South side extravaganza Bungo in the Lanes returns…

South side extravaganza Bungo in the Lanes returns this weekend - here is what you need to know

With summer on the way, it usually means one thing for Glasgow's southsiders – the return of the ever-popular Bungo in the Lanes festival.

The neighbourhood extravaganza, which is held in the back lanes of Strathbungo, brings a variety of live entertainment, food stalls, and crafts this Saturday (June 17).

The festival, which first began back in 2000, aims to bring life back to the famous cobbled lanes of the streets of the southside suburb which lies between Shawlands and Pollokshields.

Posting about the event, the Strathbungo Society said: "There are almost two acres of back lanes there for us to play with or play on, two acres of performance area, music venues, playground, exhibition space and dance floor!

"We hoped that by realising the great potential of this shared space we might discourage its abuse. Indeed, every Bungo in the Back Lanes has stimulated a giant clear-up with residents and the Council joining forces to remove graffiti, uplift rubbish and strim the vegetation that springs eternally between those cracked bricks and paving stones.

"Bungo in the Back Lanes encourages everyone to open up their back gates, set out their stall and sell their wares – whether it’s home baking, barbecued burgers, craft goods, or junk from their attics (which becomes someone else’s treasure). Just set up your own table and get going."

Expect great food like pizzas, tea gardens (where residents invite people into their back gardens for tea and coffee), tombolas, bottle stalls, bars, a children’s garden and a craft fair.