today (Wednesday 16 November, 2016) I met Mike Hughes for a coffee and he told me about his brand new recruitment project, developed in Glasgow West End it aims to match jobseekers to jobs.  Mike is confident that his new system   will make the recruitment process easier. I have to say after hearing about it […]

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Graeme Macrae Burnet at Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, 12 December, 2016

I always enjoy Creative Conversations and when I can I head along to the University of Glasgow Chapel to catch Louise Welsh in conversation with a talented writer included in the programme.  The event this week with Graeme Macrae Burnet was a particular highlight attracting a large crowd with other writers in the audience. These […]

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Christmas Panto, OranMor, The Princess and the Pie, Mon, 28 November, 2016 — Fri, 23 December, 2016

OranMor, Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8QX Mon, 28 November, 2016 — Fri, 23 December, 2016 By Morag Fullarton | Directed By Tony Cownie When Queen Jockina McTatty of Scone emerges from obscurity to find a bride for her son and heir, Prince Angus, the whole of Weegie Land is in thrown into a frenzy. Only […]

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Curtains Up on Winter Windows, Thistle Gallery – Exhibition Runs Until 24 December, 2016

‘CURTAINS UP ON OUR WINTER WINDOWS……. Thistle Gallery, Park Road, G4 9JF Open seven days a week through until Christmas Browse through their eclectic Christmas Show ‘Unwrapped’ which runs until Christmas Eve.’ As well as an exceptional array of original Scottish Contemporary Art hanging the spacious Gallery walls you will also find: JEWELLERY BY : […]

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The Darkest Universe, GFT, Thursday 10 November, 2016

Zac is a lonely, highly-strung city trader on the edge of a psychological breakdown. He has lost his job, his girlfriend and, most devastatingly, his weird and wayward younger sister Alice, the only family he had left. Increasingly frustrated with the futile attempts of the police, Zac decides to take matters into his own inexpert […]

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Jack and the Beanstalk, Knightswood Congregational Church, 23 – 26 November, 2016

Pantomime time is fast approaching. Come along and share the adventure with Jack and his friends. Tickets £3 for children and £5 for adults. Discounts for groups. For more info email kccpanto@yahoo.com 12 Dunterlie Avenue, Glasgow G13 3BA  Event on Facebook

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Southside Film – The Bishop’s Wife, Pollok House with Christmas Dinner, 16 December, 2016

THE BISHOP’S WIFE  (U, 109mins) WITH CHRISTMAS DINNER |         POLLOK HOUSE| 7.30PM | FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 2016 | £40 Heavenly bells are ringing, jubilant choirs are singing, and Christmas joy is blanketing the world like freshly fallen snow. But the Yuletide spirit has yet to warm Bishop Henry Brougham’s Victorian home. Struggling […]

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Dougie Wilkinson: Wedding Piper

Experienced Piper for all Events Dougie Wilkinson. A professional piper and composer, who can provide you with a tailored and personal service to fit with your wedding plans. A well turned out piper who will help make your day memorable. Available for: Piping to greet guests on arrival at the ceremony venue Piping bride’s arrival […]

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Paul Rutherford, Personal Trainer/Lifestyle Coach – feature by Theresa Talbot

I have to admit I’ve always been slightly scared of personal trainers; Convinced they’d make me do things I didn’t want to do and yell at me if I didn’t reach peak fitness in less time than it takes to throw off my high heels. But my opinion changed dramatically when I met Paul Rutherford. […]

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The Fiddler on the Roof, The Kings Theatre, 1 – 5 November, 2016.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a match, Find me a find, catch me a catch! The Glasgow Light Opera Club (GLOC) present the much loved ‘Fiddler on the Roof‘ at The King’s Theatre, Glasgow!  We are delighted that GLOC have chosen to support Project Ability for the duration of this production, and will be fundraising at each […]

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Celtic Connections 2017 – Tickets now on Sale (27 October, 2016)

  The programme for Celtic Connections 2017 has now been revealed! View the line-up & buy tickets at: www.celticconnections.com Eighteen days of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, art exhibitions, workshops, free events, late night sessions and a host of special one-off musical collaborations will once again light up the Scottish winter when Celtic Connections returns on 19 […]

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Fiona Alderman Blogging from Rural France: The Colours of the Dordogne

We live in the Department of The Dordogne (24) in the Aquitaine Region of SW France and in the Perigord Noir!  Still following? It is a lot to take in I know. The word Dordogne means a long river which is a tributary of La Gironde and is made up of a hilly area,with medieval […]

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Glasgow’s Radical Independent Bookfair Project not by the book CCA Fri 7 October – Sun 23 October 2016

Fri 7 October – Sun 23 October 2016 Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 12noon-6pm (Closed Mondays) Free Related CCA Events James Kelman Dirt Road Thu 6 October 2016 Open Jar Collective Soil City Fri 7 October 2016 Variant Editorial Group Divergence and antagonism: cultural communication and democracy in Scotland Sat 8 October 2016 Leigh French & Neil […]

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American Honey, GFT 14 – 27 October, 2016

GFT 14 – 27 October, 2016 Acclaimed visionary filmmaker Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank, Red Road) returns to the big screen with her first film set in America. Star, a teenage girl from a troubled home, runs away with a traveling magazine sales crew. Finding her feet in this gang of teenagers driving through the American […]

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Scotland After Brexit – Lessons From The Nordics, University of Edinburgh 29 October, 2016

Chaired by Lesley Riddoch Website Scotland after Brexit — lessons from the Nordics George Square Theatre, University of Edinburgh, EH8 9LH Saturday October, 29th, 2016 12-5.30 p.m. Are you interested or indeed very worried about life after Brexit? If you are, the next Nordic Horizons event is for you. The Nordic nations manage to co-exist quite happily […]

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Starchild. Preview Art for Auction, OanMor, Sunday 23 October, 2016

  Some of the fabulous art to view at preview reception for Art for Africa at Oran Mor Sunday 23rd Oct 2pm – 6pm. ‘Thanks to ALL the artists who support us, and you who buy these wonderful works!’ OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 www.starchildcharity.com

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The Fog of Srebrenica review by Calum Maclean

The Fog of Srebrenica Filmed, Directed and Produced by Samir Mehanović Edited by Laura Carreira Music Composed by Nigel Osborne The Fog of Srebrenica is a powerful new documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Samir Mehanović, telling the story of one of the most horrific acts of genocide in the later twentieth century. Using testimony from witnesses […]

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Black History Month Glasgow 2016

  1 – 31 October, 2016 CRER offers a full programme of events at various venues throughout the city. ‘CRER hopes you enjoy this year’s programme of events and that you will be encouraged to play your part in challenging racism in Scotland.’ www.crer.org.uk Some Highlights from the Glasgow Programme Coalition for Racial Equality and […]

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Luminate Scotland’s Festival of Ageing – Autumn Voices 12 – 15 October, 2016

www.luminatescotland.org/  See the full programme at Luminate

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Jimmy Byrne, R.I.P. 18 August, 1937 – 21 August, 2016

Jimmy (James Byrne), known to many in Clydebank as ‘Jimmy Byrne the Plumber’, was my father-in-law, although, as he was only nine years older than me, I never really thought of him like that. He was Jim’s dad and my friend.  When people die you want to say good things about them – in Jimmy’s […]

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Glasgow School of Art, The Graduate Degree Show September 2016 review by Pat Byrne

3 – 8 September, 2016 Jim and I try to get along to the Graduate Degree Show at the Art School every year.  This year I had a special treat as my nephew, Sean, who is going into his third year at GSA invited me along to the preview at the Tontine Building.  It’s the […]

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Three Bedroom Upper Conversion Flat For Sale, Glasgow West End

996 Great Western Road, Kelvinside, Glasgow, G12 0NS Offers Over £255,000 Spacious 3-bedroom upper conversion flat within a substantial Detached Blonde Sandstone Villa. Located in a tree lined street just off Great Western Road, the building was designed by John Honeyman circa 1875 and further improved by William Leiper circa 1907.  The flat boasts flexible […]

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Glasgow West End: West End Festival, The Mela, Ten Writers Telling Lies, Galleries and Gardens

   We’ve not had the best summer weather but we’ve made the most of those good days. The West End Festival The West End Festival was fabulous even though we had no parade this year.  It got off to a flying start with a fantastic programme of events  – see the first and second week  […]

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Jim’s Photo Diary March 2016: Kibble Palace, Jim Byrne, Pavement Art, Photography books

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University of Glasgow: Centre for Open Studies: Ten Writers Telling Lies West End Festival 2016

Ten Writers are participating in a project with the musician Jim Byrne to produce a book and complementary cd, which will be produced early 2017.  In the meantime you can catch them perform their work at Three Events at the West End Festival 2016 Of the ten writers, six are students from the Centre for […]

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West End Festival 2016: The first week was fabulous

West End Festival 2016 has a fantastic programme of events and it’s been a great first week.  I’ve been out and about at a range of events and taking part in our own contribution:  Ten Writers Telling Lies. We had a super first night of prose, poetry and music at Waterstones Bookshop on Byres Road. […]

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