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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire in May 2024

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Events in Renfrewshire

Paisley & District U3A Talks: Paisley u3a Learns Crimeland Secrets

2nd May 2024

Crime story fans can enjoy a free talk by Paisley & District u3a's next speaker Sandra McGruther as she gives the lowdown on the international and best-selling Scottish crime writer, Alex Gray!

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Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life

3rd May 2024

Join Simon Yates of Touching the Void as he shares his journeys to some of the remotest mountains on the planet at Beacon Arts Centre!

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How I Became A Butterfly: Book Chat and Q&A

11th May 2024

Held on the eve of International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day this event will see Amanda from The Butterfly Room read from her book and share details from her own health journey.

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 21st September 2023 - 16th May 2024

The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!

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Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Mines and Mysteries

Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Mines and Mysteries

9th May 2024

Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet this heritage walk will tell the story of how Giffnock's limestone and fireclay were quarried.

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Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Fire and Brimstone

Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Fire and Brimstone

2nd May 2024

Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet as well as looking at Giffnock's Sandstone Quarries, this walk will tell the story of the hundreds of miners who worked coal from under much of Giffnock.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Lunch Time Talk- Asbestos From Magic Mineral to Deathly Dust

Lunch Time Talk- Asbestos From Magic Mineral to Deathly Dust

6th May 2024

Join Surgeons' Hall Museums Research Fellow Professor Ken Donaldson as he discusses Asbestos in this bite sized talk on 6th May!

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Coco Mellors: From Cleo and Frank to the Blue Sisters

Coco Mellors: From Cleo and Frank to the Blue Sisters

31st May 2024

Topping Edinburgh is delighted to welcome Coco Mellors to celebrating publication of her stunning sophomore novel 'Blue Sisters' at the beautiful Ps and Gs Church on 31st May!

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The Epic History of The Lord of the Rings

The Epic History of The Lord of the Rings

1st May 2024

Journey deep into Tolkien's imagination, from The Lord of the Ring's mythic roots to its enduring legacy. Followed by Q&A.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Arts Lecture - The Story of Jewellery in Scotland by Clare Blatherwick

Arts Lecture - The Story of Jewellery in Scotland by Clare Blatherwick

14th May 2024

The Arts Society Fife's art lecture on 14th May looks at the jewels of a nation and those in public and private collections, and in potrtais.

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An Audience with Jonathan Veira - Not Dead Yet!

An Audience with Jonathan Veira - Not Dead Yet!

18th May 2024

Beath & Cowdenbeath North Church is delighted to to announce that Jonathan Veira will return for an exceptional night of song, story and testimony on Saturday 18th May!

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St Andrews Memories Group at Scottish Fisheries Museum

St Andrews Memories Group at Scottish Fisheries Museum

7th May 2024

St Andrews Memories Group invites you to come for a blether and share your memories of Fife fishing communities at the Scottish Fisheries Museum on 7th May.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 11th January 2024 - 19th December 2024

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

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An Evening With Mikaela Loach

An Evening With Mikaela Loach

1st May 2024

Join climate campaigner and activist Mikaela Loach at Waterstones Argyle Street to celebrate the paperback launch of her vitally important book, It's Not That Radical!

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Pint of Science Glasgow

Pint of Science Glasgow

13th May 2024 - 15th May 2024

The Pint of Science festival in Glasgow brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

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An Evening With Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton

An Evening With Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton

3rd May 2024

Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at The Town House on Friday 3rd May as they share their stories from their time at the club!

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BygoneCon

BygoneCon

11th May 2024

BygoneCon, South Lanarkshire's annual Heritage and Local History Convention, returns to Hamilton Town House Library on Saturday 11th May.

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The Second 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Dead Interesting: A Whistlestop Tour of Scottish Graveyards’

The Second 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Dead Interesting: A Whistlestop Tour of Scottish Graveyards’

18th May 2024

Join Dr Susan Buckham, Honorary Research Fellow in History and Politics University of Stirling, for the second of five talks celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Lead Mining.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

29th May 2024

Dr Rush, a consultant during the restoration of the royal palace at Stirling Castle, introduces the cast of characters depicted in the Stirling Heads.

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Half-day Foraging Instruction - East Loch Lomond

Half-day Foraging Instruction - East Loch Lomond

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 19th October 2024

Join Emma from Curious In Nature for a half day of woodland and hedgerow foraging instruction at Beautiful Cashel Forest on east Loch Lomond.

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Don Roberto & Scotland: International Perspectives

Don Roberto & Scotland: International Perspectives

11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

Enjoy a day of talks celebrating the life, travels and vision of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 3rd April 2024 - 26th June 2024

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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Outside The Original
Outside The Original is an exciting project from James Finnigan of Hue and Cry and Stiltskin fame, catch them live at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 7th June!
Kilbarchan Lilias Day
Kilbarchan's annual Lilias Day Festival will take place on Saturday 1st June - it's a great day out for all the family!
Renfrew Gala Day
Renfrew Gala Day 2024 will take place on Sunday 2nd June with a day full of fun, entertainment, and celebration of our local community!
Browns Lane Market
Paisley's newest market, Browns Lane Market, showcases a wide range of hand made crafts, food and drink from a whole host of local creatives and producers!
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Take part in all your favourite dances... Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard's Waltz and many more at Paisley Highlanders' Monthly Ceilidh!

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