Root and Refuge Returns to Pollokshields for Refugee Festival Scotland
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 is back and everyone is invited
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.
‘We do it for the joy’: Women on Wheels
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.
Știri și opinii despre romi: Cineast aspirant Lena Popikova privind actiunea socialǎ in comunitǎtile de romi
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.
Roma News and Views: Aspiring Filmmaker, Lena Popikova on social action in Roma communities
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.
‘These are our Neighbours’: Three years on from Kenmure Street, what’s changed?
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 launches ‘Stories from our Streets’
Greater Govanhill is excited to be launching Stories from our Streets – a multimedia project which aims to capture and share local heritage.
Govanhill Spring Clean: ‘We Are the Custodians of Our Community’
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.’
How Govanhill’s Link Workers Remove Barriers to Accessing Healthcare
“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.
Dana Czerepkova - My life before Govanhill
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.
The Languages of Plants
“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.
Behind the Portrait - Shaun Murawski
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.
Why families and businesses in Glasgow are ditching cars in favour of an eCargo bike
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.
FONDS: Behind The Scenes Film
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.
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.