Kelvin Hall
The Lotus Club: Japanese Documentary Series
- Tickets
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Free - ticket required
- Dates and times
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Every month on the last Wednesday from 31st Jan 2024
6:00PM
- Age
- Adult
- Venue
A lotus flower grows out of the mud and blossoms above the muddy surface of the water. What can be seen above the muddy surface of Japan and Scotland, in the eyes of two Glasgow-based Japanese journalists?
Our new monthly 'Lotus Club' will screen a selection of documentaries, with opportunities for discussion too. The screenings will take place on the last Wednesday of each month from 6-7.30pm.
Free, but ticketed. Please book here.
August Screenings
“Rehabilitate Tomioka, Fukushima” (2020, 70 mins)
After the Fukushima nuclear accident, all the residents of Tomioka town were evacuated. Can the Town be made habitable again?
Total running time: 70 mins
September Screenings
“The Clyde made Glasgow - John Fyfe Anderson” (2016, 31 mins)
This well-known phrase is often talked about in relation to ship building, but what can we talk about it in relation to David Livingston?
“Pipe organs explained - Alan Kitchen” (2019, 35 mins)
How layers of sound are produced by a pipe organ? Alan Kitchen, Direst of Music at Wellington Church, explains while playing an organ.
Total running time: 66 mins
October Screenings
“Action for peace - Sally Beaumont” (2015, 23 mins)
“You cannot expect to defeat the absurdity of the life, but you must make attempt” – Sally Beaumont is a non-violent peace activist.
“Remember Lt. Jack M. Young - Ken Fyfe” (2019, 13 mins)]
While sending his men back to Kohima, India, Jack Young from Glasgow fought all alone in Kharasom and was killed by the Japanese.
“Live a librarian - Sheila Craik” (2019, 18 mins)
Sheila Craik worked at Glasgow University Library for 37 years. What is it like to live a librarian’s life?
Total running time: 54 mins
November Screenings
“Fukushima July 2022” (2023, 90 mins)
How did the Covid-19 pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine affect Fukushima - Chernobyl joint research project? What are Fukushima University scientists’ concerns for the discharge of radioactive water into the ocean?
Total running time: 90 mins
Accessibility guides
The AccessAble guide can be found here
The Kelvin Hall Visual Story can be found here.
A floor plan for the venue is available here.
Other accessibility information
Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted within the building.
Kelvin Hall has a dedicated quiet room that can be used for prayer or for those needing a calm space. It is located on the ground floor beside the Sports Hall, please ask staff for directions.
Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in Kelvin Hall. These can be collected from reception.
Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor. There is changing places toilet.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.
If you use British Sign Language, you can watch our British Sign Language introduction to Kelvin Hall.
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts and there are free wheelchairs available to hire at reception.
Baby changing
There is a dedicated baby changing room near reception, please ask staff for directions. The Play n' Climb has its own toilets with additional baby changing facilities.
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
The Café at Kelvin Hall is a bright open space, located on the left hand side as you enter the building. There is a combination of booth seating and tables. It's a great space to meet friends, catch up before a class or grab a takeaway coffee before a walk through the West end.
The Kelvin Hall café serves breakfast, lunch, kid's meals, cakes, coffee and cold drinks.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8.30am-5pm
Parking
Paid parking is available at the Bunhouse Road car park. The car park is managed by City Parking.
There are spaces reserved for blue badge holders close to the entrance of Kelvin Hall on Bunhouse Road as well as on street parking, where standard charges apply.
Bunhouse Road Car park has facilities for electric car charging as part of the ChargePlace Scotland public network.
Parking costs:
Up to 1 hour £3.00
• 1-2 hours £5.00
• 2-3 hours £7.50
• 3-4 hours £10.00
• 4-5 hours £10.00
• 5-6 hours £10.00
• 6-7 hours £10.00
• 7-8 hours £10.00
• 8-9 hours £10.00
• 9-10 hours £10.00
• Overnight Flat rate 6pm - 8am £3.00
Please note these machines take coins only and no change can be given.
Maximum stay 10 hours
Cashless parking is available as a payment method via RingGo at our surface pay! We advise downloading or registering for RingGo prior to your visit. To register or find out more please visit https://myringgo.co.uk/.
This car park is operated by Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for more information please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/carparks
Photography and video recording
Please follow this link to read guidelines on photography, filming and sketching in all Glasgow Life Museums.
Free wifi
Location Map
We encourage visitors to use public transport or active travel to access Kelvin Hall where possible.
Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip
By train
Kelvin Hall is around 20 minutes walk from Partick Station
Subway
The nearest subway station is Kelvinhall.
By bus
First Bus services 2, 3 and 77 all stop outside the museum.
By Bike:
Kelvingrove Park forms part of the Kelvin Walkway, which links with the Glasgow Loch Lomond Clydeway and the West Highland Way. The venue can be easily reached by bicycle and bicycle parking is available to the front of the building.
By Car
Kelvin Hall is situated on Argyle Street, around 6 minutes from the M8.
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