Regular Activities

Looking to start a new activity? We’re starting to round up a list of regular activities and clubs in and around Govanhill. All sessions listed are free unless otherwise stated. Each session has a link or email address through which you can find more info.

Have you got an activity you would like to be added to the list? Email jack@greatergovanhill.com


By Day

Mondays

Little Noise Baby Group

Where: Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street

When: 10:15 - 10:45

For 0-3 yr olds. Sound and movement games and instrument session.

Yoga for All

Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy St 

When: 11:00 - 12:00

Booking essential via link above

Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies

Where: St Francis Community Centre, 405 Cumberland St

When: 12:30 - 14:00

Cast Offs - Knitting and Crocheting

Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy St 

When: 12:30 - 14:30

Booking essential via link above 


Tuesdays

Queen's Park Music Kids

Where: Queen’s Park Govanhill Parish

When: 10:20 - 4:45

Various music classes for babies, toddlers and children throughout the day for different age groups. Booking is essential. Please check website for term dates and class times.

Playtime Sessions 

Where: The Point at Queens Park Baptist Church

When: 10:00

Booking essential via link above

Green Thumbs 

Where: The Hidden Gardens @ Tramway

When: 10:00 - 12:00

Gardening volunteers maintain this community garden. Also sessions for 16 - 19 yr old. Contact andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk for more info. Starting back up in the spring.

Tai Chi

Where: The Hidden Gardens’ Boilerhouse

When: Tuesdays @ 11:00 - 12:00

Our popular gentle exercise class finds a new home for the cold winter days! Join Tai Chi in the Hidden Gardens' Boilerhouse, next to the big chimney. The class is open to all abilities. Classes are drop-in and free of charge.

Wee Cuppas

Where: The Wee Retreat

When: 11:00 - 12:00

Free local meetup, all welcome.

Men's Group

Where: The Hidden Gardens

When: 13:00 - 15:00

Activity-based group open to Southside men from all backgrounds. Activities include Mindfulness, Photography, Art and Music.

Creative Workshop for Single Parents & Kids

Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park

When: 13:00 - 15:00

Take time to connect and learn new creative skills while your children enjoy activities together in the next room.

Little Noise Baby Group

Where: Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street

When: 13:15 - 13:45

For 0-3 yr olds. Sound and movement games and instrument session.

Autism Focused Day

Where: Pink Peacock

When: 16:00 - 22:00

Soft white noise instead of music and ask that people keep their conversations low


Language Exchange Drop-In

Where: Glasgow Autonomous Space, 53 Kilbirnie St

When: 17:00 - 21:00

Drop in session, mainly focusing on Arabic 

Men Talking

Where: Finn’s Place

When: 19:30 - 21:00 

A peer support group to talk about men’s physical and mental health

Yin Yoga Online Class

Where: Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park [online]

When: 20:30 - 21:30

The perfect way to unwind before bed.


Wednesdays

Women’s Group Drop-In Session

Where: Milk Café

When: 10:00 - 14:00

No need to book, just pop in!

Green Thumbs 

Where: The Hidden Gardens @ Tramway

When: 10:00 - 12:00

Gardening volunteers maintain this community garden. Also sessions for 16 - 19 yr old. Contact andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk for more info.


Cycling Lessons

Where: Bike for Good

When: 10:30 

Pay-what you can session, bikes and helmets provided. Email marketa.buricova@bikeforgood.org.uk for more info

Cycle Rides for New Scots 

Where: Bike for Good 

When: 12:30

Pay-what you can session, bikes and helmets provided. Email marketa.buricova@bikeforgood.org.uk for more info

Urban Roots Gardening Club

Where: Pollokshields Bowling Green, Kenmure Street

When: 12:00 - 14:00

Tai Chi Improvers 

Where: Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre 

When: 13:30 - 15:00 

Free session for those in G41/42 area. Book via link above

Small Trans Library Meet-Up

Where: Bonjour Saltmarket

When: 18:00 - 23:00

Usually film and food night. Priority given to those in the trans community. Booking essential via link above



Thursdays 

Where: The Point at Queens Park Baptist Church

When: 10:00

Booking essential via link above

Tai Chi

Where: The Hidden Gardens’ Boilerhouse

When: 11:00 - 12:00

Our popular gentle exercise class finds a new home for the cold winter days! Join Tai Chi in the Hidden Gardens' Boilerhouse, next to the big chimney. The class is open to all abilities. Classes are drop-in and free of charge.

Tai Chi Beginners

Where: Larkfield Centre 

When: 13:30 - 15:00

Free session for those in G41/42 area. Book via link above

Capoeira 

Where: GAS

When: 18:00 - 19:30

A drop-in session that runs on a biweekly basis



Fridays 

Morning Meditations

Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Place

When: 9:30 - 10:00

Everyone welcome, no experience needed.

Renew Wellbeing Café

Where: The Point at Queen’s Park Baptist Church 

When: 10:30 - 13:30

Open to all, just drop in. 

Green Thumbs 

Where: The Hidden Gardens @ Tramway

When: 10:00 - 12:00

Gardening volunteers maintain this community garden. Also sessions for 16 - 19 yr old. Contact andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk for more info.

Wee Book Club

Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park

When: 13:45 - 14:45

Monthly on the last Friday, all welcome.

Conversation Café

Where: Milk Café

When: 10:00 - 13:00

Open to everyone - you just need to be up for a chat - end either wanting to learn English or trying to help someone pick up a few new words or increase their confidence speaking English.


Saturdays

Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Club 

Where: Pollokshields Community Centre

When: 13:00 - 16:30 

Biweekly drop-in session. 

Sound Bath 

Where: Studio 70 

When: 13:00 - 14:00 

Prices can be found at the link above

Football sessions 

Where: Toryglen Sports Centre

When: 12:00 - 14:00 

8-18 yr old sessions. Free currently but a small charge will be incurred from April onwards. A cricket session will also run this time.


By Type

Sport

Yoga for All

Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy St 

When: Mondays @ 12:30 - 14:30

Booking essential via link above

Cycling Lessons

Where: Mondays @ Bike for Good

When: 10:30 

Pay-what you can session, bikes and helmets provided. Email marketa.buricova@bikeforgood.org.uk for more info

Cycle Rides for New Scots 

Where: Wednesdays @ Bike for Good 

When: 12:30

Pay-what you can session, bikes and helmets provided. Email marketa.buricova@bikeforgood.org.uk for more info


Tai Chi Improvers 

Where: Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre 

When: Wednesdays @ 13:30 - 15:00 

Free session for those in G41/42 area. Book via link above

Tai Chi

Where: The Hidden Gardens’ Boilerhouse

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 11:00 - 12:00

Our popular gentle exercise class finds a new home for the cold winter days! Join Tai Chi in the Hidden Gardens' Boilerhouse, next to the big chimney. The class is open to all abilities. Classes are drop-in and free of charge.

Tai Chi Beginners

Where: Larkfield Centre 

When: Thursdays @ 13:30 - 15:00

Free session for those in G41/42 area. Book via link above

Capoeira 

Where: GAS

When: 18:00 - 19:30

A drop-in session that runs on a biweekly basis


Football sessions 

Where: Toryglen Sports Centre

When: 12:00 - 14:00 

8-18 yr old sessions. Free currently but a small charge will be incurred from April onwards. A cricket session will also run this time.

Pregnancy Yoga

Where: Studio 70

When: Sundays @ 17:00 - 18:00 

For both beginners and those looking to modify their technique for pregnancy. Prices can be found at the link above. Booking essential



Peer Support Groups and Community Meet-Ups

Little Noise Baby Group

Where: Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street

When: Mondays @ 10:15 - 10:45

For 0-3 yr olds. Sound and movement games and instrument session.

Green Thumbs 

Where: The Hidden Gardens @ Tramway

When: Tuesdays @ 10:00 - 13:00

Gardening volunteers maintain this community garden. Also sessions for 16 - 19 yr old. Contact andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk for more info. Starting back up in the spring.

Wee Cuppas

Where: The Wee Retreat

When: Tuesdays @ 11:00 - 12:00

Free local meetup, all welcome.

Men's Group

Where: The Hidden Gardens

When: Tuesdays @ 13:00 - 15:00

Activity-based group open to Southside men from all backgrounds. Activities include Mindfulness, Photography, Art and Music.

Creative Workshop for Single Parents & Kids

Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park

When: Tuesdays @ 13:00 - 15:00

Take time to connect and learn new creative skills while your children enjoy activities together in the next room.

Little Noise Baby Group

Where: Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street

When: Tuesdays @ 13:15 - 13:45

For 0-3 yr olds. Sound and movement games and instrument session.


Men Talking

Where: Finn’s Place

When: Tuesdays @ 19:30 - 21:00 

A peer support group to talk about men’s physical and mental health


LGBTQI+ Gardening 

When: Tuesdays @ 18:00 - 20:00


Women’s Group Drop-In Session

Where: Milk Café

When: Wednesdays @ 10:00 - 14:00

No need to book, just pop in!

Green Thumbs 

Where: The Hidden Gardens @ Tramway

When: Wednesdays @ 10:00 - 12:00

Gardening volunteers maintain this community garden. Also sessions for 16 - 19 yr old. Contact andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk for more info. Starting back up in the spring.


Small Trans Library Meet-Up

Where: Bonjour, Saltmarket

When: Wednesdays @ 18:00 - 23:00

Usually film and food night. Priority given to those in the trans community. Booking essential via link above


Baby Play

Where: Thursdays @ The Point at Queens Park Baptist Church

When: 10:00

Booking essential via link above

Conversation Café

Where: Milk Café

When: Fridays @ 10:00 - 13:00

Open to everyone - you just need to be up for a chat - end either wanting to learn English or trying to help someone pick up a few new words or increase their confidence speaking English.

Renew Wellbeing Café

Where: The Point at Queen’s Park Baptist Church 

When: Fridays @ 10:30 - 13:30

Open to all, just drop in. 

Green Thumbs 

Where: The Hidden Gardens @ Tramway

When: Fridays @ 10:00 - 13:00

Gardening volunteers maintain this community garden. Also sessions for 16 - 19 yr old. Contact andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk for more info. Starting back up in the spring.

Wee Book Club

Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park

When: Fridays @ 13:45 - 14:45

Monthly on the last Friday, all welcome.


The Repair Café

Where: The Deep End

When: Saturdays @ 12:00 - 15:00 

Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month. Drop-in session, bring along your broken household items and the team of volunteers will seek to repair them. 


Scottish Minority Deaf Club 

Where: Pollokshields Community Centre

When: Saturdays @ 13:00 - 16:30 

Biweekly drop-in session. 

The Dixon Community

Where: 656 Cathcart Rd, G42 8AA

The Dixon Community is a voluntary organisation that provides support to older people and carers.

The Well Multi-cultural Resource Centre – Bubble Group 

When: 10 – 11.30am, Thursdays 

Where: Govanhill Free Church, 26 Belleisle Street, G42 8HJ

Chai and Chat 

When: 1:15 – 2:45pm, Tuesday 

Where: The Well Multicultural Resource Centre, 53 Niddrie Rd, Glasgow

Women’s Social/Craft Group 

Men at The Well 

When: 3:30 – 5pm, Tuesdays 

Where: The Well Multicultural Resource Centre 53 Niddrie Rd

A space for men to meet up, make friends, pass the time, chat, improve English, learn some new games, and play some old ones. 

Glasgow’s Golden Generation 

Glasgow’s Golden Generation is Glasgow’s charity for older adults and was initially established in 1948 as the Glasgow Old People’s Welfare Association.

Some of the services include

Dads Work

Dad's work is large in scope and creating high-impact projects to support dads and their children across Glasgow. 

Finns Place 

The aim of Finn's Place is to provide opportunities for local residents to improve and enhance their wellbeing through a weekly programme of activities and occasional community events.



Learn a New Skill

Cast Offs - Knitting and Crocheting

Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy St 

When: Mondays @ 12:15 - 14:15

Booking essential via link above 

Yin Yoga Online Class

Where: Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park [online]

When: Tuesdays @ 20:30 - 21:30

The perfect way to unwind before bed.

Urban Roots Gardening Club

Where: Pollokshields Bowling Green, Kenmure Street

When: 12:00 - 14:00

Morning Meditations

Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Place

When: Fridays @ 9:30 - 10:00

Everyone welcome, no experience needed.