Maydaze 2008

Sunday May 4, The Old Fruitmarket

12 - 5pm

A day of music, dance, entertainment and fun for all the family !!!

Maydaze is back with a free, fun-packed programme at the Old Fruitmarket, in Glasgow’s historic Merchant City.

Featuring:
Dougie Maclean
La Sonera Calaveras
Arthur Johnstone
Gordeanna McCulloch
With MC Dave Anderson
Plus Arts, Crafts and Storytelling

MaySpace hosted by Clyde 1’s Romeo
Dance Ihayami
Martial Arts
African Drumming Workshops

Glasgow’s Traditional Mayday Rally

Organised by the Glasgow Trades Union Council, the Mayday Rally will assemble at George Square at 11am, leaving at 11.30am to follow a route through Glasgow City Centre before arriving at the Old Fruitmarket on Albion Street at approximately 12 noon.

Speeches will start on the Main Stage within the Old Fruitmarket at approximately 12.30pm.  Stalls from the labour and trade union movement, community, international solidarity and CND will be on display.

May Day Speakers: Ian Davidson MP; Agnes Tolmie - UNITE the union;
Jenny Duncan - STUC Youth Commitee; Brian Filling - ACTSA;
Alan Mackinnon - Scottish CND; Chairperson David Stark


Due to limited venue capacities please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

How to get to the City Halls and Old Fruitmarket
Please note: Enter through the Albion Street entrances.

BY CAR - the nearest car park is situated on Albion Street where standard Sunday rates will apply.

BY TRAIN - the nearest mainline stations are Queen Street and Central Station and local stations are Queen Street Low Level, Argyle Street and High Street.

BY SUBWAY - the nearest Subway stations are Buchanan Street and St Enoch.

BY BUS - First run the following bus services:
Trongate - 16, 18, 31, 37, 40, 41, 43, 61, 62, 64, 240, 255, 262
Glassford Street - 5, 7, 12, 20, 66, 75, 203, 267

For bus, train and Subway information contact Traveline Scotland on 0870 608 2608
or visit the website