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April 10, 2024

Friends of People’s Palace, Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green, marking closure for refurbishment

Mark the occasion with the Friends of the People’s Palace Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green On Sunday 14th April at 3:30pm we will be outside the People’s Palace with St Francis’ Pipe Band and St Dennis Children’s choir to mark the People’s Palace long overdue refurbishment. At 5pm the doors will close and not re-open until […]

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April 9, 2024

Imagine Something Different – 5th Paisley Book Festival kicks off on 25 April, 2024

LESS THAN THREE WEEKS until the 5th Paisley Book Festival kicks off so why not join them and embark on a journey of discovery into the world of stories and storytelling? With the 2024 theme being Imagine Something Different: The festival is welcoming five writers from Ireland’s world-renowned literary scene, for their Ireland in Focus series, which is set […]

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April 6, 2024

Paisley Book Festival 2024

25 – 28 April, 2024 Imagine Something Different The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed “Imagine Something Different,” invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey into the world of stories and storytelling. Embracing the festival’s renowned radical edge, this year’s theme encourages stepping beyond conventional boundaries and seeking out new ideas with the help of […]

Imagine Something Different

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April 6, 2024

Palestinian Makers’ Market

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April, 2024 The Alchemy Experiment, 157 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TS A chance to support Palestinians through buying produce imported by Scottish charities. Event on Facebook

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April 5, 2024

The Nancy Smillie Shop – Glasgow West End

53 Cresswell Street, Off Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 8AE 0141 334 4240 The Nancy Smillie Shop – see the complete collection Nancy Smillie Instagram Great Selection of Gifts at The Nancy Smillie Shop     Add Some Drama With Wonderful Ayala Bar Jewellery See full collection A Touch of Luxury There’s nothing quite […]

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April 3, 2024

Masks We Wear: Exhibition

University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre Exhibition extended until Friday 12 April, 2024 Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow G11 6EW This exhibition features artworks by 37 young people attending Hyndland Secondary School.  ‘Masks We Wear’ showcases the work of pupils S3 – S5  featuring plaster cast masks, paintings and drawings […]

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March 29, 2024

Special Screenings to Mark Anniversary Year at Glasgow Film Theatre

May 2024 Scotland’s leading independent cinema will celebrate a bumper year of anniversaries with a programme of special screenings taking place throughout May. The programme will showcase films that have been hugely popular with audiences and have played a unique role in the history of Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) over the past five decades. Glasgow’s […]

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March 29, 2024

Spring Family Day – Spring Fling University of Glasgow ARC

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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March 28, 2024

Books at the Botanics

Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April Books at the Botanics Easter Weekend Book Fair 10 a.m. till 4.30 p.m. in the Hopkirk Building  (behind the main range), Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Hopkirk Building, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Card and cash payments accepted www.booksatthebotanics.co.uk Books at the Botanics on Facebook

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March 26, 2024

Paisley International Tango Festival 2024

29, 30 and  31 March, 2024 After a break of 5 years Paisley Tango will once again host another amazing tango festival. Everyone is welcome back to beautiful Paisley for another fantastic line-up of dancers from around the world for 3 days of dancing, partying, enjoyment and socialising with old and new friends. Maestros Bárbara […]

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March 25, 2024

The Carlton Jug Band

Saturday 30th March, 2024 at 2.30pm til 5.30pm The Clutha Bar,159 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ Come, dance & be merry! …Carlton Jug band reporting for duty for some Jug therapy, no prescription required…   The Carlton JugBand The Carlton Jug Band is a Glasgow based loose-knit country collective. The name is a paean to the […]

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March 23, 2024

Strathclyde University Jazz Orchestra at Cottiers

3 April, 2024 at 7.30 p.m. Cottiers, 93 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Strathclyde University Jazz Orchestra return to Cottiers for their headline gig of 2024. Come along to hear funky tunes, band classics, and some jazzy twists on popular hits. About Strathclyde University Jazz Orchestra : Formed in late 2012, the Strathclyde University Jazz Orchestra is […]

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March 22, 2024

The Night Market – Easter Extravaganza at Cottiers

Thursday 28th March, 2024 What better way to kick off the long easter weekend than with a visit to the first of five Night Markets to be hosted at Cottiers this year? This is the third year here and great to welcome you all once again. EGGspect to find lots of easter goodies available from […]

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March 19, 2024

Bob Law’s Blog: A Glasgow and Paisley Escarpment Walk

Gleniffer Braes and Brownside Braes Escarpment On a good day a very enjoyable walk can be had along the edge of the Gleniffer Braes and Brownside Braes escarpment. This offers fantastic views over Paisley and Glasgow without too much effort as it mainly follows flat or gently rolling paths all the way. Starting the Walk […]

Grass Paths. The Upland Plateau. Gleniffer Braes

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March 17, 2024

St Columbs House B&B, Buncrana, Co Donegal review Pat Byrne

St Columbs Luxury B & B, St Mary’s Road, Buncrana, Co Donegal, Ireland To book: Telephone: 00 353 (0)87 4526696 or  email [email protected] Book online stcolumbshouse.com/ My husband Jim and I  recently spent a few days visiting my relatives in Buncrana in Inishowen, Co. Donegal.  I had a lot of catching up to do and time […]

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