East Dunbartonshire’s Josefina Polson age 9 has designed an inspiring poster encouraging thrill-seekers to sign up to Carers Link’s biggest annual challenge - Zipslide the Clyde!!! – that is back on Friday 6 September 2024, a 1245ft long adrenalin-charged challenge not to be missed!!
Open to all dare devils from age 10 upwards, Zipsliders will launch off a 100ft high crane next to the stunning Glasgow Riverside Museum, raising much needed funds for Carers Link East Dunbartonshire.
Commenting on the design of her poster, young carer Josefina from Milngavie said: “I love art because it is fun, and I find it relaxing. I get to be creative and find inspiration. I researched photos of the Squinty Bridge, Glasgow and felt inspired to include it in my drawing for Carers Link’s Zipslide poster. The person in my drawing is a made up character called ‘Antony’. He loves adventure and he is not afraid of heights! I hope people will be inspired by ‘Antony’ and take part in the Zipslide. They will have chance to have fun, get outdoors and see some great sights! With Carers Link I get to meet other young carers and enjoy activities and a break from caring. I love Craft Daft on a Raft and really enjoyed the Limbo game. Thank you for helping us!”
For 20 years, Milngavie-based Carers Link has been dedicated in providing a range of crucial services, including information and one-to-one support, to practical advice and wellbeing groups for young and adult carers, who live or care in the East Dunbartonshire area. The charity has assisted over 6600 carers, including over 6000 adult carers and 564 young carers over the years.
Working closely with East Dunbartonshire schools, the charity also offers invaluable help to young carers aged from 8 to 25, with core services that include emotional support, wellbeing, information and advocacy, holiday breaks and activities.
Jennifer Roe, chief executive officer of Carers Link East Dunbartonshire finished: “Thanks to Josefina’s inspiring poster and bravery in taking part, am sure thrill-seekers will be encouraged to raise crucial funds for Carers Link! A huge thank you to all our Zipsliders that have signed up so far. Fundraising has a huge positive impact on our local unpaid carers who need our support and services more than ever. We hope that Zipsliders will be able to raise between £200-£300 each to enable us to cover our costs. We have 7 places left so don’t miss out!”
Zipslide Restrictions:
Over 10 years old (10-16 years old must have parental consent)
Over 33kg (5.19 stone) in weight and under 120kg (18.8 stone)
Please note that we pay £92 per person registration fee.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Join Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's very own Kami Bear on his Teddy Trail across Glasgow this September!
READ MORECerebral Palsy Scotland are excited to announce that they have spaces on their Zipslide the Clyde event this September!
READ MOREExplore new heights and join Scottish Huntington's Association for an exhilarating challenge which will see you zipline along the Clyde from a crane next to the iconic Glasgow Riverside Museum!
READ MOREJoin curator Neil Johnson-Symington at the Riverside Musuem to hear about 80s & 90s record shops that specialised in African, Asian or Caribbean music.
READ MORECome One, Come All... Optimo Halloween is back! Espookio comes to the Riverside Museum on Friday 1st November!
READ MOREThe Melting Pot X Riverside Museum Halloween Party is BACK, they return to the Riverside Museum to host their 2024 Halloween spectacular on Saturday 2nd November!
READ MOREAre you a fan of treasure hunting and bargain shopping? If so, mark your calendars because Cardonald's renowned Car Boot Sale is back at Morrisons!
READ MOREJoin Alison Lang for a Guided Meditation and Relaxation session for stress relief and wellbeing at The Wellbeing Hub.
READ MOREGlasgow's Golden Generation is looking for golfers to take part in their annual Charity Golf Day taking place at Cawder Golf Club On Thursday 12th September!
READ MOREOff the Rails, a Sustainable Secondhand Market, will return to Springburn Auditorium on Saturday 14th September!
READ MOREJoin Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's very own Kami Bear on his Teddy Trail across Glasgow this September!
READ MOREFrom a galaxy far far away, to a family venue closer to home! Don't miss all your favourite characters as Big Feed turn Golf It! into Tatooine on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September!
READ MORECerebral Palsy Scotland are excited to announce that they have spaces on their Zipslide the Clyde event this September!
READ MOREExplore new heights and join Scottish Huntington's Association for an exhilarating challenge which will see you zipline along the Clyde from a crane next to the iconic Glasgow Riverside Museum!
READ MOREGo Radio | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West - Listen on DAB, Online or on your Smart Speaker, just say "Launch Go Radio"