Events
A guide to regular events in Dennistoun
Monday
Yoga with Anne
Monday's (6.30pm - 8pm)
Reidvale Community Centre
13 Whitevale Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 1QW
Tel: 07879414946
Email: annemcn@hotmail.co.uk
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Bounce & Rhyme
Dennistoun Library & Learning Centre, 2 Craigpark, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G31 2NA
Every Monday @ 10.30am and Every Friday @ 1pm
For parents, carers and children 3 and under. Bounce and Rhyme provides a fun way for your child to develop through songs, rhymes and stories.
East End Woodcraft Folk
Monday evenings 18:00 to 19:30
We are a children's group, similar to Cubs or Brownies, currently for 4 - 10 year olds (though we'd like to expand the age range). In the summer we meet in Alexandra Park: in the winter we move to St Andrew's East church. For information about our group, see our Facebook page Eastend Woodcraft Folk. For enquiries, or to join, contact eastendwoodcraft@gmail.com or 07719490654
Silver Deal Active - Glasgow Community Champions
Silver Deal Active provide easy exercise and arts & crafts classes to residents aged 60 years and over to help them stay fit and healthy.
Tuesday
We.Yoga
Tuesday's (8pm-9:15pm)
4 Broompark Circus Dennistoun G31 2JF
Contact Scarlett on 07515027017
£7 drop in class
Digi-PALS at Dennistoun Library
every Tuesday from 10am - 1pm
Glasgow Libraries volunteer-led Digi-PALS programme could be the helping hand you need to learn how to print, text, shop online or search for a job. Digi-PALS are stationed at 14 of the city's libraries with Dennistoun Library running their session every Tuesday from 10am - 1pm. Digi-PALS sessions can last from five minutes to an hour, depending on the type of query, with volunteers providing one to one support.
Dennistoun Photographers Group
Dennistoun Photographers are you interested in learning photography? Our aim is to promote interest and active participation in all aspects of photography and to arrange a weekly programme of events covering basic techniques, practical evenings, demonstrations and visual presentations. Come along and share ideas and learn camera techniques in an environment of encouragement. Whether you have an old 35mm in the attic or no camera at all there'll be something for you at dennistoun photographers group.
email to dennistounphotographers@gmx.co.uk | Facebook
Dennistoun Community Council Meeting
2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm (confirm dates)
The council's aim is to ascertain, coordinate and express the views of the wider community. It seeks to promote the Dennistoun area as a positive, inclusive neighbourhood. You are warmly invited to attend.
Wednesday
Yoga with Sarah
Every Wednesday 5.45pm-6.45pm Beginners/Intermediate Class
Citypark Fitness and Beauty, Citypark, Alexandra Parade, Glasgow G31 3AU
tel: 07800 652367
Qualified yoga instructor in Ashtanga yoga and vinyasa flow.
Broompark Circuits
Wednesday's (7pm-7.45pm)
4 Broompark Circus, Dennistoun
Comprises of a range of short high intensity mainly body weight exercises to improve strength and overall fitness with personal trainer.
email: broomparkcircus@gmail.com
Silver Deal Active Glasgow Community Champions
Silver Deal Active provide easy exercise and arts & crafts classes to residents aged 60 years and over to help them stay fit and healthy.
Thursday
Ladies Boxfit
Dennistoun New Parish Church 9 Armadale St, Glasgow G31 2UU
Every Thursday (7.30pm-8.30pm)
£5.00 Per Person
A dynamic combination of exercise and boxing technique. Suitable for ALL levels of fitness.
Tel: 07925 289068 Email: info@martincharlesfitness.com
martincharlesfitness.com
Frostbite Cheer & Dance
Citypark, The Fitness Group, Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun
Fun and friendly dance school with quality and professional training.
Pom, Hiphop, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Highland Gymnastics. Recreational classes and successful competitive teams.
Thursdays - Competition teams and gymnastics
Contact - frostbitedance@gmail.com
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Yoga with Anne
Thursday (7pm)
Reidvale Community Centre
13 Whitevale Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 1QW
Tel: 07879414946
Email: annemcn@hotmail.co.uk
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The New Den Cafe
Dennistoun New Parish Church, 9 Armadale Street Dennistoun G31 2UU
Open every Thursday (11am-2pm)
Serves hot and cold snacks and meals, newspapers available to read, weekly specials, the food is not priced but is paid for via an honesty box so customers pay what they wish or can afford and the money goes towards the running of the cafe. Everyone is welcome including children.
Dennistoun New Parish Church
Brownies & Guides
Fancy joining the Brownies or the Guides?
We meet in St Andrews East Church on Alexandra Parade, on Thursday evenings.
Brownies, aged 7-10years meet from 6.30-8pm
Guides, aged 10-14years meet from 8-9.30pm
All girls will be made very welcome, so why not come along and bring a friend too.
Contact Elizabeth McIvor on 0141 556 4838 for further details.
St Andrews East Parish Church, 685 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow
Absolute Dance
Dennistoun New Parish Church Hall, Whitehill Street
Learn pop video style routines whilst keeping fit and having fun.
Age 16 and over. No experience needed.
Every Thursday 7 till 8.45 £4.00
Contact Christine 07803047974 or Liz 0768100467 otherwise see you there!!!
Friday
Frostbite Cheer & Dance
Citypark, The Fitness Group, Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun
Fun and friendly dance school with quality and professional training.
Pom, Hiphop, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Highland Gymnastics. Recreational classes and successful competitive teams.
Fridays - Recreational dance classes, ballet grades and Highland
Contact - frostbitedance@gmail.com
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Bounce & Rhyme
Dennistoun Library & Learning Centre, 2 Craigpark, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G31 2NA
Every Friday @ 1pm
For parents, carers and children 3 and under. Bounce and Rhyme provides a fun way for your child to develop through songs, rhymes and stories.
Dennistoun Dance Academy
Our lady of Good Council Chapel Hall Craigpark
email: jollydance.glasgow@homecall.co.uk
Dance classes on Fridays from 4.30pm onwards from age 3 years upwards in Ballet, tap, streetdance, cheerleading, acrobatics, jazz and highland.
Fully qualified coaches in all subjects taught. Cheerleading squad training on Saturdays.
The Granary - Friday's (1-3pm)
St. Andrew's East Church 681 Alexandra Parade
A safe place for older people to meet new friends
The Gilded Balloon Comedy Club
Drygate Brewing Co, 85 Drygate G4 0UT
Friday night comedy (7.30pm for 8pm start)
Dinner and comedy packages: 0141 212 8815
http://drygate.com/events/
The Official Tour Guides of Glasgow Necropolis
Friday, Saturday & Sunday (confirm dates & available spaces)
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis
If you have never been round the Glasgow Necropolis you are missing out on a part of Glasgow's History. All donations from our tours go to the conservation and restoration of the Glasgow Necropolis. We are also offering Friday evening combined Tour and 2 course meal at Cathedral House Hotel.
Saturday
Go Play Dennistoun(Age 5-13)
Saturday Club 1-3pm
Outdoor and indoor play. Arts & Crafts, ball games, traditional games, activities
Wellpark Community Hall, 11 McIntosh Street Tel: 0141 551 0071
1282 Social Club
The club is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The club can be hired for private functions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The Main Hall is available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons for christenings and communions. The Main Hall is also available Monday to Saturday to cater for funerals. Private hire is not open to the public. We also do a full wedding package. Why not give us a call or pop in at any time Saturday or Sunday with your enquiries and have a look around our newly refurbished premises.
15 wood Street, Dennistoun tel: 0141 554 1498
The Official Tour Guides of Glasgow Necropolis
Friday, Saturday & Sunday (confirm dates & available spaces)
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis
If you have never been round the Glasgow Necropolis you are missing out on a part of Glasgow's History. All donations from our tours go to the conservation and restoration of the Glasgow Necropolis.
Sunday
The Official Tour Guides of Glasgow Necropolis
Friday, Saturday & Sunday (confirm dates & available spaces)
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis
If you have never been round the Glasgow Necropolis you are missing out on a part of Glasgow's History. All donations from our tours go to the conservation and restoration of the Glasgow Necropolis. We are also offering Friday evening combined Tour and 2 course meal at Cathedral House Hotel
1282 Social Club
The club is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The club can be hired for private functions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The Main Hall is available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons for christenings and communions. The Main Hall is also available Monday to Saturday to cater for funerals. Private hire is not open to the public. We also do a full wedding package. Why not give us a call or pop in at any time Saturday or Sunday with your enquiries and have a look around our newly refurbished premises.
15 wood Street, Dennistoun tel: 0141 554 1498
Urban Market at Drygate 85 Drygate G4 0UT
1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. (12noon - 5pm)
A curated market celebrating the curious, original and creative.
facebook.com/urbanmarketglasgow/
Other Days
Dennistoun Diggers Community Garden
We run a small community garden on Circus Drive in Dennistoun. The garden is a space for people in the community to come together, exchange skills and grow food together. We have a mix of personal and community growing space. We are always looking for new members to get involved whether it be just to come help plant, do a bit of weeding. We also organise events in the neighbourhood from time to time. To find out more, please:
Visit our website: www.dennistoundiggers.org.uk
See our facebook page - www.facebook.com/dennistoundiggers
Follow us on twitter - @dennistoundiggs
or join the dennistoun diggers facebook group!
You can also contact us on dennistoundiggers@gmail.com
Dennistoun Slow Spin Cycle Group
This is a new group aimed at inspiring people of all abilities to get on, or back on their bikes. Through the group the intention will be to organise local trips where the emphasis is on having a leisurely cycle with time for chat & stops to admire the views. Of course not forgetting while doing this theres an opportunity to get fit & healthy. If you are interested in coming along or finding out more about the group please email: budgieleeds@yahoo.co.uk
Alexandra Park
- Golf Club - 9 hole public course. tel: 0141 556 1294
- Bowling - 3 public greens. tel: 0141 770 0519
- Putting - flat course. tel: 0141 770 0519
- Football - Football pitches. tel: 0141 556 1589
- Orienteering - East End orienteering club STAG invites people young and old with all levels of ability to try their 10-checkpoint course in Alexandra Park. Map packs are available for 2pds from Sports Centres. St. Andrew's Orienteering Club
- Alexandra Park Festival - A programme of events for people of all ages
Market Gallery
Presenting a diverse and dynamic programme of local, national and international art to the east end of Glasgow. Situated in an area which is home to more than 200 artists market is a space run by artists for artists.
334 Duke Street Glasgow G31 1QZ tel: 0141 556 7276
email: market@marketgallery.org
Open: Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm (during exhibitions)
http://www.marketgallery.org
- Alexandra Park
- Cathedral Square - The heart of old Glasgow.
- Cathedral - one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Scotland. The tomb of Glasgow's founder St. Mungo is located in a chapel below the altar.
- Conservation area
- Duke Street - longest street in Britain
- Martyrs' School/Open Museum - Parson Street. tel: 0141 552 2356
- Molendinar Burn
- Necropolis - Modeled after the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris it is an important heritage resource and a locally important site for nature conservation.
- Provand's Lordship - Built in 1471 it is the oldest house and smallest museum in Glasgow. You can also visit the house's cloistered St. Nicholas' Gardens. 3 Castle Street.tel: 0141 552 8819 (Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Thur, Sat. 11am-5pm Fri, Sun. Entry Free
- St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art - 2 Castle Street. tel: 0141 553 2557
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Scotland's largest car boot sale.
Every Sunday (8am-3pm)
Blochairn Fruit Market, Blochairn Road
Contact: Glasgow City Council, Markets Group, 130 Blochairn Road, Glasgow G21 2DU. 0141 287 2500
Stalls and car boot indoor/outdoor. Rent from £18. Casual traders welcome.
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