Fuse is lit for Winterfest at Drumchapel Park

Guy Fawkes night promises to go with a bang, as Drumchapel and West Winterfest returns to Drumchapel Park on Thursday, November 5.

The event is in its fourth year and has proved to be a big draw, pulling crowds from across Glasgow.

Winterfest aims to raise awareness of community groups and sends out a loud safety message over bonfires and fireworks.

The fuse on the big attraction, the Winterfest fireworks display, will be lit at 7pm, but the event is open to the public from 4.45pm and finishes at 9pm.

There will be entertainment from Les McKeown’s Legendary Bay City Rollers, the MacDonald Brothers, Journey South, S-Club 3, No Fixd Abode and Stars of the West.

Winterfest also features a traditional funfair, with all proceeds going to local good causes.

Organiser and City Councillor Paul Carey said: ‘Winterfest has gone from strength to strength, and  we can promise a great night of entertainment.

‘We want to encourage local youngsters to attend an organised and safe fireworks event rather than create their own, potentially dangerous, bonfires.

‘The number of unsupervised bonfires in the area has reduced significantly since this event started. That alone makes it worthwhile.’

Revellers are reminded to dress up warm and are asked not to bring fireworks with them to the event.