language, arts and culture, issue 13, nature, greencare prescribing, post Greater Govanhill Notices language, arts and culture, issue 13, nature, greencare prescribing, post Greater Govanhill Notices

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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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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Mirrl: Unveiling the Hidden Treasures of Traditional Japanese Artistry, Crafted by Govanhill Locals

“If you’re the only one making this unusual thing then there is a draw; no one else seems to be doing what we’re doing. You know, I think there are only really a handful of people in Japan that can make this thing.” - Lewis Harvey, MIRRL.

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Take Me Somewhere Returns In 2023 [AD]

The international biennial festival, Take Me Somewhere, returns to Glasgow for the first time since 2019. Performances will take place across the city with many site-specific installations, including at Tramway, from 13 to 28 October 2023. 

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How a live show on Radio Buena Vida killed my performance anxiety

Last Friday I hosted a live radio show with local people from the community. This is the story of how we managed to produce and present an hour long radio show together with the help of Greater Govanhill and Radio Buena Vida, and how it changed the way I feel about my performance anxiety.

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