The Merchant City

St Andrew's in the Square - drop in sessions

Address: St Andrews in the Square

Booking: No booking required.

Opening times:
Tuesday: 9.45 to 1pm

Information: These are free drop-in sessions so come along to one or as many as you like. 9.45 - 10.30am Allotments: The People’s Gardens Glasgow plot-holders describe the history of their sites. These hidden oases are an integral part of a rich urban built environment, as important for tenement communities as gardens are for suburban dwellers. 10.30 - 11.30am The Clyde: Two presentations ‘From Fishing Lines to Shipping Lines’ - a Short History of the Clyde Evelyn Silber traces the changing face of the river and riverside communities from middle ages to early 20th century. Clyde Waterfront: ‘A River Reborn’ Over 20-25 years an estimated £5-6 billion of public and private investment will regenerate 20km of the River Clyde. This presentation by Clyde Waterfront Partnership will provide an overview of the extensive regeneration of the Waterfront. 11.30 - 12.30 The Glasgow House: A prototype house featuring low energy running costs achieved through high standards of insulation and simple technology. A joint presentation with GHA and City Building will expand on this unique partnership which resulted in a joint project by GHA and City Building using apprentices from City Building’s Skills Academy

Steward on duty.

Disabled access: Assisted access.

Facilities:
toilets available disabled toilets available refreshments available information available