Hundreds of youngsters from Cambuslang get the chance to attend Wee Write festival

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More than 200 young people from schools in Cambuslang recently attended a Glasgow book festival especially for children.The pupils from Cairns Primary and St Cadoc’s Primary in Halfway, and West Coats Primary all took part in Wee Write, Glasgow’s dedicated children’s book festival which is hosted annually by Glasgow Life.Funding of £2,500 from UKSE, a subsidiary of Tata Steel Enterprise, enabled the young students to attend flagship events, covering transport costs and providing each child with a book to take home.The Wee Write Festival marked its 10th anniversary this year and ran from November 4 to 8 at iconic venues across the city, including the Royal Concert Hall and Mitchell Library.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Pupils were encouraged to dress as their favourite comic characters and enjoy live drawing showdowns, adding to the fun of the festival’s Birthday Bash with the beloved children’s comic.Closely linked to its sister event, Aye Write, Wee Write continues to be a key event in Glasgow’s cultural calendar, dedicated to