Lanarkshire big band raises roof at Glasgow fundraiser

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A fundraiser for Glasgow’s last surviving bus garage went with a swing, as guests enjoyed the sound of a popular Lanarkshire big band.A record turnout of more than 1300 people supported the event at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust - their first family day for three years due to the pandemic.The Michael Brawley Big Band raised the roof as crowds checked out 130 classic buses, trucks and fire engines.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Steven Booth Chair of GWT told Lanarkshire Live: "It goes without saying that it was great to be back.

We're delighted to report that it was so very nearly the busiest day ever at Bridgeton Bus Garage with well over 1300 visitors."We also smashed the total number of visitors for our last family day pre Covid, in August 2019.

The atmosphere and hubbub in the garage was fantastic. We can't thank people enough for coming out to support us and look forward to welcoming them back again soon."Sunday's event, at GVVT's Bridgeton HQ, was officially opened by honorary guest and equality campaigner Dilawer Singh MBE, a former Glasgow Corporation bus driver who became Scotland’s first Asian police officer.Darth Vader and his Star Wars troopers wowed the crowds, there was a fleet of American cars, exhibits by the police and fire service, and free vintage bus rides to and from George