Nearly 500 people joined Link Group at Creamery Park for a relaxed afternoon of family fun and entertainment for the housing association’s annual Bathgate Summer Fun Day.
The fun day, now celebrating its fifth year running, gives families an opportunity to connect with their community while enjoying a day of free activities, food, and games during the summer holidays. Visitors enjoyed activities like face painting, bouncy castles, a sensory tent, football, and arts and crafts.
Community Collaboration
Link Group collaborated with the Link in West Lothian tenant group to plan the annual celebration. Link in West Lothian Chairperson Jim Porter commented that the day helps provide a strong tenant voice and makes Link more visible in the community.
He said: “Seeing so many families enjoying the day was brilliant. The event gave people the opportunity to connect with Link, learn about local services, and meet their neighbours while enjoying a fantastic, free day out. It’s exactly the kind of housing and community-focused event that makes a real difference.”
Activities and Partners
Link Group colleagues from their tenant engagement, housing, advice, repairs and sustainability teams were joined by tenant and football club volunteers to run activities and information stalls for tenants.
The event also gave attendees the opportunity to connect with local organisations including Andy’s Man Club, 50+ Network, and Food Train.
Colin Cassie, Tenant Engagement Manager for Link Group, said: “To see the Bathgate Summer Fun Day celebrate its fifth year with nearly 500 attendees is a testament to both the dedication of everyone involved in making the day a success and the importance of building strong relationships with and within our communities.
“Engaging with tenants and bringing our communities together is at the core of our work and the day serves as one of the many ways we build trust and communication with our tenants to foster safe, connected neighbourhoods.”
