Optimo’s Hogmanay parties have been a staple of the Glasgow bacchanalian calendar since 1999 and after two years online it’s returning in real life this 31st December at Room 2 on Nelson Mandela Place. Joining them on the night will be local party starters Pleasure Pool. They recently released their debut LP Love Without Illusion. Optimo's Hogmanay party will also serve as a … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Optimo’s Hogmanay party is back
Donate £5 to buy a Christmas meal for the homeless at Social Bite
As thousands of people face hardship this winter and the demands on charities to provide support increases, Glasgow-based business, itison, launches the eighth year of its Social Bite campaign, asking people to donate £5 to buy over 100,000 meals and gifts for homeless people this Christmas. The cost-of-living-crisis, as well as continued impact of the pandemic, has meant … [Read more...] about Donate £5 to buy a Christmas meal for the homeless at Social Bite
Glasgow launches new winter campaign with free night buses this weekend
A new campaign encouraging Glaswegians to get out and enjoy the festive experiences in the city centre has launched today with free night bus travel across Glasgow this weekend (Friday 16th + Sat 17th December) with First Bus. Part of a city-wide drive to encourage visitors and support the night time economy in Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow Life and the City … [Read more...] about Glasgow launches new winter campaign with free night buses this weekend
Talk of the Town: The Commitments at Theatre Royal
The Commitments musical debuted in London's West End and was quickly embraced as a smash hit show that captures the spirit of the book and Oscar winning movie that provided its inspiration. There's some nods to the social commentary of the 1987 novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle but the story is propelled along swathed in a deep Dublin sense of humour. Set in the … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: The Commitments at Theatre Royal
Talk of the Town: Stockingfield Bridge opens at Maryhill canal
Communities from across North Glasgow gathered at Stockingfield Bridge last night to take part in a lighting spectacle for the official opening of the £14 million active travel bridge, built over the Forth & Clyde Canal. It opened to users for the first time earlier this month and will reconnect three communities, Ruchill, Maryhill and Gilshochill, for the first time since … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Stockingfield Bridge opens at Maryhill canal