The Battle of Langside (13 May 1568) may be in line to be added to twenty eight sites that currently constitute Historic Scotland’s Inventory of Scottish Battlefields. Historic Scotland is consulting on eleven battlefield sites with Langside the only one located in Glasgow. To be successful each site must be able to demonstrate its national importance with key historical events or figures, or for its physical remains and/or archaeological potential. Given that the battle took place in what is now Queen’s Park and that Mary Queen of Scots defeat led her to flee Scotland to the “protection” of her cousin Elizatheth I, one might think it should be able to win this battle.
Many local place names reflect Langside’s combatants – Moray Place, Regent Park Square and Queens Park, Square and Drive – and demonstrate the strong assocation with this historic event that took place 444 years ago. Hopefully the Strathbungo Society, Community and City Councils will all work together to get the Battle of Langside duly recognised for its importance to Scottish history and thereby increase people’s understanding of the batle and its site nearby in Queen’s Park.
All the fun of a multi-cultural fair. Come and experience henna handpainting (as well as kids face painting), ethnic (and other) foods – including local coffee and bakehouse Tapa - vibes by local station Radio Awaz – and two bouncy castles! Come and celebrate the South Side’s diversity. Shawlands Mela (pronounced mee-la) is brought to you by Shawlands Academy PTC and is being held in Scotland’s most international school: yes, Shawlands Academy!
Entrance: £1 for adults; 50P p
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Now that Spring’s almost here, do you fancy something different, something that celebrates the South Side’s cultural diversity – well Shawlands Mela is just the place for you – and yours. Organised by Shawlands Academy PTC, this first-ever Shawlands Mela has all the fun of the fair: from henna hand-painting to bouncy castles, from Asian (and other) food stalls to live entertainment and lots else besides including local coffee and bakehouse, Tapa. So why don’t you come along to Shawlands Academy for a fun day “in”.Entrance is £1 per adult and 50p per child, open: 10 am to 3 pm.
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As part of its fundraising programme, Shawlands Academy Parent Teacher Association is holding its first ever Car Boot Sale. If you fancy trying out your selling skills then contact the PTC on 07747 371 430 or log on to the Shawlands Academy website for more details
http://www.shawlandsacademy.glasgow.sch.uk/
Pre-booked tables cost £10 (£15 on the day) and you can set up from 9am.
And, it would be great to see some Young Bungo Entrepeneurs – so come on all you Young Apprentices!
If you simply want to browse what’s on offer, grab a bargain and get a cup of tea and some home baking then head to Shawlands Academy on Saturday 21 May 2011. Entry is £1.50 (children 50p).
Fancy ‘Afternoon Twee’? Well if free live music, browsing vintage ladies and gents clothing or jewellery, accessories and crafts is your bag, then why don’t you make you way to the Southside’s first ever Vintage Fair being held in The Shed on Sunday 29th May? All you oldies will remember The Shed as Malborough House.
Doors open 12.30. Should be classic.
If you’re interesting in getting involved in the first ever Southside Film Festival why don’t you go along to the meeting this Thursday 5 May, at 8.30pm in Beanscene, Battlefield?
The Festival is looking for volunteers to help with the staging of the Southside Film Festival which is happening over the weekend of 13-15 May. So do come along if you want to help – and let other people know who might be interested.
For further information, please contact Karen O’Hare at southsidefilmfest@gmail.com>
The Battle of Langside (13 May 1568) may be in line to be added to twenty eight sites that currently constitute Historic Scotland’s Inventory of Scottish Battlefields. Historic Scotland is consulting on eleven battlefield sites with Langside the only one located in Glasgow. To be successful each site must be able to demonstrate its national importance with key historical events or figures, or for its physical remains and/or archaeological potential. Given that the battle took place in what is now Queen’s Park and that Mary Queen of Scots defeat led her to flee Scotland to the “protection” of her cousin Elizatheth I, one might think it should be able to win this battle.
