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Meet Marvin Andrews

Meet Marvin Andrews, one of the great Rangers cult players, at the Forge Market in Glasgow on Friday and Saturday, 27th and 28th September between 11.00 – 4.00pm. Marvin will be available to speak to and sign his new book ‘Believer in Blue’. Free entry. Located in Unit N3 next door to ‘Art by Paul Hunter’ and across from ‘Little Benny’s Coffee Shop’.

Location The Forge Market – 1201 Duke St Glasgow G31 5NZ

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Open Thurs – Sun 10.00 – 5.00pm

Happy 29th Birthday Forge Market

 

Can you believe The Forge Market is 29 today !!  Happy 29th to The Forge Market,  and not forgetting those who have been here from the beginning our very own Assistant/Maintenance Manager Alex Aagesen and Traders Frank Mcdonald ( Andys Market Butcher),  George Cartledge (Forge Babywear), Ian Jobson (Forge Market Handbags & Luggage) Karen Cook (Chertext Ltd) and William Boswell (Bopeeps) .

We’ve came through a lot and had many Traders, Visitors, Stars and Local Talent through our doors including Prime Minister Keir Starmer but most importantly, you our fantastic shoppers. ❤️   “THANK YOU” for your continuous support for your local traders and here’s to many more years and new Traders wanting to start a new business adventure within The Forge Market  .🥂👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🎈🎉

 

 

Car Park Update

Please note that as from as from the beginning of December 2023 parking conditions where put in place.

Between the Hours of Opening Thurs – Sun – 2 Free hours parking with charges implemented thereafter.

Tariffs apply after 2 hours with either pay at machine or by phone. Scan the QR code for prices.

  • Mon – Wednesday – Tariffs apply at all times

 

 

Business Opportunities Available

For more information on how you could start up a new business venture inside Scotland’s Largest Indoor Market see our Information For Traders section.

What’s On

Throughout the year we will be having regular events. Please keep a lookout on both our Website and Facebook pages.

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Meet Marvin Andrews, one of the great Rangers cult players and author, at the Forge Market in Glasgow on Friday and Saturday, 27th and 28th September 2024 between 11.00 – 4.00pm. Marvin will be available to speak to and sign his new book ‘Believer in Blue’. Free entry. Located in Unit N3 next door to ‘Art by Paul Hunter’ and across from ‘Little Benny’s Coffee Shop’.

Location The Forge Market – 1201 Duke St Glasgow G31 5NZ

FREE ENTRY – What are you doing on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July 24 between 10.00 – 5.00pm?? Bring your shades and let your knees get some airing!! Helping to raise funds for “Shining Stars ASN Theatre School” why not come along to the Forge market for a fun packed weekend full of fun activity for the family to participate in. We have live music, dancing, games and so much more!! See below an intinary of events – * Please note subject to change depending on unforeseen circumstances. Follow our facebook page for more information.

FREE ENTRY – Come along and join in a weekend of Summer fun here at the Forge Market while you shop amongst the variety of Traders offering a great selection of goods, services and produce all under the one roof.

Mobility, family, and child friendly – running for nearly 29 yrs The Forge Market is the hidden gem of the East End of Glasgow with Free Carparking and it’s outside the LEZ !

Sat 27/07/24 

10.00 – 5.00 Summer Arts & Crafts (Community Hub)

2.00 – 4.00pm – Animal Man Petting Zoo

10.00 – 5.00 Play some lawn games and take selfies with our dino and summer themed backdrops

10.00 – 5.00 Dino Hunt – Maps located in our community hub

12.00 – 4.00 Stevo Magic Man & Balloon Modeller

12.00 – 4.00 Picasso Face Painting

12.00 – 4.00 – Carlton Fire Brigade – Show & Tell – Ever wondered what the inside of a fire engine is like or what equipment they have to take with them? Learn how you can become a firefighter (located in carpark)

12.00 – 4.00 – Bridgeton Vintage Bus Garage – See inside a vintage bus, have a look at some exhibits and learn what it was like to be a bus driver. (located in carpark)

12.00 – 4.00 – Strathclyde Police – See what its like in a cell van, (located in carpark)

12.00 – 4.00pm – Tombola * – fantastic prizes to be won.

Times vary for live Live Entertainment – DNA Kids (Dino party games – limited spaces between shows) –

Jump n Jive – Rock n Roll Dance Displays and workshop

Live Music – Jamie Walker – Michael Bublé tribute

*More surprises on the day subject to availability

*Cost may occur

(Please note events are subject to weather and unforeseen changes)

Doors open at 10.00 am

Sun 28/07/24

10.00 – 5.00 Summer Arts & Crafts (Community Hub)

10.00 – 5.00 Play some lawn games and take selfies with our dino and summer themed backdrops

10.00 – 5.00 Dino Hunt – Maps located in our community hub

12.00 – 4.00 Stevo Magic Man & Balloon Modeller

12.00 – 4.00 Picasso Face Painting

12.00 – 4.00 – Character walkabouts – come along and meet Dino, Bluey Lilo and Angel (times vary)

12.00 – 4.00 Meet a baby dinosaur

12.00 – 4.00 Tombola * – fantastic prizes to be won.

Times vary for live Live Entertainment – Live music from:

Shining Stars and special guests

*More surprises on the day subject to availability

*Cost may occur

Shorts & Shades – sponsored by The Forge Market & Balloons 4u Glasgow

(Please note events are subject to weather and unforeseen changes)

Car park restrictions apply (between the hours of 10 – 5.00pm there is 2 free hours with charges then implemented thereafter. (1-2hrs – free / 2-3hrs £1.00 / 3-7hrs £4.00) rather than a two hours no return that seems to be in place in various areas. Please note that no drivers are exempt from this.

Parking meters are located across from Jem’s Carpets in the back car park bay and also the disabled Bay Car Park Entrance.  It can also be paid  via the QR code or online as advertised on all the signage placed around the car park , car park entrances. walls etc

Doors open at 10.00 am

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