NORTH Glasgow residents have come together for a rich celebration of history, arts, culture and innovation. 

Residents from Springburn and the surrounding areas transformed Springburn Way, Sprinburn Shopping Centre and Springburn Parish Church for the second Springburn Community Street Festival. 

The event was attended by Still Game star Sanjeev Kohli and local BAFTA celebrated filmmaker Frank McGown who presented on the main stage at the event. 

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The duo, who both hail from North Glasgow, introduced an impressive line-up of artists and performers from nearby Springburn Auditorium CIC and spoke passionately about their roots, emphasising the significance of community and celebrating the wider achievements of Springburn and the surrounding area. 

Sanjeev said: "It’s important we come together and celebrate where we are from and what we have, and what we can achieve.

"Springburn has such a rich history of innovation. It blows my mind that locomotives which were made here are still being used all over the world today, and the first ever British motor car rolled off the assembly line right up the road at Springburn Park.

"Everybody I’ve ever met from Springburn is an absolute diamond. I’m proud to be from North Glasgow, and love coming back whenever I can."

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The festival, which took place on Saturday, August 19, drew a crowd of more than 5500 people from across the city bringing footfall to local shopping areas. 

It boasted more than 50 food and community stalls from local organisations such as African Challenge, Men's Shed, Chinese Recreation Centre and North Glasgow LGBTQ+, with attendees enjoying a range of activities such as a pop-up community cinema, interactive games and a collection of vintage vehicles including the real-life Herbie from the beloved Disney classic The Love Bug. 

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Helen Carroll, chair of Spirit of Springburn SCIO, said: "Our mission is to focus on a brighter future for Springburn while showcasing the Springburn story and connection to its iconic past.

"The festival offered us a glimpse of the Springburn that the older generation may remember, with a bustling town centre again, new shops, and people coming together to celebrate."

Festival coordinator Emma Porter, a member of the nearby Springburn Youth Forum and Community Champion for Coop, added: "This was a landmark year for us, and we only get stronger from here.

"It was great to be part of something so wonderful and see people so happy. It was a group effort, and the community can look forward to much more from Spirit of Springburn.

"We took our time to listen to what the community wanted and our charette was at the heart of that."