PostboxExplorer Feedback

Thank you to all the explorers who used the island post boxes to send me a postcard; posted a comment on facebook; or tweeted telling me about their adventures. Here are just some of your comments:

Lovely staff, lovely day. Conrgats island a little island of hapiness and imagination in our bustling city. Thank you – Paula Creron and Adedan Code

I like your place so much I want to have it as my home-Anon

Excellent Idea! Children played and learned for hours. Our children are aged between 1-12 and they were all kept amused. – Pam Chisholm

The best island I have been to – Leah, age 6

Liked the ‘borrow a picnic blanket’ idea – we know to come without next time! - Anon

I enjoyed the beach and the water. I didn’t like going away -Child Explorer

Alice really enjoyed looking at everybody upside down in the camera obscura!- Anon

I thought it was great for kids to learn about the environment & recycling

 

Making RainbowsThis is a great idea: the fresh air for the kids, the exercises of running about in and out of the water, and sand, arts & crafts, the socialisation with other children. The staff are all very friendly. Top class toilets!! – Ann Gilmor

It’s hard to choose our favourite part – Top 3 – no order – Beach, Sound Forest and Museum of Curiousities – The Huxtable Family

Really fantastic! Staff were really nice and helpful. Very fun – keep up the good work!! – Clara Emily Mitchel

We loved it all, rainbow, beach and boat, things to make and interact with. – Clementine Sandison

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Well done Giant! This is wonderful and we’ll definitely be back - Gillian Campbell Thow

We had such an amazing day, kids had loads of fun – we will defo be back! – Jackie Barr

My son (age 3) thoroughly enjoyed all of the Forgotten Island experience – WE’LL BE BACK! -Anon

Love, Love, Love it – Well done – defo be back – Claire Reda

 

 

Beach The Forgotten IslandCamera Obscura

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What the Press Said

  • From forgotten space to treasure island: The Herald
  • The Forgotten Island: a Glasgow wasteland transformed into a bloomin’ eco garden: The Scotsman
  • A riverside wasteland has been transformed into a giant playground: Evening Times
  • A mystery travelling island lands in Glasgow: The List
  • Treat the kids to a summer of activity: Press and Journal
  • The Land that Glasgow forgot becomes and Island Treasure: Third Force News
  • Visitor attraction to transform derelict space at Glasgow’s River Clyde:  STV online
  • Land ho! New island appears on the Clyde : The Evening Times
  • Island experience kids won’t forget: The Glaswegian