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.

Nothing brings back memories like home cooking. In this series, residents from Govanhill share their family’s recipes so everyone can have a taste of home. This edition its an Afghan recipe that reminds the cook of family gatherings.

How social media became a way to meet like minded people for local teenager, and contributing photographer to Greater Govanhill, Dylan Lombard.

Next up in our Behind the Portrait, where we profile people snapped by Simon Murphy, we speak to an ex-student of his, Marilena Vlachopoulou, who shares her passion for photography and music.

Tune into our new three-part podcast, co-created by The Ferret, where we delve into three health inequalities identified as of greatest concern in Scotland - and look into potential solutions around the country and further afield.

Elusive local group The Anymen published their first Govanhill-themed cryptic crossword in our latest issue. Over the past month, some locals have been sending in their completed crosswords while many more are scratching their heads with where to start. Take a look at the answers below along with an explainer of each clue.

As part of our Mind the Health Gap project, we are exploring solutions to health inequalities beyond our borders. Dyuti Sen writes for Feminism in India about how community education is helping to alleviate maternal mortality rates in Bihar, a rural and densely populated state in East India.