September 2025

It’s That Time of the Year Already

I have not been to the Barras for ages and how trendy it is now, with the new food courts and arts stuff going on. My visit was for a picture of the Kings Theatre Glasgow pantomime cast for their production of The Little Mermaid. It is starring Darren Brownlie , Hannah Janet Scott, Elaine C Smith, Johnny Mac, Jasmine Jules Andrews , Benjamin Lockhart. It was a great laugh as we got them walking across the road to get the iconic The Barras sign in the background.

Kami Bear’s Teddy Trail

Once again I was at the starting line for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital’s annual Kami Bear’s Teddy Trail. Hundreds of paw-ticipants ( I loved that line) took a walk in sunshine for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity . Over 700 fundraisers walked either the 5k or10k route through Glasgow. It was marvellous. However the heavens opened as the first paw-ticipants ( I still love that phrase) came back over the line. The rain did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the day.

Shaping Up Maths Week with JoJo Gnome 

I was with my better half Jo with her popular character Jo Jo Gnome on a visit to St Roch’s Primary and Deaf School to make shape films as part of Maths Week Scotland. Its great seeing the youngsters engaging with the project. I loved this picture of the pupils with all the maths shapes from the workshops during a break in the day.

BBC SSO Sounding Good

I love my music work. Hearing a full orchestra is something else.I was at the Glasgow City Halls for the BBC SSO 90th Anniversary Opening Concert with Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth and violin virtuoso Daniel Lozakovich. What a talented young guy. He had the audience in the palm of his hand. I had the opportunity of photographing him backstage and during the concert rehearsals. 

A Fright Night at The Museum

Another musical event I love to do is the Children’s Classic Concerts with the RSNO. This year’s children’s concert , A Fright at the Museum was held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. Presenter percussionist Owen Gunnell (centre) was with RSNO musicians Veronica Marziano & William Knight. It was such a good idea to use the gallery as a location. I loved all the heads floating in the air as Owen looked the scull with a giant magnifying glass. We did get a few looks.