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Planning ahead: things to do in Glasgow later this year

Join Gather — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Fall seems a long way away now that we are just starting to enjoy the spring and upcoming summer. However planning things ahead is a good idea, diaries fill up really quickly once the children go back to school. There are so many things to do, booking days in advance allows us to make sure we don't miss anythRead More...

Having fun this summer: a day in Falkirk

Join Gather — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Uncertainties over volcano clouds, unpredictable airline strikes and fluctuating currency rates make staying in Scotland very appealing this summer. Our beautiful country has so much to offer, why not just take the opportunity to (re-) discover it?

Not even an hour awRead More...

Let's continue to learn this summer.

Join Gather — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Earlier in the spring, we started a series of articles on learning something new in Glasgow. From family relationships to singing, dancing, speaking foreign languages, there was so much to choose from.

And wait until you see what the Strathclyde University has on offer this summer!

You might have spotted their understated flyer witRead More...

5 free things to do with the children this summer.

Join Gather — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Not long to go before the summer holidays! If you are around this summer, there are lots of things do with the children over the summer. And many of the activities are free. Here is just a start, we'd love to hear what you'll be up to.

Kick off the holidays with some quaRead More...

Enjoying the sunshine around Loch Lomond

Join Gather — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

With the summer weather finally upon us, it is tempting go out to make the most of our beautiful country. An unexpected sunny day into a memorable fun time with a day around Loch Lomond with friends or family.

Only half an hour away from Glasgow and boasting beautiful naturRead More...

Come and dance with us this week!

Join Gather — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:35:43 +0100

Did you know that there are so many dancing opportunities in Glasgow, you could dance pretty much every day of the week? Use the beginning of the week to rest because the rest of the week will be super busy. Things kick off on Wednesday.

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Fresh and Locally Produced Food Coming to a Farmers Market Near You

Join Gather — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

We are lucky in Scotland to have high-quality, fresh food produced right here on our doorsteps. Scottish smoked salmon, Highland beef, Loch Fyne oysters, and freshly caught langoustines are the envy of the world. There is actually so much more to Scotland's beautiful fresh produce and what better plaRead More...

The West End is buzzing: the Glasgow West End Festival is coming soon!

Join Gather — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

With summer well on the way, it is time to get ourselves ready for a very busy month of June. The Glasgow West End Festival is back! The Festival has grown from small events in 1996 to up to 445 events across 38 venues and 137,000 participants in 2008. EnjRead More...

Five ideas for children birthday parties in Glasgow

Join Gather — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Children birthday parties – these three words evoke both fond childhood memories and a moment of panic when comes the time to organise your children's birthday parties. How many children will come? How expensive will it get? What does that the said child have in mind?

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Episode Four: Learn Something New in Glasgow

Join Gather — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

For non-drivers, spring and summer are a good time to start up driving lessons. The weather is nice. Making the most of the summer holidays to attend an intensive driving course might be just the thing to get over the apprehension of driving. If you start in the summer, you caRead More...

All things Glasgow

Join Gather — Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

When we go abroad, we scour the country and cities to discover everything about them. Museums, restaurants, history, countryside -- we're right there trying to capture it all in. When we are back home, the eagerness to discover can fizzle out. How well do we know our own country?Read More...

The Scotland's Garden Scheme: discover secret gardens

Join Gather — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Discover secret gardens and raise money for charities with the Scotland's Gardens Scheme.

The Scotland’s Gardens Scheme (SGS) facilitates the opening of gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland to the public. The gardens – large or small &Read More...

Clear out your wardrobe in Glasgow

Join Gather — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

We have mentioned it before on this blog: de-cluttering is in the air. Of all de-cluttering victims, the wardrobe is an easy target. There might not any statistics on how many items of hardly-ever-worn clothing an average person owns, but there’s no doubt it's a lot. Add to that the “too small for now but I'm hoping to wRead More...

Episode 3: Learning Something New in Glasgow

Join Gather — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Chapter three of our plan to find something new to learn in Glasgow. What will it be for you?

Maybe a new language? With a vibrant multilingual community, Glasgow is an ideal place to learn a new language. You will be able to find courses for your language of choice, Read More...

Things to do in Glasgow the week of May 24th

Join Gather — Sat, 22 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

If you are not on your way to some exotic place for the long weekend, there are still lots of things happening in Glasgow this weekend. Here are a few ideas, we would love to hear from you and super, great and smashing things to do in Glasgow.

This is a good weekend to see the photograRead More...

Dining out: an evening out at Pintxo

Join Gather — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Dumbarton road isn't exactly the place where you would expect to go out for a nice dinner, so Pintxo is a nice surprise -- especially if you had somehow missed the fact that Pinxto had been voted one of the top 10 restaurants in Glasgow in 2008 and 2009!

Three dates in Glasgow to have fun and raise funds

Join Gather — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Fundraising for charities can be fun, challenging and enriching. Here are three invitations in Glasgow to raise funds for charities and have fun.

The Big Zip Slide promises a day of laughter, giggles, and excitement. You might even fRead More...

Tickle the scientist in you, join the Glasgow Science Festival

Join Gather — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

From 20 May to 14 June 2010 the University of Glasgow is putting on quite a show for its 4th Glasgow Science Festival. The University has events for everyone, most of which are free. The events are not just for people who like science; they’re for anybody who wRead More...

The quest for something to learn in Glasgow continues...

Join Gather — Sun, 16 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Let's continue on our quest for something new to learn in Glasgow. With the summer holidays upon us in a few weeks, it is time to start planning next year's activities.

The Met College offers a wide range of photography courses to suit every budding photogRead More...

Things to do in Glasgow the week of May 17th

Join Gather — Sat, 15 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

We are all gearing up toward the long weekend at the end of the month, hoping that the weather stays nice so that we can enjoy a weekend of sunshine and barbecue.

Ladies, time to try something different! Try a self defence class that is proven in counRead More...