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http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,232013.0.html)
Here is the provisional programme for the Glasgow meet.
Because I don't know the final numbers coming, the programme has been built on the basis that anywhere we go to needs quite a bit of elbow room.
I have also worked on the basis that rootschatters want to chat in real (rather than virtual) space with their colleagues, and the programme should provide a background social historical context for that to happen.
You will want to eat and drink, so access to cafes etc has been important; however if you want to bring a thermos and packed lunch, be my guest.
And finally, I was conscious that we needed something that would not (a) leave us too exposed to the weather should it rain, and (b) get us tied up with the flow of people going to watch Scotland v Ukraine soccer at hampden Park at 3pm the same day. All blame about the programme should be directed at me!
Saturday 13 October1030 - 1300 -
The People's Palace and Winter Gardens, Glasgow GreenThe People's Palace is a fantastic "museum" displaying the social history of Glasgow from the 1750 to the present day. It is aptly named. Behind it is the Winter Gardens where there is a nice cafe as well as the sorts of exotic greenery you get in winter gardens. It is set in Historic Glasgow Green which is worth exploring too if you have time/the inclination.
There is no exact starting time - I just ask you to find me or another willing volunteer in the Winter gardens cafe - I'll be wearing my Rootschat badge, which I suggest you do too -
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,104049.msg411757.html#msg411757.
You will however be expected to have fed and watered yourself before we leave at 1300 hrs.
NB I will post more information on how to get to Glasgow Green separately.
1300 -1330 Walk to
Provands Lordship, Castle StreetThe oldest house in Glasgow, built in 1472, and restored to give a flavour of medieval life in Glasgow.
(There is an alternative attraction over the road - St Mungo museum of religious life and art; the cafe is based there)
1415-1430 Walk to Buchanan Street subway station
1430-1445 Subway to Hillhead
1445-1500 Walk to Glasgow University for the
Hunterian Museum, University AvenueThe Hunterian provides a range of the things you expect in museums, including the Kelvin and Hunter displays. Close by is also the Mackintosh House (£3, £2 concessions) and the Hunterian Art Gallery (free). There's a cafe in the Art Gallery and also at the nearby University Visitor Centre
1700 End of the "official" programme for the day
Especially those staying over will want to reconvene - more to follow on this.
Sunday 14 October1030-1230 Glasgow Necropolis, Castle StreetThis is an optional extra for those staying over, and will be subject to the weather.
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Links for the places we are going to:
Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens:
http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=9Provands Lordship:
http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=11Hunterian:
http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/index.htmlGlasgow Necropolis:
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Parks_Outdoors/HeritageTrails/GlasgowNecropolis/-------------------------------
I will be sending a PM to all those who expressed an interest in attending, so that you can confirm whether you are coming or not - by Friday 5th October, please. I need to know who to look out for!
If you've just chanced by this thread, and fancy coming, please do not just turn up, send me a PM to let me know you plan to come.
The advice about staying over and orienting yourself to Glasgow - travel, vernacular (!) etc is here:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,232013.msg1238707.html#msg1238707 and still stands good.
I hope this is helpful. I'm looking forward to it, and I hope you are too.
JULIAN
