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IN PICTURES: Sunshine and smiles as the Big Bounce returns to Aberdeen

The family event had kids enjoying the sunny weather at Union Terrace Gardens.

Youngsters jump for joy in Union Terrace Gardens. All images: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson.
Youngsters jump for joy in Union Terrace Gardens. All images: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson.

It was a day of sunshine and smiles as Aberdeen’s Big Bounce kicked off for the first time at Union Terrace Gardens.

On a glorious day, dozens of families turned out for the Big Bounce hosted to raise funds for Charlie House.

In previous years, the event was staged along the Upperkirkgate. But in a change of venue, this year attractions – which included large inflatables – were dotted around Union Terrace Gardens.

In addition to the bouncy castles, youngsters could have their face painted, join in activities including inflatable axe-throwing, and other carnival-style games.

This year’s event is running from August 8-11.

Money raised from the event will go towards the work of Charlie House and their continued support of those suffering life-limiting conditions.

Our photographer Kath Flannery was at the Big Bounce to capture some of the fun.


Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen is set up for the Big Bounce.
Hannah Stark and Chiara Morrocco with Cinderella.
Youngsters play on one of the inflatables.
Children have fun at the Big Bounce in Aberdeen.
Kath Flannery pictures a child on one of the inflatables.
Zander Duncan gives the axe-throwing a go.
Shayne McGregor plays Beat the Bleep.
Avalon Chandler tries to knock over some coconuts at one of the games.
Families from across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire visited day one of the Big Bounce.
Daisy Palmer and Brody Paton play on an inflatable.
Vihaan Fernando smiles for our photographer.
Noah Mitchell, Penelope Leydon and Robbie Wood pose for Kath.
Cameron Smith at the axe throw.
Brody Paton is pictured having a great time.
Monty and Amara Murray with Wonderwoman.
Some of the large inflatables are pictured at Union Terrace Gardens.
Zara Wood and Esmee Paton smile for our photographer.
Skye-Marie Anderson, Amelia Thom and Orla Macleod pose for our photographer.
Another view of the Big Bounce at Union Terrace Gardens.
Conor McIrvine jumps for joy.
Conor McIrvine and Izzy Wilkinson are pictured together on one of the inflatables.
Conor McIrvine, Ada Norton and Izzy Wilkinson jump around.
Zander Duncan poses for Kath.
Lily Stephen on one of the inflatables at Union Terrace Gardens.
Ellie with dad Martyn at the Big Bounce.
Families watch as youngsters make use of the giant slide.
Day one of the Big Bounce proved to be incredibly popular with youngsters.
Two youngsters at play on a giant version of Snakes and Ladders.

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