In our regular feature ‘My Life Before Govanhill’ we find out from the diverse community of Govanhill what they got up to before settling around Victoria Road. In this edition, we meet Zemirah Moffat.

Govanhill is full of clubs and social nights as diverse and vibrant as its residents. Many of these clubs, despite their tendency to fly under most people’s radar, run frequently and are quite popular among residents. We decided to head out and meet with some of these groups to find out more.

“If you’re the only one making this unusual thing then there is a draw; no one else seems to be doing what we’re doing. You know, I think there are only really a handful of people in Japan that can make this thing.” - Lewis Harvey, MIRRL.

The Anymen have done it again with yet another cryptic crossword. Over the past month our readers and residents have been sending in their cryptic crossword answers, with varying degrees of success. If you’re still stuck then take a look at the answers and explainers below.

On Wednesday 1 November, parents and children gathered in George Square to hold a vigil calling for a ceasefire in Palestine. Teddybears were left in memory of children killed.

This week marks the two year anniversary of COP26. Whilst the impact of the conference left many underwhelmed, the collective action and community support that was channelled during those days cannot be overlooked. In this piece, a resident reflects on the Southside’s efforts to host and feed the elders from the La Minga collective.

Local groups like The Survivor Arts Community and The Cathkin Blazes have been running projects geared towards survivors, with the aim of providing a safe space to socialise, create and play.

Last week the Greater Govanhill show, kicked off Buenafest, by bringing listeners all the latest from the new issue of our magazine, packed with stories about local artists, culture and subcultures.

This contemporary solo opera “sings itself into being” with playful audio descriptions of events onstage and aromatic scents pumped into the theatre to enhance the experience. Skunk Without K takes the audience on a journey from nature’s creation to its imagined collapse through a vivid sensory experience.

Every issue, we feature a local volunteer who gives back to their community. In Issue 12, we learned more about the work of RNID and the vital support they provide to those in the deaf community.

We caught up with Simon Murphy, before the release of his first book, GOVANHILL. He gave us insight into how the project first developed and how he decided what photo would feature on the cover.

Something very exciting is happening with the young people in Romano Lav’s Community Catalyst programme. This short piece of writing is an attempt to capture something of it.

Originally published in our latest Art, Culture and Subculture issue, Yifei Liu teaches us how to make a traditional Chinese cold dish with an all purpose sauce.

Originally published in our latest Art, Culture and Subculture issue, Yifei Liu teaches us how to make a traditional Chinese cold dish with an all purpose sauce.

It’s finally here! We’re so excited to share with you the latest issue of the magazine, focussing on all the arts, culture and subcultures in the area. We’ve started delivering the magazine (many of you hopefully got your hands on a copy at the Govanhill parade) but you’d like a copy sent to you, become a member from as little as £3 a month.

The family run educational franchise has recently opened its door to Glasgow’s Southside.

The Bowling Green Together, a community group set up to protect The Pollokshields Bowling Green, received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund after securing the lease for the space over the summer. The group are overjoyed at the news following a period of uncertainty.

Every issue of Greater Govanhill, we have a poetry corner where a local bard shares some of their finest lines. On National Poetry Day, find your new favourite poet.

How a community-led health project in London is transforming children’s health in one of the capital’s most diverse communities — and what lessons could be learned by Scotland.

The Southside’s skatepark, the Recs, has fallen into disrepair over the years. Greater Govanhill spoke with skaters about how consultation between skaters and Glasgow City Council could improve the Recs, and the importance of community built DIY spaces for urban sports.