Primrose Nursery Christmas Fair - 1st December

The Primrose Nursery based at the Halls is having a Christmas Fair on Sunday 1st December to raise money for nearby East Park! Come along and hear our Songs of the Trades choir in action and loads of other fun events!

Craft fair at the Burgh Halls on 30th November!

ReINVENT - Scottish Textile Industrial History Conference

Join us at an upcoming event at Maryhill Burgh Halls to hear about the impact and legacy of Turkey red, Paisley shawls and the Greenock rope works, and enjoy the opportunity to see historical artefacts and archives up close.

ReINVENT is generously funded by a Knowledge Exchange Network grant by Royal Society of Edinburgh and Scottish Government.

ReINVENT is a unique national project that shares information to reconnect and recreate the materials and techniques of the world-leading 19th century Scottish textile industry. This special free one day public event in Glasgow celebrates the culmination of the project by sharing what we already know and, as importantly, what we don’t. 

By bringing together a wide range of local historians, museum curators, conservators, academic scholars, students and interested individuals, we anticipate a stimulating and stimulated interchange of ideas and understanding

To be held on Saturday 7th December 2013

Find out more: http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cca/research/instituteofarthistory/projectsandnetworks/reinvent/

Register for free here: http://reinventpublicevent.eventbrite.com/

GRAND CHARITY ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - 18TH OCTOBER

You are warmly invited to a Grand Charity Argentine Tango Milonga at the fabulous award winning Maryhill Burgh Halls (Hosted by John and Dominika) www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk - 10-24 Gairbraid Avenue, Maryhill, Glasgow G20 8YE on Friday 18 October-  Milonga will be from 8pm till Midnight. 

Back by popular demand we will be running another Ladies Choice Milonga, so ladies you have another chance to ask all the men that you always wanted to dance with!!

This month we are delighted to welcome experienced teachers and performers, Alenka from Slovenia and Ariel from Argentina, who have recently arrived in Scotland and are based in Stirling see http://www.yirajetango.co.uk/

Alenka and Ariel's teaching methodology, which has been carefully designed throughout 14 years of experience, is focussed on body language and communicative aspects of tango.  They will hold a free introductory class for all levels at 7pm, the theme of which is "Improvisation in Tango: Structures and Elements (Embellishments) within Musicality".  

They will also perform at the milonga.  Entrance to the milonga is £7 for dancers and £5 for non dancers. Students are asked to contribute what they can afford. No bar - BYOB.  Soak up the atmosphere of captivating Argentine Tango music whatever your level of dance ability and please encourage friends to come along and enjoy the evening and see the performance.  The proceeds of this exciting evening will be used to support arts and cultural activities in the local area of Maryhill. Very many thanks to all who have attended the events so far - we have raised in excess of £2,500. We look forward to seeing you all there.

John and Dominika

Class 7pm till 8pm (FREE)

Milonga 8pm till Midnight

MCFALL'S TANGO BAND - FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

A large-scale McFall’s tango band will take to the stage with music straight from the South American bordellos, adding a spicy warmth to the chilly nights of a Scottish winter. Expect a big night out, combining music and song, dancing and wine, as special guest artists from the tango world visit Scotland to perform with Mr McFall’s Chamber.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the music or, if you’re feeling more daring, bring your dancing shoes and be transported to a sultry Milonga in South America. Tango experts from The Latin Dance Connection will be on hand to help beginners along.

A post-concert DJ tango dancing Milonga is also free to all ticket holders.

• Mr McFall’s Chamber – strings

• Valentina Montoya Martinez - vocals

• Lysandre Donoso - bandoneon 

• Maria Martinova – piano

• Iain Sandilands - percussion

Doors Open Days 2013

Maryhill Burgh Halls is delighted to be taking part in Glasgow's Doors Open Days again this year!

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On Saturday 21st September the Main Hall and foyer areas will be open all day from 10-6.

Additionally, we will be running guided tours of the entire building for free at 11am,1pm and 3pm. No booking required - just turn up!

On the Saturday at Midday, we also have a performance by our Songs of the Trades Children's Choir, with pupils from St Charles and Caldercuilt Primary coming together to perform songs relating to the historic stained glass windows in both English and Gaelic, led by local artist Maeve Mackinnon.

Also on the Saturday, at 4pm there is a guided walk of Historic Maryhill, lasting around 2 hours (or rather shorter if the weather is bad!). Places for this can be booked online for free here:

https://maryhillwalkingtour.eventbrite.co.uk

On Sunday 22nd September, the Main Hall and foyer area will be open from10-5, with free guided tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. No booking required - just turn up!

We're delighted that visitors will also be able to enjoy and experience the delight and passion of Argentine Tango.  Experienced teachers and performers Facundo Menendez from Buenos Aires, currently teaching in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and Milly Wang, currently based in Stockholm, will perform in the Hall at 2pm and 4pm  - you can even have some elementary tuition after the class if you are up for it and also find out about where to learn and dance tango in Glasgow!

For more details email us at info@mbht.org.uk

{Other great places to visit nearby during Doors Open Weekend include Maryhill's former White House Inn as well as the fantastic Lambhill Stables on the Saturday, and our friends in the Mackintosh Church at Queen's Cross on the Sunday!}

Hunter Reid, O.B.E

We're delighted to announce that our very own Hunter Reid, Project Coordinator for the Maryhill Burgh Halls project for the last 10 years, and without whom the whole thing would not have happened, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. 

The citation says that the award is 'For services to architecture and community engagement in Glasgow' - a great summary of many years of work.

Well done Hunter!

Windows on an Industrial Past - Heritage Conference

Industrial Heritage Conference

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June 2013

Organised by Friends of Glasgow West as part of the West End Festival, and hosted at Maryhill Burgh Halls, this conference looks at the West of Scotland's astonishing legacy of industry, seen through the unique focus of the Burgh Halls collection of stained glass depictions of working people and their techniques, machinery and tools.

Full programme now available - click here for details

The price includes refreshments and a light lunch on both days, plus Sunday participants will be allocated a place on either the "Forth and Clyde Canal Boat Trip to Speirs Wharf" or the "Maryhill Heritage Guided Walk".

Places are limited so please indicate your preference when you book.

Discounted rates available for students. 

Online bookings are available.

Time to Tango!

A lot of Argentinean Tango will be danced at Maryhill Burgh Halls during the next month.  The Glasgow International Tango Festival will be held over the weekend of Fri 12, Sat 13, Sun 14 April see http://www.gitf.net/index.html or email glasgowtangofestival@gmail.com for further details.

There will be 6 International teachers leading workshops and performing events at the Halls.  If you have never danced tango before, why not sign up for the beginners class led by 2 Glasgow based teachers (held at Wellington Church in the West End) and then come to the Halls to experience an evening of Argentine Tango (a Milonga). 

Apart from the festival, regular Argentine Tango dance evenings (Milongas) are held on the 4th weekend of each month to raise money for 

arts and cultural activities in the local area of Maryhill.  The next event is on Sunday 24 March from 7pm till 11pm and there will be a 

free Introduction to Tango Class for Complete Beginners.

Please phone Robert on 07723 305430 or Hunter on 07808 739627 in advance if you are interested.

Glasgow Orchestral Society Christmas Concert with the Songs of the Trades Singing Group

Sunday 16 December at 4pm

Tickets on the Door - Adults £5 (Children under 10 accompanied by an adult free)
The duration of the performance is approximately 1 hour Funds raised to support the Maryhill Community Music Project

Songs of the Trades Christmas Carol Performance - 20th December

Featuring pupils from St Charles Primary led by Maeve Mackinnon.

A twenty-minute selection of Christmas carols in English and Gaelic by Primary 5 pupils led by Gaelic and Scots song specialist Maeve Mackinnon. Please come and join us - the event is free of charge. If weather permits the event will take place in the newly formed public space at the corner of Maryhill Road and Gairbraid Avenue and if the weather is bad it will be held in the Hall.

1.30pm on Thursday 20th December

Mackintosh and Maryhill Walks

As part of the Creative Mackintosh Festival this October, we're delighted to be working with our friends at the Mackintosh Church to provide some special 'Mackintosh in Maryhill' guided walks!

A Heritage Walking Tour of Maryhill – beginning at the beautifully refurbished Maryhill Burgh Halls, then walking (partly canalside) to discover something of the history of this fascinating area of the city. It includes two Mackintosh buildings, Ruchill Church Hall (external viewing only at certain times) and The Mackintosh Church, where the walk finishes with tea. The tour is led by Gordon Barr of the Maryhill Burgh Hall Trust.

Dates: Wed 17th, Sun 21st, Weds 24th and Sun 28th Oct at 1.30pm. Walk lasts 90mins approx.

Book your place now: tickets are £5 per person and include refreshments at the Mackintosh Church.

Book online at www.glasgowmackintosh.com or call 0141 946 6600.

Please dress for the weather. Most of the walking is on the flat, however there are some stairs to navigate.

Grand Charity Argentine Tango Milonga - Sat 22nd Sept

Grand Charity Argentine Tango Milonga at the fabulous award winning Maryhill Burgh Halls,

10-24 Gairbraid Ave, Maryhill, Glasgow G20 8YE

Saturday 22 September - 8pm till 11pm

Free Introduction to Tango Beginners Class at 7pm by Facundo Menendez

Entry £6 before 9pm or £8 after

Come along to dance or just enjoy the atmosphere of captivating Argentine Tango music. 

The proceeds of the evening, run by Robert and Agnieszka, will be used to support arts and cultural activities in the local area of Maryhill

The Milonga (Evening of Dancing) will be run regularly on the 4th weekend of each month and may be on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday at varying times.  Introduction to Tango Classes for beginners will be run at 7pm.  For more information phone Robert 07723 305430

Burgh Halls Doors Open Day Events

Hopefully you've noticed that the front cover of this year's Glasgow Doors Open Days brochure prominently features some of our fantastic old and new stained glass windows. There have even been adverts on the subway, banners on Buchanan Street and posters in the centre of town, all featuring the stained glass!

We therefore hope that lots of people are going to come and visit us over the weekend.

Here's whats on if you are able to visit us...

Both Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 4pm:

• The main building and café will be open both days, and you're welcome to visit the Main Hall, see the stained glass, wander in and out at any time.

• Archive films of the Maryhill area, plus details of the old cinemas of Maryhill will be showing all day on the TV screens in the foyer and Garden room, plus pick up a free leaflet on cinemas.

• Free guided tours of the entire building, including the upstairs areas not normally open to the public (see specific times for each day below) 

Saturday 15th September ONLY

• Guided tours of the Burgh Halls at 11am, 1pm and 3pm (tours last 50 mins approx.)

• The brand new Primrose Day Nursery in the Burgh Halls will also be open to view between 11am and 2pm

• Short illustrated talk from glass artist Alec Galloway, about the design of the modern stained glass Windows of Today (12.00)

• Tango dancing demonstrations in the Main Hall (1400-1600)

• Free canal water taxi connecting the Halls to Lambhill Stables, East Park, Firhill and The Whisky Bond (*booking required in advance) 

• Maryhill & Canal Heritage Trail guided walk (1600 - NOW FULLY BOOKED)

Sunday 16th September ONLY

• Guided tours of the Burgh Halls at 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm (tours last 50 mins approx.)

• Short Performances from the Songs of the Trades Burgh Halls Choir with Maeve Mackinnon, singing songs relating to the stained glass windows

  • 12.00 Performance - featuring local primary schoolchildren

  • 13.00 Performance - featuring the adult choir

  • Fusion Music Recording Studios open all day - Free Guitar Taster Lessons!

  • 'Somewhere To...' presents a live band performance in the Main Hall from 3pm

Find out how to find us here!

Free Canal Water Taxi for Doors Open Day on Saturday 15th September!

The Waterways Trust Scotland and Scottish Canals are delighted to be able to offer a free water taxi connecting the 2012 Doors Open Day venues with Canal Connections, and letting you cruise through North Glasgow in style!

Travel from

The Whisky Bond

at Speirs Locks, to visit the

Mackintosh Church

at Firhill, 


East Park

near Ruchill,

Maryhill Burgh Halls

and

Lambhill Stables

- or back again!

Download PDF Flier

Full details and timetables are in the attached flyer - the service is free, but seats are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.

Don’t miss this great free opportunity to learn more about the Forth & Clyde Canal, as well as the stories of the buildings and areas of Glasgow you will be passing through... See the canal the way it’s meant to be seen: from onboard a boat!

For more details, download the flyer, or to book your place on board, please contact Iain Currie of the Waterways Trust on 01324 677809, or by email to iain@waterwaystrust.org.uk

Wet Wet Wet are supporting Maryhill Burgh Halls in the National Lottery Awards!

Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust is delighted to announce five very high-profile supporters who will all be voting for us as the Best Heritage Project in the National Lottery Awards 2012:

Marti Pellow, Tommy Cunningham, Graeme Clark, Neil Mitchell and Graeme Duffin!

Wet Wet Wet have returned to their roots while rehearsing for their big show at Glasgow Green...

“We did some of our earliest Wet Wet Wet recordings here at the Burgh Halls! It’s fantastic to be back and getting ready for our new concert in the same place we prepared for our last gig on Glasgow Green over 20 years ago!”

 - Marti Pellow

“There has been quite a transformation in Maryhill since the last time we were here - the Halls is an amazing venue for live music, and it’s great to see how its been improved and reborn as a fantastic community resource.”

 - Graeme Clark

“We’re all going to be voting for the Burgh Halls to help it get through to the final of these Awards – and we hope all our fans will show their support as well.”

 - Tommy Cunningham

“It’s been quite a trip back in time for us to be back in Maryhill – it’s also been a great place to host an exclusive live gig for competition-winning fans here the other night.”

 - Neil Mitchell

Burgh Halls Manager Melanie Farrow said:

“It’s been great being able to welcome all these guys back to Maryhill! We’re very grateful for all their support, and fingers crossed that with their help, we can get enough votes to go through to the final of the awards, which would be an amazing recognition of all the work that’s been put in over the last nine years to bring Maryhill Burgh Halls back to life.”

To get through to the next round, please show your support and consider voting for us – the three projects in each category with the most votes by midnight on July 22nd will go through to the final – and be featured on a BBC TV program about the awards.

Click here to vote for your favourite Heritage Project...

You can vote for free via the website at 

www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards

 or by ringing 

0844 836 9715

 (calls cost just 5p from a BT Landline).

If you've enjoyed visiting Halls, have been to an event here, or just like what we've done to bring the buildings back to life, this is a great way to show your support - if you choose to vote for us, Thank You!

If not, then please look at the other fantastic projects involved, and vote for one of them instead...

Marti Pellow, Tommy Cunningham, Graeme Clark, Neil Mitchell and Graeme Duffin

The band perform for some competition-winning fans at an exclusive private concert at Maryhill Burgh Halls

The band perform for some competition-winning fans at an exclusive private concert at Maryhill Burgh Halls

Hunter Reid, Project Coordinator said:

“We are delighted with the feedback so far from both the local community and also visitors from further afield who are now able to experience the historically rich area of Maryhill.  We hope that they will continue to support us and, of course, vote us Best Heritage Project in The National Lottery Awards!”

The project has brought three derelict, “at risk”, listed buildings in the heart of one of the most deprived areas in Scotland back to life -  giving a new focus for the local community.  It mixed traditional building methods with high-quality new build, to create vibrant, in-demand facilities for the area, including a public hall/events space, meeting rooms, a cafe, a nursery, community and commercial recording studios, heritage displays, plus over 10,000 sq ft of high spec office space.

Complementing the buildings are a series of historically and socially unique stained glass windows from 1878, depicting the trades and working people of the local area, now restored and back on display for the first time in nearly half a century, alongside new artworks inspired by local people.

Find out more about the project at 

www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk

Grand Charity Milonga - Sunday 29 July

The 3rd Grand Charity Argentine Tango Milonga is being held at the fabulous award winning Maryhill Burgh Halls on Sunday 29 July from 8pm till 11pm

Entry £6 before 9pm or £8 after.

Come along to dance or just enjoy the atmosphere of captivating Argentine Tango music.

The proceeds of the evening will be used to support arts and cultural activities in the area of Maryhill.

Vote for Maryhill in the National Lottery Awards!

We’re delighted to announce that Maryhill Burgh Halls has been shortlisted in this year’s National Lottery Awards in the category of Best Heritage Project.

Click here to vote for us in the Heritage category!

Now we need your help! To get through to the next round, please show your support and consider voting for us – the three projects in each category with the most votes by July 22nd will go through to the final – and be featured on a BBC TV program about the awards.

You can vote for free via the website at

www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards

or by ringing

0844 836 9715

(calls cost just 5p from a BT Landline).

If you've enjoyed visiting Halls, have been to an event here, or just like what we've done to bring the buildings back to life, this is a great way to show your support - if you choose to vote for us,

Thank You!

If not, then please look at the other fantastic projects involved, and vote for one of them instead...

Hunter Reid, Project Co-ordinator at Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, said:  

“Funding from the National Lottery was crucial in allowing us to bring Maryhill Burgh Halls back to life and we’re delighted that the project has now been selected as a semi-finalist in The National Lottery Awards.   The project not only allowed for the restoration and development of these magnificent buildings, but it is also bringing a much loved hub for community activity and celebration back to life! 

“We are delighted with the feedback so far from both the local community and also visitors from further afield who are now able to experience the historically rich area of Maryhill.  We hope that they will continue to support us and, of course, vote us Best Heritage Project in The National Lottery Awards!”

The Burgh Halls Project

The project has brought three derelict, “at risk”, listed buildings in the heart of one of the most deprived areas in Scotland back to life -  giving a new focus for the local community.  It mixed traditional building methods with high-quality new build, to create vibrant, in-demand facilities for the area, including a public hall/events space, meeting rooms, a cafe, a nursery, community and commercial recording studios, heritage displays, plus over 10,000 sq ft of high spec office space. Complementing the buildings are a series of historically and socially unique stained glass windows from 1878, depicting the trades and working people of the local area, now restored and back on display for the first time in nearly half a century, alongside new artworks inspired by local people.

Find out more about the project at

www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk

Glasgow's Trades return to Maryhill — in Glass!

New stained glass unveiled on June 7th.

The Trades House of Glasgow and its 14 Incorporated Trades ran a competition in 2011 open to students from the Glasgow colleges, to design a new stained glass window to celebrate the historic links between the city and the trades of the Maryhill area.

The window, which is being generously gifted to the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, will be on prime public display in the upper foyer.  Many of the original twenty windows designed by Stephen Adam in 1878, which are now displayed within the Halls after a gap of nearly 50 years, depict crafts carried out by the Incorporated Trades at that time.

The winning design by Agnes Maclean The winning design for the new window was by Agnes MacLean, student at City of Glasgow College, whose design depicts the shields of the House and its Trades against a starburst background.

The new panel has another key link to Maryhill - the window was constructed by local glass artist Bryan Hutchison, whose father Neil worked with artist Gordon Webster, whose father Alf inherited Stephen Adam's business and studio. Bryan has a number of tools and brushes that Stephen Adam would have used on the original panels, 134 years ago, and they are still in use today. Bryan has kindly agreed to loan one of the brushes to the Trust to put on display in the Burgh Halls.

Bryan demonstrates how Stephen Adam would have used the brush

Irene Scott, Chair of Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, said: "I'm delighted to be able to accept this amazing gift on behalf of the Trust — the Burgh Halls is becoming known as a home for stained glass old and new, and the connections and links this window holds to the past and present — both through the importance of the trades depicted, and the link to Stephen Adam himself." 

Jack Steele, Deacon Convenor of The Trades House of Glasgow, said: "Supporting and encouraging craft standards through Glasgow's colleges is one of our key aims — and this project was an innovative way to both celebrate the past, but also help encourage the next generation of designers and craftspeople.

The Maryhill area is an important part of Glasgow — and in fact this year's Deacon Convener's Special Project is also in the area — East Park, the much-loved special needs school."

The company assemble on the stairs below the newly unveiled window

High-resolution photographs from the opening, and of the new stained glass, are available on request.

Notes to journalists:

About The Trades House of Glasgow

Since it was established in 1605, the Trades House of Glasgow has played an important role in fostering trade and industry in the city, along with its 14 Incorporated Crafts. While continuing to promote traditional craft skills through a wide variety of initiatives including Craftex, showcasing the top art and craft work of college students in Glasgow, the School Craft Competition and School Citizenship Award, the House is now widely viewed as a centre of excellence in the administration of trusts and legacies, managing funds in excess of £14 million. Considerable resources are also devoted to general benevolent work, with grants of around £600,000 awarded each year to deserving causes and individuals. Find out more about the work of the Trades House and Incorporated Crafts online at www.tradeshouse.org.uk. 

About Maryhill Burgh Halls

This news release is issued by Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk

Further information is available from Gordon Barr, Heritage Development Officer, 0794 081 5202 at any time or email: press@mbht.org.uk

The 134 year old building has undergone a £9.6 million restoration project, which has breathed new life into the iconic Halls, saved them for the community, created a thriving centre for business, and made the place once again the focus and beating heart of Maryhill. 

Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust raised this remarkable sum to secure a bright future for the treasured Halls and in so doing recapture the splendour of one of the city's best loved buildings.

The restoration work began in November 2009, and the building was declared officially re-open in April 2012.

In November 2010, the project was awarded a prize for best contribution to Urban Regeneration in Scotland through the use of European Structural Funds at the European Structural Funds Best Practice Awards.

Maryhill Burgh Halls were the seat of municipal government in the days before Maryhill was a part of Glasgow. Built in 1878 and designed by renowned architect Duncan McNaughtan, they have lain derelict for the past eight years and are listed on the Buildings at Risk register. Now open, the Halls include a modern public hall, cafe, 11 offices, a commercial and a community recording studio, a nursery, meeting rooms and courtyard garden. Around 8 years of hard work has been put into developing and delivering the project.

The Board of the Trust, which comprises local people and representatives from partners Maryhill Housing Association, Cube Housing Association and Glasgow City Council, has worked tirelessly to deliver the restoration.

The contractor for the project Graham Construction has secured employment opportunities within the local community by creating three apprenticeships in joinery to work on the Halls restoration. Funding for the Maryhill Burgh Halls project has come from:

European Regional Development Funding                                        £1.327m

Scottish Government City Growth Fund Phases 1 and 2                £1.26m

Heritage Lottery Fund                                                                            £1.16m

Big Lottery - Growing Community Assets Fund                             £980,910

Glasgow City Council Better Glasgow Fund                                         £1.02m

Glasgow City Council Vacant and Derelict Land Fund                 £675,000

Scottish Government Town Centre Regeneration Fund                 £1.8m

Historic Scotland                                                                                         £593,000

Scottish Government Wider Role Fund                                                 £764,000

The Robertson Trust                                                                              £28,000

Everyone who is interested in following the development of the project through to completion can view progress and comment on the project on the Trust's Website at www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk

Muppets in Maryhill!

It's time to play the music, it's time to re-light the lights - as film returns to Maryhill Burgh Halls for the first time in decades! 

THE GROSVENOR CINEMA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WEST END FESTIVAL, PRESENTS AN AUTHENTIC 35MM CINEMA EXPERIENCE AT MARYHILL BURGH HALLS ON 23RD JUNE AT 11AM.

The popular Grosvenor Cinema of Ashton Lane in Glasgow’s West End, as a part of The West End Festival,  are proud to present a community screening of the brilliant family movie ‘The Muppets’ at Maryhill Burgh Halls on Saturday 23rd June at 11am.

Tickets are only £1.00 but be there as you will see a demonstration of authentic 35m projected film. Have you ever wondered just what goes on behind that light at the back of the cinema in the projection box? On the 23rd June we will show you, using a genuine projector taken out of a Glasgow cinema that will not only be on display but will be used to show you ‘The Muppets’. Prior to the film we will also give a short talk of how 35m developed and how we have now entered the digital age.

Not only will this be lots of fun it will also be a great brief history lesson for all the family, not to mention a chance to experience a rapidly disappearing way of showing films on screen.

Ken Creelman, Cinema Development Manager for the Grosvenor Cinema said; “We are delighted to work with both The West End Festival and Maryhill Burgh Halls in bringing authentic 35m film to a unique setting for families in the area. As Glasgow’s oldest operating cinema, The Grosvenor wants to give something back to the community and showing films is still the most enjoyable family outing. We hope to do more of these screenings around Glasgow in the future but where better to start than this magnificent historic building, and as part of the West End Festival”.

Melanie Farrow; Manager of Maryhill Burgh Halls said; “Being able to bring the Muppets to the newly re-opened Maryhill Burgh Halls is fantastic – the Halls was showing films on Saturdays for children as long ago as 1910, so it’s a very appropriate location to learn about the heritage of film! We hold many different types of events here and I am sure cinema will be a welcome addition. We hope people both in Maryhill and across north Glasgow will enjoy this screening, which will hopefully lead to many more such shows”.

Ann McKechin, MP for Glasgow North said; “I am delighted that Maryhill Burgh Halls is partnering with the Grosvenor Cinema in this way. Both venues are huge assets to the local community and it makes perfect sense for local families to have use of the Grosvenor facilities right on their doorstep in the Burgh Halls. I look forward to many more screenings!”

Tickets for the screening of ‘The Muppets’ at Maryhill Burgh Halls can be purchased from The Grosvenor Cinema; www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk  0845 166 6028, or on the door at Maryhill Burgh Halls from 10am on the 23rd of June.