Book Launch: Poems from the Ironing Board by Margaret McGrath
Launch date: Wednesday, 25th September, 2024, 7 p.m. for 7.30pm. Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT There will be music, laughter and POETRY. Following the launch of Poems from the Ironing Board will be. After this Rain ‘After this Rain’ posthumous poetry collection by Mairi Jack plus music from The Duncan McCrone Band […]
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Sunday, September 15, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Bloody Scotland 2024: Irvine Welsh and Louise Welsh
Saturday 14th September, 2024, 8.30 p.m. Albert Halls, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling FK8 2QL These two outstanding novelists, amongst the best of their generation, share more than a surname. They are both fearless, innovative writers with the priceless ability to create remarkable characters that live long in the memory. Irvine’s new novel Resolution sees the return of maverick […]
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | Filed under: Bloody Scotland, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Mary Irvine’s Blog: Two Successes
Recently I received complimentary copies of two anthologies because I had had a submission accepted for each. The first was ‘Glasgow City of Music’. I have to admit I’d forgotten I’d sent a piece in as I didn’t really think it was all relevant. However I understood more when I read the dedication. ‘For the […]
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Friday, August 23, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene
Reflections: the World, SCAP Festival, Glasgow
Sunday 1 September, 2024, 4 p.m. Impact Arts, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow G1 1TF SCAP PUBLISHING: Launch of REFLECTIONS: THE WORLD. Writing by those trying to make a home in Scotland – Supported by writers already in print. Established writers will in clude: Scott Cassidy, Bob Beagrie, Mairi Murphy, Hugh McMillan and others. The book […]
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Book Launch: Siren Calling by Linda Jackson
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 – 7.30 p.m. Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT A night of poetry and music plus guest writers Lola Sithole and Graham Fulton Review of ‘Siren Calling’ by AC.Clarke: ‘The overall mood is not one of gloom but of celebration, vignettes of moments of happiness snatched from a troubling […]
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Something Light Written, Kelvingrove
Saturday, 21 September, 2024 at 2.30 p.m. The Suffrage Oak in Kelvin Way, Kelvingrove, Glasgow G11 6PB Something Light Written is a co-authored ecopoem composed over 15 hours on one day in the presence of an oak tree. This 26 minute performance at Kelvingrove will be followed by Q&A Something Light Written by Alice Willitts […]
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Monday, August 19, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Gerry Durkin Singing and Storytelling for Kids, Byres Road Book Festival 2024
Saturday 28 September, 2024 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8AP Gerry began storytelling professionally in 2002 after working for many years in children’s libraries. Since then he has been Storyteller in Residence for Crookston Castle, worked with the Yehudi Menuhin Foundation in Europe, been a trainer for Bookstart […]
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Byres Road Book Festival 2024, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Banjo Beale at Byres Road Book Festival 2024
Saturday 28 September, 2024, 12:00 – 13:00 Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8AP Banjo Beale is an interior designer who won the BBC1 series Interior Design Masters in 2022. He is an Australian based on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. He has worked on many interior projects since winning the show, as well as […]
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Jenny Colgan Byres Road Book Festival 2024
Thursday, 26 Sep 2024 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8AP Jenny Colgan is one of the most successful and prolific authors of feel-good fiction in the UK. Her numerous Sunday Times, New York Times and internationally bestselling books include almost fifty novels, novellas, short stories and children’s books. […]
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Book Launch: It Doesn’t Matter When, Lizzie Eldridge
Thursday 22 August, 2024, 7p.m. Mount Florida Books, Glasgow, G42 9AF All welcome to the launch of the latest book, It Doesn’t Matter When (Alien Buddha Press), by Lizzie Eldridge. Funds raised at this event will go to help, Eman (a Palestinian writer) escape Gaza with her family Event on Facebook
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
The Empire Cafe presents Who Owns The Clyde? – Podcast
Who owns the Clyde is a three-part citizen investigation into ownership of Glasgow’s iconic River, explored through a kaleidoscope of diverse voices, soundscapes, and poetry. Co-hosts writer Louise Welsh and architect Jude Barber of The Empire Cafe are joined by a range of contributors, as they dive deep into the murky waters of river ownership […]
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Monday, August 12, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Book Launch: The Salt Flats by Rachelle Atalla
Wednesday 28 August, 2024 – 7 p.m. An Evening with Rachelle Atalla Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW Book tickets THE PERFECT ESCAPE. THE PERFECT NIGHTMARE Martha and Finn’s marriage is hanging by a thread. Martha, crippled by paralyzing climate anxiety, finds herself at odds with Finn, who steadfastly refuses to confront the demons […]
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Friday, August 2, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Book Launch: Whispers of the Dead, Lin Anderson
Thursday 1 August, 2024 – 7 p.m. Lin Anderson launches Whispers of the Dead at Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW Book Tickets ‘Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction’ Daily Mail A gangland slaying. A missing movie star. When an actor goes missing in Glasgow, […]
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Literary and Music Lounge at Red Rosa’s
Tuesday, 30 July, 2024 7.00 p.m. Red Rosa’s, 195 London Road, Glasgow G40 1PA Free – BYOB Featured Writer – Alan Cairncross Open Mic House Band Brian McFall and Carol Jamnejad Performers include: Richard LaLa, Carol Jamnejad, Chris Tait, Ray Evans, Lorna Morgan, Jim and Brian, Ken Pratt, Martin Goldie, Paul Anderson and Gail Winters […]
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Poems for Palestine, McNeills Glasgow
Thursday 18 July, 2024 7.30 p.m Launch of Fundraiser Pamphlet McNeill’s Bar 106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42 8PH Henry Bell, Sara Shaarawi and Lorna Morgan Poems for Palestine launch will be at McNeil’s pub in Govanhill on July 18th at 7.30pm with readings from Henry Bell, Sara Shaarawi, David Lees, Katherine Mackinnon and Tickle, and music from Doctur […]
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Storytelling for Adults, Mary Edward – Blending Fact and Fiction review Pat Byrne
In June I caught the train down to Alexandria to see Mary Edward at Storytelling for Adults – very enjoyable events showcasing local writers. I have long admired Mary Edward’s writing, in particular I enjoyed ‘Gallowgate’, published in 2022. This is the story of the struggle and survival of the O’Donnell sisters, two young Irishwomen […]
Thursday, July 11, 2024 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Short Attention Span Theatre, 10 July, 2024
The Old Hairdresser’s, Renfield Ln, Glasgow, G2 5AR Wednesday 10 July, 2024 7 p;m. The Six Playwrights Arabella by Jennifer MacRaeWhen the Lever Breaks by Chris Patrick Haud Yer Wheest! by Gail Winters Umm Kulthum by Martin Foreman Who Cares Wins by Alistair Maxwell Nifty by Adam McNelis Book Tickets £10
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Book launch: On The Scent Of The Honeyed Hive – Lesley O’Brien
Wednesday July 10th, 2024 7 for 7.30pm Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT Lesley O’Brien is a musician, who performs with her female band Kittlin and the Carlton Jug Band. She is also a storyteller and poet. On The Scent Of The Honeyed Hive is her first collection. On The Scent Of The […]
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
New Writer Showcase University of Glasgow
Tuesday 23 July, 2024, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m James McCune Smith Learning Hub (Room 743), University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QW Join the lifelong learners at the University of Glasgow as they share the best of their new creative writing. From poems and short stories to true tales and drama, help celebrate these […]
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Thursday, June 13, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
West Fest 2024: Talks Programme: Niall Murphy Glasgow City Heritage Trust
20th June, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow, G3 8AW The Buildings of Brother Architects Hugh and David Barclay (1828-1892 and 1846 – 1917) FREE Niall Murphy, Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust and conservation architect, will talk about the buildings of brother architects Hugh and David Barclay (1828-1892 and 1846 – 1917) […]
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Bonnie Fechter: A Celebration of Sheila Templeton
Sunday 9 June, 2024, 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Church Hall, Kelvinside/Hillhead Parish Church, Observatory Road, Glasgow G12 9AR FREE A celebration of the poetry of the late Sheila Templeton, one of the finest Scots poets of recent years, by her friends and fellow poets. Sheila was an unforgettable personality whose warmth and humanity touched […]
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival
West Fest 2024: Talk: The Ancient and Historical Village of Partick
3rd June, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow, G3 8AW FREE Gordon Urquhart, author and historian, will present an illustrated talk on the development of Partick from its earliest days as a medieval milling centre and bishopric retreat through to its formative years of heavy industry in the 19th century. The archaeological […]
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Celebrating Robert Tannahill’s 250th Anniversary
Monday, 3 June, 2024 An Evening of Song and Verse Free event Paisley Central Library, 22 High St, Paisley PA1 2BS The first OneRen event takes place on 3 June with an evening of song and verse at the stunning new Paisley Central Library. Celebrating the life and works of Robert Tannahill on his 250th […]
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Monday, May 27, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
The Hunterian Friday Focus: Pollinators
Friday 24 May, 2024 at 1.p.m – 1.30 p.m. – Online Join researcher Emma Plant to find out about their research into pollinators Part of the Friday Focus: The Hunterian’s Online Talks collection The University of Glasgow’s GALLANT project sees researchers investigating how Glasgow can move towards a climate resilient city. As part of the project, researcher Emma Plant, […]
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 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
Aye Write 2024: Victor and Barry’s Kelvinside Compendium
Thursday, 8 August, 2024, 6.30 p.m. Event by:Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival and 404 Ink The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Killermont Street, G2 3NW Join beloved Scottish actors Alan Cumming (Goldeneye, The Good Wife) and Forbes Mason (The Crown, Eastenders) at Aye Write this August for an entertaining meander down memory close. It’s been 40 years […]
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Alumni Event, 60 Years of English & Creative Writing
Wednesday 5 June, 2024, 6 p.m. 60 Years of English & Creative Writing @ Strathclyde University : Alumni Special Learning & Teaching Building, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street Strathclyde Union Glasgow G1 1XQ Chaired by Dr. Rodge Glass, Convener of the MLitt in Creative Writing, featuring readings, discussion and informal chat about publication and […]
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Queen MacBeth – Val McDermid with Nicola Sturgeon
Tuesday 21 May, 2024, 6.30 p.m. Aye Write, City Halls and Old Fruitmarket, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ Join acclaimed crime-writing novelist Val McDermid as she is interviewed by Nicola Sturgeon about her new book Queen MacBeth, the fifth instalment of Darkland Tales. Shakespeare fed us the myths of the MacBeths as murderous conspirators. But […]
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Thursday, May 2, 2024 | Filed under: Aye Write 2024, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
An Evening with Rose Ruane
Thursday 2 May, 2024, 7 p.m. Waterstones, Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW Join local author and artist Rose Ruane as she launches her incredible new novel Birding. Rose will be in conversation with Zoe Strachan. About Birding In a small seaside town, autumn is edging into winter, gulls ride winds over […]
The Tenementals May Day
Wednesday 1 May 2024, 7.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, G4 9HZ Glasgow A History On 1 May, award-winning band The Tenementals will present a special Performance Lecture, which will create a radical history of Glasgow, in word and song. The night will include the launch of the band’s first […]
Scottish Writers – Sheila Templeton: A Celebration
Tuesday, 30th April 2024 Scottish Writers’ Centre Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3JD Come along to pay tribute and celebrate the life of the late Sheila Templeton. This is an open and joint gathering alongside esteemed friends, St. Mungo’s Mirrorball where Sheila’s poetry sparkled many a night, and Federation of Writers (Scotland) where Sheila […]
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Friday, April 26, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
