Events in Glasgow on 16 November 2023
View all the upcoming events in Glasgow on the 16 November 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Glasgow
6Music Presents: New Music Fix Live
Peruvian DJ Sofia Kourtesis headlines SWG3 Glasgow on Thursday 16th November, as part of 6 Music's New Music Fix Live!
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint Autumn Season
A Play, a Pie and a Pint's Autumn season will return to Oran Mor on September 4th with another twelve exciting plays themed around Tales of Coming Home!
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A Quiet Fire
A Quiet Fire at Tramway is the first solo exhibition in a Scottish institution by Malawian artist Billie Zangewa.
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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!
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Artwork by Karl Stern
House for an Art Lover's Cafe welcomes the work of Karl Stern to its walls. Karl's works reflect people and landscapes from his experience of Finland, to Portugal, to his home country of Scotland.
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Ashanti Harris Exhibition: A Carnival of Overlapping Histories
A Carnival of Overlapping Histories celebrates the cultures and family histories of the Caribbean, Africa and Asia - and explores how these have entangled with Scotland's own.
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BBC SSO 2023/24: Thursday Night Series - Mahler’s Song of the Earth
The BBC SCO's Alpesh Chauhan takes you through the sorrow and sweetness of Mahler's 'Das Lied von der Erde' with soloists Brendan Gunnell and Karen Cargill.
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Beagles & Ramsay: NHOTB & RAD
The vast neo-classical space of GoMA will undergo a radical transformation as three new NHOTB & RAD fashion lines are unveiled this Autumn by creative directors Beagles & Ramsay!
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Beginner Swing Dance Classes
Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their Thursday night Lindy Hop, Charleston and Collegiate Shag drop-in classes!
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Bluevale Kidz Nights
Bluevale Community Club runs a completely FREE kids club for 5-10 year olds every Monday, Thursday & Friday afternoon!
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Bongo’s Bingo Glasgow
Bongo's Bingo takes on Scotland and SWG3 Glasgow! Join us at our infamous bingo show for a unique twist on the traditional past time!
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Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2023 festival will be held between between the 13th and 19th November!
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Bookface Sip & Swap with Doug Allan
The hugely popular Bookface Book Swap Brunch returns to August House on Thursday 16th November featuring award-winning nature photographer and filmmaker Doug Allan!
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Carl Hutchinson: Watch Till the End
Carl Hutchinson is back with a brand new show for 2023, Watch Till the End! Catch him live at the Glee Club Glasgow on Thursday 16th November!
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Christmas Art & Craft Exhibition
You could secure a cracker of a present for a friend or loved one courtesy of the Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch when their Christmas Art & Craft exhibition returns!
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Christmas Exhibition
The Lillie Art Gallery is offering people the chance to buy an unusual gift and have fun with no strings attached as the festive season approaches!
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Competition: Ian D Watt Award
This competition encourages students to explore work by twentieth & twenty-first century composers and is awarded based on the performance of a sonata or substantial work for cello and piano.
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Country Living Christmas Fair
Get in the festive spirit when the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair returns to the SEC Glasgow between the 16th and 29th November!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!
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Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture - Part 2
The Glasgow Academy are delighted to welcome guests to the second of the much-anticipated, Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture Series on Thursday 16th November.
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Early Eardley: Selected Works 1940 - 1950
Joan Eardley is one of Scotland's most celebrated artists, this exhibition at The Glasgow School of Art offers the opportunity to see her early works, for which she is lesser known.
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East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition
This exhibition explores the long history of East Park through a series of never-before-seen photographs at Maryhill Burgh Halls!
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Elf presented by The Lyric Club
With its catchy tunes, spectacular sets, and a heartwarming storyline, Elf the Musical presented by The Lyric Club is a show that everyone will love!
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Exhibition: A stone, A spark, A shard of glass
Local G20 Artist Collective created new artworks inspired by the museum collection and the history and surroundings of Maryhill for this new exhibition, A stone, A spark, A shard of glass.
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Exhibition: All Mortal Greatness Is But Disease
The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) in Dumbarton delves deep into Scotland's forgotten history of industrial whaling in their exhibition 'All mortal greatness is but disease'.
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Findlay Napier
Findlay Napier is widely regarded as one of the finest performers on the UK music scene, don't miss him live at CCA Glasgow on Thursday 16th November!
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Flora & Fauna
Featuring nature-themed artworks from artists across their three main programmes; Create, Aspire and ReConnect, Project Ability's Flora & Fauna exhibition will run from 11th November – 23rd December
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Free Walking Tennis
Love tennis but looking for a gentler pace of play? Walking Tennis is safe, fun and inclusive and a fantastic way to stay active!
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Gavin Nicol: A Search for Truth
A special exhibition is being hosted by the Lillie Art Gallery, 50 years after the artist's work was shown at a previous display in the Milngavie venue!
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Gemma Dunleavy
Irish vocalist and producer Gemma Dunleavy writes club-pop songs that are rich with themes of self-reflection and stories of working class life, catch her live at King Tut's on November 16th!
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Gin Tour and Tastings
Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!
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Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society: Atkinson Grimshaw: Master of Moonlight
Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Alexandra Epps, Accredited Art Society lecturer, on painter Atkinson Grimshaw.
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Glasgow Festival of Burlesque
Glasgow Festival of Burlesque return to their official home, Riding Room and Polo Lounge, for a week of burlesque chaos between the 13th and 19th of November!
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Glasgow Language Exchange
Come and practise your languages in a fun and friendly environment at the Glasgow Language Exchange on Thursday evenings in O'Neills Grand Central!
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Glasgow Winterfest
Glasgow Winterfest, the city's most anticipated winter celebration, is back with a brand new concept for 2023, set to transform George Square and St Enoch Square into enchanting wonderlands!
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Glass Fusing Classes
Make your own fused glass masterpiece with Kiln time at Partick Burgh Hall on a Thursday evening!
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Go Quest Adventures - Glasgow
The Glasgow Quest is a fun and engaging way to explore the Merchant City area from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Havana Glasgow Film Festival
The annual Havana Glasgow Film Festival returns with the usual high-quality mix of thought-provoking Cuban films, Cuban culture, debates as well as some special surprises!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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Human Nature: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, with the theme Human Nature at their new exhibition space on High Street during November.
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Introduction to Transmission Meditation
Transmission Meditation is a simple yet very effective and powerful form of group meditation in which spiritual energies are stepped down and circulated worldwide for the benefit of all!
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Kathleen Glasgow In Conversation
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street are incredibly excited to be joined by Kathleen Glasgow, bestselling author of TikTok sensation Girl in Pieces, on her first UK tour!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Keys2: A Concert of New Piano and Organ Music
The Conservatoire's doctoral candidates in music along with performers from the Laidlaw Music Centre at University of St Andrews come together to deliver new music!
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Learn 50+ at CLL October Term Classes
Choose from a wide range of in-person and online classes and workshops and kick start your learning with the University of Strathclyde's Learn 50+ at CLL programme!
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LEGO Trail at Kelvin Hall
Planning a visit to Kelvin Hall? Be sure to check out their LEGO trail in celebration of Glasgow becoming the European Capital of Sport for 2023!
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Masters of Street Photography Exhibition
Masters of Street Photography is a six week long exhibition at The Glasgow Gallery of Photography on Glassford Street which showcases the work of photographers from all around the world!
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NEST Parent & Baby Yoga
Welcome to a class crafted for you & your baby! Join Yoga With Lucie for NEST Parent & Baby Yoga on Thursdays at Newlands South Church!
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Noah Kahan
American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will headline SWG3 Glasgow on Thursday 16th November as part of his Stick Season tour!
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Performance Company
Our Performance Company in-person course focuses on the rehearsal and production of a play text performances, facilitated by an experienced theatre director.
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Platform Music Classes
Fancy learning to play an instrument? Platform Glasgow run weekly Fiddle, Guitar and Drum classes for juniors and adults!
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Playas (be play reading!)
Playas (be play reading!) is a group for people who enjoy theatre/literature/acting and want to get to know some new or old plays with new and not so new people.
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Pollok House Guided Tours
Find out more about the history of Pollok House and the Maxwell family on one of their hour long guided tours!
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Pretty Woman: The Musical
Theatre Royal Glasgow and the producers of Pretty Woman: The Musical are delighted to announce that the smash hit show will make its Scottish Premiere in Glasgow later this year!
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R-CADE All Ages Quiet Gaming Sessions
R-CADE host Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday between Midday and 2pm.
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R-CADE All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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Roll Wi’ It TTRPG Night
Join R-CADE for an evening of tabletop games hosted by Roll Wi' It every second Thursday!
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Seasons: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, with the theme Seasons at their new exhibition space on High Street during November.
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Shawlands Kilmarnock Road Festive Fun
Join the My Shawlands team as they kick off the festive season with another fantastic, family-friendly event on Thursday 16th November!
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Simple Minds’ Derek Forbes launches A Very Simple Mind
Waterstones Argyle Street will be joined in store by Derek Forbes of the legendary Simple Minds! Derek will be in conversation with Still Game's Gavin Mitchell.
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SkillsScotland
Get inspired at SkillsScotland at the SEC Glasgow in November, the largest in-person free careers, training and modern apprenticeship employment event in Scotland for young people!
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Stage and Screen: Designs from the James L Gordon Collection
The Stage and Screen exhibition at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, presents a stunning selection of set and costume designs from a major private collection!
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The Addams Family
This production of The Addams Family promises to be a fantastic night for all the family courtesy of Call to Stage Theatre Company at Websters Theatre!
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The Great Big Lintel Jam Night
Get ready for an epic night of music and fun at the Great Big Lintel Jam Night 2023 a live music fundraiser featuring some fabulous bands!
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The Prodigy
The Prodigy have announced a live tour across the UK which will include a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 16th November!
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The Winter Show
Compass Gallery invite you to enjoy their annual Winter Exhibition featuring a wide selection of original paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics!
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Thursday Night Blues Weekly Classes
Join Thursday Night Blues and get your blues dancing fix in Glasgow or begin to learn how to dance it!
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Thursday Night Drama
Thursday Night Drama (formerly Platform Young Company) is a place for people aged 16+ who have an interest in performance... no previous experience required.
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Thursday Night Open Games
Every Thursday, join the team at Top Hat and Bishop for their Open Games night featuring a different selection of classic board games!
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UB40 - The Legacy Performed By Johnny 2 Bad - CANCELLED
Internationally acclaimed Johnny 2 Bad will recreate the greatest sounds from Birmingham reggae legends UB40 at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 16th November!
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Willie J Healey
Willie J Healey hits the UK for an Autumn headline tour, catch him live at Saint Luke's on Thursday 16th November!
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Xmas Woolly Wreath Making with Braw Wee
Join Braw Wee for a fun, relaxed workshop where we will teach you how to make your own Woolly Wreath!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Barrhead Sporting Memories Club
Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday 16th November!
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East Renfrewshire Health Walks
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Dunterlie Resource Centre on Thursdays!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape
250 Years of Scottish Landscape spans artistic production from 18th century to present day, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from City Art Centre’s permanent collection.
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RSCDS Scottish Dance Classes for Children (P1 and above) - Saturday mornings
Help your child discover the dances and enjoy the music which Scots have been enjoying for generations with the first 2 classes free!
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Exhibition: Picture Hooks Emerging Illustrators
Rediscover the magic of picture book illustration at the Picture Hooks exhibition in the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 4th November!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scottish Country Dancing classes for young people age 5+
Join the RSCDS young people's classes at Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth and learn about traditional Scottish Dancing!
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Little Women
Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel is musically revived in the University of St Andrews Musical Theatre Society’s production of Little Women.
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Made in Dagenham
Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made in Dagenham is an uplifting celebration of love, friendship and the extraordinary courage of ordinary people.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Shared Spaces: Migration Past & Present
Head to New Lanark on Thursday 16th November to learn more about migration and sharing spaces through film, theatre, workshops, music and discovery activities at this special event!
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National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition
National Treasure: South Lanarkshire's Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition showcases the famous stage performer's life and work, and his influence at the birth of the modern age of communication!
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East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Pop In And Play
Fancy a free game of table tennis? Played before and don't know how to get back into it? Want to try it for the first time? Join East Kilbride Table Tennis Club for a Pop In & Play session!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
An Audience With Karen Dunbar
Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at The Bungalow, Paisley as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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St James’ Primary School Renfrew Christmas Fayre
St James' Primary School Renfrew Parent Group are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Thursday 16th November!
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For Dom, Bruno & The Amazon
For Dom, Bruno & the Amazon, at the Robertson Trust Library, UWS Paisley, honours Dom Phillips, Bruno Pereira and others who have lost their lives while fighting to protect the Amazon rainforest.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Satellite CLL with the Thomas Graham Community Library
The University of Strathclyde's Centre for Lifelong Learning are delighted to be delivering a small selection of their adult learning classes from the Thomas Graham Community Library.
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Christmas Toy Appeal
The Salvation Army Charity Shop in Raploch is collecting for this year's toy appeal to help families in our local community.
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Stirling Folk Club Events 2023
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club this year!
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