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West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.
West End, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 1 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 2 Jun
Times & prices vary
An Evening of Bollywood for World Child Cancer
This nostalgic evening features singers Muhammed Fahad and Reema Chawda recreating the magic of Bollywood legends with a live orchestra. All proceeds go to World Child Cancer.
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Sat 15 Jun
£20–£30 / 020 8561 8371
- 18:30 – 23:00
Positive Education
Promising to 'brnig togeethr fvie lcoal atcs to tkae you thrguoh a juonery of pupaolr misuc for a Positive Education'. Make of that what you will. With Ben Martin (High Sheen), Beta & Kappa (i AM), Glasgow City Social Club, MermaidS (Radio Magnetic), Chungo Bungo (Scotch Bonnet), Dj Greenman & MC Campeazi. All…
Make Do, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (£4) / 07568 382605
- 23:00 – 03:00
Simply Swap Fashion Exchange
Beat the recession with some cash-free shopping: exchange that never-worn evening dress (the one that seemed like such a good idea at the time) for something you'll actually wear. Clothes for men, women and kids available.
Simply Swap, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 551 0071
- 09:30 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 551 0071
- 09:30 – 17:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 551 0071
- 09:30 – 17:00
The RoadBlock Run
RoadBlock Run (formerly Urbanathlon) returns with another race filled with obstacles for runners to negotiate in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Prizes for fastest males, females and teams, as well as a special prize for runners in fancy dress.
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
Sun 22 Sep
£14 / 0845 450 2000
- 11:30 – 16:00
Edinburgh Marathon
If you're going to break yourself by running further and faster than the human body was made to go, you may as well do it somewhere picturesque – and Edinburgh is certainly that (if a little windy at times). Participants run for a variety of charities.
London Road, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
Bobath Dragon Boat Race
A unique opportunity to get together in teams of 16–20 of your friends, colleagues or family and row across Loch Lomond in a 40ft dragon boat. Each team is asked to raise a minimum of £1000 sponsorship money.
Balloch Castle & Country Park
Sat 8 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £500 per boat / 01389 758216
Cycle Glasgow
The 11th sponsored cycle organised by the University of Glasgow to promote this fun and healthy activity and raise essential funds for leukaemia research. Families and riders of all abilities are welcome and you can chose between a 13 and a 26 mile route, both starting and finishing in Kelvingrove Park.
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
Sun 18 Aug
£8 early bird entry (Children £3.50) / 0141 330 3593
Midsummer Motown
St Peter & St James Hospice organise a charity fundraising evening of Motown music, courtesy of local Motown tribute band No Town Like Motown. Ticket price includes a burger and there's a licensed bar.
Cockhaise Farm, Lindfield
Sat 22 Jun
£16.50 / 01444 471598
Pound and Pace Charity Walk
This annual charity walk raises funds for local charities. Take part, get fit and make new friends. Registration from 10.15am.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Wed 5 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01475 521458
- 11:00
Tough Mudder
Fancy running through 10,000 volts of electricity or jumping off a 15 ft plank into freezing cold water? If so then this, the only Scottish Tough Mudder event, will be your thing: 12 miles with more than 20 military-style obstacles. Fun, fun, fun!
Dalkeith Country Estate
Sat 24 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £55–£120 (spectator £10) / 0131 654 1666
Sun 25 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £55–£120 (spectator £10) / 0131 654 1666
The Buteyko Institute Trust
The Buteyko Institute Trust present an evening of music and entertainment to raise money for the Glasgow School Project, featuring Craig Armstrong, Jerry Burns, Judith Williams, Alistair Ogilvy, Katie O'Halloran, Stu Brown, Nigel Clarke, Lynda Cochraine, Adrian Spina, Penny Black, a string quintet led by Alison Lawrence…
Òran Mór, Glasgow
Thu 30 May
£40 / 0141 357 6200
- 18:30
CCH Community Fun Day
Fundraising fun for all the family.
Maryhill Community Central Hall, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 331 7673
- 12:00 – 16:00
Community Showcase
A night of music, theatre and dance from local performers to raise funds for the theatre.
Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Fri 31 May
£12 (£10) / 01292 288235
- 19:30
Glitz and Glamour at the Grand
A fundraising event with lots of stalls and activities as well as a two course lunch and silent auction.
Grand Central, Glasgow
Sun 6 Oct
Times to be confirmed / £40 / 0141 248 9972
MHFS 10K for Men
Men's Health Forum Scotland run, open to everyone over 15 and in possession of a Y chromosome, expert or beginner.
Bellahouston Park, Glasgow
Mon 17 Jun
£17–£25 / 0141 427 0558
Miles for Macmillan
Get fit, enjoy the views and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by walking through the lovely setting of Holyrood Park on either a 3-mile or an 8-mile route. Suitable for the whole family (except for Rover).
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Sun 1 Sep
£10 / 0300 100 0200
Plant and Pot Sale
Charity plant sale in aid of It's Good 2 Give.
Tesco, Cupar
Sun 26 May
Car Park
Free / 07901 555352
- 10:00 – 15:00
Refugee Week Scotland Media Awards
Annual awards, hosted by the British Red Cross, highlighting exceptional reporting of asylum and refugee issues in the Scottish press. Presented in association with the Scottish Refugee Council and the National Union of Journalists. Booking is essential.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Fri 21 Jun
Skinny Dip 2013
Get naked and run into the sea at this national skinny dipping event in aid of Marie Curie. Hot drinks and barbecue afterwards. Exact location will be revealed on registration.
Venue TBC
Sun 2 Jun
£15 (Minimum sponsorship £85) / 0845 052 4184
- 07:00
Strangeways
A regular tribute night for The Smiths and Morrissey, with a proud fan club atmosphere and aesthetic, uninhibited dancing and more daffs/gladioli than you can shake a stick at. All proceeds raised go to charity.
The Admiral, Glasgow
Fri 20 Sep
£4 / 0141 221 7705
York Rocks Against Cancer
Beat cancer with beats. Music from The Guvnors, York Turnpike Trust and The Supermodels alongside a special guest.
Grand Opera House, York
Sat 15 Jun
£18.50 / 0844 871 3024
Zone Golf Charity Shoot Out
Zone golf? Inspired by the success of Twenty20 Cricket in attracting crowds to a faster, more intense, less durational version of the game, zone golf is a faster version of golf played over a nine-hole course. This charity shoot-out features Paul Lawrie, Justin Rose, Ian Pulter and Paul McGinley forming four two-man teams…
Dukes Meadows Golf & Tennis, London W4
Mon 27 May
£10–£35 / 020 8994 3314
1940s Big Band Swing Dance
Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
Fri 30 Aug
£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347
- 18:15 – 00:00
Alzheimer Scotland Benefit
A load of comedians, including Billy Kirkwood, How Do I Get Up There and Mark Nelson, give up their time to help raise money for Scotland's leading dementia charity.
The Stand, Glasgow
Wed 19 Jun
£8 (£6) / 0844 335 8879




