Linthouse and Elderpark came together to host an action-packed day of activities with a firm focus on kids enjoying themselves.

The joint event held at the Fairfield Club in Govan put tenants and other residents at the heart of their 50th anniversary celebrations.

There was a dance competition with prizes, face painting, arts and crafts activities, a superb free lunch and a host of other activities to entertain youngsters. A birthday cake marking the double birthday was cut and handed out to those attending.

Both housing associations have undertaken a host of activities to mark their special year. They were the subject of civic receptions organised separately by Glasgow City Council.

Elderpark and Linthouse both hosted stalls at the Elder Park Festival in the summer to engage with tenants.

Elderpark has made a professionally-produced 20-minute film of its journey since 1975, and plans are in place for a new community mural in the coming months.

In recent months, Linthouse unveiled a striking mural of its own featuring housing heroine Mary Barbour as well as two vibrant and colourful others at the south entrance to the Clyde Tunnel.

Members of both Associations had the chance to reflect on half a century of service to their communities at their recent successful AGMs held in September.

Bryan McMahon, Linthouse’s director of property services and Elderpark’s corporate services administrator, Fiona Koroma, jointly cut the celebration birthday cake.

Bryan said: “The event was a tremendous success as we continue to make sure we put our tenants and the wider community at the heart of our 50th birthday celebrations. This is a momentous year for Linthouse as we reflect on half a century of achievement and look forward to continuing to serve our neighbourhood as we face the future with confidence.”

Fiona added: “Elderpark has had an impressive journey over 50 years growing into a major housing provider which has always put our community activities at the heart of all we do. We were delighted with the turnout at our family fun event and hope everyone had a great time.”