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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Barras Hong Kong street market - what you need to know
Following the first-ever event of its kind at the East End venue in 2023, the market is hosting the special event once again for the third time this year. The Hong Kong market will return to the Barras on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2025. The 'family-friendly event', which is free to enter, is set to be a 'vibrant weekend full of flavour, culture, and celebration'. READ MORE: Global beauty brand opens 'first-ever' Scots store in Glasgow READ MORE: Popular Glasgow restaurant named one of 'Scotland's best' Here's exactly what you need to know about the market: When is it taking place? The market will open at 10am on Saturday, May 31, and close at 7pm that night. It will reopen at 10am on Sunday, June 1, before coming to a close at 4pm. Where is it taking place? The event will take place at the iconic Barras Market in the city's East End, which is located right next to the Barrowland Ballroom and close to Glasgow Green. What can market-goers expect? Market-goers can expect a range of stalls selling various items, including authentic Hong Kong cuisine and handcrafted goods. There will also be live entertainment for visitors to enjoy. Does it cost to enter the market? Those keen to attend won't have to fork out anything to enter the markets. The organisers described it as being a 'free entry and family-friendly' event. What have the event organisers said? Announcing the news, the Barras said: "The Hong Kong Market is back at Barras Market - for its third exciting year. "Saturday, May 31, between 10am and 7pm, and on Sunday, June 1 from 10am to 4pm. "Free entry and family friendly. "Get ready for a vibrant weekend full of flavour, culture, and celebration as we transform the iconic Barras Market into a buzzing Hong Kong street scene! "Feast on authentic Hong Kong cuisine, discover handcrafted goods from local makers, and soak in live entertainment – including the always spectacular Lion Dance and more cultural performances throughout the weekend. "Whether you're a foodie, a culture lover, or just looking for a fun day out, this is one event you won't want to miss. "Come and experience a taste of Hong Kong right here in Glasgow!"
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm a fashion expert, here's how to do festival looks on a budget – and save the planet
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FESTIVAL fans are being urged to go green on Glasgow Green this summer with more sustainable fashion choices. Every year Brits throw away 300,000 tonnes of fabric waste, which ends up slowly decomposing in landfills. 4 TRNSMT is all about the music - but also the fashion 4 Victoria has curated fest collections in stores Credit: MARK GIBSON And to do their bit, the team behind TRNSMT is encouraging festival-goers to choose second hand style when it comes to their outfits. Bosses are launching a Sustainable Festival Fashion Trail, which kicks off this weekend. Tomorrow, TRNSMT will take over the Barras Market, Off The Rails at VEGA Glasgow and will pop up at vintage stores where shoppers can explore unique finds and festival picks curated by Scottish Stylist of the Year Victoria Lee. The Glasgow-based preloved fashion fan said: 'It is my job to encourage people to step away from fast fashion and choose more sustainable routes when it comes to topping up their wardrobes.' Getting a look right for a festival can be tricky, especially in our unpredictable Scottish weather. But what Victoria hopes is that music-lovers will avoid buying fast fashion items that get tossed aside once the party weekend is over in favour of vintage pieces that will last a lifetime. Victoria, who ditched her own fast fashion business when she discovered the unethical roots of her on-sale items, said: 'I love the uniqueness of it. 'When you're shopping, you can have those unique pieces that other people aren't wearing. 'You can really focus on your personal style. I think when you're more slow and more intentional about what you buy, it pays off more in the end as well.' While the average lifespan of an item of clothing is three years, many people who consume fast fashion find their clothing only lasts a few months. We're sizes 10 & 18 and did a New Look winter haul - it's a burgundy dream & boots pass chunky test But some of the preloved pieces in second hand and vintage stores have been worn for decades — and are still going strong. Victoria said: 'I think a lot of people panic buy for festivals and also we've become a little bit too accustomed to viewing our clothes as disposable. 'So the fashion trail encourages people to buy more staple pieces. The pieces in the collections will all be pieces that you can hopefully style around other things. Normal life, not just festivals.' SUSTAINABLE STYLE WE are self-confessed clothes addicts. But, despite our love for all things fashion, choosing a fest outfit still foxes us — especially with our different ages and sizes. In our YouTube series For Everybody, we test out outfits from the high street to see who is winning when it comes to being inclusive. Katy is 34 and a size 18 while I'm a tummy-conscious size ten 45-year-old. So could Victoria choose gorgeous, preloved festival outfits that rocked both of our worlds? She scoured the rails at Glasgow's West Vintage for two looks that could go from day to night at TRNSMT. And she played a blinder. For Katy, Victoria chose a flowy, brightly-coloured, tie-dyed maxi skirt paired with an over-sized sports T-shirt, all for just over £40. For me, she chose a classic denim waistcoat and a layered white mini, with a handbag scarf for a pop of colour all for £50. These pieces can be worn for years to come, making cost per wear a snip — music to our ears. And her top tip for what to wear this summer? The style pro said: 'I'd say the most fashionable thing you can do is just go with your own personal style and express yourself and who you are. Get those pieces that are staples that you'll be able to wear again and again.' On Sunday, the day will kick off at the Barras Market in Glasgow's East End, where from 12pm fans can browse curated rails of pre-loved fashion, discover upcycled gems and get styling tips from sustainability champions. From there, fans can head to Kings Court, stopping at vintage favourites including Mr Bens Retro Clothing, Minted and West Vintage for even more unique finds picked out by Victoria. The day wraps up at VEGA Glasgow with a special festival edition of Off The Rails, a quarterly pop-up that celebrates independent brands. There will be live performances by artists from this year's BBC Introducing line-up and Radio 1 Dance Stage DJs at both The Barras and VEGA, bringing the festival buzz to the city. There will also be the chance to win festival tickets to this summer's Glasgow Green music extravaganza on July 11 to 13, with ten golden labels hidden along the trail as a reward for those who choose pre-loved summer festival outfits. A TRNSMT Festival spokesman said: 'Planning a festival outfit is a priority for so many fans. We wanted to create something that shows how sustainable fashion can still be exciting, creative, and fun, especially in a city like Glasgow that's full of legendary vintage and second-hand options.' To find out more visit 4 West Vintage has curated fest looks on offer Credit: MARK GIBSON
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a fashion expert, here's how to do festival looks on a budget – and save the planet
FESTIVAL fans are being urged to go green on Glasgow Green this summer with more sustainable fashion choices. Every year Brits throw away 300,000 tonnes of fabric waste, which ends up slowly decomposing in landfills. 4 4 And to do their bit, the team behind TRNSMT is encouraging festival-goers to choose second hand style when it comes to their outfits. Bosses are launching a Sustainable Festival Fashion Trail, which kicks off this weekend. Tomorrow, TRNSMT will take over the Barras Market, Off The Rails at VEGA Glasgow and will pop up at vintage stores where shoppers can explore unique finds and festival picks curated by Scottish Stylist of the Year Victoria Lee. The Glasgow-based preloved fashion fan said: 'It is my job to encourage people to step away from fast fashion and choose more sustainable routes when it comes to topping up their wardrobes.' Getting a look right for a festival can be tricky, especially in our unpredictable Scottish weather. But what Victoria hopes is that music-lovers will avoid buying fast fashion items that get tossed aside once the party weekend is over in favour of vintage pieces that will last a lifetime. Victoria, who ditched her own fast fashion business when she discovered the unethical roots of her on-sale items, said: 'I love the uniqueness of it. 'When you're shopping, you can have those unique pieces that other people aren't wearing. 'You can really focus on your personal style. I think when you're more slow and more intentional about what you buy, it pays off more in the end as well.' While the average lifespan of an item of clothing is three years, many people who consume fast fashion find their clothing only lasts a few months. We're sizes 10 & 18 and did a New Look winter haul - it's a burgundy dream & boots pass chunky test But some of the preloved pieces in second hand and vintage stores have been worn for decades — and are still going strong. Victoria said: 'I think a lot of people panic buy for festivals and also we've become a little bit too accustomed to viewing our clothes as disposable. 'So the fashion trail encourages people to buy more staple pieces. The pieces in the collections will all be pieces that you can hopefully style around other things. Normal life, not just festivals.' SUSTAINABLE STYLE WE are self-confessed clothes addicts. But, despite our love for all things fashion, choosing a fest outfit still foxes us — especially with our different ages and sizes. In our YouTube series For Everybody, we test out outfits from the high street to see who is winning when it comes to being inclusive. Katy is 34 and a size 18 while I'm a tummy-conscious size ten 45-year-old. So could Victoria choose gorgeous, preloved festival outfits that rocked both of our worlds? She scoured the rails at Glasgow's West Vintage for two looks that could go from day to night at TRNSMT. And she played a blinder. For Katy, Victoria chose a flowy, brightly-coloured, tie-dyed maxi skirt paired with an over-sized sports T-shirt, all for just over £40. For me, she chose a classic denim waistcoat and a layered white mini, with a handbag scarf for a pop of colour all for £50. These pieces can be worn for years to come, making cost per wear a snip — music to our ears. And her top tip for what to wear this summer? The style pro said: 'I'd say the most fashionable thing you can do is just go with your own personal style and express yourself and who you are. Get those pieces that are staples that you'll be able to wear again and again.' On Sunday, the day will kick off at the Barras Market in Glasgow's East End, where from 12pm fans can browse curated rails of pre-loved fashion, discover upcycled gems and get styling tips from sustainability champions. From there, fans can head to Kings Court, stopping at vintage favourites including Mr Bens Retro Clothing, Minted and West Vintage for even more unique finds picked out by Victoria. The day wraps up at VEGA Glasgow with a special festival edition of Off The Rails, a quarterly pop-up that celebrates independent brands. There will be live performances by artists from this year's BBC Introducing line-up and Radio 1 Dance Stage DJs at both The Barras and VEGA, bringing the festival buzz to the city. There will also be the chance to win festival tickets to this summer's Glasgow Green music extravaganza on July 11 to 13, with ten golden labels hidden along the trail as a reward for those who choose pre-loved summer festival outfits. A TRNSMT Festival spokesman said: 'Planning a festival outfit is a priority for so many fans. We wanted to create something that shows how sustainable fashion can still be exciting, creative, and fun, especially in a city like Glasgow that's full of legendary vintage and second-hand options.' 4 4
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm a fashion expert, here's how to do festival looks on a budget – and save the planet
FESTIVAL fans are being urged to go green on Glasgow Green this summer with more sustainable fashion choices. Every year Brits throw away 300,000 tonnes of fabric waste, which ends up slowly decomposing in landfills. 4 TRNSMT is all about the music - but also the fashion 4 Victoria has curated fest collections in stores Credit: MARK GIBSON And to do their bit, the team behind TRNSMT is encouraging festival-goers to choose second hand style when it comes to their outfits. Bosses are launching a Sustainable Festival Fashion Trail, which kicks off this weekend. Tomorrow, TRNSMT will take over the Barras Market, Off The Rails at VEGA Glasgow and will pop up at vintage stores where shoppers can explore unique finds and festival picks curated by Scottish Stylist of the Year Victoria Lee. The Glasgow-based preloved fashion fan said: 'It is my job to encourage people to step away from fast fashion and choose more sustainable routes when it comes to topping up their wardrobes.' READ MORE IN FABULOUS Getting a look right for a festival can be tricky, especially in our unpredictable Scottish weather. But what Victoria hopes is that music-lovers will avoid buying fast fashion items that get tossed aside once the party weekend is over in favour of vintage pieces that will last a lifetime. Victoria, who ditched her own fast fashion business when she discovered the unethical roots of her on-sale items, said: 'I love the uniqueness of it. 'When you're shopping, you can have those unique pieces that other people aren't wearing. Most read in Fabulous 'You can really focus on your personal style. I think when you're more slow and more intentional about what you buy, it pays off more in the end as well.' While the average lifespan of an item of clothing is three years, many people who consume fast fashion find their clothing only lasts a few months. We're sizes 10 & 18 and did a New Look winter haul - it's a burgundy dream & boots pass chunky test But some of the preloved pieces in second hand and vintage stores have been worn for decades — and are still going strong. Victoria said: 'I think a lot of people panic buy for festivals and also we've become a little bit too accustomed to viewing our clothes as disposable. 'So the fashion trail encourages people to buy more staple pieces. The pieces in the collections will all be pieces that you can hopefully style around other things. Normal life, not just festivals.' SUSTAINABLE STYLE WE are self-confessed clothes addicts. But, despite our love for all things fashion, choosing a fest outfit still foxes us — especially with our different ages and sizes. In our YouTube series Katy is 34 and a size 18 while I'm a tummy-conscious size ten 45-year-old. So could Victoria choose gorgeous, preloved festival outfits that rocked both of our worlds? She scoured the rails at Glasgow's West Vintage for two looks that could go from day to night at TRNSMT. And she played a blinder. For Katy, Victoria chose a flowy, brightly-coloured, tie-dyed maxi skirt paired with an over-sized sports T-shirt, all for just over £40. For me, she chose a classic denim waistcoat and a layered white mini, with a handbag scarf for a pop of colour all for £50. These pieces can be worn for years to come, making cost per wear a snip — music to our ears. And her top tip for what to wear this summer? The style pro said: 'I'd say the most fashionable thing you can do is just go with your own personal style and express yourself and who you are. Get those pieces that are staples that you'll be able to wear again and again.' On Sunday, the day will kick off at the Barras Market in Glasgow's East End, where from 12pm fans can browse curated rails of pre-loved fashion, discover upcycled gems and get styling tips from sustainability champions. From there, fans can head to Kings Court , stopping at vintage favourites including Mr Bens Retro Clothing, Minted and West Vintage for even more unique finds picked out by Victoria. The day wraps up at VEGA Glasgow with a special festival edition of Off The Rails, a quarterly pop-up that celebrates independent brands. There will be live performances by artists from this year's BBC Introducing line-up and Radio 1 Dance Stage DJs at both The Barras and VEGA, bringing the festival buzz to the city . There will also be the chance to win festival tickets to this summer's Glasgow Green music extravaganza on July 11 to 13, with ten golden labels hidden along the trail as a reward for those who choose pre-loved summer festival outfits. A TRNSMT Festival spokesman said: 'Planning a festival outfit is a priority for so many fans. We wanted to create something that shows how sustainable fashion can still be exciting, creative, and fun, especially in a city like Glasgow that's full of legendary vintage and second-hand options.' To find out more visit 4 West Vintage has curated fest looks on offer Credit: MARK GIBSON 4 Lynn and Katy loved their looks Credit: MARK GIBSON
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow psychic who gives readings with cards tribute to Barras
'I was 38 when I first worked here, and I'm 70 now so it has been a long time,' says Maureen, smiling. 'I'm really moved by people's stories and experiences, and here I get to meet people every day, from all walks of life, from all over the world.' Maureen inside the Barras, where she has worked for more than 30 years (Image: Gordon Terris/Newsquest) Maureen has written her own 'love letter' to the Barras, a funny and moving poem which captures the hustle and bustle of the crowds, the patter of the stallholders and the sights and sounds of the historic venue. (Image: Newsquest) A keen writer, Maureen has been involved in several productions, including co-writing Mayfest's Govan Stories in the early 1990s. 'Plays and poetry have always been in my life,' she explains. 'I wrote one act plays when I was manager of Pollok community centre's drama group, and I took part in a show at Tramway last year, 12 Last Songs, featuring workers with unusual occupations, which was fantastic.' Maureen at the Barras Market (Image: Gordon Terris/Newsquest) Maureen has an unusual occupation, she explains - she is known as Maura Psychic at the famous city market, where she gives readings using cards. 'I discovered I had a gift when I was quite young – 14, or 15, maybe, growing up in Govan,' she explains. 'After school, I was going to be a shorthand typist, but it sounded too boring. I knew from the first day it wasn't for me. 'Doing this is my passion and I think I bring comfort to people. People come to see me from all over – from the Scottish islands like Barra, Tiree, to Sicily.' She laughs. 'From Barra to the Barras….' (Image: Gordon Terris/Newsquest) Maureen, who is married to Danny, has a daughter, Jane, and a grand-daughter, Lucy-Jane, who is 12. She has written her Barras poem, she says, to pay tribute to the place and its people. The Barras started life on Moncur Street, founded by Maggie and James McIver. Before long, they were attracting 300 barrows each week, many run by women. (Image: Newsquest) The early street market was haphazard, with traders working from the back of lorries, spreading their wares on the pavement or hanging them from railings. As the market grew, the demand for stalls increased and more ground was acquired, with an additional market hall being constructed at Kent Street. Many of the traders were well known in the city - people like Dick Lee, known as 'Cockney Jock'; Prince Abadou selling snake oil, the cure of all ills; Kurt Cook selling 'nine and 18 carat gold jewellery, watches with a one year guarantee'; Calton man Freddie Benedetti offering household wares; and Gerry Ward the 'go-to-guy' for curtains and towels. READ NEXT: Glasgow museum's organist celebrates 55 years of playing READ NEXT: The Glasgow schools for 'homeless waifs' which helped feed city's poor READ NEXT: 'It was the end of blackouts and air raids and fear' as Glasgow marked VE Day In the 1980s, Sunday opening had a big impact on footfall at the Barras, but the market continued to flourish. 'This place is never dull, it is busy and multicultural and full of life,' says Maureen. 'It is in my heart and soul and the stall holders are like my family.' Maura's poem reads: 'The Barras are better/The voice call resounded off the walls of the Barras halls as the people scrambled to get in quick/Lot at stake, gaun for a rake/They go purse in hand, nab the glad rags and come oot grand. 'In 1965 you had to dive high tae catch a free fish pack fae the fish pack guy…/Freebies/You knew you'd won the race when it hit you in the face/Anchovies, fish market meat market/Claes, records, cassettes, settees, TVs/Buzzin bees. Whelks. Humbugs, churros, rocks, socks, tellies/Get doon the Barras fill yer bellies. 'Tina said it - Simply The Best - 100 years plus/a wonderful, beautiful, historical fuss.' Share your memories of the Barras by emailing or write to Ann Fotheringham, Glasgow Times, 125 Fullarton Drive, Glasgow G32 8FG.
