Category: Social and Recreation (Page 5 of 6)

Is there a plant you associate with Strathbungo?

What grows well in your garden or a neighbour’s?

Which plants do you notice as the seasons change?

The holly trees that punctuate the green streetscape of Pollokshields relate to its motto “Do good while the holly is green”. There are holly trees on nearly every street and this got the Society thinking – is there a plant for Strathbungo?

We know the area was known for growing flowers as crops in the past and we’re researching this but we’d like you to nominate a plant for Strathbungo with the aim of finding one we can all be encouraged to grow in pots, window boxes, back greens or gardens.

We’re hoping to combine this with a community planting project at Bungo In The Back Lanes and distribute seedlings.

We’ve already had one suggestion for Eryngium Alpinum (pictured), described as “A really lovely plant; it is strong, tough and really represents the spirit of the Strathbungo Community.”

Are you a violinist, cellist or accordionist looking for an local ensemble to play in?

The Viennese Ensemble is a group of musicians from Glasgow who perform a wide repertoire of Viennese and Eastern European music. Since forming in 1999, the group has played at bar mitzvahs, bookshops and weddings, at charity events, in museums, churches, hotels, Princes Square and the Merchant City.  It has also given more formal concerts at Mugdock Country Park, Adelaides Church and St Andrews in the Square.

The Ensemble was founded by Barbara Olding, a well known pianist and music teacher in the south side of Glasgow.

“The Viennese Ensemble is a mix of professional and talented amateur musicians.  We play a selection of popular, light music from Hungary, Romania, the Balkans and of course Vienna.” – Barbara

The Viennese Ensemble already has a couple of members from Strathbungo, including myself.  I can honestly say that the repertoire is a joy to play, and that the ensemble is a charming and personable group of all ages, from university students to retirees.  We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:30, in the neighbourhood just south of Queen’s Park.  If you think you might want to join us, please e-mail me at “deidrem -at- btinternet.com” or Daphne Wassermann at “daphne -at- aquarius1000.plus.com”

Due to popular demand we will take entries for the Art Competition on Monday 28th Feb 2011 between 7.30 – 9.00pm.

Come join us for the Strathbungo Society’s annual Spring Fling!

The 2011 Spring Fling will take place on Saturday, 26 March in Queens Park Parish Church Hall at 170 Queens Drive tentatively from 10.00 to 13.00 hours. Strathbungo’s Spring Fling is an annual coffee morning which includes our Children’s Art Competition. As well as announcing the winners of the art competition, there’s always fantastic home baking, interesting art and craft stalls and a tombola or raffle on offer.

Click prizes & rules info for art competition Spring Fling 2011 for entry forms and rules for the Children’s Art Competition. This year’s theme is Life In Strathbungo. Download the entry form for the relevant age group by clicking on the appropriate link.

entry form for art competition Spring Fling 2011 Under 5 years

entry form for art competition Spring Fling 2011 5 – 8

entry form for art competition Spring Fling 2011 9 – 12 years

entry form for art competition Spring Fling 2011 13 – 16 years

Spring Fling under its current guise has been going for three years.  Previously, the Society held regular coffee break events—one in spring and one in autumn. Spring Fling really came out of a desire to make more out of the coffee break (and also because we found it difficult to do an extra event in autumn as well). In previous years, craft wares have been sold by Rosie Ilett and other crafty people while the Glasgow Playschemes Association held children’s art and crafts sessions.

Help us make this a success by volunteering to bring home-baked goodies, set-up or clean-up.

Remember that all entries must be handed into 53 Queen Square by 09.00pm Monday 28h February 2011

We hope to see you there!