Rutherglen Reformer

All set for some fun in Cambuslang Park

Friends hold event

- KennyKenny­SmithSmith

The Friends of Cambuslang Park are getting ready to hold their annual fun day this weekend.

Every August, the group organises an afternoon where the local community can go into the park, and enjoy a variety of activities for all the family.

This year, on Saturday, August 8,there will be Welsh pony rides, which will be from 2pm, and there will also be Shetland ponies to admire and pet.

Those looking to get active can work with Rutherglen boxing coach Archie Durie, who will be bringing a boxing ring with him.

For the youngsters, there’s furry fun with the Bunny and Co petting zoo, while there will also be face painting and hair colouring.

As well as a man making shapes with balloons, there will be a selection of inflatable­s, Dr Bike to give advice on bicycles, Healthy’n’Happy will have their Smoothie bike, Project 31, while rugby developmen­t and South Lanarkshir­e Leisure and Culture will be present with activities throughout the day. There will also be various stalls with tombola, hot dogs tea/coffee from 1pm to 4pm.

Meanwhile, the Friends have a number of other events lined up for the rest of 2015. These are:

Sunday, September 6, Bark in the Park, 1.30pm, Cairns Road entrance.

Saturday, September 12, autumn clean up and planting, 2–4pm, Cairns Road entrance.

October - Ghost Hunt (date to be confirmed).

Saturday, October 31, Halloween event , 2- 4pm, Cambuslang Parish Church Kirkhill hall, Cairns Road.

Saturday, December 19, carol singing, 4pm, Cairns Road entrance.

Visit the groups website nearer the time to confirm dates and times of events.

 ??  ?? Fun and games This youngster had a great time with a pony ride at last year’s event
Fun and games This youngster had a great time with a pony ride at last year’s event

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