Holi: An Indian Festive Gala of Joy and Colours.
Holi is an ancient Hindu festival of colours and joy which shows up at the onset of a new season, a blossoming of eternal love. It marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring. In this article Srishti shares memories of her favourite Holi in Glasgow and what the festival symbolises.
Experience Nowruz: A Day of Music, Art, and Tradition at the Burrell Collection
Join Burrell Collection this Saturday for a vibrant celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year! Immerse yourself in a day filled with music, art, and tradition, explore the rich cultural heritage of Nowruz and its significance to millions around. the world.
Filmmaker Felipe Bustos Sierra Premieres 'Govanhill: A Community Film Portrait' at GSFF 2024
The Glasgow Short Film Festival (GSFF) launched yesterday and is packed with another year of groundbreaking films. We spoke to Felipe Bustos Sierra, BAFTA-winner to learn more about his latest offering at the festival; Govanhill: A Community Film Portrait
A Brief Guide to Ramadan in Glasgow: From Fasting to Festivities
In Govanhill and the surrounding area, hundreds of people are currently observing Ramadan, one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims. We delve into what Ramadan is all about, where you can go to break fast in Glasgow and how you can support your friends and colleagues during this month.
Resistance and community: the Govanhill Baths pool and my mother’s fabric shop
For International Women’s Week, anti-racist campaigner and resident, Zamard Zahid shared the story of her mother's fabric shop and how it was a community hub for South Asian women for decades. A valued space where they could socialise and connect with other women and speak openly.
International Women’s Week & Mother’s Day Events
On International Women’s Day, we focus on our neighbourhood of Govanhill and the surrounding area to bring you a round-up of events celebrating the women in our lives. We are also bringing you some of the special Mother’s Day events happening so if you’re running late with your gift this year we have a few suggestions.
Barrowland Ballet Presents Chunky Jewellery at Tramway
This new play delves into friendship, womanhood, and motherhood, weaving the creators’ personal experiences into a universal narrative. Premiering at Tramway on 9 March , it’s an exploration of life’s complexities, with special consideration of the complexities of being a woman.
‘More than a shop’: taking a sustainable approach to childrenswear
In a bid to tackle clothing waste, there has been a rising in circular fashion outlets, including ApparelXchange which focuses on childrenswear in Glasgow Southside
Amma Birth Companions win award for supporting pregnant women
Amma Birth Companions – a Glasgow based charity that supports pregnant women in vulnerable circumstances – has won a prestigious national award for their work.
New research in Govanhill aims to tackle Roma health inequalities
A new £1.1M research aims to address health inequalities within the Roma community across the UK, and will work with Community Renewal’s Rom Romeha (For Roma By Roma) group in Govanhill.
City of Empire: Q&A with curators of a new exhibition unveiling Glasgow's colonial legacy
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is home to a new permanent exhibition - City of Empire. An empowering display that unpacks Glasgow’s colonial history. In this article, we learn more about the display from the team that put it together.
মাতৃভাষা দিবস উদযাপন: গ্লাসগোকে আমাদের উপহার
এই অংশে, বাংলাদেশ অ্যাসোসিয়েশন গ্লাসগো, ভাষা-গ্লাসগোর ভাষা উৎসবের পেছনের দল, উৎসবের শিকড় সম্পর্কে আমাদের আরও জানায়। ভাষাগত বৈচিত্র্যের একটি প্রাণবন্ত উদযাপন, বাংলা সংরক্ষণের লড়াইয়ে অনুপ্রাণিত।
Our Gift to Glasgow: Celebrating Mother Language Day
In this piece, Bangladesh Association Glasgow, the team behind BHASHA – Glasgow's Language Festival, tells us more about the roots of the festival. A vibrant celebration of linguistic diversity, inspired by the fight for Bangla preservation.
Love Blooms in Govanhill: Valentine’s Day Happenings You Won’t Want to Miss
Love is in the air as the community comes together to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From cosy candlelit dinners to romantic ceramic workshops, our roundup of events promises romance, connection, and a touch of magic. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or simply seeking a memorable experience with a friend, join us as we explore the love-filled happenings in the Govanhill and neighbouring Southside this week.
The Community Newsroom launches ‘Open House’ series with event on Glasgow’s housing emergency
As part of a new series of events in The Community Newsroom, Greater Govanhill and The Ferret are asking folk to share their thoughts on Glasgow’s housing emergency. Do you have a story to share? Or thoughts on what the media should be covering? Come along on the 23rd Feb
FONDS project launched in Greater Govanhill’s new space in Tramway
Last Saturday saw the launch of the FONDS project which tells the stories of the objects people hold dear, from a sticking plaster to a glass fish, a box of spells to a perfume bottle, the exhibition will be on a Tramway until the end of March.
The Best Places for a Non-Alcoholic Hangs and Tipples
As Dry January comes to an end, we asked our readers for their favourite drinks they've been sipping over the month as well as tips for sober places to hang out in the Southside.
From Isolation to Empowerment: Meet Glasgow's Feel Good Women
The Feel Good Women’s Group is a valued space for many South Asian residents grappling with isolation and mental health challenges. In this article we delve into its impact, exploring the stories of resilience and community that have become the cornerstone of its existence.
Your views sought on the future of travel on Cathcart Road
Attend one of two consultation meetings to share your thoughts on how to improve infrastructure on the street – with the hope of future funding.
‘Fictional Revenge/Fictional Healing?’ GAMIS announce first film season of 2024
Local cinema collective GAMIS (Glasgow Artists’ Moving Image Studios) are back projecting films in an old furniture store on Niddrie Road. We caught up with Lydia Honeybone to discuss the latest season