Bookface Sip & Swap for Refuweegee at Rickshaw & Co.

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Join Bookface Sip & Swap at Rickshaw & Co. for a fun afternoon sipping drinks, swapping books, and supporting Refuweegee!

About Bookface Sip & Swap for Refuweegee at Rickshaw & Co.

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Book lovers are invited to a one-off Bookface Sip & Swap fundraising event on Sunday 18th May from 12.30–3pm at the award-winning Rickshaw & Co. in Partick.

The Bookface Sip & Swap hosted by avid reader Heather Suttie will include a curated book swap with over 300 lifestyle, culinary, fashion, wellness and lifestyle titles to choose from. There will also be a luxury raffle raising funds for Refuweegee—a Glasgow-based charity that gives people a way to warmly welcome displaced people arriving in the city. Prizes include luxury beauty gifts, vouchers for foodies and book bundles.

Guests are encouraged to bring 2-4 culinary and lifestyle books to swap and take home new titles. There will also be a luxury raffle filled with prizes for foodies and book lovers, with every penny raised going directly to Refuweegee’s work welcoming people to Glasgow with essentials, comfort and a sense of belonging.

Drinks will be served throughout the event, courtesy of Rickshaw & Co.—a vibrant Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Glasgow’s West End that’s fast becoming a must-visit food destination in Scotland and is known not just for its bold flavours and creative dishes, but for the warmth and hospitality that runs through everything they do.

Rickshaw & Co. in Partick is part of Glasgow’s 850th anniversary celebrations and highlights the power of community, culture, and connection.Tushar Ahmed, co-owner of Rickshaw & Co., said: “We believe food connects people—and so does kindness. We’re proud to support Refuweegee and help give others the warm welcome they deserve.”

Heather Suttie, founder of Bookface, said: “Bookface is about connection—and books have always been a way to start conversations, build friendships, and share experiences. This Bookface Sip & Swap is a chance to do all of that, while also supporting a cause that reflects the spirit of community and kindness.

Bookface is a thriving community of almost 5,000 readers, and this event blends its love of good stories with meaningful action. Everyone is welcome, and the atmosphere will be relaxed and friendly.

Tickets priced £20 include two drinks and raffle tickets will be available on the day. Secure yours now via Eventbrite.

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