Occupy! Occupy! Occupy! - The History of Saving Govanhill Baths
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.
'Run It or Lose It?' Who does community ownership actually benefit?
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.
The Power of Occupation: Govanhill Baths 20th Anniversary
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.
COP26: Transforming public transport to fight climate change
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
Govanhill’s Past and Future in Four Buildings
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.
Street Symphony: The First Govanhill Street Music Festival
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.
Street Symphony: The First Govanhill Street Music Festival
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.