Sign up to our heritage stories podcast/video workshops!
Get involved in telling the stories from your streets and learn new skills in video/podcast production! Over four sessions, learns skills in storytelling to capture the histories and characters that make Govanhill what it is today.
The First Annual Artist-Led International Soapdish Market of Glasgow 2024
Sick and tired of Xmas analysis paralysis?! No idea what 'thoughtful, artisan, individual' gift your distant cousin in Greenland would actually like?! Don’t fear! This Christmas, Southside Studios and Morven Mulgrew have washed their hands of choice and are introducing to you, the single item market for Christmas bulk buys to encourage panic-free gifting!
MCR Pathways - Volunteer Mentors Needed
MCR Pathways are looking for more volunteer mentors in the Southside of Glasgow to support a young person in their community. We are a transformational schools-based mentoring programme that matches young people with a volunteer mentor who spends an hour a week meeting, listening and encouraging a young person in their school.
Project Present: Donation drive for Govanhill children this Christmas
Project Present: Donation drive for Govanhill children this Christmas. Find out how you can help this year.
Participatory Discussion Morning - Divided: When Opposites Don’t Attract,
Our next open newsroom event will be held on Friday November 29th around the issue of polarisation. We will be discussing how our community have been impacted by polarisation and the problems caused by it, what you know has worked and what more can or should be done, and what role independent media can play & what that means for our coverage.
Flat Owners Wanted: Your Voices Matter
Strathclyde University need to work with flat owners trying to engage with retrofit, so that they can do ‘ground’ research into energy retrofits. Having received approval from the University’s ethics team, They’re now starting to recruit flat owners for online interviews and workshops.
Wurlitzer: The Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1920) Screening with Live Soundtrack at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall
To celebrate this spooky season, on Wednesday 23rd October, Pollokshaws Burgh Hall is showcasing German horror classic; The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920). To accompany the film screening, internationally acclaimed organist; Aaron Hawthorne, will be performing a live, fully improvised soundtrack on Scotland’s only Wurlitzer organ.
Govanhill Community Litter Pick — Saturday 26 October
Join the Govanhill Community Litter Pick group for a special litter pick this weekend and make your own costume from recyclables; the best costume winner will get a prize at the end of the day. So don’t miss out on the next big litter pick this autumn before the wintertime kicks in.
Community meals and affordable food in Govanhill
Where to access free meals or affordable food in Govanhill this autumn/winter.
Govanhill Litterpick – Saturday 28 September
The Govanhill Litterpick Group are hosting another community litterpick this Saturday from 10:30-12:30pm. As a community-led initiative to keep Govanhill’s streets and lanes clean, they are reliant on the efforts of volunteers each month to both organise the litterpicks and participate in them.
Glasgow Museums’ Intercultural Youth Group
Glasgow Life Museums invites you to join the newly created Intercultural Youth Group programme, to be a voice for young people aged 18-25 from ethnic minority groups in Glasgow.
CLR Theory EP Launch/Fundraiser @ The Deep End
Join CLR theory at The Deep End from 7pm on Saturday 7th/ Sunday 8th September for an intimate unplugged fundraiser weekend, celebrating the launch of their Live EP. 50% of funds raised from sales of the EP will go to Glad Radio to support their community projects.
Govanhill Community Litterpick — Saturday 31 August
Join the Govanhill Litterpick group for another community organised clean-up in Govanhill on the last Saturday of the month!
Govanhill Community Clean-up – Saturday 27 July
Join the Govanhill Litter Pick group for another community organised clean-up in Govanhill this Saturday
(DIS)COMFORT: “Paradoxes of the Heart”
Inspired by Noel Carroll’s “Philosophy of Horror,”, this 3-day exhibition explores the unsettling relationship between fear and attraction, comfort and discomfort. Featuring works by Katherine Chapman, Laurie Gribben, and Alex Pelouch, this event delves into the psychological and emotional intricacies of horror. Each piece challenges you to confront your own thresholds of discomfort and find unexpected solace within.
Community journalism opportunity for women negatively impacted by gambling
In order to raise awareness and reduce stigma around gambling – often seen as a hidden addiction – Greater Govanhill is running a journalism skills course for women who have been negatively affected by this issue.
What happened at this Saturday’s Govanhill Clean-up?
Sharing the outcomes of last Saturday’s litterpick; including thanks to this month’s sponsors for supporting the clean-up, and information on planning ahead for the July clean-up on the last Saturday of the month. Please share with your friends, families, neighbours, and colleagues to support us and help us prepare for the next litterpick.
Govanhill Community Clean-up — Saturday 29 June
Details for the next Govanhill Community Clean-up and looking back at the last litterpick at the beginning of the month.
Our Economy & Creative Writing Workshops
Arkfound Foundation is running a series of free workshops at the Community Newsroom in Govanhill across July and August that will focus on developing creative writing skills and discussing ideas about how the economy can work better for everybody.