Glasgow City Tours: Behind the Scenes at Glasgow Central Station
Behind the Scenes at Glasgow Central Station Glasgow’s 135 year old Central Station is Scotland’s busiest train station. In 2012 Door Open Day held tours of the station which sold out instantly. Now more extensive tours have been organised lasting 90 minutes and costing £10. Profits from the tour will help pay for improvements at […]
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Friday, November 7, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Travel
Alasdair Gray, From the Personal to the Universal, Kelvingrove, 11 October, 2014 – 22 February, 2015
Alasdair Gray Life’s Work Retrospective From the Personal to the Universal Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Opens Saturday 11th October until February 22nd, 2015 Celebration of Alasdair Gray’s work at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is delighted to be staging this major ‘life’s work’ retrospective in celebration of Alasdair Gray’s 80th birthday in December. The […]
Thursday, October 9, 2014 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Galleries, Pat's Home Page Blog
McTears Art for Africa: Starchild Charity
McTears Auctioneers Art for Africa drinks reception on 17th October 5:30 to 7:30pm. Auction starts online 6th October Peter Howson, Frank McFadden and Yvonne Taylor are just three of the 83 artists who have donated original pieces to Starchild’s Art for Africa auction. McTears Website The Glasgow charity helps orphaned children in Uganda and organisers […]
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Thursday, October 2, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Last of the Summer: Glasgow West End
Summer is coming to an end but I’ve had a super time with some fascinating day trips, lots of visitors and plenty of opportunities to wander in the West End. The weather has been lovely so we’ve made good use of the Botanics and Kelvingrove Park and Ryan has been attempting, without much success, to […]
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Monday, September 29, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Summertime in Glasgow and The Commonwealth Games
Glasgow is a very exciting place to be at the moment with the Commonwealth Games taking place. Masses of tourists have descended on the city and it’s absolutely buzzing. We’ve been blessed with lots of sunshine and Glasgow is looking spectacular – so I’ve been out and about soaking up the atmosphere. The Commonwealth Games […]
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow Commonwealth Games – things to do
Glasgow is a brilliant city to visit at any time but with the 20th Commonwealth Games kicking off on the 23rd July the city is more vibrant than ever. Our many thousands of visitors will add to the atmosphere and, apart from the games, they’ll find plenty to do and see. With its wonderful architecture, […]
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 | Filed under: Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014, Pat's Home Page Blog
A West End Festival Wander, June 2014
I had a very enjoyable day yesterday (15.6.2014) taking in some West End Festival events. I started off at Paintings on Railings. The paintings, photographs and posters look great hanging on the railings at Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens and it brings a lovely bohemian feel to the Botanics, showcases the work of local artists and gives […]
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Sunday, June 15, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, West End Festival 2014
West End Festival Parade 8th June 2014
Parade Day this weekend! Scotland’s Mardi Gras hits Byres Road once again The Byres Road parade, dubbed ‘Scotland’s Mardi Gras’, which is organised by and part of the West End Festival (WEF), will take place this weekend, Sunday, 8 June from 12pm-7pm, come rain, hail or shine! Last year tens of thousands of people turned out […]
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Friday, June 6, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, West End Festival 2014
Glasgow School of Art, West End Festival, Shops and Dining Out
Life has been hectic lately and I’ve been trying to get a chance to sit down and write my newsletter. Now I have so much to say that I don’t know where to start but it seems appropriate to begin by saying how sad and shocked everyone was by the fire at Glasgow School of […]
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Sunday, May 25, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Trip to Koutouloufari, Crete.
Jim and I enjoyed our holiday in Crete. The wee hill village we stayed in, Koutouloufari, was lovely and the hotel, Creta Blu, was really gorgeous. Georgios Roussaki, the young manager and his family, are dedicated to making sure their guests have a great time and they are most attentive. The rooms are pleasant, the hotel […]
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Saturday, May 24, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Travel
Drumchapel Food Bank
Drumchapel Food Bank are taking every precaution possible with regard to Covid-19 See list most needed items FAO VOLUNTEERS. – If you are over the age of 70 and have ANY underlying issues, please remain at home. – Bring your own lunch as lunch will now not be provided – Hands must be sanitised […]
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Thursday, May 8, 2014 | Filed under: Coronavirus, Food banks, Joiners Corner, Local Projects, Pat's Home Page Blog
This year’s West End Festival – 2014 brochure launch
Launch of West End Festival Programme 2014, Kibble Palace, 28th June. Jim and I met up for minestrone soup and a pizza slice in Little Italy and then had a stroll around the Botanics before heading into the Kibble Palace for the launch of this year’s West End Festival brochure. It was a very friendly […]
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, West End Festival 2014
A Start to Spring in Glasgow West End: Literary Events, Dining Out, Blogs and a New Podcast
It’s been a great start to Spring. I had a super time in Donegal catching up with all my friends and relatives. I was really lucky with the weather, some blue skies and hardly a drop of rain the whole time I was there. It was too short. However, I can’t complain as I’ve had […]
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow lifestyle: A busy week: GYFF opening gala night & Jack Vettriano creative writing workshop
Hello there I trust that all is well with you and that you are surviving all the miserable weather of late. Thankfully, there is absolutely loads going on in Glasgow right now for all you culture vultures, and the last couple of weeks in particular has made me really appreciate all that is on […]
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Rabbie Burns, Writers and Music in Glasgow’s West End
I’ve been busy lately celebrating Burns day but before that it was Christmas. It was great fun, particularly as we saw so much of the youngsters in our family. Ryan, my grandson, was beside himself on Christmas Day, and in particular loved his guitar and Barcelona football strip. He’s become very passionate about the beautiful […]
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Remembering Friends And Family
Christmas is galloping towards us at great speed and I’ve been very busy – but not all that organised. I’m still posting cards and buying presents. There’s a lot to enjoy at this time of year but there’s a mixture of sadness and joy and tonight my brother Liam and I went along to the […]
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Thursday, December 19, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow West End: Christmas is coming
I thought I’d take it nice and easy once I’d finished my Creative Writing Course at Glasgow University but I seem to be just as busy as ever. Not complaining really as it’s been a great month and I’ve had fun celebrating getting my M.Litt. and now looking forward to graduation on 4th December. Gillian […]
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Friday, November 22, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Delis in the West End – Pat’s guide
One of the things I really enjoy about the West End is the abundance of great delicatessens and speciality food shops – where you can find just about everything ‘to go!’ I am going to start this section by highlighting some of my favourites and I will build it up as I go along. Remember, […]
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Saturday, November 9, 2013 | Filed under: Cafes and Bistros, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Pat's Home Page Blog
From Paris to Glasgow West End – another great summer.
It’s been a brilliant summer with lots of lovely sunny days – I’ve been many places and spent a lot of time with friends and family, both in Glasgow and further afield. A special treat was having my sister, niece and brother in law home from Canada. We had a great get together with all […]
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Sunday, October 6, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Leisurely Days and Lovely Jaunts
We’ve been so lucky with the weather lately and the sunshine has been ideal for enjoying Glasgow’s festivals, cafes and parks and for adventures further afield. The sun shone at the Mela in Kelvingrove Park, where thousands came out to enjoy Scotland’s biggest multicultural festival. It was colourful, lively and the atmosphere was fantastic. The […]
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Thursday, August 8, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
It’s Summertime in Glasgow
May just flew in between going to classes, meeting up with friends, entertaining family and we even managed a holiday. I’ve also been enjoying the West End Festival and hanging about in cafes enjoying the lovely weather. Way back at the beginning of May, Jim and I set off on a trip to the Costa […]
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Friday, June 14, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Coffee and Craic
Feasger math, and welcome to my first blog post. I’ve been learning the Gaelic language for almost a year now – I’ve never experienced anything so intimidating in my life. The first time I walked into Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu (Glasgow Gaelic School), for my initial learning session, I saw a mix of letters that I’d […]
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Blue Skies and Perfect Glasgow Days
A little bit of sunshine fairly gives you a lift and I’ve been out and about a lot and busy, busy. It’s been a long time coming but even when there’s a wee nip in the air, the blue skies are very welcome. Sunshine Days It was delightful to sit outside Rio’s on Saturday morning, […]
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Still waiting for Spring in Glasgow
February just whizzed by in a combination of pleasure and panic and now I find we’re half way through March. I’m delighted with our new website design but it’s been quite a challenge trying to get to grips with the different systems. It’s hard to believe that the website was first launched way back in 1999 […]
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
New Year, New Start.
I’ve been trying to give myself a bit of a shake and write my blog but it’s been a very dismal month. Christina Byrne, my mother-in-law, died on 17th December, so it was a very sad Christmas. She had been ill for a while with a heart condition and had been waiting for treatment. Sadly, […]
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Autumn Already!
I should have had this blog up weeks ago but I’ve been so busy this last month and now I hardly know where to start. Probably the best place would be at the Olympics as it was such a highlight. We were glued to the television at every opportunity and also thoroughly enjoyed the Paralympics. […]
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Thursday, January 17, 2013 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Uncategorized
University Cafe: Spring has sprung
What is the first genuine indicator of authentic spring in the West End? Is it buds on the trees or the arrival of particular breeds of duck in Kelvingrove Park? No, in fact it?s the four feet high ice cream cone placed on the pavement outside the University Cafe near the foot of Byres Road […]
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Friday, March 4, 2011 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow is Capital of Curry
Nice to see Mother India owner Monir Mohammed along with Balbir Singh Sumal and Satty Singh as three of the four ambassadors for Glasgow in the recent UK Curry Capital competition (the other local representative was Fattah Haddad, owner of the highly-regarded KoolBa in town) ? and all the nicer because the city won Britain’s […]
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A Star is Born: Pakistani Cafe
For me the most exciting new arrival on the local restaurant scene this year has been the opening of Pakistani Cafe at the foot of Byres Road ? on a site which has played host to a seemingly endless stream of dining propositions which didn?t make it. There was (in no particular order) Beetlejuice, Gordon […]
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