Scottish Wedding Show at the SECC Glasgow 21st-22nd February 2009

Scottish Wedding Show at the SECC Glasgow 21st-22nd February 2009
Following the Scottish Wedding Show held at at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh on 7th and 8th February 2009and the superb wedding services and suppliers who showcased at The Best Scottish Weddings Exhibition which took place on Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February 2009 at Braehead Arena the Scottish Wedding Show, Scotland's best event forbrides-to-be, will take place at the SECC, Glasgow on 21st-22nd February 2009.
This ultimate showcase for prospective brides & grooms and their wedding party will bring together over 300 of Scotland's leading wedding suppliers under one roof and will showcase everything needed to make the big day just perfect.
Feast your eyes on the largest bridal collection in Scotland and wonderful outfits to entice the Groom, Mother of the Birde and Bridesmaids. Performance Times are at 10.30am, 12noon, 1.45pm, 3.15pm and 4.45pm each day and articipating companies include Angelique Lamont, Etiquette, Joyce Young for By Storm, Kinnies Bridal, Lindsay Fleming, Little Deva, Opus Couture, Reeta Fashions, Sarah Morgan Bridal, Signature Brides & Bridesmaids, Suelise Bridal, Catherine's of Partick, Fascinations of Larkhall, Rage of Hyndland, Geoffrey (Tailor) Highland Crafts Ltd, Hector Russell, Kilts 4U, McCalls Ltd, MacKenzie Menswear, Moss Bros, Slater MenswearPyrotechnics on the catwalk will be provided by 21st Century Celebrations Fireworks.
Upgraded tickets shall be be treated to the VIP catwalk experience with a pre-show glass of bubbly & canapés, then enjoy the best view of the fashion show in one of our priority seats.
At the show you will also discover perfect Bridal Beauty for brides and bridesmaids with free make-uppers by Benefit CosmeticsEvery girl wants to look like a princess on her special day. It's all about a beautiful, fresh, rosy complexion. Benefit creates products that are irresistible, fun and uniquely problem solving.
Sample and savour some of the world's finest wine and champagne with expert tutoring and advice with Free Wine Tasting with TescoThere will be four tastings each day as well as samplings throughout the day and they are open to everyone - Within a short walk of the SECC you will find the Argyll Hotel and Sutherlands Scottish Restaurant at 973 Sauchiehall Streetjust by Kelvingrove Park - a great location for your wedding photographs!The Argyll hotel is close to Park Circus Marriage Suites and makes an ideal venue for smaller weddings - catering from 20 to 55 covers.The hotel also has a Four Poster Bedroom ideal for your honeymoon night an is within a 20 minute taxi ride of Glasgow Airport.If attending the Sccttish Wedding Show why not call into the hotel where the helpfull staff will be only too happy to show you their facilities at first hand.
Being held one week after Saint Valentines Day make sure you don't miss one of Scotland's largerst wedding events taking place this month!

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Launch of Glasgow's tourisim action plan to 2016

Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and its partners in the development of Glasgow's Tourism Action Plan to 2016 - Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Scottish Enterprise and VisitScotland - have much pleasure in inviting you to a reception at The Arches at 253 Argyle Street from 6pm – 8.30pm on Monday, 9th March, to hear how the city aims to grow tourism by 60% over the next eight years. March 9th also marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of the city’s brand Glasgow: Scotland with style and there will be a chance to see and hear about highlight achievements of the brand since March 2004.
The Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, Steven Purcell, will open formal proceedings at approximately 6.45pm, followed by Scott Taylor, Chief Executive of GCMB. Demand for the event is expected to be high, so places are limited to the named recipient of this invite or their representative.
Place: The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow (under 'the Heileman's Umbrella')
Date: Monday 9th March 2009
Time: 6pm - 8.30pm

Jimmy Carr: Joke Technician Glasgow 18/29 March

Jimmy Carr: Joke Technician

Jimmy Carr is not just a TV star. He’s won awards, released chart-topping DVDs (there’s a new one out this November), written a best-selling book and broken box office records by performing to over 500,000 people in the last three years. He may be the hardest working man in comedy. But perhaps he wouldn’t have to be if he had a little bit more talent.
This show is exactly the same as last year’s except every single word. It’s rude, crude and offensive but those aren’t the only reasons you’ll enjoy it.
Always one of the hottest tickets at the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival and not to be missed, unless it’s not your kind of thing.

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The Scottish Baby Show 24/26 april Glasgow

The Scottish Baby Show

The Scottish Baby Show has been created especially for parents and parents-to-be and brings together over 100 of the leading specialist baby companies whose products range from car seats to childcare, prams to photography, maternity wear to nappies.
There will be a crèche, feeding and changing areas, information area & kids fun zone and lots of entertainment for the whole family.
As well as seeing the latest products for parents and babies, you can also make huge savings & obtain expert parenting advice.

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Lionel Richie Wed 08 Apr 09 in Glasgow

Lionel Richie perfrorming at secc .

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Global superstar Lionel Richie has announced a string of European tour dates for Spring 2009, including his first UK shows since his sold out 2007 “Coming Home” Tour.
The 35 date tour begins in Dublin next March, and ends in Belgium in May.
The tour will follow the release of Lionel Richie’s ninth studio album ‘Just Go’ which will be released early 2009.
Richie’s success story over nearly 30 years is the stuff of legend and one few artists can match: he's sold over 100 million albums; he's won countless awards including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a staggering five Grammy Awards and the Crystal Award for Humanitarianism; he's written some of the best known and loved songs in pop history and continues to sell-out stadium and arena shows all over the world.
Lionel's 2009 Tour will give fans a chance to experience first hand his extraordinary new album and also his incredible back catalogue – from the classics of his solo career such as “Hello”, “Dancing on The Ceiling,” and “Endless Love” to the mega-hits of his Commodore days, like “Easy,” “Brickhouse” and “Three Times a Lady”.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in Glasgow

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 10 dec 2009/ 3jan 2010

A tale as old as time... Disney's multi-award winning musical is one of the most popular and enchantingly romantic fables ever told. Seen by over 25 million people worldwide and nominated for 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this sumptuous, eye-popping theatrical phenomenon has wowed audiences worldwide with critically acclaimed, record breaking runs in London, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney and Tokyo.
Produced by Peter Frosdick and Martin Dodd for UK Productions, Beauty and the Beast has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and book by Linda Woolverton. It is directed and choreographed by Alison Pollard with Musical Supervision by Gareth Williams.
Set design is by Charles Camm, with costumes by Elizabeth Dennis, lighting design by David Howe and sound design by Ross Portway and Jon Higson.

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in Glasgow

Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular in Glasgow

Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular 1 july/ 5 july 2009

After 65 million years they’re back!
After years of planning, the award-winning BBC TV series, Walking with Dinosaurs comes to life in a stunning theatrical event. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs, including the terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus-rex! Be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return before your eyes. It’s a dazzling 10 million pound arena spectacle of unprecedented size and quality set to captivate young and old alike. Marvel at the story of their 200 million year domination of life on earth. Watch them walk. Hear the roar. Be there as they fight for survival and supremacy. From the ripple of their skin to the glint in their eye, you will know the dinosaurs really have returned! So make sure you have your seat to see the return of the dinosaurs!

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Quidam - Cirque Du Soleil Glasgow

Quidam - Cirque Du Soleil 16 april to 19 april 2009

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September, 2008 – Critically celebrated entertainment group Cirque Du Soleil is to stage a UK arena tour of the breathtaking production Quidam. This spellbinding masterpiece hits the UK for the first time with a series of exclusive shows in Liverpool, Belfast, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Dublin, Sheffield and Glasgow.
Directed by the unique and inspirational Franco Dragone, Quidam has toured the world for the past 13 years to wide-spread acclaim and has enjoyed sell-out success across the world in Europe, the US, Australia, Japan, Canada and New Zealand performing to over 8 million fans. America’s TIME Magazine says “Beyond Circus, beyond theatre…makes the incredible visible” whilst Australia’s The Age is equal in its praise stating “We are surely seeing the world's best performers”.
The show follows the sell-out success of Delirium which toured the UK last year. In contrast to Delirium which was a multimedia musical production, Quidam is classic Cirque du Soleil at its very best – usually presented under the big top setting and now for the first time ever in arenas. With more than 50 performers from 14 countries, Quidam is fêted for bringing the impossible to life. The show is a thrilling combination of gravity defying acrobats, awe-inspiring aerial acts, contortionists, rope-jumpers, a balancing duo and of course the acclaimed crazy clowns. Technical expertise and extravagant design are woven together by a dramatic emotional thread where hope and beauty come to life.
In Quidam, the ensemble weaves a narrative of a young girl's adventures in an alternate universe into their surreal, death-defying performance. The show has a unique relevance for a big city audience with one of the key themes exploring the loneliness and isolation of the individual in a world where people are busy, rushing by, caught up in their own personal dramas.
Quick Quidam Facts
Quidam, pronounced "key-dam," is a Latin word for an anonymous passerby, a solitary figure lingering on a street corner, a person rushing past, living lost amidst the crowd.
Quidam follows a young girl in a world of nameless faces, lost in an anonymous society. Frustrated with her little world she embarks on a journey and meets mysterious characters who seduce her with the marvellous, the unsettling and the terrifying.
Quidam showcases approximately 250 costumes, 500 costume accessories and 200 shoes. The average age of the cast is 28: the oldest artist is 52, and the youngest is 12.

Carmen at Clyde Auditorium near Argyll Hotel Glasgow

Sunday 10 may 2009

Ellen Kent & Amphitheatre Productions present a spectacular new autumn tour, bringing a touch of the Colosseum of Rome to the Clyde Auditorium following the premiere of Carmen in Leeds Castle, Kent in front of an audience of 6000 people. This new production will be directed by Ellen Kent with the amphitheatre set designed by London designer Will Bowen.
This magnificent traditional production will be performed by international soloists alongside the full Chisinau National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus.
Carmen as you have never seen it before is staged in a bullring for a new spectacular twist to Bizets famous and seductive opera.
The Clyde Auditorium will be transformed into a Spanish spectacular reminiscent of the real bullrings in Spain. Bull fighters and a brass band will be parading through the venue into the Seville bullring to start this must see performance.

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Never Forget - The Hit Musical with the songs of Take That

Never Forget - The Hit Musical with the songs of Take That

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Featuring all your favourite Take That hits including: A Million Love Songs, Could It Be Magic, It Only Takes A Minute, Do What You Like, Love Ain't Here Anymore, Relight My Fire, Pray, Back For Good Babe and Never Forget.
"This modern musical is up there with the classics" - Daily Mirror

High School Musical 24/ 28 Feburary Glasgow

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Get ready for “the start of something new!” The stage production based on the Disney Channel Original Movie HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is going live around the UK with its first ever national tour. Prepare yourself for the chance to see your favourite movie brought to life in a theatre near you – this show is everything you love about the movie with added fun.
Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates – Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class – as they surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and canteen cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show, and a place in each others hearts.
Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE follows the much-loved story of the movie, featuring all your favourite characters and songs, together with two brand new numbers performed by the country’s hottest dancers and an electrifying live band. So “get'cha head in the game!” And go totally wild for Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

Scottish Wedding Show at the SECC Glasgow 21st-22nd February 2009

Following the Scottish Wedding Show held at at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh on 7th and 8th February 2009 and the superb wedding services and suppliers who showcased at The Best Scottish Weddings Exhibition which took place on Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February 2009 at Braehead Arena the Scottish Wedding Show, Scotland’s best event for brides-to-be, will take place at the SECC, Glasgow on 21st-22nd February 2009. This ultimate showcase for prospective brides & grooms and their wedding party will bring together over 300 of Scotland’s leading wedding suppliers under one roof and will showcase everything needed to make the big day just perfect. Feast your eyes on the largest bridal collection in Scotland and wonderful outfits to entice the Groom, Mother of the Bride and Bridesmaids. Performance Times are at 10.30am, 12noon, 1.45pm, 3.15pm and 4.45pm each day and participating companies include Angelique Lamont, Etiquette, Joyce Young for By Storm, Kinnies Bridal, Lindsay Fleming, Little Deva, Opus Couture, Reeta Fashions, Sarah Morgan Bridal, Signature Brides & Bridesmaids, Suelise Bridal, Catherine’s of Partick, Fascinations of Larkhall, Rage of Hyndland, Geoffrey (Tailor) Highland Crafts Ltd, Hector Russell, Kilts 4U, McCalls Ltd, MacKenzie Menswear, Moss Bros, Slater Menswear. Pyrotechnics on the catwalk will be provided by 21st Century Celebrations Fireworks. Upgraded tickets shall be be treated to the VIP catwalk experience with a pre-show glass of bubbly & canapés, then enjoy the best view of the fashion show in one of our priority seats. At the show you will also discover perfect Bridal Beauty for brides and bridesmaids with free make-uppers by Benefit Cosmetics. Every girl wants to look like a princess on her special day. It’s all about a beautiful, fresh, rosy complexion. Benefit creates products that are irresistible, fun and uniquely problem solving. Sample and savour some of the world’s finest wine and champagne with expert tutoring and advice with Free Wine Tasting with Tesco. There will be four tastings each day as well as samplings throughout the day and they are open to everyone. Within a short walk of the SECC you will find the Argyll Hotel and Sutherlands Scottish Restaurant at 973 Sauchiehall Street just by Kelvingrove Park - a great location for your wedding photographs! The Argyll hotel is close to Park Circus Marriage Suites and makes an ideal venue for smaller weddings - catering from 20 to 55 covers. The hotel also has a Four Poster Bedroom ideal for your honeymoon night an is within a 20 minute taxi ride of Glasgow Airport. If attending the Scottish Wedding Show why not call into the hotel where the helpful staff will be only too happy to show you their facilities at first hand. Being held one week after Saint Valentines Day make sure you don’t miss one of Scotland’s largest wedding events taking place this month! For further information:
http://www.thescottishweddingshow.com http://www.argyllhotelglasgow.co.uk/celebration.htm

Business travel slump hit Holiday Inn parent- The Scotsman (18 February)

Holiday Inn owners Inter-Continental hotels, the world’s largest hotelier, warned a slump in fourth-quarter bookings had continued into 2009 with “no sign of improvement” on the horizon. The UK-based hotels firm said that worldwide revenues per available room (revpar) was down by 12.2 per cent in January. The decline was led by cutbacks in business travel and a steep fall in demand in the Asia-Pacific region. Inter-Continental have recently embarked on a $1bn refurbishment programme for their Holiday Inn brand. 21 UK establishments have been improved under the programme, as the group look to build on custom in the growing mid-market.

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Applicants rise sparks uni cash call - Evening Times (17 February)

A rise in the number of people applying to Scots universities has triggered calls for more funding from the Scottish Government. The call from the University and College Union came after figures showed a 5.7% rise in applications to Scottish universities. Undergraduate applications to Glasgow University rose by almost 15% last year, almost 10% above the national average. Fiona Andrews, of Glasgow University, said: “We are delighted to see an increase in applications to Glasgow, which speaks volumes for the reputation of the university and the high esteem with which our teaching and research activities are held, both at home and abroad.”



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Glasgow even more competitive in 2009

In response to the current economic climate, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau has unveiled a value-added initiative from leading city hotels that will make Glasgow an even more attractive and competitive destination for conferences. Under the new initiative, major hotels will provide new residential conferences with a range of incentives including a free traditional ‘Burns Supper’ course to mark the year of Homecoming, a free drink for each delegate and free accommodation for the partners of delegates.
Furthermore, the decrease in the value of Sterling against the Dollar and the Euro means that Glasgow is now around 25% cheaper for US and European buyers than it was two years ago.
Molly Doheny, Head of the Convention Bureau at Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “Conferences are extremely important to Glasgow and this package of value-added measures demonstrates the willingness across the city’s hotel community to keep Glasgow competitive. Our ‘Team Glasgow’ approach will stand us in very good stead in the current climate

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More Cash for city arts would help Scotland - Evening Times (17 February)

Pauline McNeil, Labour’s culture spokesman, has claimed that additional funding for Glasgow’s galleries and museums would allow greater public access and even wider international interest. Ms. McNeil has written to Culture Minister Mike Russell asking him to detail the criteria applied by the Scottish Government to determine national status. She said: “I have consistently argued this case and believe the time has come for there to be a thorough assessment of the funding arrangements for Glasgow. Given the value for money Glasgow has been able to provide attracting the largest visitor numbers outwith London, you can see any additional funding will be well spent.” Currently, Edinburgh’s National Galleries and Museums receive £41 million of Government funding, while the likes of Kelvingrove and the Burrell collection receive nothing.

Glasgow Film Festival ‘09 does a Loop the Loop – breaking all records with a massive 40% up on last year’s opening weekend!

It’s only day 5 of the Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) but already records are being smashed, screenings are being sold out and the people of Glasgow are lapping up everything the incredible film, guests and events schedule has to offer. Actual ticket sales so far are at 15,000 – the total tickets sold over the whole of GFF ’07!
Bailie Liz Cameron, Chair of the Glasgow Film Theatre and Vice-Chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “This is fabulous news. The dedication and hard work of the festival team, along with targeted marketing support from Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, has reaped rewards beyond all our expectations and we are only half way through this year’s event


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The Clan Gathering 2009- Come Home to Scotland

The Gathering 2009 - Come Home to Scotland


On the 25th and 26th July 2009 Edinburgh will witness one of the largest clan gatherings in history, bringing people together from all parts of the world.

If Edinburgh is the historic capital of Scotland, then Glasgow is the modern and cosmopolitan capital of Scotland. Glasgow is renowned for its culture and fantastic nightlife and travelling between cities is very easy indeed. There are express trains running between Glasgow and Edinburgh at least every 15 minutes. The train journey takes about 45 minutes.

So come to the Gathering but come to Glasgow and visit one of the Top Ten Cities in the World according to Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2009and enjoy the best of both cities. The Argyll hotel in Glasgow provides warm Scottish hospitality and has even dedicated some of their bedrooms to famous Scottish Clans!

Argyll Hotel, 973 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G3 7TQTel: +44 (0)141 337 3313 info@argyllhotelglasgow.co.uk www.argyllhotelglasgow.co.uk

British Dental Conference and Exhibition 2009 Near Argyll Hotel Glasgow

British Dental Conference and Exhibition 2009

Near Argyll Hotel Glasgow 0141 3373313

The Conference
The BDA are pleased to announce that the 2009 British Dental Conference and Exhibition will be held from 4 to 6 June 2009 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow. The Conference programme will encourage and inspire all members of the dental team to realise their full potential.
Based on the theme ‘securing your future: realising your potential’, the Conference programme in 2009 will feature motivational, expert speakers who will inspire you to develop new ideas and grow your career. Charan Gill - Keynote speaker Inspirational entrepreneur Charan Gill MBE, the man behind the Harlequin Leisure Group, will be the keynote speaker. He developed the largest Indian restaurant in the UK and built a reputation as Glasgow’s “Curry King”. Cherilyn Sheets - Main clinical speakerClinician, educator, author and lecturer Dr Cherilyn Sheets will be presenting a day-long lecture on Friday 5 June 2009 looking at “Meeting the demands of today's aesthetic restorative practice”. Dr Sheets has a private practice in California and specialises in aesthetic rehabilitative dentistry and implants. She is also Clinical Professor of Restorative Dentistry, USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles and co-executive director of the Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute, an international non-profit teaching and research centre; considered to be one of the finest microsurgical training centres in the world. Career and business development seminarsThere will be a range of sessions focusing on; career paths, setting up in practice, and business planning. If you are thinking of diversifying into areas such as botox, whitening, smoking cessation and implants, the business development streams will help you explore opportunities in these areas. Clinical seminarsYou will also have the chance to attend a wide variety of clinical presentations covering topics such as; management of failures, veneers, periodontology, caries detection and diagnosis, plus much, much more. Social programmeTo continue the event throughout the full three days we have an extensive and enjoyable social programme organised. After experiencing the dynamic conference programme and vibrant exhibition, delegates will be able to enjoy the Exhibition hall drinks on the opening evening of the event, followed by the ever popular Friday night party, guaranteed to be the "must attend event" of the programme. Then you can finish the three days off in style by booking your place at the Conference dinner. Make the most of the beautiful city of Glasgow, which is now even more accessible than ever by rail, air and road. Exhibition only - FREE You may be interested in attending the Exhibition only. If this is the case, you will be pleased to hear that this is FREE! Not only will you have access to 7,000 sq metres of Exhibitors, but you will also be able to see product demonstrations and seminars covered in the Exhibition hall throughout each day.

The Exhibition
Running alongside the comprehensive conference programme will be the popular exhibition, which is set to be our largest yet. You can meet suppliers, pick up samples and learn about new products and services. The 2009 exhibition will take place in the Scotish Exhibition and Conference Centre's largest hall, Hall 4. This is set to be our biggest Exhibition to date and with increased numbers of delegates attending year on year we anticipate this year to be buzzing full of excitement. The exhibition hall will contain a variety of caterng points, feature areas, exhibition hall seminars and an internet cafe.

Fishing 2009 14-16 may Secc Glasgow Near Argyll Hotel Glasgow

Fishing 2009, Europe’s leading annual fisheries event, is the meeting place for the commercial fishing industry.

Skippers and owners from the UK and Europe gather here to source new products and network with industry colleagues.

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International Surgical Congress of the Association of Surgeons 13 /15 May 2009

International Surgical Congress of the Association of Surgeons

The 2009 International Surgical Congress of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland is a three day meeting taking place at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) from Wednesday 13th to Friday 15th May 2009.

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Rheumatology Anual Meeting 2009 Glasgow near Argyll Hotel Glasgow

BSR & BHPR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The British Society for Rheumatology and The British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Annual Conference 28 April - 01 May 2009 will be held at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC), Glasgow, UK.
Don't miss your chance to attend the outstanding meeting, giving you the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in Rheumatology in the company of colleagues and friends.

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BSG Annual Meeting 2009 near Argyll Hotel Glasgow

BSG Annual Meeting 2009

23-26 March 2009: Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow

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2009 SGI Annual Meeting Gynaecological Meeting

2009 SGI Annual Meeting

Science and Women's Health: The Impact of Genes,Hormones and Environment"March 17-21, 2009 Glasgow, Scotland
President: Felice Petraglia, M.D.University of Siena, Siena, ItalyProgram Directors: Sarah Berga, M.D.Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USAJohn R.G. Challis, DScMichael Smith Foundation for Health ResearchVancouver, BC, Canada

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Diabetes uk 2009 Conference SECC Near Argyll Hotel Glasgow

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Aims and objectives
The Diabetes UK Annual Professional Conference (APC) is the only event of its kind in the UK run exclusively for healthcare professionals and scientists working in the field of diabetes. It is one of the largest healthcare conferences in the UK (around 3,000) and provides delegates with an unmissable opportunity to:
explore a variety of different aspects of diabetes
share best practice
find out about the latest research
network with colleagues.
This year, the different tracks are arranged in an interdisciplinary manner to allow delegates to explore issues directly connected to their own area of work while also providing the opportunity to engage with other professionals from a wide range of disciplines. Delegates will come together for dynamic plenary sessions on key issues.
For the majority of our delegates the APC is the key event in their professional calendar. 94 per cent of delegates at the APC 2008 would recommend the conference to other diabetes professionals.

Homecoming bank notes

Homecoming bank notes

New banknotes have been designed by Clydesdale Bank to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns and the Year of Homecoming 2009.
The new family of banknotes celebrates famous Scots and the five World Heritage Sites in Scotland, drawing on the Homecoming themes of Burns, Great Minds and Innovation, Culture and Heritage.
The new designs are:
£5 Sir Alexander Fleming and St Kilda
£10 Robert Burns and The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
£20 Robert the Bruce and New Lanark
£50 Elsie Inglis and The Antonine Wall
£100 Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney

First Minister Alex Salmond said:

"The Clydesdale Bank's commemorative notes are a wonderful contribution to the Homecoming celebrations. The new designs showcase our unrivalled landmarks and landscapes as well as the contributions of some of Scotland's greatest minds. "Clydesdale is currently the largest supplier of banknotes in Scotland and has been producing notes since 1838.
"Scotland has produced our own banknotes for over 300 years, marking the culture, heritage, tradition and resilience of Scotland, its people and our financial sector. Clydesdale Bank's launch of a new banknote family is an indication of its strength and commitment to Scotland in the current economic climate.
"Homecoming is a key part of the Scottish Government's six point economic recovery plan, and will assist our tourism industry through the current downturn. There are now more than 300 events planned across Scotland which we are promoting to millions of people worldwide.
"Homecoming 2009 is shaping up to be the biggest celebration of Scotland yet and our great contributions to the world. We are confident it will be a year to remember and that we will meet our target to generate an additional £40 million in tourism revenue.
"And of course I am delighted to see the iconic image of Burns has been presented in the most widely used £10 note in recognition of our national bard's 250th anniversary. I would like to thank Clydesdale Bank for these new designs. These commemorative notes will be in circulation, worldwide, forever - I cannot think of a greater start to our year of celebrations nor a better, lasting legacy for Homecoming 2009."
David Thorburn, Chief Operating Officer of Clydesdale Bank, said:
"Clydesdale Bank's new banknote family showcases the best of Scotland - its people and its heritage. We are the largest note issuer in Scotland and I am delighted that we are introducing such an innovative and striking set of notes during the Homecoming. I am particularly pleased that a new portrait of Robert Burns will feature on one of our most popular notes - a fitting tribute in the 250th Anniversary of the year that he was born."

PARLIAMENT LAUNCHES OFFICIAL TARTAN COMPETITION

PARLIAMENT LAUNCHES OFFICIAL TARTAN COMPETITION

A tartan competition has been announced at Holyrood by Presiding Officer Alex Fergusson MSP. Joined by two fashion textile students, Jill Kirkham and Kirsty Robertson from Cardonald College, the Presiding Officer has launched a competition to design an official Scottish Parliament tartan as part of the events marking 2009 as the 10th anniversary of devolution.
Announcing the launch of the competition, the Presiding Officer said: “As part of our activities to mark a decade of devolution we are launching a competition to design an official Scottish Parliament tartan. Tartan is not only an internationally recognised symbol of our country, but the tartan industry also makes a significant contribution to Scotland's economy. The competition will use the talent of Scotland’s design students to generate a unique tartan which I hope both MSPs and members of the public will enjoy wearing in the years to come.”
The competition is open to all current textile and design students studying at thirteen Further and Higher Education establishments across Scotland. Students are invited to enter their tartan design by the closing date of January 30. Judging will be carried out in March, and the production of the cloth will be completed in time for the Presiding Officer to wear at the 10th anniversary event on 1 July 2009.
The winning design will be exclusively used by the Scottish Parliament for items sold in the Parliament shop and for marketing and publicity. The new tartan will be registered with the new Scottish Tartans Register as “the official Scottish Parliament tartan”.
The winning entrant will receive a length of the finished tartan and an invitation to the 1 July event. Both the winning entrant and two runners-up will be offered paid industry work placement opportunities.
Background
The competition is organised in conjunction with the following:
Scottish Textile Academic Group (STAG) which represents 13 colleges and universities across Scotland offering textile and related courses.
Skillfast – UK
The Scottish Tartans’ Authority

First Minister's Message For Home Comming

The Homecoming 2009 initiative - with its 300-plus inspirational events across the country - will help Scotland turn a threatened tourism downturn into a visitor boom, First Minister Alex Salmond says in a special New Year message released today.
The video message was recorded at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh, which is hosting Zig-Zag - Paths of Robert Burns' exhibition until February before it is taken on tour round Scotland for the rest of 2009.
It begins with a view of the original manuscript of Auld Lang Syne, and Mr Salmond saying:
"Written by our very own international cultural icon Robert Burns, Auld Lang Syne is a masterpiece that is sung by hundreds of millions of people around the world to welcome each and every New Year. "As we know, New Year is a time for family, for reunions, for taking stock, for looking back and looking forward. "For many people, 2009 will be an enormous challenge, with the full impact of the economic downturn starting to bite.
"At times like this, therefore, it is even more important that we pull together as a nation. The economic storm clouds are gathering. But I know that we will weather this storm - and emerge even stronger, and well placed to prosper. "That is why we are delivering our economic recovery plan to help families and business - accelerating investment in the economy, and boosting spending on fighting fuel poverty.
"It means more money to support families struggling to pay their mortgage. And it means £70 million available this coming year for local authorities to freeze the unfair Council Tax - putting much needed extra money in people's pockets.
"We need to ensure Scotland becomes a more successful country, mitigating the downturn and leading the recovery. "As we enter a new year, a wonderful opportunity presents itself to turn a threatened tourism downturn into a visitor boom. "Homecoming Scotland - the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns - will be a marvellous celebration of all things Scottish: Burns himself, golf, whisky, our proud heritage and Scottish scientific advance and achievement.
"More than 300 inspirational events will take place throughout the country and across the year complementing the vast range of world class attractions already offered in Scotland. "From the world's biggest Clan Gathering in Edinburgh to the Burns-inspired Celtic Connections programme in Glasgow, the Open Championship at Turnberry to the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, there's something special for everyone. "Homecoming is a chance for Scotland's international family, and all who feel an affinity for our nation, to come back and reconnect with our heritage while also learning what being a citizen in Scotland in the 21st century actually means. "I believe there is a spirit of optimism abroad that will pull us through the hard times, that will see Scotland take her rightful place in the world, and right now will encourage people to return to Scotland for our Year of Homecoming. Or, as Rabbie would have put it: 'For a' that, an' a' that, It's comin yet for a' that, That Man to Man the warld o'er, Shall brithers be for a' that.' "So get behind Homecoming and make 2009 a year to remember, for Auld Lang Syne, and for Scotland."

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MSP's battle for body of Mary, Queen of Scots







NATIONALIST MSP Christine Grahame is leading a campaign to repatriate the body of Mary, Queen of Scots, from Westminster Abbey.
The South of Scotland MSP is to lodge a motion in Parliament calling for the monarch's remains to be buried in Scotland. She will also write to culture minister Linda Fabiani, urging the Scottish Government to support her campaign, which is already being backed by the composer James MacMillan, along with historians and the Catholic Church in Scotland.

Mary, who was born at Linlithgow Palace, fled to England after she was forced to abdicate in 1567. She was held prisoner by her cousin Elizabeth I, found guilty of treason, and executed at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire 20 years later. She was initially buried at Peterborough Cathedral, but her body was exhumed in 1612 when her son, King James I of England and VI of Scotland, ordered that she be reinterred at Westminster Abbey. Grahame said she believed Mary should be buried at Falkland Palace in Fife, where her father died shortly after she was born.She said: "She was an iconic historical Scots figure and ultimately the victim of English plotting. Given the House of Stuart's association with Falkland Palace, a place where Mary is believed to have spent her happiest days, that would appear to be an appropriate place to inter her remains." The campaign also has the backing of Hugh O'Donnell, the Liberal Democrat MSP.Alan MacInnes, professor of history at Strathclyde University, agreed Mary's final resting place should be at Falkland Palace. He said: "She shouldn't be in England under any circumstances.

Axe falls at historic city hotel

Axe falls at historic city hotel – The Evening Times (3 February)A search has begun to find a buyer for a historic Glasgow hotel which has played host to VIPs from Winston Churchill to Frank Sinatra. The 222 room Quality Hotel at Central Station has closed down after its owners went into administration. The A-listed building on the corner of Gordon Street and Hope Street is one of five hotels which have shut after the collapse of the Real Hotel Group. Scott Taylor, chief executive of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau said: “It is a great shame to see this grand old lady of Scotland’s hotel industry close its doors. The Central hotel is held in great affection by visitors and Glaswegians alike, many of who will have their own private memories of special occasions celebrated there. Unfortunately, the group that owns the hotel has been issuing profit warnings and it was only a matter of time before the Central announcement.”


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Flybe to boost capacity on Cardiff to Glasgow flights

Flybe to boost capacity on Cardiff to Glasgow flights

Flybe has announced plans to increase capacity on its flights from Glasgow Airport to Cardiff this year.The regional airline said that it will seek to boost its operations on the route in order to "fill the void" that will follow the suspension of services by bmibaby on March 29th.Higher capacity between Glasgow and Cardiff will also reinforce Flybe's commitment to providing "convenient, affordable travel between the two destinations", the airline claimed.Mike Rutter, chief commercial officer of Flybe, announced that a sale was being launched offering reductions of up to 50 per cent on flights between April 1st and June 30th.He added: "We look forward to welcoming our new customers on this important route and again reaffirm our determination to serving the people of Wales and to becoming Cardiff's number one airline."Flybe operates flights to locations in the UK including Aberdeen, Belfast and Southampton, as well as European destinations such as Alicante, Paris and Salzburg.

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Burns exhibition set to inspire visitors in Glasgow As part of the Year of Homecoming 2009, The Mitchell Library in Glasgow will stage a major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Robert Burns. “Inspired” will be on display in the Main Hall at The Mitchell and will play an important part in the Homecoming Scotland celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.The exhibition will run from 4 April – 20 September 2009 and will include work by around 50 contemporary artists, representing not only the UK, but also Russia, Israel, Australia, Japan and the USA. Well known artists such as Tracey Emin and Ed Ruscha will feature as well as established Scottish artists, including Douglas Gordon and Peter Howson. The contemporary work will be presented alongside a small collection of previously unseen relics. The exhibition represents a fascinating and unprecedented way to convey the influence and relevance of Robert Burns’ work in the present day.The Mitchell Library is considered Europe’s premier research library. One of the world’s largest collections of material relating to Robert Burns is held at the Mitchell Library all year round. This memorial to the poet is made up of over 4,000 items, including approximately 900 different editions of Burns’ poetical works.Bailie Liz Cameron, Chair of Culture and Sport Glasgow said: "Inspired is bound to be one of the highlights of the Year of Homecoming. The mix of relics relating to Burns and the contemporary works should help give people a fresh insight into the man and his works. Staging it in The Mitchell Library, where so many have studied the work of Burns, and countless others, will make it extra special."

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Snowfall in February

Much of Britain has been affected by the recent dusting of Snow - and Glasgow is no exception!

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Chief quits role at Chamber of Commerce – Herald (3 February)

Chief quits role at Chamber of Commerce – Herald (3 February)The chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is to step down. Richard Cairns, a leading economic development expert, cited family reasons for his decision to resign and will leave immediately. The chamber's president, Claire Dunning, said the organisation had accepted the resignation "with regret". She added: "The board would like to thank him for his contribution over the last nine months. He has resigned for family reasons and we respect his decision. We will now begin the search for his successor and will make an announcement in due course."


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