New Collection of Poems: Poor Wurld by Jim Ferguson
Poor Wurld by Jim Ferguson Published by Speculative Books. “Each one of these poems is a tribute to the 99% of people struggling to get by and deal with the psychological stress of life on the poverty margins.’ Tracy Patrick. Read ‘growin pains” a poem from the collection Jim Ferguson New Poetry – Poor Wurld […]
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Monday, March 23, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, New Books by Scottish Writers
The Clearing: A memoir of art, family and mental health by Samantha Clark
This house has been a regular presence in my life for as long as I can remember. My heart has sunk a little every time I walk in . . . Samantha Clark enjoyed a busy career as an artist before returning home to Glasgow to take care of the house that her parents had […]
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The Siren Awakes – memoir by Linda Jackson
Linda Jackson’s ‘The Siren Awakes’ is a haunting, heartbreaking and often hilarious dissection of the author’s own childhood and early adulthood; a real world of monster masks, dark closes, dazzling sunlight, love, fear, and, particularly, music. Gentle innocence and sudden cruel violence exist side by side. (Graham Fulton, Poet) To buy the book please email seahorsepublisher@gmail.com […]
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Sunday, March 22, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, New Books by Scottish Writers
Poor Wurld by Jim Ferguson – Book Launch Party Postponed
Saturday 28 March, 2020 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Calton Bar, 415 London Rd, Glasgow G40 1AG Featuring Poets: Jim Ferguson, Ruby McCann, Derek Brown plus Guests (tbc) Jim Ferguson New Poetry – Poor Wurld Published by Speculative Books – Subscribe and Buy Books
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Keeping Time novel by Thomas Legendre
A crumbling marriage. An ancient mystery. And a way to change the past . . . Thomas Legendre is assistant professor at the University of Nottingham. He is the author of the novel The Burning, as well as Half Life, a play performed with the National Theatre of Scotland, and the radio drama Dream Repair, aired by BBC4. £16 Available to […]
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Much Left Unsaid by Finola Scott – poetry
Debut Pamphlet Published by Red Squirrel Press £6 – buy online Glaswegian Finola Scott’s poems can be found on posters, postcards and tapestries. Her work has been anthologised in many publications including Gutter, New Writing Scotland, The Fenland Reed, Lighthouse and The Ofi Press. She was commissioned by StAnza International Poetry Festival for inclusion in a multimedia installation issued as a […]
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Freddy Anderson, Afternoon of Literature, Poetry and Song
Sunday 5 April, 2020 at 2 p.m. Rymour Books cordially invite you to an afternoon of literature, poetry and song. They are celebrating the book launch of poet, Freddy Anderson hosted by Gavin Patterson, with performances from singer Fraser Bruce and readings from poets, Ian Spring, Jim Ferguson, Ruby McCann and Derek J Brown. More […]
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Monday, March 16, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Women Writers: Maria Marchinadu, Tracy Patrick and Eloise Oui
Tuesday, 26 May, 2020 7.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. CHEEKY BESOM PRODUCTIONS: ’Artists with Attitude’ Presents Glasgow Literary Lounge, Calton Bar, 415 London Rd, G40 1AG A Monthly (4th Tuesday) East End Showcase of Literary Arts & Culture In Partnership La poesía in acción universal por la paz @Calton Bar Glasgow Three Women Writers: Maria […]
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Neu Reekie at Aye Write
Saturday, 14 March, 2020 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN Bill Drummond, Hollie McNish, Kirsty Logan, William Letford, Michael Pedersen & Kevin Williamson Aye Write is hosting the final live outing for Neu! Reekie!’s ‘After Curfew’ anthology. Leading the charge and your MC for the night is artist/provocateur Bill […]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | Filed under: Aye Write 2020, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Aye Write: Andrew Greig and Chris Agee
12 March, 2020, 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Two writers celebrated for depictions of the natural world come together for a unique reading in the shadow of the mounting ecological crisis. Greig will read from his Scottish classic At the Loch of the Green Corrie and other prose. Agee […]
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Christie Williamson – Doors tae Naewye Launch at Express Yourself
27 March, 2020 7 p.m. Join Christie Williamson and special guests as he launches his second collection of poems Tell it Slant, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST Event on Facebook
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Monday, March 9, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Remember Tom Leonard, CCA
Re-launching some of Tom’s Out Of Print Books Saturday 25 April, 2020 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Organised by Larry Butler of PlaySpace publications, this is a re-launch of out-of-print books with readings, songs, and film including Gerrie Fellows, Eddie Linden, Allan Tall, Gerry Mangan, Gerry Loose and […]
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Saturday, March 7, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Ali Whitelock and Skye Loneragan – Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday, 19 May, 2020 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Whilst celebrating the work of two gifted writers, this event intends to explore and celebrate social and cultural connections between Scotland and Australia as well as the difficulties and rewards facing writers living and working in other […]
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Friday, March 6, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Aye Write: Ferlie Leed – The Rhymer on his Hoalidays
Saturday March 14th, 8pm The Scottish band FERLIE LEED celebrate the centenary of Edwin Morgan’s birth with an exuberant selection of his work as a translator. Although Morgan is well known as a poet in his own right, he had a vigorous career as a translator of poets from across Europe. Ferlie Leed have composed […]
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2020. Literary Legends Book Stall – International Women’s Week
Monday 9 – 13 March, 2020 Throughout International Women’s Week you will find a book stall on Level 3 of the library with a selection of female literary legends! Each day one of the writers will be featured on screens around the library, and you’ll be able to pick up their books from the stall. […]
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Aye Write 2020: Humans of Scotland
Wednesday 18 March,2020 – 6 p.m. _ 7 p.m. Waterstones, 53-157 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EW Humans of Scotland is an inspiring storytelling project from the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE). Humans of Scotland puts the voices of disabled people, people living with long term conditions and unpaid carers at its heart. It […]
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Thursday, March 5, 2020 | Filed under: Aye Write 2020, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
EVENT CANCELLED Cheeky Besom Productions – ‘Artists With Attitude’ Presents Linda Jackson
Tuesday 26 March 2020 The Calton Bar, 415 London Road, Glasgow, G40 1AG (Tuesday 7:00 – 10:30-pm) CHEEKY BESOM PRODUCTIONS ‘Artists With Attitude’ Presents Glasgow Literary Lounge – A Monthly (4th Tuesday) East End Showcase of Literary Arts & Culture Memoir Writing – ‘The Siren Awakes’ with Linda Jackson Creative Writing lecturer, Linda Jackson will […]
Thursday, February 27, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events
Fessen/Reared New Poetry Collection by Lesley Benzie, Book Launch
The Muse at Avant Garde Monday, 23 March, 2020 at 7 p.m. Fessen/Reared – a new collection of poetry by Lesley Benzie will be launched at: Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT The evening will be hosted by Linda Jackson. Readers include: Donna Campbell, Danielle Redmond and Christie Williamson. Music by Kirsten Jackson […]
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Sunday, February 23, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Poetry Slam – Open to All – The Tron
8 March, 2020 at 2 p.m. £6.50 Book tickets Live poetry competition open to everyone who would like to take part. Experienced poets and complete novices are welcome to come along and try their lyrics in a friendly but competitive setting. Contact robin.cairns@btconnect.com if you’d like to take part. Robin Cairns comperes. Tron Theatre Ltd., 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB
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Saturday, February 22, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Dardishi Festival at CCA
Larissa Sansour, Nation Estate (Olive Tree), 2012 21 – 23 February, 2020 Dardishi 2020 Fri 21 February — Sun 23 February 2020 dardishi.com Dardishi Festival is a not-for-profit community venture that showcases Arab and North African womxn’s* contributions to contemporary art and culture. Born out of a zine, the Festival aims to strengthen creative collaboration within our community and […]
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Thursday, February 20, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, Classes and Workshops, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
The IASSIDD Exhibition ProjectAbility
Project Ability introduces second exhibition of the year. ‘The IASSIDD Exhibition’ – 29 February, 2020 – 9 April, 2020 Reception 29 February, 2020 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Project Ability Gallery, 1st Floor, Trongate 103, Glasgow Admission: Free International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Development Disabilities: The Exhibition In August of 2019 Glasgow hosted […]
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International Women’s Day – #EachforEqual: What Difference Does a Decade Make?
8 March, 2020 – 5 p.m. Cafezique, 66 Hyndland St, Partick, Glasgow G11 5PT A Scottish PEN Women Writers Committee event for International Women’s Day 2020 Free Event This year marks the start of another decade. Looking back over the past ten years many women have raised their voices and risked their careers and sometimes […]
Roots Festival – An Evening with Wullie, George and Friends
26 February, 2020 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Bianco Nero 27 Gauze St, Paisley PA1 1ES FREE EVENT Sign up quickly as Bianco Nero can seat 30 people plus our lovely poets 🙂 This is a glorious and moving evening of readings by local and gifted writers / friends followed by an Open Mic. Wullie […]
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Sunday, February 16, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Evening of Stories and Songs with Kirstin Innes and Outi Smith
13 March, 2020 McKillop Institute, Main Street, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AJ Part of Lochwinnoch Arts Festival – 6 – 29 March, 2020 Join Lochwinnoch-based novelist Kirstin Innes and musician Outi Smith for a special evening of stories and songs. Kirstin Innes Kirstin’s new novel, Scabby Queen, traces the rise and fall of a one-hit-wonder. In this […]
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Saturday, February 15, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Aye Write 2020: Memoirs and Confessions – Justified Sinners Speakeasy
18 March, 2020 The Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Cheeky Besom Productions are Celebrating 250th Anniversary of James Hogg Dr Adrian Hunter, senior lecturer of English Studies at Stirling University said. “James Hogg is one of the great literary geniuses of the 19th century whose work is just as […]
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Creative Conversations: Niall O’Gallagher
Monday 10 February 2020 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Niall O’Gallaher: Glasgow’s Gaelic Makar/Bard Baile Ghlaschu Free & Open to the Public University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/ Glasgow’s Gaelic Makar / Bàrd Baile Ghlaschu: Niall O’Gallagher After studying and then teaching at the University of […]
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Thursday, February 6, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
It’s Time To Talk About Mental Health – Part Two
1 March, 2020 The Ice Box Arts and Music Centre, St Luke’s Business Estate, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 0TS Aimed at Men in Glasgow and Surrounding Area Talks / Comedy / Food / Music It’s time to talk about mental health lads, so come down and join in, or chat to others, or just sit back […]
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Aye Write:Claudia Hammond, The Art of Rest
14th Mar 2020 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Claudia Hammond discusses ‘The Rest Test’ – the largest global survey into rest ever undertaken. Today busyness has become a badge of honour. We want to say we’re busy, yet at the same time we feel exhausted. The Art of […]
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020 | Filed under: Aye Write 2020, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Aye Write: Andrew Greig and Chris Agee
12 March, 2020 7.45 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7ND Two writers celebrated for depictions of the natural world come together for a unique reading in the shadow of the mounting ecological crisis. Greig will read from his Scottish classic At the Loch of the Green Corrie and other prose. Agee will […]
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Paisley Book Festival: Jenny’s Well Press presents: Writers and Rebellion
February, 24, 2020, 5:30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. Show is AVAILABLE Literature often embodies rebellion as a cultural response to events that are happening in society. Renfrewshire’s only independent publisher, Jenny’s Well Press, presents five Scottish writers – Jim Ferguson, Fiona Lindsay, Tracy Patrick, Dave Manderson and Carl MacDougall – whose fictional characters go against the […]
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