Community Orchard Meeting, Glasgow Green, 9 October, 2016
Sunday 9 October, 2016 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Glasgow Green, Templeton St, Glasgow G40 1AT Join Helping Britain Blossom and Free Wheel North to discuss plans for a community orchard. Looking for people who would like to be involved in designing and planting the orchard this Winter as part of the cycle track developments. […]
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Grey Hen Anthology Extraordinary Forms, Launch at Glasgow Women’s Library, Thursday 6 October, 2016
Launch Grey Hen Anthology National Poetry Day – Thursday 6 October Thursday 6 October 12.30-2pm Glasgow Women’s Library 23 Landressy Street G40 1BP Scottish launch and reading from Extraordinary Forms, a new Grey Hen anthology with Joy Howard, Mandy Macdonald, Eveline Pye and Hilary Stobbs. www.greyhenpress.com Booking This event is women only and for 16+. There […]
Write Now Live Initiative by Penguin Random House for BAME, LGBTQ and Disabled Writers
Report from Leela Soma October 1st 2016 I was privileged to be selected by Write Now, one of the world’s largest publishing houses, for their mentorship programme for BAME, LGBTQ and Disabled Writers. Fifty people were selected out of a thousand applicants for their London event. They have two more days in Birmingham and Manchester. […]
Sunday, October 2, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Leela Soma writing and blogging, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Graeme Macrae Burnet, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Wednesday 5 October, 2016
Wednesday 5 October, 2016 – 7 p.m. Waterstones Sauchiehall Street Meet Man Booker shortlisted and former Waterstones employee as he discusses his Man Book shortlisted novel His Bloody Project. The Man Booker prize is announced on 25 October and Waterstones want to give Graeme a great send off before he starts his journey down to […]
Supersonic plus Q & A at GFT Sunday 2 October, 2016
New documentary charting the meteoric rise of Oasis Sunday 2 October (19.15) Running time: 2h2m From award-winning director Mat Whitecross (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll), Supersonic tells the remarkable story of iconic band Oasis – in their own words. Featuring extensive unseen archive and new interviews with all the key players, this vivid […]
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Friday, September 30, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
A Suitable Lie by Michael J. Malone Glasgow Launch Waterstones Argyle Street 6 October, 2016
Thursday, October, 6, 2016 at 6.30 p.m. Michael J Malone will be in discussion with Caro Ramsay about his latest novel, A Suitable Lie. Early reviews are strong – come along and see what the fuss is about … Waterstones 171 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8BT Event on Facebook
Ann Cleeves, Hillhead Library, Talking about her new Shetland mystery Cold Earth, Sunday 9 October, 2016
Ann Cleeves talks about her new book Cold Earth, Hillhead Library, Sunday 9 October 4 p.m. Hillhead L,ibrary 348 Byres Road Glasgow, G12 8AP U With the publication of her new Shetland murder mystery, Cold Earth, Ann Cleeves celebrates not only the continuation of a popular and much-praised series, but also her thirtieth book in […]
Thursday, September 29, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Graham Fulton: 10th Book of Poems ‘Brian Wilson In Swansea Bus Station 12 October CCA
Brian Wilson In Swansea bus station the 10th book of poems by Graham Fulton which is being published by red squirrel press Wednesday October 12 at 7pm in the club room on the second floor of the Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD Go up the stairs or in […]
James Kelman, Dirt Road CCA 6 October, 2016
Thu 6 October 2016 7pm, Free but ticketed, Intermedia 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Glasgow’s Radical Independent Bookfair Project not by the book Fri 7 October — Sun 23 October 2016 Kelman will read from his new novel, and lead a discussion around that, and whatever else crops up. With […]
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Vagabond Voices Translated Fiction Night Waterstones Byres Road 13 October 2016
Translated Fiction Night Waterstones Byres Road 13 October 19:30 Vagabond Voices Thursday 13th October 19:30 at Glasgow – Byres Road An evening with local publisher Vagabond Voices as they discuss fiction from faraway lands. vagabondvoices.co.uk/ Waterstones, Byres Road, 351-355 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AU
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Alpha – Migration in conversation, Waterstones Byres Road, 5 October, 2016
Alpha – Migration in conversation Glasgow – Byres Road Wednesday 5th October 19:30 Join author Bessora, and translator Sarah Ardizzone as they discuss the journey to publication for the prize-winning illustrated novel, ALPHA: Abidjan to Gare du Nord with Amnesty International UK’s Pauline Kelly, and discuss some of the live issues around the most dire […]
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Book Fair at the Botanics 23 – 26 September, 2016
http://www.booksatthebotanics.co.uk Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE
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Saturday, September 24, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Scottish Writers Centre: In a Cloud of Seabirds: The Art of Collaborating, CCA 27 September, 2016
Tue 27 September 2016 7pm, £6 (£3/Free to SWC Members), Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 CCA In a Cloud of Seabirds: The Art of Collaborating with Artist/Illustrator, Douglas Robertson As an artist, Douglas Robertson has been using the written and spoken word extensively in his work for over twenty years. Through collaborations with poets, past […]
Glasgoes Poetic Monday 26th September, – Saturday October 8, 2016
Glasgoes Poetic is over a week of poetry events and happenings with National Poetry Day nestled neatly inside. Take a look – there’s lots of performance opportunities (asterisked) as well as excellent poets and performers and bound to be something that suits. Open Mic Café Rio Monday 26 September 8pm Café Rio 27 Hyndland Street […]
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Friday, September 23, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on Glasgow: Students
Outside-in/Inside-out – New International Festival of Poetry Glasgow 4 – 8 October, 2016
Outside-in/Inside-out – New international festival of poetry 4th – 8th October 2016 Outside-in/Inside-out A new international festival of poetry launches at venues across Glasgow Over 70 poets, performers, artists and academics will gather in Glasgow this October for Outside-in / Inside-out, Scotland’s newest poetry festival. Blending creative performance, visual arts and discussions, the festival is […]
The 5th Govanhill Poetry Splash, 30 September, Govanhill Baths
Back again for the 5th year, The Govanhill Poetry Splash brings a variety of poetry Spoken Word and music to the foyer at the baths for a warm and friendly night and word and song. With Glasgows Poet Laureate Jim Carruth, 2016 Scottish Poetry Slam Champion Iona Lee, Donna Campbell and Michelle Fisher, hosted by […]
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Paul Kavanagh at Tidelines Book Festival, Irvine, Friday 23 September, 2016
Political columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka Wee Ginger Dug, author of Barking Up the Right Tree) will appear at the Tidelines Book Festival on Friday, 23 September from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets cost £5. Iformation on the event and how to purchase tickets Friday 23 September, 6 to 9 p.m. Puffers Cafe, Montgomery Street, […]
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Thursday, September 22, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Michael Faber in discussion with Prof Louise Welsh, Glasgow University, Thursday 22 September, 2016
Thursday, 22 September, 2016 6pm Michel Faber is the author of ten books. In addition to the Whitbread-shortlisted ‘Under the Skin’, he is the author of the highly acclaimed ‘The Crimson Petal and the White’, ‘The Fire Gospel’, ‘The Book of Strange New Things’, which was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award and won […]
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
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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Red Squirrel Press Launch of Four Publications at CCA 22 September, 2016
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Thursday 7 p.m. Red Squirrel Press invites you to join us for the launch of four new publications: William Bonar’s poetry pamphlet, ‘Offering’, Carolyn Patricia Richardson’s debut poetry pamphlet, ‘Scots’ Rock,’ former Federation of Writers, Makar, ‘Sheila Templeton’s new poetry collection ‘Gaitherin,’ and Tim Turnbull’s short story collection, ‘Silence […]
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Bookends, The Launch of Benderloch’s Book Festival, 24 September, 2016
Saturday 24 September, 2016 3 p.m.– 6 p.m. The wood lined Victory hall will be transformed into a sumptious reading room for all of the community and the “new” venue will be launched by author and poet Kenneth Steven. Other authors participating include: Judy Fairbairns, Norman Bissell and Russell Campbell. The “Titles” competition is […]
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Monday, September 19, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Byres Road Book Festival, 23 – 26 September, 2016
Byres Road Book Festival 2017 New Glasgow West End Book Festival Fabulous Programme with a range of writers, poets, performers and activities over four days at three separate venues. Oxfam Bookshop, Hillhead Library and Waterstones – all situated conveniently at at the top of Byres Road. Bookarama at Oxfam Book Shop During the festival Oxfam […]
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Sunday, September 18, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
10 Billion: What’s on your Plate? Saturday 17 September, 2016.
Sat 17 September 2016 7pm, £6 (£4.50), Cinema 12+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Take One Action Film Festival Thu 15 September — Sun 25 September 2016 Dir. Valentin Thurn, Germany, 2015, 102mins With the world population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, how will the world feed itself? Amidst […]
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Friday, September 16, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Shadow World + Q&A (N/C 15+) GFT Wednesday 21 September
Stirring documentary exposing the global arms trade Wednesday 21 September (17.50) Running time: 1h33m This visually dazzling exploration of the global arms trade exists at the crossroads where art, documentary, history and politics intersect. In exposing how the business of war has fostered corruption, dictated economic and foreign policies and undermined our democratic institutions, Shadow […]
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Mary Irvine’s blog: Broken Threads by Mary Edward
‘Who Belongs to Glasgow’ The Leven Litts Writers Group recently welcomed the author Mary Edward to speak on ‘Historical Research’ – with particular reference to her book, ‘Who Belongs to Glasgow?’, recently updated. We heard of primary and secondary sources and the caveats associated with ‘history’. Mary speaks very fluently and entertainingly with subtle humour […]
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Thursday, September 15, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene
Get Active on Byres Road, European Mobility Week, 17 and 18 September, 2016
Mark Beaumont – Hillhead Library, 17 September 12 noon – 2 p.m. Mark Beaumont the cyclist, adventurer, broadcaster, documentary maker and author will talk about his travels, discuss his book with Q and A Session. Hillhead Library – 348 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP Book tickets (free) 18th September – Get Active Programme Information […]
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Walls, Glasgow Screening, CCA, 22 September, 2016
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Join the UK’s leading social change film festival for the Scottish premiere of a portrait of division and common humanity. More than 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the appetite for erecting barriers between nations still remains: 41 walls currently divide communities, shutting out dialogue, feeding […]
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Wild Words Festival, Woodlands Community Garden, 2 October, 2016
They’ve got a great line up at Wild Words Harvest Festival on Sunday 2nd October. Taking place both at the Community Garden, 91-101 West Princes St, Glasgow G4 9BY and Fred Paton Centre, 19 Carrington Street, Glasgow, G4 9AJ www.woodlandscommunitygarden.org.uk/ Workshops 2 -6pm (free, registration from 1.30pm) Harvest Dinner 6.30-8.30pm (£6 adults, £3 children) Download Programme […]
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Woodlands Community
Mary Irvine’s Blog: Catching Up with Writing, Re-Writing and Helensburgh Writers Group
A Year In Spetses Have been having quite a busy time of late so will pass on a few of my activities and then I can concentrate on t’other things in my life. My regulars (Hi Linda, Hi sis!, Hi Evelyn) will no doubt be wondering if I’ve fallen out with Greece as I don’t […]
Monday, September 12, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene
Hugh McIlvanney In Conversation with Graham Spiers, OranMor, Thursday 29 September, 2016
OranMor, 731 – 735 Great Western Road, G12 8QX £12 – £14 Thursday 29 September, 2016 7.30 p.m. 08444 771 000 Book Online at Ticketweb Once described as “the greatest sportswriter in the English-speaking world”, Hugh McIlvanney is garlanded with awards and held in as high regard by those he has written about as by […]
Saturday, September 10, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
