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Pat ByrneI have a Jaunt round the Glasgow West End notice boards to see what’s going on in the centre of the universe but I also rely on mailing lists and you getting in touch with your events. The listings are free for charitable organisations – small charge for profit making events. Email me details if you would like me to promote your event..

All in a Fankle: Open Showcase, Creative Practice – Dealing with Failure Workshops Fri 20 November 2015 CCA

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University of Glasgow All in a Fankle: Open Showcase Fri 20 November 2015 CCA 7pm, Free but ticketed, Theatre All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 There is little in life more human than failure: we fall down, we get up again. Yet, there is very little discussion around how failure works within our […]

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Seeds of Thought Poetry Night Fri 13 November 2015 CCA

Seeds of Thought Poetry Night Fri 13 November 2015 CCA 7.30pm, Free and unticketed, Theatre Ages 18+ Seeds of Thought poetry night is a fun relaxed evening of spoken word and music. An open mic session invites those who want to join in the fun, or just sit back and take in the performances. No […]

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Tom McNab: The Fast Men 19 November, 2015 Waterstones Sauchiehall Street

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Book Launch   Tom McNab, Olympic coach, prize-winning novelist and Technical Director of Chariots of Fire launches his book: The Fast Men.   Waterstones, 153–157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW   7 p.m.   Free  

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Book Week Scotland 2015 Monday 23 – Sunday 29 November 2015

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Hundreds of events throughout the country during Book Week Scotland! Some events in Glasgow for adults and children See all events in Glasgow Events at Aye Write include: Notes of a Newsman Mitchell Theatre with John MacKay 25 November, 2015 Assault and Vinegar v Assault and Sauce, Mitchell Theatre, 26 November with Caro Ramsay and […]

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Val McDermid in conversation with Professor Louise Welsh, 19 November, 2015 University of Glasgow

PEN Naomi Mitchison event – Val McDermid in conversation with hProfessor Louise Welsh.  Thursday 19 November 2015  6.30pmKelvin Gallery, University of GlasgowRegister Here Please join us at this year’s PEN Naomi Mitchison event – Val McDermid in conversation with Professor Louise Welsh. Val McDermid’s novels have been translated into thirty languages and have sold over ten million […]

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Carol Mavor, University of Glasgow Creative Writing, 11 November, 2015

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For a showing of her film, FULL, followed by a talk on hybridity. 17:30 on Wednesday 11th November, 2015, Room 101, 5 University Gardens Carol Mavor has published five monographs, including Blue Mythologies: Reflections on a Colour (Reaction, 2013). Mavor’s essays and stories have appeared in Cabinet Magazine, Short Fiction and Flash Magazine. This event […]

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Acting Skills for Adults, The Citizens Spring 2016

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  The Citizens, 119 Gorbals St, Glasgow G5 9DS Nightschool Level 1 Spring 2016 11 Janudary – 8 March, 2015 A fun and informal introduction to acting skills for adults who want to try their hand at performing. Course material is refreshed each term and participants are welcome to repeat levels. All sessions are led […]

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| Filed under: Classes and Workshops

‘The Influences’ on Saturday 21 November, 2015 The Glad Cafe

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The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG With Washington Irving, Pronto Mama, The Colour Of Whisky, Alistair Ogilvy, Iona Macdonald and Ryan Joseph Burns. Onder Invloed, the video project from The Netherlands for which musicians from all over the world cover their influences, is coming back to Glasgow. On Saturday 21 November, six […]

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The Glasgow Charities Christmas Fayre, City Chambers, 10 – 4 pm Tues 17 November, 2015

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Christmas Sales Event, Silver Birch (Scotland) Sat 28th November

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Saturday, November 28 3:00pm – 7:00pm         Silver Birch (Scotland) Ltd6a Lochmill Holdings, Antermony Road, Milton of Campsie, G66 8AE Silver Birch (Scotland) will be hosting our annual Christmas sales event on Saturday 28th November between 3pm-7pm. Come along for a fun evening of festive cheer, mulled wine and mince pies and get into […]

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The CC Music Scottish Ukulele Day 2015 Sat 7 Nov, 2015 12:30pm – 6:00pm CC Music Shop

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The CC Music Scottish Ukulele Day 2015 7 November, 2015 12:30pm – 6:00pm CC Music Shop After the success of last year’s event we’d like to annouce the second CC Music Scottish Ukulele Day, with live music, workshops and loads of uke-ing throughout the day!! Free entry and lots of fun for everyone, if your […]

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Saturday, November 7, 2015 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events

‘We are the 56’ by Josh Bircham and Grant Costello at Freight Books

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We are the 56 by Josh Bircham and Grant Costello £11.99     We are the 56 is a timely record of the seismic changes in Scottish politics and a fascinating insight into the compelling human stories behind the political headlines.   ‘The 56 are fantastic. I loved the group in the Scottish Parliament between […]

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Friday, November 6, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

LIve at the Star Folk Club, Glasgow November/December 2015

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All gigs 8 p.m. The Admiral Bar 72 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 7DA Phone: 0141 221 7705 Maria Dunn     10th November, 2015 £8  Juno-nominated songwriter Maria Dunn (vocal, guitar, accordion) draws deeply on the folk tradition of storytelling through song. A true preserver of the spirit of folk music, she is often compared to Woody […]

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Fat Suit Tour, Cottiers, 20 December, 2015

With support from Oscar Cordoba. Cottiers, Hyndland Street, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU Information and book tickets

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The Braw Wee Fair, Baad, The Barras, Sat 7 November, 2015

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We are delighted to announce that the Braw Wee Fair will be taking place on the first Saturday of each month! In association with The Braw Wee Emporium we will be bringing the best artists, makers and unique products to the Barras Market. Braw Wee Fair will feature a range of products from Handmade cleaning and […]

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Happy Hour, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, 9 – 14 Nov, 2015, OranMor

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Happy Hour OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 09 November, 2015 — Sat, 14 November, 2015 By Anita Vettesse | Directed By Gethin Evans Featuring Hannah Donaldson, Anne Lacey and Stephen McCole Presented in association with the Sherman Cymru and Tobacco Factory Theatre  Anne’s finally got both her children together again to scatter her […]

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Spangled Cabaret, 9 November, 2015 The Glasgow School of Art

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Spangled Cabaret, 9 November, 2015 8:30pm The Glasgow School of Art167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6RQ Featuring:The Creative MartyrsThe Dreaded LurgiWild Card KittyMiss Innocence BlissLacy RainJohn CelestusAidan MceoinJack SquatRichard LaLa Pears

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The ReSearch Room Presents… until November 21, 2015 Project Ability

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The ReSearch Room Presents…     November 21, 2015 10:00am to 5:00pm         Project AbilityTrongate 103, 5HD Glasgow G1 As a strand of the volunteering programme, the ‘ReSearch Room’ offered an opportunity for professional artists to be involved with Project Ability, through a residency that engaged them with ProjectAbility artists. This Exhibition showcases two of this […]

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Emma L Clapperton in conversation with Michael Malone Tues Dec 1, 2015 Duntocher Library

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Emma L Clapperton in conversation with Michael Malone        Tuesday, December 1, 2015 7:30pm        Duntocher Library Glenhead CE Centre Duntiglennan Road Duntocher Clydebank G81 6HF In conjunction with the launch of Beyond Evidence via Olida publishing, Emma L Clapperton (author of Beyond Evidence and Henderson Manor) will be in conversation with Michael Malone (author […]

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Distant Voices: The Road from Crime Mon 9 November 2015 CCA

Distant Voices: The Road from Crime Mon 9 November 2015 CCA 3pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 What can we learn from those former prisoners who have successfully “desisted” from criminal behaviour or “gone straight?” This documentary film explores why people desist from offending. It will be followed […]

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Thursday, November 5, 2015 | Filed under: Cinema

Towed in a Hole & Way Out West GFT Sunday 8 November, 2015

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Towed in a Hole & Way Out WestU GFT Sunday 8 November, 2015 15:15   Buy tickets online Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are routinely recognised as one of the finest comedy double-acts of all time. Masters of slapstick and understatement, their works have amused generations of fans. These special double-bills give newcomers the chance […]

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Rae and Karis, Race Night, Fundraiser Malawi Trip Young Learners

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Rae n Karis’ race night for Malawi Leaders of Learning Saturday November 28th, 2015 7:30 -late Masonic Hall, 112 Second Avenue, Clydebank G81 3AZ Rae McGreevy is planning to go to Malawi in September 2016, along with twenty other people from Knightswood School. Malawi Leaders of Learning (MLOL) has been established to improve education in […]

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Charlie Gracie, Scottish Writers’ Centre, 10 November, 2015 CCA

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Tuesday 10th November 2015: CCA Club Room @7pm ‘The Sea and the Broad Beach and the Blistering Biting Wind’’ with Charlie Gracie Charlie Gracie is a poet devoted to his lines, sound, imagery and form.  Charlie will discuss how poems are built and his appreciation for their strength and magic in his first poetry collection, Good […]

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Midnight Blues Band St. Louis Cafe Bar Saturday 7th November, 2015

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Midnight Blues Band :: Live Music at St. Louis Cafe Bar :: Saturday 7th November, 2015 at 9pm Midnight Blues Band is the live music at St Louis Cafe Bar on Saturday 7th November, 2015. Starting time is 9pm, so why not book your table for 7pm and then listen the the live band. 734 […]

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The Real Junk Food Project: Pop-Up Dinner Friday, 6 November 2015 7 p.m. The Project Cafe

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The Real Junk Food Project: Pop-Up Dinner Friday, 6 November 2015 7 p.m. The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 The Real Junk Food Project Glasgow is holding its first pay-as-you-feel pop up dinner at The Project Cafe on Friday 6th November! A big thank you to The Project Cafe on Renfrew Street who […]

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Carbon Copy, The Lucky Break Clydebank 8 November, 2015

Carbon Copy This Sunday Afternoon At The World Famous Lucky Break… 8 November, Sunday 4p.m.        The World Famous Lucky Break 26-30 Glasgow Rd, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire G81 1SE

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events

Join the Mill Girls On Tour – October/November, 2015

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Sunday 25 October, 2015 3 p.m. Thomas Coats Memorial Church, High Street, Paisley PA1 2 BA and 25th November, 2015 2 p.m. Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow Join the Mill Girls On Tour as they celebrate the lives of the thousands of women who worked in Paisley’s great thread mills – a familiar story taking […]

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BBC Good Food Show Scotland, SECC Glasgow, 6 – 8 November, 2015

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6 – 8 November, 2015 SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW The BBC Good Food Show returns to Glasgow for a seasonal celebration of Scotland’s finest food, drink, cooking and celebrity chefs. Have a great day out tasting, sampling, shopping and gathering culinary inspiration. USE CODE MVS20 – for 15% off tickets Book tickets online […]

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Local Artists Project, Nautilus Inkworks, Firhill, G20

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Local Artists Project Showcasing: Nautilus Inkworks, Christopher Stevens 30th October 2015- 11th December 2015 Monday-Friday 10am-4pm 76 Firhill Road, Firhill Business Suite 1, Glasgow, G20 7BA Free Patrick Grady, SNP MP for Glasgow North, has launched an initiative to support rising creative talent in the constituency. As part of this new ‘Local Artists Project’, he […]

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