TWO popular free festivals helping families beat the cost of living crisis are returning to the East End this summer.
Platform in Easterhouse is once again hosting the Alexandra Park Festival Day in Alexandra Park on Saturday, July 20, and The Bridge Family Festival Day at The Bridge in Easterhouse, on Saturday, July 27.
Both events run from 12 noon until 4pm and entry is free.
Matt Addicott, artistic director for Platform, said: “We're excited that it’s summer festival time once again and delighted to support two family-friendly festival days in north east Glasgow.
“These festivals have been running for a number of years and we welcome thousands of families along.”
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Matt thanked funders, partners and supporters, who include Glasgow City Council’s local area planning committees, National Lottery - Awards for All, Creative Scotland and Milnbank Housing Association, for helping Platform stage the festivals, and 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.”
Both events will include live performances, rides for children, art activities and stalls from community groups and organisations.
Matt added: “There will also be free face painting, sports activities and food and drinks too – there really is something for everyone and both festivals are great days out.”
Other highlights at the Alexandra Park Festival include free screening printing with Print Clan, live music from Pilgrims Society, PAQUE and Glasgow Kelvin College’s Musical Workshop, plus a visit from Bridgeton Vintage Buse and taster sessions from Scottish BMX School and Golf It.
On the agenda at the Bridge Family Festival are folk music drop in taster sessions, a Soundplay installation and creative workshops from Creative Carbon Futures: Blairtummock and Rogerfield partnership.
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