Community, climate and creativity come together in Govanhill’s new sustainability focused event at The Hidden Gardens. Local groups united over shared meals and goals to tackle climate risks in Glasgow’s first Net Zero Neighbourhood.

This Saturday marks the beginning of International Women’s Day celebrations, over the next week there are a number of events taking place across the city. We thought we’d round up all the events happening in Govanhill and the wider Southside. Check out our top picks in this article.

Govanhill has a fascinating history. Stories upon stories are written in its many tenement homes. Fragments of its rich heritage are also revealed by a tour around some of its better known buildings. This map follows the route of a walking tour around the neighbourhood led by local historian Bruce Downie.

Residents of Kingarth Lane and Kin Kitchen came together on 15 September to transform the often-neglected lane into a vibrant community hub. The event featured activities for children, a shared meal, and discussions on future improvements, including food planters and outdoor seating.

What made Govanhill Baths so essential to the community? Why did residents occupy the building to save it, leading to the formation of Govanhill Baths Community Trust? When will the Baths reopen? In this article, Paula Larkin, archivist for the Trust, delves into these questions, exploring the rich history of the Baths and the campaign to preserve them.

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

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.

“Govanhill illustrates all that is wonderful about Scotland… We welcome diversity, we welcome inclusion” – local MSP Nicola Sturgeon speaking at this year’s carnival. It was another packed year for ‘Scotland premium international festival’ . Here are some of our highlights.

Queer and trans identity can mean it isn’t always comfortable to be relaxed and authentic in a gardening environment, and having groups that don’t present this barrier can be important. Dylan Beck reports on the growth of  LGBTQI+ inclusive gardening groups in the Southside.

Earlier this month, one of Govanhill Baths residents artists debuted their new work. DREAMLANDS was an installation of ceramics and a sound piece that was the culmination of several community workshops. We caught up with Mina to find out all about it.

We delved into the past, present and future of the neighbourhood, and the Govanhill Baths is right at the centre of that. What are you memories of the baths? What is happening behind the scenes right now? And when will Govanhill Baths reopen? Find out more and enjoy the striking photographs of the restoration, all taken by Becky Duncan of Open Aye CIC.

The anti-racist Govanhill International Festival and Carnival (GIFC) celebrates the diversity and creativity of the Govanhill community. Lasting for two weeks between the 2 and the 14 of August, and featuring diverse events, from concerts, to workshops, to photography exhibitions. Read the full programme here.

The transfer of assets such as buildings from the council to community ownership is often spoken about as a neat solution to an ongoing problem, but the process is much more complex than that. Alex Wilde, looks into the case of the Govanhill Baths and whether community ownership represents greater justice for a community.

A two day conference on squatting and occupation in Scotland brings to a close the end of the year long celebration of the 20th anniversary since the Govanhill Baths occupation.

Just Transition: Transforming public transport to fight climate change brought together representatives from Get Glasgow Moving, Unite Hospitality Glasgow and the Scottish Green Party - for a panel discussion in The Deep End

In Issue 1 of Greater Govanhill community magazine, Jamie Dyer took a look at some of Govanhill’s iconic buildings, the stories of which reveal both the neighbourhood’s past and future.

An innovative community food initiative from the Govanhill Baths Trust opens on Cathcart Road today [Monday 14 Sep]. Named The People’s Pantry and operating via a low-cost membership model, the project aims to combat food poverty in a dignified welcoming environment.

The inaugural Govanhill Street Music Festival was a resounding success, and an example of how we can still enjoy live music in socially distanced times. Katherine Midgley, from the Govanhill Baths Community Trust, explains how it came about.