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Why Unions? ‘Make Bosses Pay’ by Eve Livingston
In this extract from the recently released Make Bosses Pay, Eve Livingstone sets out why collective action is essential for workers seeking to counter the power dynamics present in modern workplaces.
"I'm twenty-one years old and I am scared for my future" - Lauren Macdonald, climate activist
As young people all around the world strike today to demand better action on climate change, we spoke to one Govanhill-based climate activist who featured on the cover of our latest magazine. Lauren Macdonald, a member of Stop Cambo, told us why she feels she has to take a stand.
Like My Grandmother Used to Make
Kate Samuels shares her family’s recipe for borsch. Warming, nutritious, and affordable the ingredients for this recipe can easily be found in the local area.
Connecting Through Food
Anna Širjajeva & Ellen Vanderhoven discuss how food helped them to connect during the pandemic and share a traditional Latvian recipe for rosols salad.
Mutual Aid: Where Everyone is Valued
The team behind the Pollokshields Community Food Point explain the work that they carry out and the importance of mutual aid.
The Power of Rubbish
in our second print issue, Mikey Jarrell and Peter Armstrong discussed the Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre in Polmadie and what happens to our rubbish when it’s thrown away.
Govanhill in the Olden Days: No Man’s Land and Neighbourhood
This article was originally published in The Southern Press on 13 March, 1914, this article offers a fascinating glimpse of what our neighbourhood was like over 100 years ago.
Easy Pickings: the Joy of Foraging
You don’t have to travel far to find wild herbs, mushrooms and berries growing in our area. Craig Hunter details his experience foraging in the Southside and offers tips to those interested in getting involved.
No Reopening Date for a Number of Glasgow Venues
The council has frustrated campaigners by failing to announce reopening dates for a number of public facilities including Couper Library.
Living Rent Celebrates Recent Successes
The successful opposition of an attempted eviction in Govanhill is the latest in a series of wins for the tenants union Living Rent.
Govanhill Law Centre Denied Funding by the Scottish Government
Community members have expressed concern following the Scottish government’s decision to refuse the Govanhill Law Centre’s application for funding.
The Feeling's Mutual
As lockdown hit last year, Glasgow Mutual Aid groups sprung up to offer a no-questions asked service for those struggling to buy food. We hear from Yas and Derrick, who have helped each other in ways that go beyond a loaf of bread.
A Growing Community
Rhiannon Davies explores how Govanhill residents are turning our area into a greener, more sustainable place through urban growing .
How the Pandemic Impacted the Roma Community
Ando Glaso has produced a report examining the experience of Scotland’s Roma community during the Covid-19 pandemic. The report is the first of its kind and highlights the specific difficulties and challenges that Covid-19 has presented to this community
The Langar: How the Sikh Community Kept Glasgow Fed Through the Pandemic
Originally published in our third print issue, Robbie Armstrong explores the importance of food in Sikh culture and how this community helped to keep Glaswegians fed over the last year.
Greater Govanhill Needs Your Support
In order to better serve the Govanhill community and enable the pursuit of exciting new projects, Greater Govanhill is trying to reach 100 new members by the end of August. Can you help?
The Wild World of Natural Wines
What are natural wines? Where can you find them? Polly Rappaport explores the growing popularity and availability of natural wines in the Southside.
Style Icon: Clarissa Woods
Giacinta Frisillo interviews Clarissa Woods, our third print issue’s style icon who discusses her style, music, and influences.
Remembering Kenmure Street
Originally published in our third print issue, Sam Doak remembers the Kenmure Street protest and reflects on the continued threat that the home office poses to many in our community.
Sugar, Enslavement, and Glasgow’s Southside
South Glasgow Heritage and Environment Trust look at Glasgow’s ‘Golden Age of Sugar’ and how it affected our area. It was written in anticipation of the trust’s upcoming talk on this topic which is scheduled to take place during Govanhill International Festival and Carnival. Content warning: enslavement, racism and sexual violence