Hundreds of Cambuslang pupils attend annual book festival

The students from Cairns Primary, St Cadoc's Primary, and West Coats Primary were able to attend the Glasgow event thanks to £2,500 of funding from UKSE, a subsidiary of Tata Steel Enterprise.

The funding covered transport costs and provided each child with a book to take home.

The Wee Write Festival, hosted annually by Glasgow Life, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.

The festival ran from November 4 to 8 at venues across the city, including the Royal Concert Hall and the Mitchell Library.

The Wee Write Festival marked its 10th anniversary this year and ran from November 4 to November 8 at 'iconic' venues across the city (Image: Chris James)

This year's programme featured readings by authors Masie Chan and Abi Elphinstone, interactive drawing sessions with illustrators like Sophy Henn, Steve Lenton, and Tom Morgan Jones, and a Beano-themed celebration hosted by Mike Stirling and Craig Graham.

Pupils were encouraged to dress as their favourite comic characters and enjoy live drawing showdowns.

Fiona Haddow, lead programmer for the Wee Write Festival, said: "Thanks to the generous support from UKSE, we can offer these invaluable experiences to children who might not otherwise have had the chance to attend.

"The Wee Write festival is all about igniting a passion for reading, and this year’s events have been designed to be as interactive and engaging as possible.

"We’re thrilled that children from Cambuslang will be joining us, and we hope the books they take home will be the start of their own personal library journey."

Wee Write is closely linked to its sister event, Aye Write, and continues to be a key event in Glasgow's cultural calendar, dedicated to 'fostering a love of reading among children from primary to secondary school.'

This is the sixth year that UKSE has provided funding to the Wee Write festival.

St Cadoc’s Primary pupils with Fiona Haddow and Marc Davey (Image: Chris James)

Marc Davey, regional executive at UKSE, said: "We are proud to continue our support for Wee Write as it marks this milestone anniversary.

"Our continued support has ensured that youngsters can experience the joy of reading by attending this fantastic event.

"Literacy is a fundamental skill that opens doors throughout life, and by supporting initiatives like this, we are investing in the future of our communities.

"The Wee Write festival plays an important role in fostering the love of reading, helping children discover the joy of literacy and storytelling."