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Window Wanderland 2027 – Lights on, or lights out?

This year, at the start of March, Strathbungo once again showed itself in its best light. Windows across the Squares, Gardens and beyond lit up with an array of colourful displays. Everything from scenes of King Kong and Batman to books and theatrical displays, and folk once again came from across Glasgow and the Southside to wander the trail on a cold night with a hot drink in hand.

Thanks to everyone who took part, and to those who came out to look. The neighbourhood as usual on these nights was full of joy. The Window Wanderland experience really is one of those nights that makes the place feel special.

There’s no getting away from it, though: there were noticeably fewer windows lit this year than in years past. An event like this only works when enough of us join in, and it only happens at all because a few people give up their evenings and weekends to organise it.

So, before any planning starts for next year’s event, we’d like to know where you stand. We’re running a short poll asking whether Window Wanderland should continue, whether you’d put up a window, and whether you’d lend a hand organising it. It only takes a minute:

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Please fill it in by Monday 30 November, even if your answer is “not this year”. We just want honest feedback from residents, and don’t want to be forcing things that the majority may have moved on from.

If Window Wanderland is to continue, we will also be looking for volunteers and some fresh input. Any help would be welcome, but ideally we’re looking to form a small group willing to take the reins and develop the event going forward. If that sounds of interest to you, or you’d just like to help with the map or spreading the word, tick the box in the poll or get in touch through the Window Wanderland WhatsApp group or the Strathbungo Society’s usual channels.

If Window Wanderland is going to keep lighting up Strathbungo, we need a few more hands on the switch.

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Thanks!

Brighter Bungo this Saturday

Saturday 3rd October 11am – 1pm

Please spare a half hour to help clear our back lanes any time between 11 – 1. All the gear you need will be waiting for you outside Bossa. It’s a great way to meet some of your fellow Strathbungo residents while contributing to your community in a really useful way. Hope to see you there.

Imelda

Bungo in the Back Lanes

Bungo in the Back Lanes is back for 2026!

While it looks pretty wet out there just now, the forecast looks great for Saturday, so get ready. The event runs from 1 to 5pm (approx) in the lanes from Nithsdale Road to Vennard Gardens.

There’s full details on the Back Lanes pages on the blog:

Overview of the event: For those who don’t know
FAQ: All you need to know about setting up a stall
Map, Children’s Garden and Live Music line-ups
Volunteering: It’s not too late; set up starts at 9.30am in the Marywood/Queen Square Lane, and we start taking down after 5pm – come and give us a hand. Or say hello at The Strathbungo Society stall.

Brighter Bungo

Saturday 28th February 11am – 1pm

Less glamorous than Window Wanderland, but another event that depends on community participation for its success. We’ll be delighted to see anyone who can spare a half hour between 11 and 1.

Here’s hoping for decent weather, but come rain or shine we will be outside Bossa on Nithsdale Road handing out litter pickers, gloves, black bags and optional hi-viz vests (children’s sizes now available).

Somehow an unglamorous activity on a cold damp morning feels like a nice family event all thanks to the enthusiasm of the volunteers. Children and dogs welcome.

Brighter Bungo

Saturday 1st November 11am – 1pm

Could you spare an hour or so to help clear up our back lanes on Saturday 1st November between 11 and 1? We will be outside Bossa on Nithsdale Road for the duration, ready to hand out litter pickers, gloves and black bags, (Glasgow City Council will collect them on Monday).

Somehow an unglamorous activity on a cold damp morning feels like a nice family event all thanks to the enthusiasm of the volunteers. Children and dogs welcome.

Please join us; a little help makes a big difference. Imelda might even tell you her secret plans for brightening up Strathbungo even further if you ask nicely.

Brighter Bungo

Saturday 31 May 11am – 1pm

Could you spare a half hour to help clear up our back lanes on Saturday 31 May between 11 and 1? We will be outside Bossa on Nithsdale Road for the duration, ready to hand out litter pickers, gloves and black bags, (Glasgow City Council will collect them on Monday).

Please note, we are swapping to a Saturday, so let’s see how that goes. We had such a great turnout for our November clear up. Somehow an unglamorous activity on a cold damp morning felt like a nice family event thanks to the enthusiasm of the volunteers. Children and dogs welcome.

Fingers crossed for another successful clear up, especially with Bungo in the Back Lanes fast approaching (Saturday 21 June). Please join us; a little help makes a big difference.

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