Changes To Some of Govanhill's Most Loved Cafes
Govanhill has become well known for its cafe scene, but there a few changes afoot amongst some of the neighbourhood’s best loved coffee spots - with Canary Girl Coffee closing down and Milk Cafe changing use.
Who Remembers Pin Up Nights?
Vic Galloway has described new book, Retired Teenagers - The Story of a Glasgow Clubnight, as “a rip-roaring yarn that takes in the thrills, spills and belly-laughs of a certain era of Glasgow nightlife”. In it, DJ and former club promoter John McGonagle tells all about Glasgow’s iconic, Pin Up Nights.
Exploring Solidarity in Glasgow and Beyond
As more and more strike actions take place in response to unjust conditions, we wanted to share this article from Issue 5 of the magazine, in which Silas Lehane explored solidarity between interconnected struggles.
When Govanhill Defeated Hate
Taken from Issue 6 of the magazine, which explored the past, present and future of Govanhill, David Jamieson explored what happened when the British Union of Fascists came to the neighbourhood.
Ash Dieback: A Loss to Queen’s Park
There are 460 Ash Trees in Queen’s Park. Half of them will die in the foreseeable future because of a disease known as Ash Dieback. The future of the park’s arboreal landscape is very much in our hands.
Radio Buena Vida launches crowdfunding campaign to open new community space
Radio Buena Vida has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the last push towards opening their own café, a dedicated space for DJs and radio hosts to run their shows and for the general public to enjoy the music.
The Govanhill International Festival and Carnival Programme Announced!
The anti-racist Govanhill International Festival and Carnival (GIFC) celebrates the diversity and creativity of the Govanhill community. Lasting for two weeks between the 2 and the 14 of August, and featuring diverse events, from concerts, to workshops, to photography exhibitions. Read the full programme here.
New picnic benches in Queen's Park, gifted by the Roma community
Thanks to the work of local Roma group, Rom Romeha, Queen's Park has more spaces for friends and family to gather this summer. The activists from the Roma community, with the support of Glasgow City Council, built picnic benches in the park.
Digging into the History of Queen’s Park
Queen’s Park has stirred the interest of historians and archeologists for a long time. In this article, Ken McElroy explores the fascinating history of how the popular space has been used over time by digging beneath the surface.
Astar e iag - the Roma community in Govanhill is keeping the flame alive
A temporary exhibition organised by the association Romano Lav, showcased the past and the present of the Roma community in Govanhill and launched a new archive.
Behind the Portrait: Casian Covaciu
Continuing in our collaborative series with Simon Murphy, we spoke to Casian Covaciu, a trainee barber who lives in Govanhill, about Roma weddings and life in the area.
Review - Adam: a painfully inspiring story about finding one's true self
Initially released in 2021, Adam is a film based on the true story of a young trans man from Egypt seeking asylum in the UK. It was shown as part of the Scottish Refugee Festival at the Glasgow Film Theatre.
Refugee Festival Scotland Events in Glasgow's Southside
The annual, and consistently brilliant Refugee Festival Scotland is in full swing. The theme this year is storytelling and there are so many events to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start. We rounded up some of those we’re most looking forward to in and around Govanhill.
Greater Govanhill Presents 'Sound of Refugee Voices' Radio Show
As part of Refugee Festival Scotland on Wednesday 22nd June, Radio Buena Vida will be airing the show as a culmination of a number of workshops with those with experience of the asylum system.
Objects Speak Louder Than Words: Tell us about an object that means something to you!
Take part in our project to tell the stories of the people of Govanhill through the objects that mean something special. The objects will be photographed using an innovative technique and will be displayed in an outside exhibition this August.
Miscarriages of Justice Organisation Light Up the Glasgow Skyline
A new art show and guerrilla visual projection in the City Centre aim to highlight the horrific miscarriages of justice that still plague our legal system.
A Cuppa Community
Take a tour of Govanhill’s shifting café culture with Rose O’Doherty who is from the Gorbals but has lived in the area since the 90s. The cafes and their owners tell the story of this ever changing neighbourhood.
Part 2 of our EXCLUSIVE Interview with Nicola Sturgeon
In the second part of our exclusive interview with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, young people from backgrounds typically under-represented in the media who have been learning journalism skills with Greater Govanhilll got to ask questions about the subjects they were most interested in.
Women on Wheels Launch Inclusive Cycling Hub in Govanhill
Last Friday, new community organisation, Women on Wheels, held their launch event at Govanhill Workspace. We heard from founder Shgufta Ali about how she hopes to dismantle the barriers preventing women from cycling
Southside Comes Together to Celebrate The Festival of Resistance
On the weekend of the 13th/14th June, the residents of Pollokshields gathered to commemorate, celebrate and educate on the anniversary of the Kenmure Street protests.