Bard in the Botanics is Scotland’s biggest and best-loved festival of Shakespeare. The Engage With Bard scheme is aimed at enabling individuals and community groups in areas in and around the Glasgow City Council wards of Springburn, Shettleston and North East Glasgow to experience Shakespear in Glasgow’s beautiful Botanic Gardens.
Our Big Gig in Dennistoun will showcase the vibrant and diverse musical talent in the local area as part of the Our Big Gig nationwide music festival. The gig takes place on Saturday 12th July at Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Whitevale St, Dennistoun, G31 1QW. BBQ and soundtrack will commence from 6pm, with performances taking place from 7pm until 10pm. Entry is free.
The exciting worldwide journey of the Baton ends in Glasgow. Springburn Park will be host to one of three special Finish Line Events on Sunday 20th July 2014. You can be a part of the Glasgow 2014 celebrations and apply for your free Finish Line Event tickets by completing the online form here.
On Saturday 31st May, from 1-3pm, Dennistoun Community Council will be hosting a Big Lunch in Dennistoun (in Dennistoun Village’s ‘Buffallo Bill Square’ at the corner of Whitehill Street and Finlay Drive).
The Duke Street Expo will take place on Saturday 31st May 2014 as part of the East End Social programme of concerts, events and workshops, appealing to visitors and East End residents of all ages. The East End Social is an official Culture 2014 event.
A community information event has been organised by Glasgow’s Poverty Leadership Panel and North East Area Delivery Group – organisations working to address poverty in the city.