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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.’

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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