Haiti and Black Culture Night Double Bill on 21st November

Reggae Night in memory of Bob Marley, Fel Kuti and Lucky Dube

The African and Caribbean Network host a Reggae night as part of the Black History Month celebrations this Saturday October 31st. Reggae and Caribbean sounds on the night will be provided by DJ Flexxx and The Might Bass Warrior

£8 on the door. Proceeds go to the A&CN. If you would like details of how to obtain £5 advance tickets please email Graham

Knitting returns on Thursdays

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Day of the Dead Shrine

A Day of the Dead shrine is now in place at the centre. It is there to mark the upcoming Mexican Day of the Dead on November 2nd. It is traditional that people put up photographs of dead loved ones and also offer gifts to the dead on the shrine. If you have any pictures or gifts please bring them along before or on our Day of the Dead celebrations this Sunday.

This Sunday: Day of the Dead

This Sunday to celebrate the Mexican day of the dead, from 4pm we present a screening of 'A Massacre foretold' introduced by its make Nick Higgins.

For more information contact Mark.

Haiti Night postponed

With the forces conspiring against the organisers and the very short public notice, the Haiti night did not happen in full last night. There was still quite an interest in the event so we will postpone it to Saturday 21st November 7pm.

Last night we were treated to a fantastic talk by Adey who gave us an insight into the history of Haiti. It was a great taster of the full Haiti night.

This Saturday: Haiti Night

This Saturday (24th) The Glasgow Social Centre hosts a Haitian awareness night as part of Black History Month. An event to highlight the precarious state of Haiti’s society and environment.

The night begins at 7.30pm with 2 guest speakers from Glasgow and London giving talks on the devastating effects of recent natural disasters on the people of Haiti - one of the poorest countries in the northern hemisphere - as well as an overall education on the history and culture of the country.


That will be followed by the screening of relevant Haitian films including 'Voodoo Secrets' and exploration of the cult practice of Voodoo.


Live Music will carry on for the night with a special DJ set afterwards containing mostly Haitian music.

Entry by a donation to the centre.

Thanks

Day of the dead Shrine

This Thursday the 22nd of October at 7pm at the Social Centre we will be
making a Day of the Dead Shrine. We would love it if other people could
contribute to the Shrine by bringing momentos or photos to the shrine to
celebrate the lives of their dead friends or relatives and of dead
revolutionaries in the run up to the Day of the Dead. Already people want
to add the victims of injustice in Gaza and Haiti to the shrine.

Knit bad at all

Last night's knit and natter at the GSC was a great success. Thanks to all who came along, especially those that brought some home baking.

The next Urban Knitting night will be Thursday October 29th 7pm. Contact Laura for more information.

Convoy for Palestine Reminder

This is a reminder that the Convoy for Palestine is open for collection at the centre.

If you have any of the following please bring them along...

MEDICAL:
Unused medicine, painkillers, bandages, plasters, feminine hygiene products (tampons/sanitary towels), walking aids

Children equipment:
Baby equipment, toys, nappies, formula milk, colouring books, cuddy toys, writing pads,

Shoe box campaign:
Fill a show bow with Colouring book, art supplies, a toy and sweets.
Not essential but including a pic and a wee letter is also something the kids really do appreciate ~ knowing that folk in the outside world care about them.
Sweets (not chocolate or perishable as it will be going on a long road trip through different temperatures)

(The centre will have a workshop on this soon)

Clothes and bedding (particularly Celtic tops)


Sports and outdoor Camping equipment ie tents and sleeping bags

Cameras, phones, recording equipment of any description
Batteries

Tools to rebuild

Please get in touch with Omar if you have any questions.

The Great Escape Photos

Pictures from last Wednesday's thoroughly entertaining The Great Escape can be viewed here

Without Borders Poster

Theatre Workshop

A weekly new Theatre Workshop begins on Wednesday 14th October 7pm at the GSC. The nights will be hosted by Jamie Wardrop a graduate of the RSAMD who aims to use the nights as a testing ground for new ideas and become a creative platform for writers, actors, designers and musicians.

If you are interested in getting involved please contact Jamie.

A night of Idleness

Many thanks to all those who came along to the Idler magazine last night at the GSC. Author Tom Hodgkinson gave a very insightful and entertaining account of his own attempts to escape modern society and the wage slave system. A lot of topics discussed tied in with many of the principles on which GSC was founded.

We hope to invite Tom and co. back for another speaking event soon. In the meantime check out the Idler site

October Events calendar

Convoy for Palestine

The centre will be open this week Monday to Wednesday 12-6pm and next week Monday to Thursday 12-6pm for people willing to donate items for Palestine.

A collection box has been place by Omar Ibrahim at the centre. Omar is heading to Palestine with Cairde na hEireann on the 2nd December. THey will take a convoy with them and the collection box is open for gathering much needed items. Which include:

MEDICAL:
Unused medicine, painkillers, bandages, plasters, feminine hygiene products (tampons/sanitary towels), walking aids

Children equipment:
Baby equipment, toys, nappies, formula milk, colouring books, cuddy toys, writing pads,

Shoe box campaign:
Fill a show bow with Colouring book, art supplies, a toy and sweets.
Not essential but including a pic and a wee letter is also something the kids really do appreciate ~ knowing that folk in the outside world care about them.
Sweets (not chocolate or perishable as it will be going on a long road trip through different temperatures)

(The centre will have a workshop on this soon)

Clothes and bedding (particularly Celtic tops)


Sports and outdoor Camping equipment ie tents and sleeping bags


Cameras, phones, recording equipment of any description
Batteries

Tools to rebuild

Please get in touch with Omar if you have any questions.

A night of Great Yarns

Thursday 15th October 7pm.

An evening of Urban knitting.

To book a place please contact Laura