commonwealth

Uncomfortable Truths – Voices of the Commonwealth
12 June, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow – free

Four leading poets from across the Commonwealth – Imtiaz Dharker, Peter MacKay, Nick Makoha & Fawzia Muradali Kane – celebrate its diverse voices & perspectives, but also read powerful work challenging uncomfortable truths & engage in active discussions.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uncomfortable-truths-voices-of-the-commonwealth-tickets-1987490015137

#Scottish #literature #poetry #Commonwealth #identity

Watershed
Rivers, Rights, Explorations & Conversations
24 July, The Briggait, Glasgow – free

The conversation will begin with reflections on Jude & Louise's citizen investigation into ownership, privatisation & access to Glasgow's river explored through their podcast Who owns the Clyde? Plus the launch of the Saltire Society pamphlet ‘Who Owns the Clyde?’.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/watershed-launch-with-louise-welsh-jude-barber-tickets-1989915290200?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

#Scottish #literture #Glasgow #Commonwealth #CommonwealthGames #rivers #Clyde