An award-winning Lanarkshire large band is ready to boost the roof at a fundraiser for Glasgow’s final surviving Company bus storage.
The Michael Brawley Large Band will carry out two units at a fun-filled neighborhood occasion at Glasgow Classic Automobile Belief (GVVT) this Sunday (August 7).
The open day additionally options 130 traditional buses, vans and fireplace engines, a fleet of American automobiles and free classic bus rides to and from George Sq..
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GVVT chairman Steven Sales space informed Lanarkshire Stay: “That is the primary time we’ve been in a position to maintain our household day because the pandemic.
“The final was in 2019 and we’ve actually missed it. We’re wanting ahead to welcoming folks again.
“The Michael Brawley Large Band is returning by fashionable demand after taking place a storm at a earlier occasion on the storage.
"We're gearing up for our largest and greatest household day but."
The occasion, at GVVT's Bridgeton HQ, shall be opened by honorary visitor and equality campaigner Dilawer Singh MBE, a former Glasgow Company bus driver who grew to become Scotland’s first Asian police officer.
The massive band will make sure the occasion goes with a swing, acting at midday and 1.30pm, and Darth Vader and his Star Wars troopers will even wow the crowds.
In addition to classic automobiles, there shall be tall puppets, mannequin bus reveals, fireplace and rescue service, police and kids’s actions, together with a motorcycle restore workshop and ceramic cash field portray.
Steven added: “We’re completely delighted to welcome Dilawer as our particular visitor.
"And the Michael Brawley Large Band shall be an actual spotlight.
“The occasion is about reaching out throughout our area people and Dilawer will formally get proceedings underway with a chopping of the ribbon."
The cash raised – entry is £5 adults, £3 concessions and £12 households – will go in direction of GVVT funds.
Steven mentioned: “Occasions corresponding to these are important to us. They assist unfold the phrase in regards to the work we do.
“They strengthen our bond with the area people, and provides us a really great addition of funds.
“We're the proud house owners of the storage, however it's a large constructing and takes a little bit of taking care of. A lot of the cash raised will assist preserve it.”
Trumpet participant Gary Mitchell, of the Michael Brawley Large Band, mentioned: “We’re thrilled to be again. The massive band sound is improbable inside the storage setting.
“We play solely to boost cash for well-meaning and worthy causes and are actually wanting ahead to entertaining the crowds.”
Sunday’s household day is from 11am-4pm at Bridgeton Bus Storage. Enter by Broad Road.
For extra info head on-line, or name 0141 554 0544.