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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
12 pictures from Glasgow's Alexandra Park Summer Festival
More than three thousand people headed along to the Summer Festival at Alexandra Park in Dennistoun on Saturday, July 19. (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) The free event was organised by Platform Arts Centre, which is based in Easterhouse, and there was plenty on offer. This included stalls, sports activities, face painting, balloon modelling, live music, art workshops, rides, inflatables, and live wrestling from Iron Girders Gym. READ NEXT: ScotRail issue warning as Glasgow braces for 'heavy rain' (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) The event was open to people of all ages and ran from midday to 4pm. Punters were snapped enjoying the day, basking in both the sunshine and bracing showers later in the afternoon. (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) READ NEXT: Update on 'missing' alpacas at popular Glasgow children's attraction The East End charity is set to host another event, The Bridge Family Festival, in Easterhouse from midday to 4pm on Saturday, July 26. Entry will again be free, and there will be plenty on offer for attendees. (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) Those interested in attending will be able to enjoy a roller disco as well as a lineup of family-friendly activities. For further information, visit Platform Arts Centre's website HERE.
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Two free festivals coming soon to Glasgow's East End
Platform, the arts centre in Easterhouse, is hosting its Alexandra Park Festival Day in Dennistoun, on Saturday, July 19, and The Bridge Family Festival Day at The Bridge, Easterhouse, on July 26. Both run from 12 noon until 4pm and entry is free. Face-painting is one of the attractions (Image: Iain McLean) Ice cream and fun at The Bridge (Image: Iain McLean) Matt Addicott, artistic director for Platform, said: 'It's summer festival time once again and it's great to support two family-friendly festival days in North East Glasgow. 'We are proud to welcome thousands of families along each year. Thank you to our funders, partners and supporters for helping us put on the festivals.' Fairground rides in Alexandra Park (Image: Iain McLean) He added: 'All activities are free or subsidised to keep costs low and entry itself is free. "The popular live wrestling show from Glasgow-based Iron Girders Gym is back at Alexandra Park Festival Day and one of the highlights at The Bridge festival is a free roller disco – we supply the skates, so just bring yourself.' The festivals will also include art activities and stalls from community groups and organisations, plus free face painting, sports activities, art workshops and food and drink.
