Community, Issue 16, Solutions Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Issue 16, Solutions Greater Govanhill Notices

Making a real difference: Organising a community gathering in our back lane

In this series of articles, we hear from residents who had enough of fly-tipping and decided to take matters into their own hands.  Dana Cherepkova, shares more from her first community meal on the often fly-tipped Kingarth Lane. After a quick spring clean, it was transformed into a wonderful space to meet the neighbours, share a meal, a collaborative project between residents, supported by community food project Kin Kitchen.

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Dusting off the memories: On the importance of archives

Archives exist as a means to connect us to our past, whether personal, social or connected to a particular place or movement. Preserving these stories provides a chance to learn from what’s gone before. In this article we explore the personal archive of a former Queen’s Park Camera member and share some of the local archives in the Southside.

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Back to the future: Could we see the return of the public diner?

It’s not as well known but before the UK had a national health service, it had a national restaurant service. British Restaurants were state-supported restaurants serving affordable meals to the general public.Glasgow used to have at least 10 of these restaurants... Now there is a call to bring them back.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Gurdev Singh Pall

In our Volunteer Spotlight, we highlight those making a difference in Glasgow. This time, we meet with Gurdev Singh Pall, who is dedicated to preserving Sikh heritage in the city. He’s building an archive of photos and memories to document the Sikh community’s contributions and running the EKTA Group Elderly Care Forum to support and unite Glasgow’s Sikh and Asian elderly population.

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Festival of Social Action platforms young Roma activists

Young Roma activists co-curate a transformative Festival of Social Action at Scotland's first Roma Culture Centre, showcasing powerful stories and fostering community connections to inspire change. Including a screening of the film ‘(We Are Roma): This is our Home’ which explored the experiences, struggles, and aspirations of Roma youth in Glasgow through the lens of Lena Popikova, a young Roma woman and aspiring filmmaker who grew up in the city. 

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Yoruba Sonic — ‘a powerful tribute to the resilience and creativity of the African diaspora’

Yoruba Sonic was a vibrant and immersive event that beautifully blended academic research with rich cultural performances. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a diverse mix of audio recordings, African dance, drumming, and live performances. The artists delivered captivating explorations of African knowledge systems and embodied cultural expressions. The event, supported by the University of Glasgow, offered a powerful tribute to the resilience and creativity of African and diaspora communities, making for an enriching and unforgettable experience. Here are some snapshots from the event.

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Glasgow East hustings discusses in work poverty and food insecurity

Five candidates vying for the Glasgow East seat addressed a sparse crowd at a foodbank-hosted hustings, discussing poverty, inequality, and their visions for the future. With the SNP and Labour as leading contenders, the debate highlighted the critical issues facing one of Scotland's most deprived communities.

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Community, Issue 14, Activism, Heritage Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Issue 14, Activism, Heritage Greater Govanhill Notices

When Paul Robeson Came to Queen’s Park

Govanhill has long been known as a place of resistance, where solidarity spills over into protest, and where people aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in. This article on civil rights activist, Paul Robeson’s visit to Queen’s Park makes up part of our Timeline of Resistance piece. This was featured in our latest issue on community action, showcasing a few inspiring actions that happened locally.

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Connecting Through Community: How community Organisations overcome language barriers in their work

Marzanna Antoniak is an ESOL teacher and former Community Connector in Govanhill. Here she reflects on teaching English in the community as well as chatting to community organisations about how they overcome language barriers in their work.

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Issue 14 - Community Action - Out Now!

We’re so excited to share with you the latest issue of the magazine on ‘Community Action’ focused on how the community is responding to injustice in our community and beyond. We’ve started delivering the magazine but if you’d like a copy sent to you directly, become a member today from as little as £3 a month. For now, happy hunting, we hope you enjoy this issue.

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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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Community, support and services, Issue 13, Languages Greater Govanhill Notices Community, support and services, Issue 13, Languages Greater Govanhill Notices

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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From Isolation to Empowerment: Meet Glasgow's Feel Good Women

The Feel Good Women’s Group is a valued space for many South Asian residents grappling with isolation and mental health challenges. In this article we delve into its impact, exploring the stories of resilience and community that have become the cornerstone of its existence.

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Community Solutions to Health Inequalities: Insights from The Mind The Health Gap Project

This year Greater Govanhill and The Ferret hosted the final Mind The Health Gap event as the year long project comes to a close. We summarised the key insights from the event below.

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