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 meethusband and wife, Ghaleb and Mariela.

Glasgow International, Scotland’s biennial festival of contemporary art, this year celebrates its 10th edition. A must-see experience drawing artists and art lovers from around the world, it is also a brilliant opportunity for everyone and anyone to explore and experience the scene which gives Glasgow its global reputation for contemporary art.

In this month's recipe, Naaz delves into the history of Chai (tea), exploring its roots in resistance and colonialism. She also shares her nostalgic recipe, perfected over years of trial and error, best followed with a touch of intuition.

If you value the magazine, now is your chance to show it! We’re taking part in the No News is Bad News campaign, which means any money we raise in June will be doubled by the Indie News Fund!

In the latest Behind the Portait,long-time Southside activist and DJ, Kev us about his involvement in Love Music Hate Racism. Why he became a ‘recovering journalist’ and his experiences in New Orleans and Chicago.

What made Govanhill Baths so essential to the community? Why did residents occupy the building to save it, leading to the formation of Govanhill Baths Community Trust? When will the Baths reopen? In this article, Paula Larkin, archivist for the Trust, delves into these questions, exploring the rich history of the Baths and the campaign to preserve them.

Roots of Refuge, at The Hidden Gardens, aims to celebrate inclusion, solidarity, and diversity in Scotland whilst amplifying the urgent call from the national campaign, Fair Begins Here, urging the UK Government to discontinue the Rwanda scheme.

Refugee Festival Scotland has announced an exciting line-up of events sharing the stories of people and communities who have settled in Scotland. Including a whole host of events in Glasgow’s Southside, including Govanhill and the surrounding areas.

Women on Wheels founder, Shgufta Anwar, the local cycling pioneer who’s battled family disapproval to bring two-wheeled travel to over 900 Glasgow women tells more about how her faith has inspired her journey – and what she hopes for as politicians juggle climate ambition with reality on the ground.

In our most recent Roma News and Views installment, Lena Popikiova discusses her film "Amen Sam Roma: We are Roma, this is our home," and reflects on the process of bringing it to life.

In our most recent Roma News and Views installment, Lena Popikiova discusses her film "Amen Sam Roma: We are Roma, this is our home," and reflects on the process of bringing it to life.

Three years ago Glasgow united to stop a dawn raid on Kenmure Street. Tabassum Niamat and Pinar Aksu revisit that day and delve into the challenges facing those navigating the immigration system.

Greater Govanhill is excited to be launching Stories from our Streets – a multimedia project which aims to capture and share local heritage.

On Saturday 27 April a group of community organisations, local businesses and volunteers took to the streets of Govanhill for an organised clean-up. The Govanhill Spring Clean was the first of many community-led litter-picks in the area. Their message: ‘we are the custodians of our own community.’

“With an intimate knowledge of groups, activities and resources available locally, community link workers play a crucial role in mapping local support systems – keeping individuals and GP practices up to speed with the services available.” - Lottie Hanwell on link workers, writing for our language issue.

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 Dana Czerepkova.

“Plants seem to have a language of their own, with which they communicate to us their medicinal properties. In turn, humans have developed various ways of transmitting plant lore, knowledge and medicinal uses of herbs and other plants.” - Beti Scott, Movement in Thyme.

In this series, we get to know the people behind the portraits by Govanhill street photographer, Simon Murphy. Shaun Murawski, a poet and photographer appeared in our language issue.

Bike for Good’s innovative eCargo bike free loan scheme, offers you the opportunity to try one of these useful bikes for two weeks. They allow users to effortlessly transport bulky items or ferry your little ones across the city.

We're pleased to present a behind-the-scenes video FONDS, created by writer and filmmaker Sam Gonçalves. Explore the inner workings of the exhibition and gain insight into its creation. Visit Tramway to experience the exhibition yourself before the end of the month.