Starting July 2024, we are hosting a packed programme of free food, fun and creative activities!
Running Tuesday to Fridays over the school summer holidays, from Tuesday 2nd July until Friday 9 August 2024, between 9.30am - 2.30pm, we’re inviting children and their families to the Platform Café to sit in and enjoy a free breakfast & lunch. Drop in (parents/carers to stay with children) - no need to book and food is offered on a first come, first served basis whilst stocks last. Please note the club doesn't run on Mondays or weekends.
We’ll have a selection of healthy, filling and delicious food on offer – with vegan and gluten free options. There will be a variety of different foods each week including cereals, toast & pancakes for breakfast along with hotdogs, cheeseburgers, wrap, sandwiches and paninis. Fresh fruit will be available daily and there will be snacks including jelly, yoghurts, cheese strings and some treats such as cakes and ice creams. Food offerings will change daily and are subject to availability.
Breakfast served → 9.30am – 11.30am
Activities → 11am - 2.30pm
Lunch served → 12noon – 2.30pm
Free family activities run from 11am until 2.30pm – these are aimed at those age 5 - 11yrs but are suitable for all ages. Join us for film screenings, art workshops and every day, until 2.30pm, we will have free colouring sheets and pens to get creative with, as well as choice of board games to play - just drop in and get started! For film screenings & workshops, attendees to the food programme can sign up to these on the day - please note some of these have a limited capacity and spaces are subject to availability.
W/C 29 JULY
Tue 30 → create a wearable sculpture with artist David Sherry
Wed 31 → Sprog Rock workshop
Thu 1 → Pond dipping at Seven Lochs Wetland Park - be prepared to get splashed as we try to find some of Blairtummock's watery residents!
Fri 2 → Sprog Rock Performance
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W/C 5 AUGUST
Tue 6 → Drawing / colouring & tabletop games
Wed 7 → Join artist Cara Rooney on National Play Day
Thu 8 → Bishop Loch Wander – enjoy a group walk in the woods to see what we can spot - there will be firepits & marshmallow toasting too!
Fri 9 → Join performers The Refs – who are searching for the most valuable player and are eager to find YOU!
The Bridge Library is open Monday to Saturdays and with a cosy children's corner with rugs and couches, it's a great place to hang out and browse the wide collection of children's books. The library is running a Summer Reading Challenge, Storytime & Bookbug sessions, art club & activities and games and Lego available each day. Pop into the library to get all the details.
There are free swims in The Bridge swimming pool throughout the week - visit the Glasgow Life website to book or speak to a member of staff when in the building.
There's also free Wi-Fi, the building is fully accessible and it's a great place to relax and spend some time with your friends/family.
For further details or if you have any questions, please contact info@platform-online.co.uk
We’ve welcomed thousands of local families over the last few years to the food programme and are proud to offer this service to the local community. Thank you to Glasgow City Council Children’s Holiday Food and Activity Programme for funding.
Images: Euan Robertson
