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West Fest Ceilidh at St Mungo Square, University of Glasgow

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Saturday, 15 June, 2024 1 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. St Mungo’s Square, University of Glasgow ARC Building G11 6EW Free Event Join WestFest, Glasgow Folk Music Workshop and the team at the Advanced Research Centre (the ARC) for the annual outdoor ceilidh in St Mungo Square. Dance to traditional folk music plus a few modern numbers, […]

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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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Glasgow Mela 2024

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Sunday 23rd June, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Glasgow Mela is the city’s multicultural festival of music, dance and arts and is free for everyone to enjoy. From on-stage performances and participatory event, to come and try sports, food and stalls, there’s something for everyone. Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow West End FREE Founded in 1990, Glasgow Mela is […]

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West Fest 2024: Vinicombe Street Gala

Vinicombe street gala

Saturday 8 June, 2024 12.00 p.m. – 4.00  p.m. WestFest Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12  8SJ – Top of Byres Road An afternoon of live music, circus performers, choirs and community groups. Plus street theatre, balloon artists, face-painting and lots more. Fun day out for all the family. Part of West Fest 2024 West Fest runs […]

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West Fest 2024: Halo Arts – Drama and Musical Theatre Workshops

halo arts arts workshops for young people

Commencing Saturday, 15th June, 2024  @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Free Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW As part of WestFest 2024 Halo Arts are delighred to offer a range of Youth Arts Workshop at the Kelvinhall  – for young p-eople aged 6 – 12 years. Join Halo’s team of specialist arts tutors for 5 […]

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Maryhill Youth Festival 2024

maryhill youth festival

Saturday 22nd June, 2024 – 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wyndford Estate, Maryhill, Glasgow G20 Youth Festival – going back to their roots this summer Lots of activities led by, and for, young people. There’s also something for everyone in the community. Live Music Food Stalls Workshops It’s free – come along and join the […]

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Bonnie Fechter: A Celebration of Sheila Templeton

Bonnie fechter

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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West Fest 2024: Talk: The Ancient and Historical Village of Partick

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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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Ashton Lane Street Party 2024

ashton lane street paty 2024

Saturday 1 (12p.m. – 10 p.m.) and Sunday 2 June, 2024 (12 p.m. – 7 p.m.) Ashton Lane, Off Byres Road, Behind Underground Station, G12 Event by Ashton Lane Street Party, Brel and Vodka Wodka A weekend of fun and festivities at the West End Festival Street Party on Ashton Lane! On the 1st and 2nd of June, the […]

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Westfest 2024 – Step into the Arlington Baths

health history heritage

Saturday 1 June, 2024 Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street Glasgow G3 6DT The Arlington Baths Club is the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe. Visit the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe and see the spectacular Turkish Bath: one of Glasgow’s best-kept secrets! This ‘A’ listed building houses a skylit swimming pool and a […]

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They Shall Not Grow Old – film screening at Kelvin Hall

they shall not grow old

22 June, 2024, Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AW By The Hunterian and University of Glasgow They Shall Not Grow Old is a 2018 documentary film directed and produced by Peter Jackson. The film was created using original footage of the First World War from the Imperial War Museum‘s archives, most previously unseen, all […]

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Art Outside of the Box

art outside the box workshops

7-14th June 2024 Glasgow Museums and the University of Glasgow explore the power of art and creativity Byres Community Hub / School of Health and Wellbeing – Clarice Pears Building 90 Byres Road University of Glasgow Glasgow G12 8TB Part of Glasgow International Drop In Workshops Art Outside of the Box is a long-standing collaboration between communities […]

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Collective Resonance – Refugee Festival 2024

collective resonance

Saturday 15th June, 20234 6-8pm launch event Sunday 16th June 11:30am – 4pm Monday 17th June 11am- 4pm The Deep End 21 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow, G41 2PZ Free The exhibition is on the ground floor, with ramped access. The venue has toilets available for visitors. Free parking close by. Govanhill Baths Community Trust and Collective Resonance Collective […]

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Scottish Refugee Festival 2024

Refugee Festival Scotland 2024

    14 to 23 June 2024 Refugee Festival Scotland is an annual celebration of creativity, culture and community. Every summer they share a packed programme of exciting events organised by groups, organisations and individuals across the country. This unique festival showcases the art, food, music, language, customs and ideas that people bring with them […]

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West Fest: Disco in the Park

disco in the park

Sunday, 23 June, 2024 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Event by WestFest and Ya Dancer Silent Discos Lord Kelvin Statue, Kelvingrove Park, Kelvin Way, Glasgow G12 FREE EVENT BUT HEADPHONE BOOKING REQUIRED VIA EVENTBRITE Three channels of tunes on our Bluetooth led wireless headsets for all music tastes for a Dance in the Park – music requests taken. […]

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Alumni Event, 60 Years of English & Creative Writing

alumni special strathclyde

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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Herbs for Health Workshops The Concrete Garden

health and herb workshops

Wednesday 8 and Wednesday 15 May, 2024, 6 p.m. The Concrete Garden, St. Matthews Centre, 200 Balmore Road, Possilpark, Glasgow G22 6LJ At each workshop you’ll get to know a different seasonal herb and explore different ways of using it in herbal preparations. – using plants that are growing in the Concrete Garden so you’ll […]

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WestFest 2024 – Queen Margaret Drive Festival

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Sunday 30 June, 2024, 12 – 5 p.m. *FREE EVENT* The hugely popular Queen Margaret Drive Festival is back for WestFest this year! This colourful, vibrant and accessible street festival has become one of the most popular community events in West Glasgow! It’s filled with the best musical talent. Come along and enjoy the entertainment, […]

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The Tenementals May Day

the tenementals

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 […]

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Nights at the Round Table, Paisley Book Festival

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Thursday 25 April, 2024, 9 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. Lucille’s Bar – Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF Free, ticketed Book Raise a glass to local writers’ group Nights At The Round Table as they celebrate their 10th Anniversary as part of the Paisley Book Festival. Featuring regular and familiar faces from a […]

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Glasgow May Day 2024

Glasgow May Day

Sunday 5 May, 2024 11 a.m. 11am Assemble George Square 11.30am March 12.45pm Rally at Glasgow University Student Union,  32 University Ave, Glasgow G12 8LX The annual celebration of workers in the city and international solidarity organised by the trade union movement through Glasgow Trades Council, held in Glasgow since 1892. A march through the […]

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Woodlands Community – Bike Ride to Claypits Nature Reserve

volunteer bike ride to claypits

Saturday 27th April, 2024 9.45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteer led bike ride to Claypits Nature Reserve with Amy and Sandra Woodlands Community Meeting Room,  66 Ashley St, Glasgow G3 6HW Free. Donations Welcome A group bike ride to the Claypits Nature Reserve. A great opportunity to get out, be active and socialise. This ride […]

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Owning Your Story – Barry Graham at G20 Works

own your own story barry graham

3 May, 2024, 7 p.m.  G20 Works Building,  21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS Performance and Discussion with Author Barry Graham ‘If you don’t own the story of your life, someone else will’ Barry will perform from his book – The Book of Man Barry Graham, originally from Maryhill, now lives in Wyndford after returning […]

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Spring Family Day – Spring Fling University of Glasgow ARC

spring fling 2024 arc university of glasgow

Saturday 30 March, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. University of Glasgow ARC Spring Fling family day St Mungo’s Square outside University of Glasgow’s ARC building. 11 Chapel Lane, University of Glasgow, G11 6EW Pop up gala of with a range of activities, performances and stalls. Live Music in St Mungo Square Running order Performers 12.00 […]

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Eggstavaganza Easter Sunday Glasgow Green

easter sunday festival

Sunday 31 March, 2024 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Friends of People’s Palace, Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green Free Family Event Garden Area, Glasgow Green – Next to Yellow Canopy beside The People’s Palace (FOPPWGGG) Come along and enjoy a fun day out at Easter. Balloon Modeller Face Painting Goodie Bags Fun Characters and Refreshments […]

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Home or Away: Scottish Womens Football During the First World War

Scottish Womens Football

Thursday 21 March, 2024, 5.30 – 6.30 p.m. National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW Free Events – Register at Eventbrite The first women’s football match played in Scotland under football association rules was held at Hibernian Park in 1881. The Scottish home side took the victory over England, with a final […]

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events

Book Launch: Leave to Remain: A Snapshot of Brexit

Noni Stacy lecture

Thursday 21 March 2024, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. College of Arts School of Modern Languages and Cultures Stirling Maxwell Centre John Smith’s Bookstore (University of Glasgow), The Fraser Building University of Glasgow, 65 Hillhead St, Glasgow G12 8QF (and Online Register for Zoom ) Dr Noni Stacey  Stirling Maxwell Centre Seminar Art and photography have […]

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Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events

Spring Fairy Fling – The Children’s Wood

Spring Fling Childrens Wood

Saturday, 23 March, 2024 – from 1 p.m. The Children’s Wood and Meadow Kelbourne/Sanda/Clouston Street, Glasgow G20 8QW Gather, mingle, meet and greet- fairies, magical creatures, forest folk: wake up spring!! With workshops, facepainting, stories, sowing seeds, cakes and drinks.

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Float – Series 2, GFF24

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4 March, 2024 Black Camel Pictures’ award-winning drama from writer Stef Smith returns for a second series. Jade and Collette reunite 18 months after the first series as the show moves beyond the world of the swimming pool. Black Camel Pictures’ queer short-form drama from writer Stef Smith, revolving around the intense relationship that develops […]

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Under One Roof – Taking Care of Your Tenement

take care of your tenement

Saturday 2nd March 2024 | 11am – 1pm  Meet at GCHT Office, 54 Bell Street, G1 1LQ Concerned about the current state of your tenement? Not quite sure what sort of repair work might need to be done?  Then join Glasgow City Heritage Trust and Under One Roof for an investigative walk around the Merchant […]

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | Filed under: Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Walks and Tours Glasgow

take care of your tenement

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