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Home-grown Recipes Project

  It has been lovely working with the women at the Minority Ethnic Elderly Care Centre (MECC) in Govanhill exploring their favourite traditional recipes and hearing about the stories that go with them.   A total of 6 recipes will be collected and, along with their stories of growing and cooking, will be used to create [...]

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She sells ‘She Settles in the Shields’…

She Settles in the Shields provides a unique opportunity to meet the women who travelled to Scotland from all over the world, in search of family, love and security. Published by Glasgow Women’s Library, this book is now available to buy in the Library or online for just £9.95*.

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Summer Programme ……lots of fun and learning

The ladies have had lots of fun taking part in the summer programme at the Glasgow Women’s Library.  This year we put together a mixture of activities where the women could come together to learn in an informal and comfortable setting.  So far, women who have taken part come from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life.  We are [...]

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Summer Programme

Glasgow Women’s Library offers a fun packed programme for all women over the summer period which includes arts & crafts activities, visits to Musuems, Arts Galleries and places of worship, film screenings and outdoor activities. Arts & Crafts Workshop Monday 5th July, 10.30am – 12.30pm Monday 12th July, 10.30am – 12.30pm Tuesday 20th July,10.30am – [...]

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(Closed) Volunteers required for The Lifebook Project

Glasgow Women’s Library is looking for volunteers to take part in an exciting Arts project which involves working with women’s groups around Glasgow to create individual life books using scrap booking techniques. We’re holding a training session on Friday 21 May for anyone interested, please get in touch.

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She Settles in the Shields

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to meet the women who travelled to Scotland from all over the world, in search of family, love and security.

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She Settles in the Shields & Pardesi Heroes

This event has now passed. The She Settles in the Shields exhibition offers a unique opportunity to meet the women who travelled to Scotland from all over the world, in search of family, love and security. At the Glasgow University Chapel until Tuesday, 16th October

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She Settles in the Shields & Pardesi Heroes

The She Settles in the Shields exhibition offers a unique opportunity to meet the women who travelled to Scotland from all over the world, in search of family, love and security. At the Hidden Gardens as part of Eid on the Drive.

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She Settles in the Shields & Pardesi Heroes

The She Settles in the Shields exhibition offers a unique opportunity to meet the women who travelled to Scotland from all over the world, in search of family, love and security. The exhibition will be complemented with photographic archives of South Asian pioneers by artist Basharat Khan.

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Summer Programme

Step into the Summer Programme at the Glasgow Women’s Library to enjoy a range of activities including arts & crafts, film screenings & discussions, workshops, outings, picnics and a chance to socialise in a fun and friendly environment.

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