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
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Mondays
Where: Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street
When: 10:15 - 10:45
For 0-3 yr olds. Sound and movement games and instrument session.
Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy St
When: 11:00 - 12:00
Booking essential via link above
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
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.
Where: The Point at Queens Park Baptist Church
When: 10:00
Booking essential via link above
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.
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.
Where: The Wee Retreat
When: 11:00 - 12:00
Free local meetup, all welcome.
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.
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
Where: Glasgow Autonomous Space, 53 Kilbirnie St
When: 17:00 - 21:00
Drop in session, mainly focusing on Arabic
Where: Finn’s Place
When: 19:30 - 21:00
A peer support group to talk about men’s physical and mental health
Where: Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park [online]
When: 20:30 - 21:30
The perfect way to unwind before bed.
Wednesdays
Where: Milk Café
When: 10:00 - 14:00
No need to book, just pop in!
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
Where: Pollokshields Bowling Green, Kenmure Street
When: 12:00 - 14:00
Where: Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre
When: 13:30 - 15:00
Free session for those in G41/42 area. Book via link above
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
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.
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
Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Place
When: 9:30 - 10:00
Everyone welcome, no experience needed.
Where: The Point at Queen’s Park Baptist Church
When: 10:30 - 13:30
Open to all, just drop in.
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.
Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park
When: 13:45 - 14:45
Monthly on the last Friday, all welcome.
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.
Where: Studio 70
When: 13:00 - 14:00
Prices can be found at the link above
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
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
Where: Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre
When: Wednesdays @ 13:30 - 15:00
Free session for those in G41/42 area. Book via link above
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.
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
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.
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
Where: Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street
When: Mondays @ 10:15 - 10:45
For 0-3 yr olds. Sound and movement games and instrument session.
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.
Where: The Wee Retreat
When: Tuesdays @ 11:00 - 12:00
Free local meetup, all welcome.
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.
Where: Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street
When: Tuesdays @ 13:15 - 13:45
For 0-3 yr olds. Sound and movement games and instrument session.
Where: Finn’s Place
When: Tuesdays @ 19:30 - 21:00
A peer support group to talk about men’s physical and mental health
When: Tuesdays @ 18:00 - 20:00
Where: Milk Café
When: Wednesdays @ 10:00 - 14:00
No need to book, just pop in!
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.
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
Where: Thursdays @ The Point at Queens Park Baptist Church
When: 10:00
Booking essential via link above
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.
Where: The Point at Queen’s Park Baptist Church
When: Fridays @ 10:30 - 13:30
Open to all, just drop in.
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.
Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park
When: Fridays @ 13:45 - 14:45
Monthly on the last Friday, all welcome.
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.
Where: Pollokshields Community Centre
When: Saturdays @ 13:00 - 16:30
Biweekly drop-in session.
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
When: 1:15 – 2:45pm, Tuesday
Where: The Well Multicultural Resource Centre, 53 Niddrie Rd, Glasgow
Women’s Social/Craft Group
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 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
Dad's work is large in scope and creating high-impact projects to support dads and their children across Glasgow.
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
Where: Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park [online]
When: Tuesdays @ 20:30 - 21:30
The perfect way to unwind before bed.
Where: Pollokshields Bowling Green, Kenmure Street
When: 12:00 - 14:00
Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Place
When: Fridays @ 9:30 - 10:00
Everyone welcome, no experience needed.