Around Town
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Talks
Mark Thomas Watci‘stone's. 153 .157 Sauchiehall Street. 332 9l05. 6.30pm. £3. The impassioned. politically charged comic will be discussing his funny yet terrifying. new book. .-l.\ 1 Red on the Famous Nelson .llumlelu. which recounts the findings of his murky journey through the arms trade.
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Actrvrties & Events
West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show l’ollok (‘ountry Park. l’ollokshaws Road. 632 9299. I lain. liree. Who can resist the lure of lots of beautiful. furry Highland coos'.’
Food & Drink
Queen’s Park Farmers’ Market Queen‘s Park. 520 Langside Park. 287 7273. l0am- 2pm. l-‘orget all about that mass-prixluced rubbish — farmers‘ markets are all about organic. quality produce direct from the chaps and chapettes who make it.
Talks
‘Monsieur Mackintosh’ Book Launch The (ilasgow School of Art. I67 Renfrew Street. 353 4526. Noon. l-‘ree. Robin (‘richton gives an illustrated talk on his new book. which focuses on lylackintosh's travels in the Pyreiiees-()rieritales between I923 and I927.
Workshops
Creative Writing Workshop Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. Nmri6piii. £25. Alistair Patterson hosts a writing workshop for those looking for fresh ideas for writing children's fiction. (‘all Alistair on 07960 8237 I2 for more information.
Talks
Dahllas and Chrysanthemums Pollok (‘ountry Park. Pollokshaws Road. 632 9299. I—3pm. Free. A talk on these two striking typm of flowers and how to make growing them easy.
Glasgow Necropolis Historical Tour Glasgow Necropolis‘. East of Glasgow Cathedral (Castle Street). 287 6776. 2pm. Free. Take a closer look at the handiwork of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and
Alexander ‘(ireek' 'lhompson. Booking essential — email tours“I glasgow necrorxilisorg.
Workshops
Can’t Stitch, Won't Stitch Burrell ('ollection. 2060 l’olloksliaws Road. 287 2550. 2 4pm. liree. An opponuiiily to have a look around this display of l7th century samplers. followed by it cross stitch workshop. Booking essential call 287 2564.
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Activities & Events
Glasgow Scrabble Club Reritield St Stephen's (‘hurch Centre. 260 Bath Street. 889 9l79. 6.30-9.30pm. Brush up on your word skills and learn how to use those pesky ‘/'s and ‘y ’s to maximum effect. or just have some fun at this weekly Scrabble session.
Talks
Robert Douglas Borders Books. Fort Retail Park. 390 l’rovan Walk. 773 29l0. 3pm. Free. In his last book. Night Song of 1/11' Lust Tram. we saw Douglas as a sixteen-year-old RAl’ recruit a long way from home. Join him as he reads from. .S'omi'wlit re In lay my Head. the latest instalment of his (ilasgow-based memoirs. Andrew O’Hagan Waterstone‘s. l53— l 57 Sauchiehall Street. 332 9|05. 6.30pm. £3 lredeemable against purchase). The acclaimed Scottish writer launches his new book. He Near Me.
Robert Douglas Mitchell Library. 2()l North Street. 287 2999. 6.30pm. Free. See above.
Workshops Big Knit Out! North Star Cafe. l()8
Queen Margaret l)ri\e. 5‘6 0| l3. 7pm. Knitting. tea and cakes it's the new rock'n'roll.
Ongoing Glasgow
Activities & Events
Guided Walking Tours livery 'l‘ue .v 'l‘liu until 3l Aug. The Lighthouse. l 1 Mitchell Lane. 429 6760. 2pm. £6. Revisit the architecture of Mackintosh and his contemrmraries with commentary from a knowledgeable guide.
West End Walks: Historic Partick 8. an Artist's Hillhead Sat l9 & Sun 20 Atig. Various Venues. \Vest lind. 339 0488. 2pm. £6.50. More weekend walks starting on Saturday with Audrey Shirra‘s tour of l’artick village. looking at the history of its mills on the River Kelvin. On Sunday. artist Kenneth Burns takes a tour the oldest parts of the west end. exploring the Victorian architecture of Hillhead. Departure point is given on purchase of ticket.
Exhibitions
Blue Antelope Mon 2] Atig l-‘ri 24 Nov. Zoology Museum. (irahani Kerr Building. University of (ilasgow. 3304772.
9anr 5pm. l‘ree. An exhibition featuring the rare skull of the blue antelope and collalmrative work by Kate l'oster and Hayden Lorimer.
Building Stories lililil Sun l7 Sep. Kelvingrove Art Gallery ck Museum.
Argy |e Street. 276 9599. Mon- 'l'hu & Sat l(laiii-5pm; l‘r‘i & Sun l lam— 5pm. A celebration of the restoration of (ilasgow ‘s
favourite building in photography and film.
Designer Mack l7nti| Mon 2| Aug. Scotland Street School Museum. Museum of liducation. 22.5 Scotland Street. 287 0500. Mon—Thu & Sat 10am 5pm: l-‘ri &
PM my Not to be mistaken for your local fruit and veg man, this is famous chef Aldo Zilli, who will be demonstrating the
art of perfect seafood Italian-style right in the heart of the Merchant City as part of Gourmet Glasgow. Jean-Christophe Novelli, Tom Lewis and Michael Caines will also be showing off their culinary skills, plus you can browse the food market and take part in wine master classes.
I Gowmet Glasgow Food 8. Drink Festival, The Old Fru/tmarket, Candler/99$, Fri 78—Sun 20 Aug.
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Sun I lam 5pm An interactive e\liibition and workshops inspired by the work of (’har'les Rennie Mackintosh
Fairs
The Fine Arts and Antiques Show Hm I“ Sun 20 Aug Sl:(‘(‘. l'iriiiicston Quay 0870010 4000 Ilam 6pm {I0 (her 100 leading an and antique dealers ll'tilll across the lil‘lllsll l\lt'\ will l‘t' esliibiting at this iiiaior show for connoisseurs and collectors
Food & Drink Gourmet Glasgow l'iiiil Thu 3| Aug Various venues. .3 37 2873 'l‘lietiictl .llltl li\cd price menus. w inc tastings and demonstrations all across the city l'or details ot participating restaurants go to w w w .gotii‘iiietglasgow ci itn Gourmet Glasgow Food 8. Drink Festival l'Tl l8 Sim 20 Aug. ‘l'lie ()Id l-‘ruitmarket. ('andleriggs. 353 8000. I l.30am 9.30pm. £5 9; l0. 'l'lirce days of all the best iii food and drink. including demonstrations by Jean-('lirrstophe Novelli. Michael ('aiiies and Aldo Zilli. plus w me and champagne demonstrations and a gourmet food market. Book tickets oiiliiic at w w w .gourriietglasgow .coni K.
ids Activities And Fun Flame On! l'ntil 'l'hu 3| Aug. noon. 2pm & 4pm. Included in admission. (ilasgow Science ('entre. 50 l’acilic ()uay. 420 5000. ('oiiie and feel the heat at the Science (‘entre's red-hot interactive show. Creative Writing Workshop Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. l0.30aiii noon. £5. Alistair l’atterson hosts a writing workshop for 7 l2 year—olds. to help encourage them to get w riting. ('all Alistair on 07960 8237 I2 for more information. Toy Cars Sat l9 Aug. 1 lam noon & 2 3pm. liree. Miiseurii ol 'l‘r'anspoit. Kelvin “till. I Bllnliotlse Road. 287 2()5 l. (iive your kids their first driy ing lesson in one ol the riiuseum's toy pedal cars. Remember: mirror. signal. iiianoeuvrel Ages 5 8 years. Austin's Summer Picnic Sat 19 Aug. l .3plil. l‘ree. The Hidden (iardens. 'l‘ramway. 25 Albert Drive. 0845 330350l. Join Airstin the chef for a lact gathering session in the gardens. green hotises and woodlands before helping to make yummy summer picnic dishes. Booking essential.
Fesuval
The Children’s Festival Sat l9 ts Stiii 20 Aug. 1 lam-4pm. (ilasgow Botanic (iardens. 730 (ireat Western Road. 334 2422. liun. food and summer frolics m the Hillhead (‘liildren's (iarden.
Theatre & Dance
Faeries Sat l9 Aug. 7.30pm. £8.50 l£6.50i. (iiliiioreliill(il2. 9 l'riiversity Avenue. 330 5522. Aiming to enchant and intrigue audiences of all ages. l’ictel have adapted the true story of enterprising fairy photographers lilsie and Frances.
The Gruffalo Wed 23 -Sat 26 Aug. l0.30am (Wed a in riiat 1.30pm. Sat mat l2.30prni. £9 i£8r Theatre Royal. 282 Hope Street. 240 l I33. Hugely successful theatre version of Julia Donaldson's clever and colourful book about a resourceful moUse and. of course. the terrible (iruffalo. Storytelling with Captain Scallywag Thu 17 a Fri 18 Aug. l l.30am a; 1.30pm. Included in admission: £4.95 i£3.75i. The Tall Ship at (ilasgow Harbour. l00 Stobcross Road. 222 25 l 3. Come and hear swashbuckling stories about some of the riiost fearsome pirates in the land?
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