WestFest
TALKS PROGRAMME: Victorian Tenements and The Climate Emergency
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomWe're all aware of the need to improve energy efficiency and decarbonise the heating in existing tenement flats. Chris Morgan will shed light on practical measures to enhance our living spaces while minimising our carbon footprint. Steve Luker will examine the prospects for renewable energy development in Scotland and describe a feasibility study funded by […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: North Kelvinside
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomRowena Statt, local resident and architect, presents old maps and archive images to explain the Victorian evolution of North Kelvinside, when speculative building rapidly consumed the R. Kelvin's beautiful wooded north bank. The tenements, terraces and villas remain, still in demand today, as are churches, shops, schools, bridges and even an industrial relic, the North […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: Victorian Style Leisure and Pleasure
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomWhat organised sports were around in Victorian west end? Ann Laird offers a historical overview of a wide range of activities available around Woodlands, Park, Hillhead, Partick, Dowanhill, Hyndland and Kelvinside. From the Arlington baths and swimming pond, to nearby Burnbank Grounds and beyond, there was cricket, bowls, curling, football and tennis, not to mention […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: Mesmerising Macro and Wonderful Wee Beasties
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomExceptional and internationally celebrated Glaswegian macro photographer David Hamilton (@weemadbeasties), shares his knowledge and passion for the mesmerizing world of macro photography; unveiling the remarkable beauty within our everyday surroundings, especially insects and spiders. Presented in conjunction with the Hunterian Museum Entomology collection, and Glasgow's GALLANT climate resilience project. For more info - info@westfest.uk
Halo Arts Presents: Drama & Musical Theatre
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomAS PART OF WESTFEST 2024, HALO ARTS ARE DELIGHTED TO BE OFFERING A RANGE OF FREE SATURDAY AFTERNOON YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS AT THE KELVIN HALL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 6-12. Join Halo’s team of specialist arts tutors for 5 saturday afternoons of free multi arts workshops including circus skills, visual art, storytelling, drama and street […]
Ceilidh in St. Mungo’s Square
St Mungo's Square University of Glasgow ARC BuildingJoin WestFest, Glasgow Folk Music Workshop and the team at the Advanced Research Centre (the ARC) for the annual outdoor ceilidh in St Mungo Square. Dance to traditional folk music plus a few modern numbers, and step into the ARC to learn more about the ground-breaking research taking place at the University of Glasgow We […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: The Swinging Sixties (Or, When Lord Esher Came to Town)
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomAfter WW2, Glasgow's infamous 'Bruce Plan'; proposed motorways encircling a completely remodelled futuristic city centre. So many key assets were demolished for modernisation that by 1964 our Victorian heritage was in mortal danger. This was part of a national problem, and Westminster passed the protective Civic Amenities Act in 1967. Glasgow quickly designated its first […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: The Enigma of Sir John James Burnet
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomIn talent, Sir JJ Burnet’s was as great as Thomson and Mackintosh while his career was even more stellar in achievement - yet he remains little known, the most mysterious of the Glasgow architects. Has Burnet's ability as stylistic chameleon contributed to this overshadowing? Niall Murphy, Deputy Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust discusses the […]
Symphony in Stone
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomA Symphony in Stone celebrates Glasgow’s stunning architecture and cityscape. The film shows how the city’s rapid growth and wealth creation brought about innovation in city planning, architecture and design. Featuring interviews with key experts including John Hume, aerial photography and archive footage are used to explore the work of famous architects including Alexander ‘Greek’ […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: Hugh and David Barclay and The Golden Summer of Glasgow’s Architecture
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomNiall Murphy, Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust and conservation architect, will talk about the buildings of brother architects Hugh and David Barclay (1828-1892 and 1846 - 1917) both members of Alexander Thomson's circle, who were best known for the many schools they designed often as Italian Palazzos. Amongst others, these include Glasgow Academy at […]
Mansfield Park Street Festival
Mansfield Park Mansfield StreetCome and join us for our annual fun filled gala day, sponsored by Partick Housing Association, where there will be something for everyone! Catch some live music from samba drummers, choirs, cover bands and community groups from across the West End. There will also be the Partick Farmers Market, stalls, street theatre, pop up workshops, […]
Halo Arts Presents: Street Dance
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomAS PART OF WESTFEST 2024, HALO ARTS ARE DELIGHTED TO BE OFFERING A RANGE OF FREE SATURDAY AFTERNOON YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS AT THE KELVIN HALL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 6-12. Join Halo’s team of specialist arts tutors for 5 saturday afternoons of free multi arts workshops including circus skills, visual art, storytelling, drama and street […]