What is a Soroptimist? Soroptimists want to make the world a better place where women can achieve their potential, and we try to transform the lives and status of women and girls around the world. The word Soroptimist means “best for women”. Come and meet Glasgow Soroptimists to learn about our work in the city […]
A Free, interactive exhibition featuring hand-made machines that demonstrate the fascinating action of mechanisms. Old-school, hand-driven mechanics: gears, cams, … those twisty bits, working together to produce entertaining effects! You’ll operate Drawing Machines, which produce elaborate patterns, and Ball Runner Machines, which propel their set of balls around in complicated circuits. With the assistance (or […]
Curious about the relationship between object handling and reminiscence, particularly for those living with dementia? If the answer is yes, join Glasgow Life’s Open Museum outreach team at as part of West Fest’s Dementia Festival, where you’ll get the chance to handle a variety of real museum objects from two handling kits on the topics […]
Glasgow restaurateur Ferrier Richardson and local crime author Alex Meikle talk about their new thriller: THE KITCHEN VIGILANTE: JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED about a successful Glasgow chef, who seeks revenge after the murder of his brother, becoming a vigilante, ultimately waging war on organised crime in the city. A fascinating insight into the dark side […]
