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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Thousands enjoy Glasgow Easterhouse family festival
The Bridge Family Festival at Platform took place in Easterhouse, bringing together families from the East End. Organised by Platform Arts Centre at The Bridge, the celebration was packed from start to finish as attendees enjoyed stalls, entertainment, rides, art activities, face painting, balloon modelling, caricature drawing and more. Volunteers also had a chance to join taster lessons in BMX and sports, held by BMX School Scotland and Glasgow Life. On stage, a variety of artists and the Enchanted Princesses performed for kids. Then, participants could take part in a roller disco. Photographs show the crowd enjoying the festivities. READ NEXT: I tried Glasgow's newest rooftop bar - my verdict Thousands enjoy Glasgow Easterhouse family festival (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson) (Image: Mark F Gibson)
Glasgow Times
20-07-2025
- 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.
