Greater Shantallow ‘Friends of St. Brigid’s’ End-of-Summer Community Festival’ this Saturday!

PICTUERED ABOVE: St. Brigid's College Year 9 student Harry Preston points to the place to be this Saturday, 14th September for the Greater Shantallow End-of-Summer Festival in the grounds of St. Brigid's College from 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Included are representatives from Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, Friends of St. Brigid’s, Housing Executive (funders), St. Brigid's College and local councillors. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

All roads lead to the grounds of St. Brigid’s College this Saturday, 14th September for fun and frolics at the Greater Shantallow ‘Friends of St. Brigid’s’ End-of-Summer Community Festival’, with a host of activities including music, bbq all thrown in from 1pm and 4pm.

The ‘Heart of Our Community’ event is an intergenerational festival fun-day, encouraging all ages to come along and experience and share good times together. The event is kindly funded by the Housing Executive’s Cohesion Fund.

This year’s Festival will provide an enjoyable family experience, with activities ranging from Carousel Rides, Bouncy Castles, Obstacle Course, Last Man Standing Wipe Out, Football Darts, Balloon Modelling, Kidz Farm and much more.

There will also be live music/entertainment throughout the day as well as a BBQ, tea and coffee stall and a raffle – all within the grounds of the local college.

Speaking at Monday’s launch at St Brigid’s College, Tina Doolin, Project Development Officer, Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, appealed for a great turnout on Saturday as in previous years.

‘The Friends of St. Brigid’s Association is a community organisation set up in 2013 to encourage people of all ages within the Greater Shantallow Area to engage in the life of St Brigid’s College and the wider community. It also aims to help raise the confidence and aspiration of children and young people by developing and inspiring civic values and encouraging voluntary and community activity.

‘We are delighted that this year’s festival is again funded by the Housing Executive’s Cohesion Fund and their continued support offers an opportunity for all ages to come together, share in the fun and take pride in the Outer North Area and the strong sense of community it embodies.

‘Let’s hope the weather will be good for us and we can end this summer on a high note with everyone having some fun and enjoying the barbecue.’

Saturday’s event is free to attend and runs from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. – Everyone welcome!