A SHOPPING centre near Glasgow is hosting a Harry Potter-themed weekend. 

Braehead Shopping centre in Renfrew will entertain shoppers with a host of activities including magical arts and crafts for all ages.

The Harry Potter Weekend takes place on Friday, July 29, Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 between 10am and 6pm in the central atrium. 

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Witches and wizards have the opportunity to have their photo taken at 'Hogwarts' by standing in front of a green screen which will transform into the wizarding school.

Whoever decides to take part in the festivities is asked to make a minimum of a £1 donation for each activity to the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity which will support children and their families while they are in hospital. 

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William McGowan, Head of Partnerships and Events, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity said: “We can’t wait for our Harry Potter Weekend, at Braehead and look forward to bringing the spirit of Hogwarts to the shopping centre.

“We are incredibly grateful to Braehead for their continued support and generosity.

“We rely entirely on fundraising and donations to fund our life-changing hospital projects to make sure that young patients and their families receive the extra special care they deserve.  

“Funds raised through our magical Harry Potter Weekend activities will help to continue our charity-funded play and events programme, family support services and wellbeing support for NHS staff, giving children and their families the best possible hospital experience.” 

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Braehead’s community development manager, Lydia Brown added: “We hope lots of Harry Potter fans will come along to our special weekend dressed as their favourite characters from the books and films.

“Not only will everyone have lots of fun, they’ll also be helping a very worthy cause.

"Now that is something magic!”