June 2016 (22)

5.34pm Wed 29 Jun 2016

Live from Brussels


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Starts at: 5.34pm Wed 29 Jun 2016

5.30pm Wed 29 Jun 2016
In what our First Minister described as 'democratically unacceptable' the majority of the Scottish people voted to stay in the EU however the leave campaign winning the majority means Scotland will have to leave the EU agaisnt our will. We need to let...

Edinburgh: Demonstration for Scotland to Remain Part of the EU In what our First Minister described as 'democratically unacceptable' the majority of the Scottish people voted to stay in the EU however the leave campaign winning the majority means Scotland will have to leave the EU agaisnt our will. We need to let...

In what our First Minister described as 'democratically unacceptable' the majority of the Scottish people voted to stay in the EU however the leave campaign winning the majority means Scotland will have to leave the EU agaisnt our will. We need to let our parliament know exactly how passionate we are about the EU and give our support to any possibility that allows us to remain in the EU - from the Denmark plan to a second independence referendum (this is a peaceful and fun demonstration).
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Starts at: 5.30pm Wed 29 Jun 2016

Venue: Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH99 1SP

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1.00pm Wed 29 Jun 2016
Live from Freedom Square, Glasgow.

Glasgow: Demonstration for Scotland to Remain in the EU Live from Freedom Square, Glasgow.

This is a demonstration to mirror that being arranged to take place at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh for those in Glasgow who cannot make it through to Edinburgh. For those who can, the Edinburgh event is https://www.facebook.com/events/1021031031316026/?ti=icl This is a peaceful demonstration.
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Starts at: 1.00pm Wed 29 Jun 2016

Speakers: Hosted by Young European Movement and Glasgow for Remain

Venue: Freedom Square, Glasgow

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6.59pm Tue 28 Jun 2016

Robert The Bruce Seals


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Starts at: 6.59pm Tue 28 Jun 2016

1.00pm Tue 28 Jun 2016
EH99 1SP

Keep Scotland in Europe EH99 1SP

On Tuesday the First Minister will make a statement to Parliament on the EU referendum. Scotland voted to remain in the EU. We must preserve our relationship with Europe, and we can only do this if the political parties in Scotland show leadership and work together. Come to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 28th June at 1pm and make your voice heard.
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Starts at: 1.00pm Tue 28 Jun 2016

Speakers: Scottish Greens arranged Event

Venue: Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh EH99 1SP

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5.00pm Sun 26 Jun 2016
Post EU Ref Panel Discussion from 'Overheard in the West End Festival'.

'What Now?' Post EU Ref Panel - OITWE Post EU Ref Panel Discussion from 'Overheard in the West End Festival'.

From 'Overheard in the West End Festival' a panel discussion of where we go from here. The panel will be announced on the day but expect Loki and Matt Lygate to be involved.
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Starts at: 5.00pm Sun 26 Jun 2016

Speakers: TBA on the day

Venue: Siempre Bicycle Cafe

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1.00pm Sat 25 Jun 2016
At our Independence Live Meetup we have guest speaker Andy Anderson talking about the postal vote from the Independence Referendum. Very controvertial subject with many critics coming from Yes side. Download PDF report http://tvl.ink/dsfdoc

Andy Anderson: The Postal Ballot At our Independence Live Meetup we have guest speaker Andy Anderson talking about the postal vote from the Independence Referendum. Very controvertial subject with many critics coming from Yes side. Download PDF report http://tvl.ink/dsfdoc

At our Independence Live Meetup we have guest speaker Andy Anderson talking about the postal vote from the Independence Referendum. Very controvertial subject with many critics coming from Yes side. You can download the PDF of the report from a link: http://tvl.ink/dsfdoc
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Starts at: 1.00pm Sat 25 Jun 2016

Speakers: Andy Anderson

Venue: Yes Bar, 14 Drury Street Glasgow G2 5AA

10.00am Sat 25 Jun 2016
Meeting of Researchers on the paranormal

The Scottish UFO & Paranormal Conference Glasgow - 2016 Meeting of Researchers on the paranormal

THE SCOTTISH UFO & PARANORMAL CONFERENCE (June 25th) The Scottish UFO & Paranormal Conference 2016. This will be occurring at the Debates Chamber, Glasgow University, 32 University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8Q on Saturday June 25th between 10:00am and 8:00pm. We have a terrific line up of speakers for this year's conference, Roland Watson, 'A Paranormal History of Nessie' Alyson Dunlop, 'Demons & Dark Places' Ron Halliday, 'UFO Scotland' Malcolm Robinson, 'Poltergeists, The Best Cases' Charmaine Fraser, 'The UK Wildman, Is There A British Bigfoot'? Gordon Rutter, 'Mushrooms, Myths & Magic' Larry Warren & Peter Robbins, 'The Rendlesham Forest Mystery' The event will be hosted by well know Bonnybridge UFO Councillor, Billy Buchanan and is sponsored by Phenomena Magazine. Tickets Priced just £10 for the full day (a bargain) are available from me. Send cheque or postal order made payable to, SPI Scotland and send to, Scottish UFO & Paranormal Conference (2016) Flat 5, Unicorn House, Croft Road, Hastings, East Sussex, England, TN34 3HE. If you only go to one conference this year, this is the one. Best wishes. Malcolm Robinson.
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Starts at: 10.00am Sat 25 Jun 2016

Venue: Glasgow University Union

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10.00pm Thu 23 Jun 2016
Live coverage through the night from the Emirates in Glasgow. We will also be running a Blab with live commentary from the Emirates. Details for the Blab will be published closer to the referendum date.

EU Referendum Night, from Glasgow Emirates #EUref Live coverage through the night from the Emirates in Glasgow. We will also be running a Blab with live commentary from the Emirates. Details for the Blab will be published closer to the referendum date.

Live coverage through the night from the Emirates in Glasgow. We will also be running a Blab with live commentary from the Emirates. Details for the Blab will be published closer to the referendum date.
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Starts at: 10.00pm Thu 23 Jun 2016

Venue: Emirates, Glasgow

7.00pm Sun 19 Jun 2016
Are you unsure about the up-and-coming EU Referendum? Then join us in the Riverside Hall, Govan, for a special EU debate.

The Big EU Debate Are you unsure about the up-and-coming EU Referendum? Then join us in the Riverside Hall, Govan, for a special EU debate.

Are you unsure about the up-and-coming EU Referendum? Then join us in the Riverside Hall, Govan, for a special EU debate. For Remain: Chris Stevens MP & Zara Kitson For Leave: Jim Sillars & Joyce Drummond Chair: Dr Murray Leith (UWS)
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Starts at: 7.00pm Sun 19 Jun 2016

Speakers: Chris Stevens MP,Zara Kitson,Jim Sillars,Joyce Drummond,Dr Murray Leith

Venue: Riverside Hall, Clydebrae St, Govan, G51 2AJ G51 2AJ

12.45pm Sun 19 Jun 2016
Guest speaker. David Hutchison is Honorary Professor of Media Policy at Glasgow Caledonian University. He co-edited 'The Media in Scotland' and 'The Media and the Referendum: National and International Perspectives'...

Scottish Independence Movement Meeting Guest speaker. David Hutchison is Honorary Professor of Media Policy at Glasgow Caledonian University. He co-edited 'The Media in Scotland' and 'The Media and the Referendum: National and International Perspectives'...

SEE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR DETAILS ABOUT SIM AND EVENT DETAILS https://www.facebook.com/events/1722181931370924/
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Starts at: 12.45pm Sun 19 Jun 2016

Speakers: David Hutchison

Venue: Hillhead Library, Glasgow G12 8AP

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7.00pm Wed 15 Jun 2016
Chaired by John Drummond Yes Kelty are hosting a debate on the upcoming EU referendum

Kelty's EU Referendum Debate Chaired by John Drummond Yes Kelty are hosting a debate on the upcoming EU referendum

Yes Kelty are hosting a debate on the upcoming EU referendum on Wednesday the 15th of June. Stay? Leave? Undecided? Come along and have your questions answered. Hear the case put forward by our 4 speakers, 2 for each side, chaired by John Drummond of the Constitutional Commission. Free entry.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Wed 15 Jun 2016

Speakers: John Drummond, Rosemary Hunter, Maciej Wiczynski, Bill Mair, Raymond Mennie

Venue: Main St, Kelty, Fife KY4 0AY, UK KY4 0AY

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2.00pm Fri 10 Jun 2016
Alyn Smith, MEP

Kiltr: Alyn Smith Interview Alyn Smith, MEP

Our very own Member of the European Parliament joins us in the Kiltr.com office where Michael Gray of CommonSpace.scot will discuss the upcoming vote and what it means for Scotland. Another great Scottish new alternative media collaboration.
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Starts at: 2.00pm Fri 10 Jun 2016

Speakers: Alyn Smith, Michael Gray

Venue: Kiltr.com Office, Bothwell Lane, Glasgow

1.00pm Sat 4 Jun 2016
with speeches and song, hosted by the James Connolly Society

30th Annual James Connolly Commemoration with speeches and song, hosted by the James Connolly Society

This years annual James Connolly commemoration will take place at Connolly's birthplace of 107 Cowgate on Saturday 4th June at 1pm. This event will feature non-party political speakers and live music. Dave Douglas, NUM stalwart and veteran working class and trade union activist. Barry Monteith, Independent councillor in Dungannon and member of the 1916 Societies. Actor and activist Tam Dean Burn will read some of James Connolly's writings. This year marks the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising and our commemoration will feature a speaker from Ireland to discuss the significance of the start of the Irish revolution. 2016 also marks the 30th anniversary of the James Connolly commemoration in his home city and this anniversary will also feature in the event. This commemoration is organised by the James Connolly Society in conjunction with James Connolly's home community. This is a family friendly event and the organisers strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all those wishing to celebrate the life of James Connolly, Edinburgh's greatest son.
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Starts at: 1.00pm Sat 4 Jun 2016

Speakers: Dave Douglas (NUM), Barry Monteith (independent councillor in Dungannon), Tam Dean Burn (actor reading from the Non-stop Connolly Show), Alan Hunter, Steven Dodds, Gerry Mulvenna

Venue: Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1

9.00pm Fri 3 Jun 2016
We are looking forward very much to an evening in the company of Tommy Beavitt, a superb singer who has a great knowledge of both Robert Burns and Russian culture....

AN GEALBHAN le Tommy Beavitt We are looking forward very much to an evening in the company of Tommy Beavitt, a superb singer who has a great knowledge of both Robert Burns and Russian culture....

'S e co-latha-breith Àdhaimh a th' ann. An tig u ga fhaicinn ann? It's Àdhamh's birthday. Will you come visit him at AN GEALBHAN? Tha sinn a' dèanadh fiughair mhóir ris an fheasgar seo an cuideachd Thòmais Bhìobhaid, seinneadair gasta aig a bheil deagh eòlas air an dà chuid Ràibeart Bùrnach agas dualchas na Ruise.... We are looking forward very much to an evening in the company of Tommy Beavitt, a superb singer who has a great knowledge of both Robert Burns and Russian culture.... Thigidh gar n-ionnsaidh an oidhche ud ma-tà 's chì u mar a chuireas Tòmas an dithist comhla sa cheòl aige.... Come visit us that night then and you will see how Tommy puts the two together in his music.... 'S e cuirm sònraichte math a tha gur feitheachd! It's a cracking gig that awaits! £10 craic snacks tunes
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Starts at: 9.00pm Fri 3 Jun 2016

Speakers: Tommy Beavitt

Venue: Sutherland's Bar, Argyll Hotel, 973 Sauchiehall Street, G3 7TQ Glasgow G3 7TQ

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1.00pm Thu 2 Jun 2016
Recent public transport fare increases

Fair Fares Recent public transport fare increases

Enough is Enough. The latest fare increases from First Bus to the cost of travelling in Glasgow are a hike too far. FirstDay tickets are going from from £4.30 to £4.50 and the network-wide ticket increases 25p to £6. A five-stop journey has gone from 95p to £1:05, to £1:15, £1:20 and now £1:40, a jump of a third in just 3 years. The Aberdeen-based multinational reported an 80% increase in profits last year to £105.8m, so for a city struggling under the impact of austerity these hikes are hard to justify. We are calling on First to scrap these increased charges, in a recognition that the people of Glasgow cannot afford to push their profits any higher this year. Although they have their own issues with fare increases, user surveys regularly show much higher rates of passenger satisfaction in Edinburgh than Glasgow. In the capital, instead of a private corporation the buses remain municipally owned. It is long past time for the Scottish Government to take action against all of Scotland’s monopolistic, profiteering and in cases corrupt local bus operators. Bus re-regulation is an essential move to ensure local communities are once again served by effective, affordable, fully integrated and publicly owned transport services. Buses were de-regulated by Margaret Thatcher in 1985, creating a corporate free-for-all. The SNP supported bus re-regulation, until in 2007 they received significant support from Stagecoach tycoon Brian Souter, and dropped the idea.
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Starts at: 1.00pm Thu 2 Jun 2016

Speakers: tbc

Venue: blab.im

12.00pm Thu 2 Jun 2016
Interview with Bella Caledonia's, Mike Small with Common Space journalist Michael Gray & Erik Sandberg from KILTR.

Bella Caledonia: Mike Small interview Interview with Bella Caledonia's, Mike Small with Common Space journalist Michael Gray & Erik Sandberg from KILTR.

Interview with Bella Caledonia's, Mike Small with Common Space journalist Michael Gray & Erik Sandberg from KILTR. This is a collaborative new media event.
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Starts at: 12.00pm Thu 2 Jun 2016

Speakers: Mike Small, Michael Gray & Erik Sandberg

Venue: KILTR office, Glasgow