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Glasgow Fireworks
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A spectacular Bonfire Night show with a funfair and live bands on the Green from 4pm, and fireworks kicking off at 7.30pm.
5 Nov Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Back to the Drawing Board
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There's no excuse for being bored on a Sunday - drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects on display.
Sundays 11.30am–1.00 & 2.00–3.30 Museum of Transport, Glasgow
British Natural Bodybuilding Federation Championships
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Male and female bodybuilders and figure girls battling it out to see who will be British Champion.
12 Oct 12.00 & 5.00 SECC, Glasgow
An Evening with Ray Mears
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The legendary survivalist's first Scottish tour, a two hour show exploring his crazy wild world, followed by a question and answer session.
13 Oct 7.30 City Halls, Glasgow
BBC Good Food Show Scotland
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After the success of the inaugural Scottish outing for this food and drink extravaganza, it heads north of the border again for another round of celebrity chefs and star culinary attractions.
31 Oct–2 Nov SECC, Glasgow
DiScOmBoBuLaTe
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Ian MacPherson hosts another verbose outing of the literary/comedy evening with readings from Rodge Glass, AL Kennedy, Kirstin Innes, Alan Bissett and others. Tickets available at the door.
10 Oct 7.30 CCA, Glasgow
Inspiration Festival
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Festival of the arts for children and young people returning for its eleventh year, aimed at inspiring children to develop their creativity and expand their imagination.
27 Oct–7 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Uncovering Industry: The M74 Dig
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An exhibit of the finds by those archaeologists who have been exploring sites along the route of the M74 Completion. Much has been revealed about the area's industrial past.
1 Sep–1 Apr 2009 Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
Fungus Amungus Bishopbriggs
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Find out more about mushrooms and fungi on this afternoon walk. Booking essential.
12 Oct 2.00–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
The Scottish Wedding Show
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Tips and advice for the blushing bride, with over 200 exhibitors to cover every conceivable aspect of your wedding, free catwalk shows featuring the latest bridal gowns, and hundreds of experts to help you plan the day.
21 Feb 2009–22 Feb 2009 SECC, Glasgow
Actor Marketing Seminar
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This two-hour seminar will focus on strategies for actors to promote themselves in an increasingly competitive market. Held by Hollywood casting agent Nancy Bishop, whose most recent films include 'Wanted' and 'Prince Caspian'. To reserve places, email casting@nancybishopcasting.com
25 Nov 5.00–7.00 Strathclyde University Union, Glasgow
Antique and Collectors Fair
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With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
12 Oct, 16 Nov, 14 Dec 10.00am–4.30 Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Apple Day Celebration
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Join in the apple fun. See the Scottish apples grown by the Children's Orchard and bring along some of your own for juicing.
11 Oct–12 Oct 10.00am–4.00 Kibble Palace, Glasgow
Are you really listening?
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Individuals from NHS Health Scotland and The Scottish Storytelling Centre discuss 'Are you really listening?', a powerful resource which uses storytelling to capture the stigma, discrimination and resilience towards mental health problems amongst minority ethnic communities. They are joined by Scottish writers Sheila Puri and Leela Soma. 'Part of The Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
17 Oct 10.00am Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Platinum Paws Fashion Show
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The first event of its kind in Scotland, come and see these pooches strut their stuff down the catwalk, or should it be dogwalk? A champagne reception and entertainment will be provided.
9 Oct 7.15–10.00 The Winchester Club, Glasgow
Relax Baliye: Night of Enlightenment
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A ladies' night of entertainment, music, fashion, food and Bollywood dancing. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
12 Oct 4.00–7.00 Couper Institute, Glasgow
Tropical Sundays at Tiger Tiger
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Academia de Salsa host a monthly afternoon fiesta of Cuban fever with music and dance. Children are welcome during lunch hours.
5 Oct, 3 Nov 4.30 Tiger Tiger, Glasgow
Bridging the Gap
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As part of the multi-arts event in The Platform the Positive Mental Attitudes Creative Writing Group has produced a collection of recorded works which will be played at a listening station. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival'.
11 Sep–19 Oct Platform, Glasgow
Cheesecake - Night of the Living Tease
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Trick or tease? It's time to get your Halloween frocks on and join some of Scotland's best new burlesque performers. Feast your eery eyes on this!
31 Oct 8.00 Capitol, Glasgow
Community Voices
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If you believe in the restorative power of poems, stories, songs and letters, Community Voices would like you to join them. All writers, writers' groups, readers and reading groups are invited to explore the power of the written word to contribute to mental wellbeing. 'Part of The Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
17 Oct 4.00 Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Consider Yourself a Musical Star
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Become a star in just a day: be put through your paces in vocal training and dance moves, then take part in an informal performance. All you need is comfortable shoes and a packed lunch. Ages 7-12.
13 Oct 10.30am–3.30 City Halls, Glasgow
Lives in Motion
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An exhibition co-ordinated by the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries, University of Leicester, about the role of transport in the lives of disabled persons.
1 Sep–31 Oct Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Museum of Transport, Glasgow
Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival
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This year's festival promises to be bigger than ever, with everything from a plethora of up-and-coming acts from around the UK, international stand-ups, film, theatre and kids' shows.
12 Mar 2009–29 Mar 2009 (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
What the Dickens?
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A day of Victorian fun with shoe polishing, table setting, fire setting, newspaper ironing and carpet beating. If the children respond to the Victorian life well, they will be rewarded with a bowl of gruel and some dry bread.
15 Oct–16 Oct 10.30am–3.00 Pollok House, Glasgow
Winter Night Sky
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Study the night sky, learn about astronomy and the constellations on this five-week course. Perfect for beginners.
Mondays (from 13 Oct) 7.00–9.00 University of Glasgow, Glasgow
Architecture Master Class
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A three-day master class to challenge those wishing to study architecture with mentoring from some of Scotland's leading architects and educators from Gareth Hoskins Architects. Create a portfolio-ready project. Suitable for anyone applying to study FE level architecture.
13 Oct–15 Oct 10.30am–3.30 The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Burrell Family Club
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Regular family drop-in session featuring fun activities including storytelling, tours, arts and crafts based on the Burrell's fascinating collections. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
11 Oct, 1 Nov, 22 Nov, 12 Dec 2.00 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Crafts for Scotland & Hobbycrafts
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Thousands of unique, high quality, hand-made crafts for Christmas and the home. Come along to the show to find finished gifts and crafty kits and supplies. Meet the crafts people themselves and be inspired!
23 Oct–26 Oct 9.30am–5.30; Sun 9.30am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
Drawing on Africa
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A Black History Month and The Big Draw event to explore Africa through art and use printing techniques to create a large-scale map of the continent.
18 Oct 12.00–3.00 People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow
The Great Hallowe'en Puppet Making Workshop
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Make an extra creepy puppet in the form of a witch, wizard, monster or ghost from the materials supplied. Boo!
25 Oct 10.00am Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
Mansfield Park Farmers' Market
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What's this? Mansfield Park Farmers' Market 'not actually happening in Mansfield Park?' Don't worry, this is just a temporary rehousing while Mansfield Park gets a facelift. Dowanhill Primary School playground still has room for 40+ stalls bursting with everything from happy bacon and spuds with t'mud on 'em to Greek delicacies and face painting.
11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec 9.00am–3.00 Dowanhill Primary School, Glasgow
Mask Making
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Create your own special mask to wear and become a monster or a pirate.
13 Oct–17 Oct 1.00–3.00 The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, Glasgow
Model Rail Scotland
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The model rail exhibition fires up its engines for another year of displays, new designs and practical advice.
20 Feb 2009–22 Feb 2009 Fri 11.00am–8.00; Sat 10.00am–6.00; Sun 10.00am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
Music and Light Beams
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The Optimusic system turns light into sound to comic or melodic effect. Have a go in one of the two sessions: ages 3-6 at 1pm and ages 7-11 at 2.30pm.
14 Oct (Times vary) City Halls, Glasgow
Nightschool
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The sun goes down and out come the budding thesps. This is a fun and informal introduction to acting skills using texts from past, present and future Citizens Theatre Company productions and led by a professional drama director. Ages 22+ with beginner (5.30pm) and intermediate (7.30pm) levels.
Mondays (Times vary) Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Queen's Park Farmers' Market
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Local produce, from local people.
4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec 9.00am–2.00 Queen's Park, Glasgow
The Scottish Baby Show
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From newborns and toddlers to big kids and mums-to-be, this fair is for anyone who's ever worn a nappy.
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 SECC, Glasgow
Scottish Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show
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Wagons roll as the exhibition for holiday nomads and fresh air lovers arrives in Glasgow. The day promises to be a one stop shop for all the latest caravans, motorhomes, camping products and accessories. The event also features cookery demonstrations, beer and wine tasting, free towing and manoeuvring lessons and a farmers' market.
5 Feb 2009–8 Feb 2009 10.00am–6.00 SECC, Glasgow
Zest Holiday Programme
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Kelvingrove's themed week of drop-in activities for keeping the kids out of trouble over the school holidays is all about Animal Magic this year.
13 Oct–17 Oct 11.00am–3.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Zest Holiday Programme
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Arty activities in conjunction with The Big Draw. All activities free and materials supplied.
14 Oct–17 Oct, not 15 Oct 11.00am–12.30 & 2.00–3.30 Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
The Big Jig
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Enjoy a ceilidh with The Jiggers. There are prizes to be won. This is suitable for both inexperienced jiggers and ceilidh pros.
10 Oct 7.30 Destiny Centre, Glasgow
Borders Screenwriters Group
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A fortnightly group for aspiring screenwriters. Please contact Paul Bonaparte on esqesq@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
7 Oct 6.00 Borders Books, Glasgow
Brazilian Weekend
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A whole weekend of workshops, dancing, parties and Brazilian food tastings at Barfly and the Woodside Halt. Arriba! See www.eletricat.com for full details
15 Nov–16 Nov (Times vary) Barfly (upstairs), Glasgow
Colours of the Silk Road: Suzani embroideries from Uzbekistan
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A display of fine embroidered wall hangings from Uzbekistan and an insight into the lives of their female creators and the society in which they lived.
20 Jun–4 Jan 2009 Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Crafts for Scotland / Hobbycrafts
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Find thousands of crafts for Christmas and meet the artisans who made them.
23 Oct–26 Oct 9.30am–5.30; Sun 9.30am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
Deirdre Macdonald: Tribal Bellydance North
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Bellydance workshop and a Saturday evening show.
31 Oct–2 Nov 7.00–3.00 Maryhill Community Central Hall, Glasgow
Film Discussion Group
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Meet up with film writer Eddie Harrison and lots of other film buffs to swap opinions and perceptions of both art house and big blockbuster recent releases. Held on the second Wednesday of every month.
8 Oct 6.30 Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
FOUND
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FOUND, the magazine compiled from notes, pics and other curiosities stumbled across and sent in by readers, crosses the pond for its first European Tour. Davy Rothbart reads the letters, his brother Peter performs songs, Andrew Cohn provides the beats and sideshow performer Brett Loudermilk is on hand for any sword swallowing that's required.
14 Oct 8.00 The Sub Club, Glasgow
Garden Walk
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Take tips on what to plant in that awkward gardening time between spring and summer.
11 Oct 2.30 Greenbank Garden, Glasgow
Garden Walk: House Plant Care and Propogation
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Take to the greenhouse and get ideas on how to care for your nearest and dearest.
8 Nov 2.30 Greenbank Garden, Glasgow

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