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United We Swim!
Posted Sep 21, 2009
As some of you will have seen from 'That Other Site', this weekend we went to various venues participating in Glasgow's 'Doors Open Day' (members of the public encouraged to view various buildings). On out itinerary were:
Hazlewood School for children with sensory impairment. A wonderful school catering for children who often have severe, multiple disabilities.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=glasgow+hazelwood+school&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=hazelwood+school&hnear=glasgow&cid=0,0,8582847293807957128&ei=WHi3SsfMO6OH4gbX6YR9&ll=55.842245,-4.309548&spn=0,359.961333&z=15&layer=c&cbll=55.842219,-4.309733&panoid=ocMMP5jubx4bVJohv2yHMA&cbp=12,176.03,,0,13.79
http://www.hazelwoodvision.org.uk/
A wonderful example of architecture and inclusive design, staffed by some wonderful, talented, positive people.
Glasgow School of Art. We didn't *really* need to go there - I've taught in it - but it's always worth a return visit.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=glasgow+school+of+art&ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=55.866111,-4.263889&spn=0,359.981546&z=16&layer=c&cbll=55.866256,-4.264059&panoid=Vvpx-3m5YhyuPrxAqeWNVQ&cbp=12,143.62,,0,-8.92
http://www.gsa.ac.uk/
They have a great display of 19thC Japanese prints at the moment which reminded my son of Manga.
We'd wanted to go here (the former Strathclyde University Baird Hall of Residence) - one of my favourites, which Reseacher Christopher spontabeously mentioned to me as wonderful - but it was withdrwan 'Due to unforseen circumstances'):
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=glasgow+beresford+hotel&sll=55.842217,-4.309731&sspn=0.010096,0.038667&gl=uk&ie=UTF8&ll=55.869027,-4.268146&spn=0,359.961333&z=15&layer=c&cbll=55.866016,-4.268479&panoid=IwaluSZyzPKsrgtJunyUWA&cbp=12,47.59,,0,-10.38
http://www.architecturescotland.co.uk/buildings/139/The_Beresford_.html
Then on Sunday, daughter and I went, in reverse order to The Tramway.
http://www.tramway.org/
We'd meant to get there earlier to see the new Scottish Ballet HQ (no Streetview pic 'cause that as still being built when the Googlewagen drove by) but the unexpected A=P=P=A=R=I=T=I=O=N exhibition with aural sculpture by Throbbing Gristle et al comepnsated. We also saw their Hidden Gardens. http://www.thehiddengardens.org.uk/
But the reason we were delayed getting there was the best venue of all: the derelict Govanhill Baths, which is being brought back into service by a local community action group.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&q=glasgow+govanhill+baths&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=govanhill+baths&hnear=glasgow&cid=0,0,16975085030764031187&ei=gX23StOVKoGl4QaNzfV8&ll=55.840699,-4.265013&spn=0,359.963093&z=15&layer=c&cbll=55.837623,-4.263088&panoid=GhJJ_w7v1imnUou0VaBBxA&cbp=12,342.25,,0,5
http://www.govanhillbaths.com/
We were shown round by a marvellous activist whi explained exactly why things like community swimming pools are vital in an area with a life expectancy 9 years below the national average, with a high immigrant population...etc. etc. etc. The resored venue, as well as pools and so forth, is going to have an NHS facility, a healthy eating cafe, a roof garden and a theatre/cinema and a performance/arts space. It aims to be open on the tenth annivesary of its closure, the date of The Great Pineapple Riot. (I saw the pineaple thrown. I also heard the police officer's racist remark that preceded it). The sit, although still derelict, has been used for art work. On one - a Victorian-like decorative frieze portraying the campaign - makes prominent use of a pineapple motif.
http://www.tramway.org/
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Wildlife
Posted Sep 6, 2009
We had a lovely afternoon at the National Museum of Rural Life (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Rural_Life), where we often take my father-in-law for lunch. It's only about 1.5 mi down the road.
They had an amazing touring Wildlife Photography exhibition. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/onlineGallery.do
Absolutely stunning! Have a look at the '10 years and under' category.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/category.do?category=19&group=2
My favourites? In approximately reverse order:
3. Chimpanzees tearing apart a bush pig:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/photo.do?photo=2390&category=3&group=1
2. Man with whale:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/photo.do?photo=2397&category=6&group=1
1. Polar bear:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/photo.do?photo=2428&category=50&group=1
But I could list plenty others, too. Have a browse!
Oh...wait...I have to post this stunning-but-disturbing one:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/photo.do?photo=2370&category=52&group=3
Plus E's school pal turned up and I made an origami frog.
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How the hell did that happen?
Posted Aug 17, 2009
One minute you're going for your first day at school, dressed in shorts and an enormous blazer, the next you're holding two tiny, tiny babies...and before you know it, those babies are off for their first day in High School.
Where does all the time go? Did I blink and miss something?
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Where am I?
Posted Aug 6, 2009
In case anyone was wondering...
I've suddenly had to work at a different location for the next few months. There's no interweb access there (<yikes)...and what with that and an extra hour'e travel each way, my hootoo time will be severely curtailed.
I'll still be around, though.
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The Culture Wars
Posted Jul 23, 2009
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