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17 Jul 2008

Afr-I-Can Workshops , talks and concerts led by artists of African origin. See picture caption, page 28. Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow, Sat 19 & Wed 23 Jul. Rat Race Crazed athletic lycra-clad urban adventure happening all across Edinburgh. See…

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18 Sep 2006

Army Assault Course Challenge Release your inner drill sergeant on Dreghorn’s assault course at this fun, group event to raise funds for the Thistle Foundation. It may be the only chance you get to scream blue murder at your mother-in-law. Dreghorn…

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16 Jul 2007

• Cut the Carbon rally Soweto Kinch, local hobbit Billy Boyd, Harry Potter snogger Katie Leung (pictured) and musician Amy MacDonald are part of a star-studded line-up at the Edinburgh leg of this Christian Aid-run rally to raise awareness of…

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23 Apr 2007

Beltane Fire Festival The 20th anniversary of the wild, blazing ritual festival welcoming in the spring. Join the May Queen (pictured), her consort the Green Man, armies of White Women and naked Red Men and around 10,000 revellers up Calton Hill. Ticket…

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11 Nov 2006

Cathay House Blend Chinese tea, mahjong and calligraphy are set beside Tai-chi dance, which is soundtracked by Chinese instruments and electronica from Edinburgh band, Found. Royal Museum, Edinburgh, Sat 18 Nov.

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4 Oct 2007

Illuminating Links A day of community activity commemorating the rebirth of Glasgow’s historic canal quarter. As well as kayaking, local bands and boat rides, the day culminates in a parade of spectacular floating lanterns by Scottish artist Graeme…

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9 Apr 2007

A Glasgow Story: A snapshot of African and Caribbean life in Glasgow today An absorbing portrait of every day life in some of the city’s newer communities, captured by award-winning documentary photographer Roddy Mackay. Part one of the city-wide Voices…

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18 Oct 2007

• The One Game As part of their commitment to kicking racism out of football, the Easton Cowboys visit Glasgow for a five-a-side football game, followed by a screening of The One Game, a documentary about Palestine. Pearce Institute, Govan, Glasgow, Sat…

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20 Sep 2007

Maggie’s Building Life Walks Around 4,000 people are expected to participate in these sponsored ten-mile walks, taking in the buildings that are open to the public as part of Doors Open Day, and raising funds to set up a network of Maggie’s Centres to…

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6 Sep 2007

Merchant City Festival Glasgow’s well-heeled cultural quarter comes into its own again, with a four day festival of fashion, theatre, clubbing, food, music and visual art. Look out for the giant maze popping up in the middle of George Square, the cream…

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12 Mar 2007

Election Question Time Lesley Riddoch Paxmans-up to chair a Question Time-style debate with a veritable throng of Scottish Parliament luminaries: MSPs Tommy Sheridan, Colin Fox (SSP), Margo MacDonald, Sarah Boyack (Labour), Murdo Fraser (Conservative…

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26 Feb 2007

Pixar: 20 Years of Animation Hugely detailed exhibition of over 300 artworks and life-size moving installations, charting the way the Toy Story makers revolutionised modern animation. Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, until Mon 28 May. See feature

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29 Jan 2007

Your Sound Networking event for unsigned bands. King Tuts, Glasgow. Sun 4 Feb.

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27 Nov 2006

Glasgow on Ice A chance to perfect your pirouettes as George Square’s open air ice rink returns. George Square, until Sun 24 Dec. More details Click here to win free tickets.

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26 Oct 2006

Cooking with Truffles Elizabeth Luard demonstrates the ultimate gastronomic experience, using recipes from her new book, Truffles, a fascinating and occasionally eccentric account of the pungent fungus. Includes a glass of wine and a selection of…

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31 Aug 2006

GB V Netherlands Top level basketball returns to Scotland for the first time in 30 years, as the GB Men’s team play against the Netherlands in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games. Meadowbank Sports Centre, 139 London Road, Sat 9 Sep. Look Who’s…

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1 Nov 2007

Bonfire Night Fireworks Displays Come on, who doesn’t love the cheap thrill of banging sparkly things? Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh. Glasgow Green, Glasgow, both Mon 5 Nov from 6.30pm. Glasgow Craft Mafia Massed gathering of emergent Scottish…

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16 Aug 2007

Men of Steel Mad puppetry and messy food combine in this chaotic Australian show. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 20), 11am, £8–£9 (£7–£8). The Elves and the Shoemaker The most beautifully crafted puppets in town, from Fringe favourites…

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1 Aug 2007

Family Fun Day Take part in a ceilidh, highland dancing display and a whole host of fun activities. Miss Baxter’s Back to School Do it proper old school as you dress up and take a history lesson in an authentic Victorian classroom.

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7 May 2007

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26 Mar 2007

The Science of Attraction with Raj Persaud Richard and Judy’s favourite shrink pokes about inside the bit of your brain that deals with lurve. Unlike Gillian McKeith, he’s a real doctor, too. Part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Museum…

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12 Feb 2007

AL Kennedy Hour Scottish author AL Kennedy doing what she does best: fretting about the state of things while being eloquent and bitingly funny. All proceeds go to the Glasgow Green Party. Tron, Glasgow, Thu 15 Feb.

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12 Jan 2007

Holocaust - and After? Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, 556 9579. 10am-6pm. Free. In connection with Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jewish colourist Myer Lacome’s exhibition looks at the implications of the Holocaust, and celebrates life in…

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19 Dec 2006

Eat well Not only is the organic food on sale at Scotland’s farmers markets very, very good for you, it’s locally produced, which means less of an effect on the environment. So you get to be doubly pleased with yourself. Farmers markets, Edinburgh and…

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10 Oct 2006

Ghost Walk Follow in the footsteps of camp TV spook-chaser Derek Acorah and hunt out the ghost of the Tall Ship’s lost soul, William Pedvin. Including the usual gruesome tales of death and disease. Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, Glasgow, Thu 26 Oct.

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28 Sep 2006

James Cracknell & Ben Fogle First across the line in the last Atlantic Rowing Race, the Olympic gold medallist and the outdoorsy TV presenter survive to tell the tale, as part of the GRCH’s Conversation Pieces series. Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Tue…