In celebration of the amazing community we live in, we’re launching the first ever Cathcart and District Community Council summer festival! We have lots of exciting events lined up: keep an eye on our Facebook page for the very latest details. And if you’re a local group or business who’d like to get involved, please drop us a line!
** Special offers throughout the Festival in local cafes/restaurants**
Cafe Mira: Cake and coffee for £5.95, 10% off all pasta and burgers
The Old Smiddy – Kids meals for £1 Monday – Friday when purchased with an adult meal
Velvet Sparrow : TBC
A Pastry : Come visit A Pastry shop at 63 Clarkston Rd, Glasgow G44 3BQ and pick up your £10 picnic bag and a map to the parks around Cathcart! Your choice of a savoury pastry (Kimchi croissant, vegan sausage roll, jalapeno stick, square pizza slice)Your choice of cinnamon bun or strawberry vanilla cream bun? Any hot or cold drink (milkshake excluded). Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am – 4pm.
The Old Fruit Shop : TBC
Festival programme:
3 August – 2pm – All About Cathcart Talks, Couper Library
3 August – 8.00pm, Live Music, Old Smiddy Pub
4 August – 12noon – Sunday Sessions – Music in the Garden, Holmwood House
4 August – 10.30-12 – Heritage Tour of Cathcart, South Glasgow Heritage and Environment Trust
5 August – 8.00pm, Quiz Night, Old Smiddy Pub
August 8 -10th The Old Fruit Shop Thai Pop Up (evenings only)
10 August – 11.30-2pm- Community Council Summer Party, Cathcart Baptist Church
10 August – 8.00pm, Live Music, Old Smiddy Pub
12 August – 8.00pm, Quiz Night, Old Smiddy Pub
13th August 10am -2pm Teddy Bear Tea Party Cafe Voni (61 Old Castle Road, Cathcart, G44 5TG) for parents and their little ones to come along with their teddies to meet other kids, grab some food and get involved in crafty activities. No charge for entry.Kids Lunch boxes and Mini Afternoon Tea boxes available to purchase, as well a reduced breakfast/lunch menu, our usual kids menu and drinks and cake selection. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
17th August – Holmlea Garden Allotments Open Day – Greenholme Street, 2-4pm.
Food and drink, fun and games, local produce and much more.
17 August – 8.00pm, Live Music, Old Smiddy Pub
19 August – 8.00pm, Quiz Night, Old Smiddy Pub
24 August – 2-4pm Micro Talks, Couper Library
24 August – 10am – 3pm – Open Day, Linn Park Equestrian Centre
24 August – 8.00pm, Live Music, Old Smiddy Pub
24 and 25 August – 10.30- Holmwood House Farmers’ Market
31 August – 11.00-3pm, Merrylee Allotments Open Day
31 August – 11.30-4pm, Fun Day, Cartvale Care Home
