Glasgow Afghan United – Allotment Open Day & Cookery Book Launch
Nature, food, fun and family – it all comes together at the GAU allotment – helping our members connect hands-on with nature in a therapeutic exercise that’s good for physical and mental health, as well as good for the household budget. In our allotment we grow vegetables and fruit that we share with our members. (We also grow vegetables from seeds brought over from Afghanistan that are not grown or sold in Scotland!) This enables our community to cook dishes using ingredients that are unavailable here. Including Gandana, a type of perennial leek that is used to make the delicious traditional Afghani dish – Bolani. Please pop along, on Saturday afternoon, to try some of this lovely home-cooked flatbread along with a host of other dishes created from our newly published cookery book. Open from 1pm-4pm Saturday 21st September.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
242-208 Ellesmere St, Glasgow G22 5LZ, UK, G22 5LZ
242-208 Ellesmere St, Glasgow G22 5LZ, UK
G22 5LZ
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 1 : 00 PM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: Drop in 1 - 4pm
Tour Meeting Point: 242-208 Ellesmere St, Glasgow G22 5LZ, UK, G22 5LZ
Tour Meeting Point: 242-208 Ellesmere St, Glasgow G22 5LZ, UK, G22 5LZ
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Drop in, 1pm - 4pm, Saturday 21st September.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Possilpark & Parkhouse (train), St Georges X (Subway) best bus routes are 7, 75.
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: -
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: -
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities:
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities:
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Glasgow Afghan United
Glasgow Afghan United (GAU) was founded in 2004 to promote the values of unity, equality, peace and diversity in Scotland by supporting the Afghan community and other diverse ethnic minority groups. We believe everyone should have the chance to achieve their potential, regardless of their background. It’s our mission to connect people, build stronger communities and better lives through cultural celebrations, social events and activities.
Tel: -
Email: -
Website: https://glasgowafghanunited.co.uk/about-us/
Glasgow Afghan United (GAU) was founded in 2004 to promote the values of unity, equality, peace and diversity in Scotland by supporting the Afghan community and other diverse ethnic minority groups. We believe everyone should have the chance to achieve their potential, regardless of their background. It’s our mission to connect people, build stronger communities and better lives through cultural celebrations, social events and activities.
Tel: -
Email: -
Website: https://glasgowafghanunited.co.uk/about-us/
view more events
This September, the ARC hosts the immersive "Meet the MPN 10" exhibition, highlighting myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), rare blood cancers. The exhibit features 10 giant sculptures designed by artists, displaying common MPN symptoms. Visitors can further engage with these characters via augmented reality, raising awareness of symptoms that often go unnoticed.
Join us to learn more about the life and trial of ‘Antique’ Smith and the art of literary forgery.
The ‘Salonorchester’ will perform arranged versions of Vincenzo Bellini’s famous opera ‘Norma’, condensing the four and a half-hour long opera into just 12 minutes.
Join us for tours of the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, led by scientists, researchers and University of Glasgow staff. Find out what research is happening within the ARC.
An interactive science talk exploring the real science of superheroes and their powers.
This talk will explore Glasgow’s bygone record shops which specialised in music of Black and South Asian origin. A chance to celebrate the city’s cultural landscape and appeal for your own memories.
Learn how to make traditional Indian flatbreads from scratch! Explore the cultural significance of roti and experience the spirit of Langar—the communal kitchen serving free meals to all. Participants of all backgrounds will enjoy hands-on instruction, from kneading dough to cooking roti, while discovering the values of selfless service and community in a welcoming environment. Perfect for those interested in cooking, culture, and new experiences!
Honouring the story of Glasgow’s 'Home Children' child migrants.
