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There are always lots of great events happening in Glasgow but if you’re in town in the next few months, you may want to make time for some of these...

Whether you're a first time runner or you've taken part before, why not get fit for the summer and sign up for Glasgow's women's 10k? Almost 14,000 runners took part in 2007 and organisers hope to beat that number this year. The run starts in Bellahouston Park at 10am on 18th May. For more information visit: www.runglasgow.org

Glasgow's West End arts festival returns with more music, parades, theatre, film, dance, exhibitions and activities than ever before. Make sure you don't miss the opening parade and street party on Sunday 15th June on Byres Road. Events are in venues around the West End from Friday 13th - Sunday 29th June. For more information visit: www.westendfestival.co.uk

Glasgow Concert Halls' Conversation Pieces series is a selection of lunchtime discussions, with a mix of literary stars. They'll be giving a personal and unique insight into their careers, and maybe even some trade secrets! Guests include Jodi Picoult. From 2nd May - 2nd June 2008. For more information visit: www.glasgowconcerthalls.com

Bard in the Botanics is Scotland's only annual outdoor Shakespeare festival. Staged within the spectacular and historic surroundings of Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, the festival has proven to be a hit with audience and critics alike. From 25th June - 2nd August. For more information visit: www.bardinthebotanics.org
