Glasgow city council today has agreed to exercise its right of pre-emption over The Legacy Hub, in Dalmarnock, meaning that it can buy back the former council-owned land and Hub building from Administrators. In 2014, the council and a number of other funders supporting a new community initiative, sold the land for the construction of the Hub to the People's Development Trust … [Read more...] about Glasgow City Council to buy back Dalmarnock’s Legacy Hub
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Glasgow locals invited to fly into free mass fitness class
A popular Glasgow gym is inviting people to don their lycra for a free mass workout on Monday 4 June at one of the city’s most stylish venues, Barras Art and Design (BAaD). Held by FLY Functional Fitness, the event will be the first of its kind at BAaD and promises to offer a challenging sweat session for people of all fitness levels. Renowned Glasgow DJ, Illyus, part of … [Read more...] about Glasgow locals invited to fly into free mass fitness class
Glasgow Food Heroes: How BAaD became Scotland’s Most Stylish Venue
The front door is blocked off. Brightly coloured paving stones, huge blocks, are being laid out on the pavement, all the way up the Calton Entry to the Barras. Surprising, not least because I'm sure the roadworks weren't here when I waltzed out onto the street after dinner a couple of days ago. Also, the Barras Art and Design building is one of only two new structures to be … [Read more...] about Glasgow Food Heroes: How BAaD became Scotland’s Most Stylish Venue
Declan Welsh leads line-up for Resonate Live tomorrow
Declan Welsh will be among the local talent performing at Resonate Live, taking place tomorrow, 16th November, following the innovative new Resonate music industry event that will be hosted in BAaD, in the east end. Declan joins previously announced acts The Nickajack Men, Ant Thomaz and Flew The Arrow. Talented Glasgow musician Declan has recently been revealed as one the … [Read more...] about Declan Welsh leads line-up for Resonate Live tomorrow
Ricky Ross brings new solo album and Deacon Blue hits to St Luke’s
Ricky Ross will be on the road next month, with a UK tour to promote his new solo album, Short Stories Vol. 1. The record is made up of brand new songs, some well-known Deacon Blue tracks, and new recordings of tracks that have been very hard to find. The album was recorded over two days at Chameleon Studios in Hamburg with strings and choir added back in Glasgow. The … [Read more...] about Ricky Ross brings new solo album and Deacon Blue hits to St Luke’s