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Where to shop local in Glasgow Southside this Christmas

Glasgow has re-entered a stricter lockdown, but while life may feel like it’s being put on hold, Christmas still looms large. Non-essential physical shops are closed, but online, the Christmas markets are open. Support the local economy by checking out these talented Glasgow Southside makers..

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'Did you know...' Queen's Park Fun Facts

For many, Queen’s Park became a lifeline during the lockdown. Scotland’s wild places were tantalisingly off limits, and I felt so lucky to have such a large and exciting green space on our doorstep. These facts will give you a peek into some of Queen’s Park’s secrets without leaving the comfort of your home

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Best of the Fest - for families and in community languages

Govanhill International Festival and Carnival (21 - 31 August) showcases the creativity of local people and organisations and draws in talent from across Glasgow and beyond. In this round-up, Govanhill Community Connector, Marzanna Antoniak shares her pick of the festival suitable for families and those who speak some of the community’s 88 languages.

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At least 88 languages spoken in Govanhill

A new online survey has found that Govanhillians can speak at least 88 different languages, from Arabic to Yoruba and everything in between. While the results are not entirely conclusive – the new survey has only been completed by 222 of the neighbourhood’s many thousand residents – it confirms the incredibly diverse make-up of this unique neighbourhood.

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Govanhill's Roma Helping Others Through the Pandemic

In Eastern Europe, racism and scapegoating are common problems for Roma people, Europe’s largest minority. According to Glasgow resident, Marek Balog, this has been exacerbated during the current pandemic, with many stories of blatant discrimination. Marek works for Community Renewal on their Local Conversations - Roma Govanhill project, and spoke about how he has been delivering food parcels alongside other members of the Roma community.

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A Unique Perspective: Lockdown Photography by Dylan Lombard

Sixteen-year-old Dylan Lombard has an extremely rare illness. MDP syndrome is only affects 13 people in the world. But this isn’t the only thing that make him unique – he also has an incredible eye for the perfect shot. Dylan’s photographs of lockdown paint a stark picture of familiar streets, emptied of familiar faces.

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Tips on Greening Your Back Court

No matter what announcements are made in the coming weeks, it seems likely that we may be spending more time at home than we might have planned this summer. But the sun is out and it’s time to embrace what we have. The Hidden Gardens team have shared their tips on how to make your back court into an enjoyable green space in the coming months.

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