The lack of interest in International Women’s Day on Thursday March 8 is surprising in Glasgow which has a history of pioneering women.

Glasgow Women’s Library on the 2nd floor at 81 Parnie Street, in the city centre, is one of the few places where a programme is arranged. On Wednesday March 7, they will hold a Women’s Question Time at 7pm as part of their Active Citizenship programme. The event is likely to provide pre-election opportunities to find out what prospective women MSPs from all parties will be campaigning on.

They also have several working groups mapping the history of women who made Glasgow. This is volunteer work is on-going and is very inclusive. For more details of these programmes and of the Library’s activities see website: www.womenslibrary.org.uk or phone 0141 552 8345.

An afternoon and an evening of celebration is being organised on Thursday March 8 by the junior and senior girls at the Playbarn in Abbotsford Place, Gorbals. From 12 till 4pm and from 6pm till 9pm. Alternative therapy, knit and natter, digital photography, singing, belly dancing, bingo and food will all be on offer. For details those interested should phone Philomena on 0141 429 1579.