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The Strathclyde Writing Spring Showcase

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Tuesday 17 May, 2022 at 7 p.m. The Strathclyde Writing Spring Showcase – featuring Booker-prize shortlisted author FIONA MOZLEY, alongside Strathclyde students. by Creative Writing @ University of Strathclyde FIONA MOZLEY, author of Hot Stew (2021) and the Booker-shortlisted Elmet (2017) – Reading plus Q & A.  Also  Strathclyde PhD students SINDHU RAJASEKARAN, MIRRI GLASSON-DARLING, RUTH EJ BOOTH […]

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Community Consultation: My Historic Neighbourhood – the Barras

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Saturday 30 April, 2022 at 12 Noon The Pipe Factory, 42 Bain Street, Glasgow G40 2LA Barras 100th Anniversary Commemoration – Community Consultation Event Film Launch at the Event My Historic Neighbourhood Barras Market are commemorating and recording for future generations phrases that depict the Barras with carvings in the pavement. The project began in […]

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Olivia and Mic at The Lismore Bar

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1 May, 2022 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Lismore Bar, 206 Dumbarton Rd, Partick, Glasgow G11 6UN Olivia and Mic of Acoustic Butterly with a couple of great sets – a stripped back acoustic duo playing a mix of originals and covers. Catch them at the Lismore Bar first Sunday of every month. www.acousticbutterfly.com […]

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Landslides glaciation and the evolution of mountain landscapes during the Quaternary

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Lecture: Professor Colin Ballantyne, Thursday, 14 April 2022,  7:30 pm – 9:30 pm University of Glasgow Room 639, James McCune Smith Learning Hub, University Avenue, G12 8SQ Free Event A persistent view amongst geologists is that landscape evolution in mid-latitude mountains during the Quaternary (2.6 Ma to the present) was dominated by glacial erosion. Using […]

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Family Fun Day – Milton Community Garden

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Wednesday, 6 April, 2022, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Milton Community Garden and Food Hub Liddesdale Square, Glasgow, G22 7BT PETTING ZOO EGG HUNT LOTS MORE FAMILY FUN AND CHEER

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The Children’s Wood has officially taken over management

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Children’s Wood Springs Into A New Era Campaigners finally take community control of local meadow Celebrating with Spring Forward 27 March, 2022 After a long battle to protect a West End community greenspace, The Children’s Wood charity has now officially taken over management of the land, ensuring that future generations can keep playing there. Locals, […]

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Gutter Launch Issue 25

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Thursday 10 March, 2022 at 7 p.m. Waterstones, 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8BT Gutter is an award-winning, high quality, printed journal for fiction and poetry from writers born or living in Scotland and featuring literature from around the world; join us as we mark the launch of their 25th edition! With readings from writers […]

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Ghost Signs of Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

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Saturday, 19 March 2022  11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Meeting: The Tenement House, 145 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow G3 6QN Free Event Tickets at Eventbrite Ghost Signs of Glasgow is a project which tracks down, researches and archives fast disappearing signs around the city. Ghost Signs are fading signs which represent a business, establishment or organisation which […]

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Mara Menzies, Creative Conversations

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7 March, 2022 at 1 p.m. University of Glasgow Online (UNFORTUNATELY EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH ISSUE) *Please note that, due to Covid, this event has moved completely online. If you’ve already registered for in-person tickets, you will be sent the link in an email on Monday morning. Otherwise, you may register for online tickets […]

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International Women’s Day March, Govanhill, Glasgow

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8 March, 2022 – 12 Noon Event by Govanhill Baths Community Trust Govanhill Park Coplaw Street, Glasgow, Glasgow G42 7DB Local activists are taking to the streets with other activists who are challenging stigmas in their communities, their workplaces and in their everyday lives. Together they will be marching for a more equal world; a world free of bias, […]

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Friday, February 25, 2022 | Filed under: Community event, Free Events, International Womens Day, Pat's Home Page Blog

Flight of the Dragonfly Open Word

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22 February, 2022 at 7.30 – 9.30 pm Online – Free A fabulous evening of poetry and prose Excited to be back in 2022 with a wonderful array of talented readers and amazing guests – Linda Jackson and Andy Breckenridge Register for Event seahorsepublications.com

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Refugee Week Conference 2022

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Online 7 and 11 February, 2022 Free Event – All Welcome How can arts, cultural and community activities can help create a kinder, more welcoming world? Booking is now open for the Refugee Week Conference 2022, which is happening online on the mornings of 07 and 11 February .Register for Event Join others from across […]

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People’s Palace 124th Birthday Celebration

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Happy 124th Birthday People’s Palace Saturday, 22nd January, 2022 at 12 Noon until 2 p.m.   – Free Event Outside the People’s Palace at Glasgow Green. Join – Friends of People’s Palace Winter Gardens & Glasgow Green Come along and show your support to get these iconic Glaswegian owned buildings Repaired, Restored and Re-opened! FOPPWGGG will be […]

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Glasgow National Park City AGM

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Online Wednesday 2nd February 2022, 7.30 to 8.15pm. An informal update on the Glasgow National Park City and plans for 2022. About this event Annual General Meeting of the Glasgow National Park City group The Glasgow National Park City group works to coordinate the effort to improve people’s quality of life and the environment equitably […]

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Report Launch – Tackling Food Poverty

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Thursday 16 December, 2021 Launch of report looking at structural food poverty, and the supply of good food before, during and after the pandemic. Glasgow Community Food Network About this event Through collective and collaborative work, recommendations being made for a more resilient local food system for the consideration of the Scottish Government, Glasgow City […]

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | Filed under: Free Events, Zoom and online events

Sense Scotland Christmas Concert Online

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16 December, 2021 at 7 p.m. Join Sense Scotland’s virtual Christmas Concert, featuring your festive musical favourites and performances from people supported by Sense Scotland. To join in the free, online event all you need to do is: 1. Mark 7pm on Thursday 16th December on your calendar 2. Get friends and family involved by […]

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No Radio Silence – launch of film by Unity Sisters

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Friday 19 December, 2021 at 6 p.m. The Point, 180 Queen’s Drive, Glasgow G42 8QD Launch of the short film ‘No Radio Silence’, produced and directed by Unity Sisters, as part of the Human Rights Day Celebration . About this event Screening of ‘No Radio Silence’, a short film produced and directed by Unity Sisters, […]

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Friday, December 10, 2021 | Filed under: Cinema, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events

Smokehead Sessions Festive Concert Livestream with Dave Arcari

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16 December, 2021, 9 p.m. Online Event by Dave Arcari *FREE full-length livestream concert and virtual aftershow drinks/chat…plus the chance to win bottles of Smokehead’s exclusive Twisted Stout limited edition Islay single malt whisky (over 18 years and UK residents only…there will be some other giveaways that under-18s and non-UK residents will be eligible to […]

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Carols in the Cloisters, University of Glasgow

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Sunday 12 December, 2021 at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. University of Glasgow Chapel Choir The Cloisters, University of Glasgow, enter from University Avenue. Wrap up warm and join us in the Cloisters for Carol singing and refreshments! Event on Facebook

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Interfaith Food Justice: Winter Networking Event

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14 December, 2021, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Networking with food and anti-poverty initiatives via Zoom About this event An evening of networking with food and anti-poverty initiatives – featuring engaging talks on culturally and religiously appropriate food: how to support people with these needs and why it matters! The Interfaith Food Justice Network invites […]

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Christmas Festival Finn’s Place

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Saturday 12 December, 2021, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Finn’s Place, 167 Ledard Rd, Glasgow G42 9QU Outdoor Christmas family event in the garden of Finn’s Place/ Langside Church with Battlefield Community Project. There will be crafts for kids, games and storytime. Mulled wine, mince pies, hot chocolate and more. Christmas carols around the outdoor […]

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Scottish Writers Christmas Speakeasy 2021

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‘WHAT INSPIRES AND DELIGHTS’ DECEMBER 14 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM FREE – £3.00 Register for event. Join Scottish Writers’ speakeasy celebration at the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street,  Glasgow G2 3JD Hear new voices and meet old friends with ‘What inspires and delights’. For those who cannot attend in person, please register to join […]

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C7 Christmas Spectacular: A Jangle Journey

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Saturday 11th December, 6pm & Sunday 12th December, 6pm A Christmas Spectacular – live show full of dance, drama and song. C7 Church, 100 High Craighall Road, Glasgow, G4 9UD Follow the story of a young girl, Journey, who helps her grandfather rediscover his long-lost gift and his joy for life, family and Christmas. Fun […]

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Bay Inn Bowling – Annual Christmas Quiz

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27 December, 2021 at 7 p.m. The Bay Inn, 27 Dumbarton Road, Bowling G60 5AQ Annual Xmas quiz Come down for many many laughs, even more shouts of cheats …….CHEATS!!! And general banter. £10 a team up to 4 people Half time snacks provided See Event on Facebook

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Community Ownership – Assets or Liabilities Online Discussion

23 November, 2021 at 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Glasgow Against Closures Event by Jim Monaghan and Fatima Uygun Join Glasgow Against Closures for an open discussion on the subject of Community Ownership, Asset Transfers and the implications of the People Make Glasgow Communities programme. All welcome. Event on Facebook

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Byres Road: Christmas Market and Christmas Tree Light Up

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28 November, 2021 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Top of Byres Road, opposite Waitrose G12 Free festive fun on Vinicombe Street, Ashton Lane, Cresswell Lane and Ruthven Lane. Christmas market begins at 11am with a selection of local traders selling gifts, crafts, food and drink. Entertainment on the main stage and lanes. Watch out for […]

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The Landing Hub – COP26 Fringe Event

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29 October – 14 November, 2021 The Landing Hub is a vibrant, welcoming space where the climate and social justice movements meet the arts. The Space is a fringe event of COP26, and is running from the 29th of October to the 14th of November. The Landing Hub, is right next door to: The Sustainable […]

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Book Week Scotland: Writing Trumpet with Jackie Kay

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17th November, 2021 Film Jackie Kay’s debut novel Trumpet was first released in 1988 and received high critical acclaim. It won the Guardian First Fiction prize, the Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award and a Lambda Literary Award. Inspired by the life of Billy Tipton, the novel explores the fallout left in the wake of the death […]

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COP26: A Radical Act of Love, Arborescence

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10 November, 2021, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Woodlands Community, 66 Ashley Street, GlasgowG3 6HW Woodlands Community – Local to Global at COP26 Hosted by Healy Arts and Prof Richard DeMarco The event will be a video presentation and a platform to discuss future projects relating to tree planting with particular reference to Joseph Beuys […]

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COP26: Eco Echoes, Tinderbox Collective: Write Songs and Make Games

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The Dear Green Bothy – Online Saturday 6 November, 2021 UofG College of Arts and Tinderbox Collective See Event on Facebook Eco Echoes is a one day creative jam where you are invited to write songs and make games around an environmental theme. The day will start with a welcome, some live music, and a short talk […]

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