A community music programme provided nearly 1,000 meals and snacks for children in Govanhill over the summer.

Big Noise Govanhill's free summer holiday club reached hundreds of children and young people in the area, offering music lessons, activities, and hot food.

The programme, aimed at tackling poverty and disadvantage through music and nurturing relationships, provides a safe, social space for families during school holidays, enabling parents to work or study.

The charity collaborated with Queens Park Football Club, Independent Arts, The Sound Lab, and The National Galleries of Scotland to provide a variety of games, arts projects, DJ classes, and a photography project.

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The community café, Milk, hosted the Big Noise Govanhill Little Noise programme, while older children enjoyed the Flip Out trampolining centre in Rutherglen.

High school participants joined Sistema’s first national symphony orchestra, Big Noise United Orchestra, performing together for the first time.

They also attended a free residential, boosting their skills and confidence.

The charity provided daily hot food and treats, including ice cream.

Paul Sullivan, director of children, young people and communities at Sistema Scotland, said: “We know that the school holidays are a difficult time for families who are finding it hard to make ends meet and to juggle work or study with making sure your child is safe, supported and able to have fun and socialise during the summer.

"High-quality and free activities during the summer break mean that parents and carers are able to work or study without the worry of paying for someone to look after their children or taking time off work.

"It’s also a fantastic opportunity for children and young people who take part in our programmes to have fun, make friends, and try new things, further boosting their confidence and happiness.

“We are hugely grateful to all our staff team, volunteers and partners who work together to the children and young people such amazing experiences.”