23rd June 2013

Location: Glasgow Green/City Centre/West End

Tickets: Free to view. No tickets required.

The Road Race National Championships are coming to Glasgow for the first time ever!

Get yourself and the kids out for a few hours this June to see some of the UK’s elite cyclists taking part in the British Cycling National Road Race Championships; the biggest single day road race on the British calendar.

In 2013, for the first time in its history, the National Road Race Championships will take place in the centre of Glasgow with much of the racing taking part in the heart of the city, utilising part of the proposed course for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and providing a spectacular setting for the racing.

The 14.2km race circuit starts in Glasgow Green, going through the city centre to Kelvingrove Park and Byres Rd, and then back to Glasgow Green via the city centre once again. Both the men’s and women’s races take place on Sunday 23rd June with the women covering a total distance of 112km (8 laps) and the men a distance of 182km (13 laps).

The race brings with it the prospect of seeing elite cyclists such as Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish, Lizzie Armistead and Kayleigh Brogan.

When to watch

The Road Race will take place on Sunday 23rd June. The Women’s race will start at 0930hrs and finish at 1300hrs approximately and there will be an anticipated 60 riders completing 8 laps covering a total distance of 112km.

The men’s race will start at 1330hrs and finish at 1730hrs approximately and there will be an anticipated 140 riders completing 13 laps of a 14.2K route.

Where to watch

Suggested viewing areas are within Glasgow Green (where the races start and end) or within Kelvingrove Park which the race goes through for almost a kilometer. Of course you can potentially view it at any point of the route. But be warned, thousands of people are expected to line the race route!

Road closures

Glasgow is the first major UK city to host the prestigious National Road Race Championships on an entirely city-based course. As a result of this great opportunity for residents and visitotrs to see the UK’s fastest male and female riders in action, some road closures and disruption to normal services will occur.

Residents and businesses on and around the road course route will be contacted directly by Glasgow City Council to advise​​ of road closures, alternative parking and access arrangements, and any changes to council services.

For more information please visit the Glasgow City Council website​. As final road closure plans are put in place, the council website will provide information regarding road closures and disruption, and you will be able to review details of alternative routes and parking.

Route map

Please find below the 2013 Road Race Championship route map, highlighng suggested spectator areas for you to watch the action. You can also download a pdf of the route from glasgowlife.org.uk.

5th & 6th October 2013

Tickets:  Start at £10

Location:  SECC, Glasgow

Scotlands biggest and best event for brides- and grooms-to-be will take place at the SECC in October.

The show will bring together over 300 of Scotland’s leading specialist wedding companies, showcasing everything needed to make the big day just perfect.

Visitors to the show will see all the latest products and services, from wedding planners to romantic honeymoons and everything in-between.

Don’t miss visiting the Inspiration Theatre: receive free expert advice and inspiration for wedding hair and make-up and find out what lingerie to wear under your dress, plus many more tips & hints. Seminars will take place throughout the day.  Seats will be limited so make sure you get there early to avoid disappointment!

Wedding Show Catwalk

The Scottish Wedding Show will also play host to the wedding show catwalk, featuring the largest collection of bridalwear in Scotland and wonderful outfits to entice the Groom, Mother of the Bride and Bridesmaids.  From high street names to top designers, they will all be there showcasing magnificent outfits for brides, grooms and the bridal party.

Sit back and enjoy this spectacular not-to-be-missed fashion show, which seats in excess of 800 people and boasts a catwalk of 60 feet in length – the biggest in the UK.

Catwalk Fashion Shows will be staged four times per day at 11.30am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm.

Tickets

Tickets are available from TicketSoup.com.  Tickets start at £10, and tickets are available for groups of 4.

18th – 20th October 2013

Location:  SECC

Tickets:  Start from £16

Scotlands biggest ever food and drink event, the BBC Good Food Show, is coming back to Glasgow’s SECC in October.

The BBC Good Food Show Scotland at the SECC, will bring together nearly 200 food and drink exhibitors for a must visit event for foodie fun and the ultimate chance to get ahead with the Christmas shopping.  Pick-up a treat or two or stock up your larder and drinks cabinet for the festive season.

The Supertheatre

This year, ALL tickets include a seat in the Supertheatre!

This year’s top celebrity chefs include James Martin and MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace James Martin, Paul Hollywood & Mary Berry and the Hairy Bikers. They will all be doing live demonstrations in the Supertheatre sponsored by Tesco Real Food.

Scotland Land of Food and Drink Regional Village

The Scotland, Land of Food & Drink Regional Village highlights the richness and diversity of the country’s natural larder, giving the chance to meet producers and taste and buy interesting local products from the various regions of Scotland including Perthshire, East Lothian and the Highlands. Tempt your tastebuds with everything from oils, dressings and condiments to  artisan cheese and ice cream, award-winning meats and traditional bakery and confectionery.

And of course there will be the opportunity to discover and sample some of the best quality wines on the market, many of which are not available from your normal stores.  There is nowhere quite like the Good Food Show to help you decide what you will be enjoying this Christmas plus you can get special offers on all your favourite drinks.

With over 200 specialty exhibitors from the food, drink and kitchen/dining retail sectors, the BBC Good Food Show is destined to be a marvellous food and drink weekend extravaganza.  (A full list of all food and drink exhibitors will be available prior to the show on the BBC Good Food Show website).

Book tickets online or call 0870 040 0392. (Tickets will go on sale later this summer).

9th June 2013

Location: Byres Rd

Entry: Free to view. No tickets required.

Mardi Gras is coming back to Byres Rd this June!

By popular demand, the famous West End Festival Mardi Gras Parade, sponsored by itison.com will return to Byres Road on Sunday, 9 June.

The whole street will be closed from 8am, there will be food and drink, stalls and entertainment, and the Parade with costumes and samba bands will set off from the Botanic Gardens at 3pm, arriving at the foot of Byres Road at 3.45pm and Kelvingrove Park at 4.15pm.

As well as the Parade there will be activities such as Ceilidh on the Corner, Seafood Showcase and much more!

See more about the West End Festival.

8th September 2013

Location: Begins at Glasgow Green

Entry: £26/£16 concession

Scotland’s biggest bike ride, Pedal for Scotland, will take place on Sunday the 8th of September.

Pedal for Scotland attracted thousands of cyclists last year, cycling the 47.5 miles from Glasgow Green to Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium.

Take part

Anyone can take part – there are no age limits.  This may sound like a long way, but there are a number of rest stops along the route including a free lunch in the beautiful surrounds of Linlithgow Palace. And you don’t even need to go fast!  For more information visit the Pedal for Scotland website.

Pedal for Scotland is a fun way to get fit and healthy, and raise money for a worthwhile cause at the same time.

Brilliant!

24th August 2013

Location:  Loch Lomond

Entry:  £21 – £32 depending on distance

Whatever your swimming ability you’re welcome to come along to Loch Lomond on Saturday 24th August for the final event in the 2013 Great Swim series.

Choose from 1 mile, ½ mile, or 2 mile distances.  The differing distances offer a perfect challenge for all swimming abilities, from first timers to Olympic champions.

It’s going to be an amazing event, with thousands of swimmers coming together to experience the thrill of open water swimming in a safe environment.  Experience the thrill of open water swimming, safe in the knowledge expert kayakers and safety boats are with you every stroke of the way.

Places will fill up fast, so take the plunge and get signed up right away!

19th June – 27th July 2013

Location:  Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Admission:  £16/£10 concession

As has been proven in outdoor festivals in many cultural capitals around the world, Shakespeare plays work very well in the open air.  Glasgow’s beautiful Botanic Gardens provide the perfect backdrop for just such an event.

In these spectacular, historic and fragrant grounds, King Lear, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing and Henry V have been performed to enthralled audiences and critical acclaim.

Glasgow Repertory Company’s annual outdoor Shakespeare festival is the only one of its kind in Scotland.  2013 will see the Bard celebrate their 12th year with an exciting programme of productions.

Bard in the Botanics returns in 2013 with a host of new productions that see some of Shakespeare’s most vivid creations embark on physical and emotional journeys that lead them into a new world and change their lives forever.

This year, the Bard will be performing Othello (directed by Gordon Barr), Much Ado About Nothing (directed by Gordon Barr), and Julius Caesar (directed by Jennifer Dick).

• Othello  With its racing, concentrated plot and intense dramatic detail, Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most heartbreaking tragedies, a tale of uncontrollable jealousy, deception and murder driven by one of theatre’s greatest villains.
• Much Ado About Nothing  Shakespeare’s wittiest comedy gets a thoroughly modern makeover as two of his most famous characters are recreated as male couple Benedick and Bertram and this, the original rom com, is given a very 21st century twist.
• Julius Caesar Performed in the intimate surroundings of the Kibble Palace Glasshouse by a cast of four, this electric new production offers you the chance to get up and close and personal with the ultimate political thriller.

Some outdoor performances can involve a lengthy walk through the grounds, but picnic baskets are available to sustain the hungry theatre-goer.

Performances in the main botanic gardens

Performances of both Othello and Much Ado About Nothing start at 7.45pm.  There are no performances on Sunday or Monday evenings throughout the festival.

• 19th June – 6th July:  Othello
• 10th July – 27th July:  Much Ado About Nothing

Performances in the Kibble Palace Glasshouse

Performances of Julius Caesar start at 8pm.  There are no performances on Sunday or Monday evenings throughout the festival.

• 11th July – 27th July:  Julius Caesar

Tickets

You can buy tickets by calling 0141 429 0022, or in person at the the Citizens Theatre box office (119 Gorbals St, Glasgow, G5 9DS).  Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online via the Bard in the Botanics website.

Further information

If you would like more information on any of this year’s shows, please ring the bard’s information line on 0141 334 9016, or visit their website.

5th October 2013 & 6th October 2013

Location: SECC

Tickets: £10 on the door, £6 in advance

The UK’s biggest event for discovering a world of voyages.

Whether you’re an experienced ocean traveller, a lover of the laidback culturally rich river cruises, or completely new to the wonders of cruising – you are sure to find inspiration and advice for your next voyage at The Telegraph CRUISE Show. There is an amazing array of destinations and cruise styles available, some you may never have discovered before, so let The Telegraph CRUISE Show bring you the whole spectrum of incredible holidays afloat and make it easy for you to find your ideal cruise.

The show is your only chance to meet with all the major and specialist cruise lines under one roof and ask those all important questions face-to-face, plus you can hear directly from the cruise experts about what’s new for 2014, gather impartial advice you won’t find in the brochure and save thousands of pounds with the exclusive show only offers.

For more show information, talk timetables and a full exhibitors list please visit www.cruisingshow.com.

Tickets on sale now! Save £5 when quoting ‘CRUISE’ at www.cruisingshow.com or by calling 0871 6204024 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras, advance tickets go off-sale 4th October at 1pm)

4th June 2013

Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel

Tickets: £45 per person, £400 per table of 10

CEMVO Scotland will be holding its 10th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony, and you are welcome to join the fun of this cross-cultural ceremony.

CEMVO Scotland will be holding its 10th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow on Tuesday 4th June 2013. Influential guest speakers from the Scottish Government and the race equality field will be in attendance. Our award ceremony will recognise organisations and individuals that influence, shape and make invaluable contributions to the ethnic minority third sector.

THE DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY INCLUDES:

• Drinks reception
• Guest speakers: Alex Neil MSP, Aamer Anwar and Wai Ying Hatton
• CEMVO Scotland Showcase
• Entertainment from Jessica Violinist, Selfish Needs and #1 Blud
• A delicious 3 course meal

Don’t be shy, contact us to book your ticket(s) now. You can order your ticket at www.cemvoscotland.org.uk/impactawards, email us at event@cemvoscotland.org.uk or give us a call at 01412484830

27th May 2013

Location: Stereo Cafe Bar, Renfield Lane

Tickets: £4.50 online or £5.50 on the door

See 4 Scottish bands for £4.50 in a fundraising gig night!

The Pretty Mess, Lieutenant Tango, Kookaburra and Banter Wagon will be playing at the gig, and it’s all to raise money towards a trip to Cambodia with Reach Out Volunteers.

We (Amy & Trina) will be working in a run down village helping to rebuild elderly people’s homes which have been damaged by the monsoonal rain. We will also be working with local children to teach them English so that they can have a chance of a job in the future and we’ll help to clean the area up in general and provide clean water supplies. We will also spend a week in an elephant refuge helping to feed and care for abandoned and abused elephants from the tourist industry.

All the money made from ticket sales will go to the cause and tickets are £4.50 from www.savetheelephants.eu, or £5.50 on the door.

Gig night will run from 7.30pm til midnight.