
SPT Approve Shift from Private to Public Control. What Now?
The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) gave the green light to proposed reforms that could completely transform Glasgow’s bus services. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing campaign by Get Glasgow Moving to revolutionise transportation in the city. But what does this mean and what’s next?
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.
Emergency Picnic this Sunday to ‘Save Cathkin Park’
A fence has been erected around the football pitch in Cathkin Park, which residents say prevents locals from access to using the space. A petition and picnic has been organised in protest at the move by the Jimmy Johnstone Charitable Trust who leases the green space.
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
Open House at the Community Newsroom: Glasgow’s Housing Emergency
We held an inaugural Open House event in the Community Newsroom, alongside The Ferret. Local residents, representatives from community organisations, and industry experts were invited along to hone in on and discuss a pressing issue affecting the local community and what can be done about it. This month we focused on and led a discussion on the housing crisis here in Scotland.
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.
Celebrating St Paddy’s Day in the Southside
Get ready to embrace the Irish spirit as we dive into a lively round-up of Paddy’s Day events happening in the Southside this weekend. From boozy nights out, to toe-tapping tunes, or thought-provoking readings, there’s something for everyone. Like the literary celebration at The Rum Shack, where Jim Monaghan unveils his latest poetry collection on the special day.
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.
Ruya: A kaleidoscope of cultures through the lens of four friends
A new photography exhibition on at Trongate 103 has been created by a group of women from four different countries. The works show the development of techniques to portray cultural heritage, representation and memories of home.
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.
Glasgow Film Festival Launches with UK Premiere of Love Lies Bleeding
Check out our preview of the Glasgow Film Festival, including the films we have seen so far
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.
Rumpus Room Announce New Record Label
The organisation located on Langside Lane, launch Rumpus Records with the debut release of ALL IN by The Suits