Christmas Party

The friends Christmas party was held in the Restaurant at Kelvingrove on 11^th December. As ever, we had an excellent meal in good company. Every guest went home with a present and we had the additional bonus of a discount in the shops.

Courtesy of Frances Dryburgh

Thanks to the staff in the restaurant and in the shops.

The Wardian Case at GOMA

© CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

If you are in Glasgow doing your Christmas Shopping, take time to visit gallery 1 at GOMA to see the work of Aaron Angell. He is a ceramicist and shows a variety of contemporary exhibits with a historical perspective. It is thought provoking.

Also on display and of interest to the Friends, is the Wardian case, a one hundred and fifty year old  fern case from the Glasgow Museums collection. Thanks to a donation from FOGM, it has been conserved and replanted.

Christmas Shopping at Hopetoun

Friday 1^st December was the date for the annual FoGM trip to the Christmas Fair at Hopetoun House.  Blessed with beautiful weather, we were treated, en route, to a wonderful panorama of the three bridges spanning the Firth of Forth. On arrival at Hopetoun, the shopping commenced, with a huge variety of stalls making purchases a test of willpower and stamina! 

Thanks are due to our organiser, Anne Ritchie, who was uniquely responsible for the day’s success.

Morna  Mathers

Christmas comes early for FOGM shoppers.

Members and friends were treated to a delightful evening of after hours shopping at two of Kelvingrove’s gift shops. With our members discount we all filled our bags and purchased lovely gifts.   It was not only shopping that made our evening.                                                            

Courtesy of Linda Whyte

We received a private organ recital on our organ which is over 100 years old including a musical quiz compiled by the honorary director of music Dr James Hunter. It was fascinating to watch the delicate foot work involved on the video screens as well as appreciating the hand movements also required. 

A joyous evening to set off the coming festive season!

Thanks to Brian and Catherine and the staff of the shops and restaurant. 

Visit to the Tenement House and the Mitchell Library

 © National Trust for Scotland

The kitchen range

 

On 24^th October, Margaret Anderson led a group of Friends to the Tenement House, to lunch at Renfield St Stephens and then to the Mitchell library. Guided tours were provided at both places and greatly added to the enjoyment and understanding of members. At both, sufficient time was provided to allow for browsing and reflection.

There was a waiting list for this tour and it is hoped it will be repeated some time.