Chaplaincy to host major art fest
The chaplaincy of Glasgow University is working with the Archdiocese to promote Lentfest – an arts festival held during the preparation time before Easter. Twenty-nine artists from across the UK will...
View ArticlePainting the complex white
Handing over the paint: John Callander of Barr Construction, Colin Begg director of Kinning Park Complex, Councillor Allison Hunter, Phil Moss of Johnstone’s Paints and Emily Roff events manager at...
View ArticleMartyr play reveals hidden history
The AGAP actors and backstage workers after their final performance of the Martyrdom of Saint John Ogilvie for Lentfest 2012 Before the gallows was packed away, the performance of The Martyrdom of...
View ArticleBandstand tuning up to be used again
Kelvingrove bandstand is behind the decorative gates. There is new hope that Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre will be revived in time to be used during the Commonwealth Games in 2014. As the...
View ArticleIn any language, Doors Open day is a success
More than 500 people attend the Gaelic speaking church during Doors Open weekend. ‘We’d love to have that number every Sunday!’ said the St Columba’s Church elder, Donald MacKechnie at the St Vincent...
View ArticleCathkin Braes bike centre funding search launched
Tuesday 26 February 2013 The architects responsible for the Cathkin Brae Mountain Bike and Community Activity Centre plans - Stephen Hoey, Alison Hesketh and Tom Connolly. The race to find £2.7 million...
View ArticleUKBA ‘go home’ campaign condemned
A Scottish charity which supports asylum seekers has condemned a UK Borders Agency advertising campaign branding it ‘shameful and deeply offensive.’ Positive Action in Housing (PAiH) say a new poster...
View ArticleCommon Weal launch gets star rating
In a week when only 17.55% of the electorate voted in the Shettleston by-election, more than 600 people turned out to a meeting of Common Weal today in Glasgow. The fledgling political movement is...
View ArticleOpening blow-down leading to bust-up
The last blow-down at Red Road. An explosive launch to the Commonwealth Games has brought more fireworks with it. The Red Road tower blocks in Sighthill will be demolished LIVE during the opening...
View ArticleRemoval of stone starts at the Mac
Experts from Historic Scotland started to remove damaged stonework from the Western gable of the Mackintosh Building at Glasgow School of Art (GSA) today (Friday 30 May 2014) Historic Scotland...
View ArticleNo numpties at Glasgow East hustings
On a warm, sunny afternoon in Easterhouse a local Tenants’ Conference ended with a lively hustings with ‘numptie’ and ‘liar’ coming into play. All the candidates for Glasgow East Constituency were...
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