April 2015 (37)

9.00pm Thu 30 Apr 2015
Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow: Lesley Riddoch, Lady Alba, Teenage Fanclub’s Francis Macdonald, Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes, comedian David Bratchpiece and Scottish singer/songwriter Findlay Napier

Bare Facts... Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow: Lesley Riddoch, Lady Alba, Teenage Fanclub’s Francis Macdonald, Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes, comedian David Bratchpiece and Scottish singer/songwriter Findlay Napier

GRASSROOTS POLITICS DETERMING SCOTLAND’S FUTURE The Bare Facts is hosting an evening of music, comedy and politics one week before the UK General Election with guest speaker Lesley Riddoch giving her insights on Scotland’s future post-election. Lesley McLean, one of The Bare Facts founding members, said: “We are so excited about our forthcoming event since we started from very humble beginnings, a group of local women meeting in someone’s home. We are a mixed group of voters but we felt the need to get the Bare Facts out there about the key issues that concern people, the economy, NHS, pensions… without the political spin. The biggest legacy of the Scottish referendum is not a divided nation but a nation that is politically engaged, interested and active – grassroots politics is having its day.” Lesley Riddoch, broadcaster and journalist, will lift the lid on politics on Thurs 30th April at Cottiers Theatre and give a frank talk on Scotland’s future touching on the issues of local control and empowerment, land ownership and reform, top down democracy and ending elitism. No spin just the BARE FACTS! Lesley Riddoch contends “Ordinary Scots have demonstrated their capacity to run Scotland time after time – yet continue to tolerate a remarkably elitist, top-down, centralised, “stand there till we fix you” society that will not change on its own whatever the outcome on the 7th May -- but there is a palpable sea change in political awareness emerging. Roaming around Scotland to do talks, I find audiences aghast that they know so little about Scotland, its history, the pioneering achievements of its ain folk and the way our norms sit within a European context. But also hungry for more easy to understand information to raise their knowledge without signing up for a block of evening classes. Can that be done in some imaginative way? Maybe Bare Facts and the other grassroots movements which have emerged after the Scottish referendum can help to address this.” Performances on the night include Lady Alba, Teenage Fanclub’s Francis Macdonald, Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes, comedian David Bratchpiece and Scottish singer/songwriter Findlay Napier. The event will be hosted by Viv Gee; comedian, writer and winner of the Scottish Comedy Award for Outstanding Contribution to Comedy in 2014.
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Starts at: 9.00pm Thu 30 Apr 2015

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7.00pm Mon 27 Apr 2015
INEOS Selling Fracking to the general public. Bishopbriggs Academy, G64 1HZ

INEOS - Community Engagement Progamme INEOS Selling Fracking to the general public. Bishopbriggs Academy, G64 1HZ

Do you have questions about fracking that we can put to INEOS? Tune in, send us your questions and we will try and ask for you at event. Select "TICKETS" link to see more info. Wester Cleddens Road, Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire G64 1HZ, United Kingdom
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Starts at: 7.00pm Mon 27 Apr 2015

7.00pm Sun 26 Apr 2015
The team will once again be having a live discussion about IndependenceLive.net activities and will also be joined by viewer guests.

"Let's Talk" The team will once again be having a live discussion about IndependenceLive.net activities and will also be joined by viewer guests.

The team will once again be having a live discussion about IndependenceLive.net activities and will also be joined by viewer guests. As always, the live interactive chat box is on for you to get involved too but we are still happy for more guests to surprise us with a skype call. Join us and join in, it's all good craic.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Sun 26 Apr 2015

11.00am Sat 25 Apr 2015
George Square, Glasgow. Lots of great speakers including Mark McGowan, The Artist Taxi Driver plus great music...

HOPE OVER FEAR: SEIZE THE DAY RALLY George Square, Glasgow. Lots of great speakers including Mark McGowan, The Artist Taxi Driver plus great music...

The Hope Over Fear campaign will not shirk its responsibilities. On May 7th 2015 we have a unique opportunity in Scotland to wipe out the blue, yellow and red Tories in one fell swoop. We can electorally punish those who lined up with the billionaires and millionaires to lie, deceive and bully our nation into submission. We are not too small, too poor or too scared to move forward into a new and better world and by uniting the pro-Scotland and anti-Establishment vote in May 2015 we can realise our dreams. Bring the family and enjoy another great day out while listening to the speakers from all political backgrounds and on the importance of using your vote wisely at the general election. There will also be many amazingly talented artists and musicians for you to enjoy on the day. In the words of Gerry Cinnamon's inspiring anthem of our movement, "Hope Over Fear, Carpe Diem". Let’s seize the day in 2015. NOTE: Mark McGowan, The Artist Taxi Driver will be one of the speakers :) FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/401561463337441/
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Starts at: 11.00am Sat 25 Apr 2015

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11.00am Sat 25 Apr 2015
Buchanan Street, Glasgow at the Steps. Launch of SNP women's pledge

I'm with Nicola Buchanan Street, Glasgow at the Steps. Launch of SNP women's pledge

Come and join us this Saturday to launch our women's pledge. With two weeks until polling, we'll be making a pledge that SNP MPs will work to improve the lives of women across the country, challenging discrimination and investing in their future. We'd like you to come and join us at our launch event, and to sign the pledge at voteSNP.com/women We'll be asking all the women present to take part in a very special campaign photo. Friends, family and children welcome.
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Starts at: 11.00am Sat 25 Apr 2015

7.30pm Thu 23 Apr 2015
Andy Anderson, DSF Education Officer, will be introducing the report and discussing the background to the decision of the Democratic Socialist Federation to do this study and draw up this report.

Defending Democracy: DSF Report on the Referendum Postal Ballot Andy Anderson, DSF Education Officer, will be introducing the report and discussing the background to the decision of the Democratic Socialist Federation to do this study and draw up this report.

COMPLETE FOOTAGE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE ON FRIDAY. The DSF Report can be downloaded at http://tvL.ink/dsfdoc Andy Anderson, DSF Education Officer, will be introducing the report and discussing the background to the decision of the Democratic Socialist Federation to do this study and draw up this report. The Scottish Parliament must investigate the Referendum Postal Ballot and the issues identified in the DSF report. THURSDAY 23rd APRIL 2015 FORWARD SHOP ARGYLL STREET DUNOON 7:30 OPEN 8 LIVE See http://rt.com/uk/250105-scotland-referendum-surveillance-assange/.
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Starts at: 7.30pm Thu 23 Apr 2015

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1.00pm Sun 19 Apr 2015
talk about the general election with SNP candidate Neil Hay

Scots Asians for Independence talk about the general election with SNP candidate Neil Hay

Live from the YesCafe in Edinburgh South
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Starts at: 1.00pm Sun 19 Apr 2015

1.00pm Sat 18 Apr 2015
Edinburgh Rally with Music & Speakers including Dick Gaughan and Derek Bateman

YeSNP Independence Day Edinburgh Rally with Music & Speakers including Dick Gaughan and Derek Bateman

Speakers include Derek Bateman, Hardeep Singh Koli, Colin Keir, Ben Munnoch, Tommy Sheppard, Barbara-Anne Haig, Michelle Thompson, Paul Young, Hannah Bardell, Martin Mitchell, Deb Brown, Ruray Oliphant, Maciej Wiezynski, Adrian Bayne, Steve Bell, Cliff Purvis, June Reilly and Roddy Oliphant Music from DICK GAUGHAN, Ted Christopher, Amanda Brown, Scott McWatt, Jack Rowberry and more.
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Starts at: 1.00pm Sat 18 Apr 2015

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7.00pm Fri 17 Apr 2015
A night of Common Weal Music , Comedy and more! Robin McAlpine,Elaine C. Smith,Alasdair Gray,Alan Bissett,Vladimir McTavish,Lady Alba,Loki,Suspire...plus

Common Fest Night! A night of Common Weal Music , Comedy and more! Robin McAlpine,Elaine C. Smith,Alasdair Gray,Alan Bissett,Vladimir McTavish,Lady Alba,Loki,Suspire...plus

A night of Common Weal Music and Comedy Common Fest Night! #Commonfest We’ve been working hard over the last few weeks to finalise the lineup for CommonFest and are very happy to announce that the bill is now complete! The night will be opened by wordsmith Alan Bissett. Our speakers are Common Weal founder Robin McAlpine, the wonderful Elaine C. Smith (a Common Weal Board Member) and the author, artist and all-round great-Scot Alasdair Gray. Comic relief will be provided by the cutting wit of Vladimir McTavish and Lady Alba’s melodic satire. On musical duties for the evening we have up-and-coming Glasgow rockers Suspire, David MacGregor from indie-favourites Kid Canaveral, leading Glasgow rapper Loki and 2013 Scottish Album of the Year winner RM Hubbert. Local artists Katy Christopher, Janie Nicoll, Megan Coyle and Pearl Kinnear will also be there to either display or create work inspired by the ‘All of Us First’ philosophy of Common Weal. But that’s not all! We’ll be joined on the night by organisations such as Scottish CND, the Living Rent Campaign and the Scottish Unemployed Workers Network who’ll be manning a number of information and engagement stalls. Common Weal staff will also be manning a booth to provide further information about who we are and what we do (and they might even have some goodies for sale). Tickets are selling fast and you can get yours here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/commonfest-tickets-15691486659
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Starts at: 7.00pm Fri 17 Apr 2015

7.30pm Wed 15 Apr 2015
with John Swinney, Ivan McKee and Michelle Thomson, live from the SNP election hub in Edinburgh West

Lifting the lid on austerity with John Swinney, Ivan McKee and Michelle Thomson, live from the SNP election hub in Edinburgh West

Scotland's Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, joins economics expert Ivan McKee as guest speakers at Michelle Thomson's election hub in Edinburgh West
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Starts at: 7.30pm Wed 15 Apr 2015

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7.00am Mon 13 Apr 2015
A blockade to stop work at Faslane where Trident nuclear weapons are based just 30 miles from Glasgow.

Bairns Not Bombs Blockade - Faslane Nuclear Base A blockade to stop work at Faslane where Trident nuclear weapons are based just 30 miles from Glasgow.

On Monday, 13th April the Scrap Trident Bairns Not Bombs Blockade will stop work at Faslane where Trident nuclear weapons are based just 30 miles from Glasgow. Please consider either taking part directly or in a support role. For more details check out the Blockade Briefing at http://scraptrident.org/ Nonviolent Direct Action training will take place on Sunday 12th April in Glasgow. Everyone considering taking part in or supporting the blockade is asked to take part in training. Contact us for more info to set up a training for a local affinity group. Please Register at: http://scraptrident.org/faslane-blockade-2015/accomodation-and-training-registration/ Book a place on a Bus from Glasgow, Edinburgh and other places. Details at: http://scraptrident.org/faslane-blockade-2015/book-bus-to-blockade/ A one day blockade may seem to be only a gesture; the blockade may not significantly interfere with the operation of Trident. But when people put their bodies on the line & risk arrest it is a strong statement. Like a pebble dropped in a pond, such actions send out ripples. We don't know what effect it may have. By blockading we the people are telling the politicians: you don't have the right to continue threatening armageddon. Stop it! The Blockade is also part of the Global Day of Action on Military Spending, calling for substantial reductions in military spending, currently set at £38Billion for next year and for redirecting those funds towards investment in sustainable energy and other human needs like education and health. Poverty fuels wars and increasing spending on weapons by poorer countries increases poverty. It's a vicious circle. But there is currently a great deal of pressure from NATO and the US for the UK to increase its spending on the military to 2%. It's another reason to take part in this blockade. The Global Day of Action will be just that - with actions against military spending around the world. Be part of it. Our future does not have to be built around warmongering, resource competition and strife. It can be about compassion, nurturing, mutualism and care. For too long the world’s governments have wasted too many precious resources on weapons that do not provide real security. There is another way.
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Starts at: 7.00am Mon 13 Apr 2015

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7.00pm Sun 12 Apr 2015
Skype Conversation with Simon Harris (Catalan Blogger), Dr Mark McNaught and David McGowran

State of the Nation State of Spain Skype Conversation with Simon Harris (Catalan Blogger), Dr Mark McNaught and David McGowran

We will be discussing the Catalan Roadmap to Independence, The recent gagging laws and the reaction to the Germanwings air disaster.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Sun 12 Apr 2015

6.00pm Sun 12 Apr 2015
The Republican Socialist Party Candidate joins us to discuss the need to break from our archaic ways.

Skype Conversation with Steve Freeman The Republican Socialist Party Candidate joins us to discuss the need to break from our archaic ways.

http://www.republicansocialists.org.uk/
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Starts at: 6.00pm Sun 12 Apr 2015

2.00pm Sat 11 Apr 2015
So they are demolishing our stairs supposedly this month eh? Well the sun's got its hat on and we monkeys are coming out to play...

CREATIVE STEPS - Fancy Dress Peeeerty! So they are demolishing our stairs supposedly this month eh? Well the sun's got its hat on and we monkeys are coming out to play...

So they are demolishing our stairs supposedly this month eh? Well the sun's got its hat on and we monkeys are coming out to play... This Saturday, come along to our Monkeying Around Disco party on the Buchanan Street steps. Come in fancy dress. We will have 2 boxes of fancy dress to add to the mix. Bring the whole family for a full on Glasgow party in the streets. We will be DJing, drumming and dancing around like monkeys generally do. If you want to, bring banners or placards along to raise awareness of the demolition but this is not a protest, this is a celebration of the stairs and of public space. So lets get our wigs out and dancin shoes on... If you fancy playing, bring along your gear and i can try plug you in. All weather dependant of course. Right now its forecast rain for Saturday but I don't believe in weather forecasts. But if in this case it is right, we will reschedule for the following weekend.
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Starts at: 2.00pm Sat 11 Apr 2015

12.00pm Sat 11 Apr 2015
Protest against child abuse, Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

United we stand against child abuse Protest against child abuse, Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

This is a rally to show solidarity with the concurrent event at Westminister.
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Starts at: 12.00pm Sat 11 Apr 2015

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11.00am Sat 11 Apr 2015
The launch of the Scotland Against TTIP coalition, find out more about how TTIP might impact on Scotland and what you can do to stop it.

Scotland against TTIP launch The launch of the Scotland Against TTIP coalition, find out more about how TTIP might impact on Scotland and what you can do to stop it.

Come to the launch of the Scotland Against TTIP coalition, find out more about how TTIP might impact on Scotland and what you can do to stop it. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Treaty (TTIP) is more than just a trade deal. It is an unprecedented transfer of power from democratically elected governments to trans-national corporations. For the first time, on a grand scale, corporations would be able to sue governments if they make public policy decisions which could harm their profits in the future. And while TTIP threatens to lower standards which currently protect people, public services and the environment, there is little evidence that it will bring the promised benefits of growth and jobs. But across Scotland, the UK, Europe and the US a movement to oppose TTIP is growing. Come and hear speakers on TTIP's impact on the environment, workers' rights, food and farming, public services and Scotland's democracy itself. Meet local anti-TTIP campaigners from across Scotland Find out how you can get involved in the movement to stop TTIP Visit stalls and get more information And get inspired! This event is organised jointly by Global Justice Now, Unison, Unite, UCU, USI, PCS, Hope Not Hate Glasgow, Nourish Scotland, Radical Independence Campaign, Friends of the Earth Scotland, RMT, the People's Assembly, War on Want and Women for Independence.
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Starts at: 11.00am Sat 11 Apr 2015

7.00pm Thu 9 Apr 2015
ANGIE ZELTER on civil resistance. Another event organised by Scrap Trident as part of the continuing protest against the renewal of the license for Faslane nuclear naval base, West Scotland

Scottish women can disarm the UK government ANGIE ZELTER on civil resistance. Another event organised by Scrap Trident as part of the continuing protest against the renewal of the license for Faslane nuclear naval base, West Scotland

ANGIE ZELTER on civil resistance (The White Horse Bar, 266 Cannongate, Royal Mile, EH8 8AA Edinburgh) Another event organised by Scrap Trident as part of the continuing protest against the renewal of the license for Faslane nuclear naval base in West Scotland. Angie Zelter is a global citizen, a feminist, environmentalist and she has clocked up 100+ arrests and 16 prison sentences, she is founder of Trident ploughshares and Faslane 365. She is coming up to take part in the Bairns not Bombs Blockade of Faslane on 13th April and will be speaking on the 9th April in the White Horse in Edinburgh's Royal Mile, about the validity and effectiveness of peaceful direct action. This meeting is hosted by Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and Engender.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Thu 9 Apr 2015

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7.00pm Wed 8 Apr 2015
With John Ainslie CND & Cat Boyd RIC

Nuclear Weapons at What Cost? With John Ainslie CND & Cat Boyd RIC

From The Braes, Dunoon, with John Ainslie CND Scotland & Cat Boyd Radical Independence Campaign.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Wed 8 Apr 2015

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7.30pm Tue 7 Apr 2015
What happened today with Muhammad Shoaib?

Liam O'Hare discusses #SNPboss What happened today with Muhammad Shoaib?

The former Labour councillor joined the SNP in 2007 and was the subject of a front page story in the Daily Record this morning, which claimed that he had defected from the SNP and rejoined the Labour Party. Common Space reporter, Liam O'Hare gives his account of what Mr Shoaib told him and subsequent events.
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Starts at: 7.30pm Tue 7 Apr 2015

1.00pm Sat 4 Apr 2015
HOME RULE - Don’t let Wales get left behind 2pm, April 4, 2015, Senedd Building, Cardiff

HOME RULE Rally | Rali YMREOLAETH HOME RULE - Don’t let Wales get left behind 2pm, April 4, 2015, Senedd Building, Cardiff

HOME RULE - Don’t let Wales get left behind 2pm, April 4, 2015, Senedd Building, Cardiff YMREOLAETH - Chwarae teg i Gymru 2pm, Ebrill 4, 2015, Y Senedd, Caerdydd Cyfranwyr / Contributors: *ADAM PRICE - Cyn AS / Former MP *DEWI 'PWS' MORRIS - Cerddor, actor a chomediwr / Musician, actor and comedian. *CATRIN DAFYDD - Awdur ac ymgyrchydd / Author and campaigner. *DAVID PETERSEN - Cerflunydd ac arweinydd Gorymdaith Dydd Gŵyl Dewi / Sculptor and leader of the St David’s Day Parade *JAMIE BEVAN - Ymgyrchydd a Chadeirydd / Campaigner and Chair of Cymdeithas yr iaith. *IESTYN AP RHOBERT - YesCymru Home Rule – YesCymru’s View: http://yescymru.org/2015/02/09/home-rule-yescymrus-view/ Ymreolaeth – Safbwynt YesCymru: http://yescymru.org/2015/02/09/ymreolaeth-safbwynt-yescymru/
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Starts at: 1.00pm Sat 4 Apr 2015

11.00am Sat 4 Apr 2015
Speakers: Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland; Patrick Harvie MSP, Co-Convenor, Scottish Greens; Katy Clark MP (Labour); Cat Boyd, RIC; Sasha Callaghan, Disability History Scotland; Nuala Watt, Human Beings on Benefits; Ann Henderson, STUC

Bairns Not Bombs Scrap Trident Demo Speakers: Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland; Patrick Harvie MSP, Co-Convenor, Scottish Greens; Katy Clark MP (Labour); Cat Boyd, RIC; Sasha Callaghan, Disability History Scotland; Nuala Watt, Human Beings on Benefits; Ann Henderson, STUC

Bairns Not Bombs Scrap Trident Demo Saturday 4th 11:00am - 1:30pm George Square, Glasgow Speakers: Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland; Patrick Harvie MSP, Co-Convenor, Scottish Greens; Katy Clark MP (Labour); Cat Boyd, Radical Independence Campaign; Sasha Callaghan, Disability History Scotland; Nuala Watt, Human Beings on Benefits; Ann Henderson, Assistant Secretary, STUC; and singers Karine Polwart and Penny Stone. Despite the opposition of the SNP, Greens, Plaid Cymru and a handful of Labour rebels the main UK parties plan to replace Trident at a cost of £100Bn and keep nuclear weapons in Scotland for the next 50 years. But Scotland could turn the tide on the decision on Trident replacement and the future of nuclear disarmament worldwide. A solid bloc of anti-Trident MPs from Scotland in the next Westminster Parliament could hold the balance of power and stop Trident in its tracks. And most countries support a Ban on Nuclear Weapons. The deadlock of Mutually Assured Destruction is crumbling and there is a now a chance to Scrap Trident and Ban the Bomb. Let's seize the moment and send a strong message that Scotland will not accept Trident any longer with a mass demonstration. Be at the Bairns Not BOMBS Demonstration. George Square. Glasgow 4 April. Assemble 10:30. March 11am. Rally 12noon. And we urge you to consider joining in resisting UK plans to continue threatening the world with nuclear holocaust by engaging in civil disobedience. Join or Support the Big Blockade at Faslane Nuclear Weapons Base 13 April. Nonviolent Direct Action Training 12 April in a Glasgow venue. And we all need to put pressure on MPs to take the No Trident Replacement Pledge. Vote for MP’s who make a commitment to vote NO on TRIDENT. VOTE TRIDENT OUT on 7 May. Go to to http://scraptrident.org/ to sign the Scrap Trident Pledge and read the Blockade Briefing. And don't forget to Vote in the General Election for MPs who pledge to vote No on Trident Replacement.
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Starts at: 11.00am Sat 4 Apr 2015

7.30pm Fri 3 Apr 2015
With guests David Hayman, Jeane Freeman & Michael Russell MSP.

Brendan O'Hara - Argyll & Bute SNP Prospective Candidate Adoption With guests David Hayman, Jeane Freeman & Michael Russell MSP.

Adoption of Brendan O'Hara, SNP prospective candidate for Argyll & Bute, with guests David Hayman, Jeane Freeman & Michael Russell MSP. From Queens Hall, Dunoon.
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Starts at: 7.30pm Fri 3 Apr 2015

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7.00pm Thu 2 Apr 2015
live from the Area C Coffeehouse on Leith Walk

Pat Kane on Culture, Sustainability and Political Change live from the Area C Coffeehouse on Leith Walk

Join us for an evening of politics and culture with Pat Kane, musician, campaigner and writer. Pat's going to share some thoughts on culture, sustainability and political change. Hosted by Common Weal Edinburgh North & Leith.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Thu 2 Apr 2015

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2.00pm Wed 1 Apr 2015
Llanelli Young Leaders Debate

Llanelli Young Leaders Debate | Dadl Arweinwyr Ifanc Llanelli Llanelli Young Leaders Debate

Young leaders debate with the young leaders of the Llanelli parties in preparation for the General Election on May 7th. Dadl ieuenctid gyda'r arweinwyr ifanc yn Llanelli cyn yr etholiad hanesyddol ar fai y 7fed.
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Starts at: 2.00pm Wed 1 Apr 2015