International Roma Day is celebrated worldwide on the 8 April, and is a day to celebrate the richness of Roma culture as well as raising awareness of the issues that Roma people still face. Locally, the day has been celebrated annually for over ten years since Romano Lav officially started marking the day.

Applications for 7-week free data journalism course are now open. Join us to learn skills that can be used to uncover and tell local stories.

Are you a tenement owner? A property factor? Want to join in the retrofit boom but not sure how to navigate it? Check out this toolkit by Strathclyde University and under One Roof for property owners living in shared tenement buildings and start your retrofit journey now.

New monthly Open Well Mornings, on the first Tuesday of the month, beginning Tuesday 4th March.  From 10.30-11.30, a cuppa provided.  It’s and opportunity to ask questions, get to know the staff and volunteers.

Citizens’ Rights Project is a charity providing information, advice, and support for migrants in Scotland. Their advisers will be visiting Govanhill on Tuesday 25th March and will be offering free advice and support on switching to a digital eVisa.

Reform UK candidates are standing in two Glasgow City Council by-elections in March. Join the Day of Action on Sunday at 11am in both wards (including Southside Central)

On Tuesday 25^th March, from 13:00-19:00, Citizens’ Rights Project’s advisers will be offering free advice and support with Welfare and financial issues, EU Settlement Scheme, and eVisa applications at Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre.

Kicking-off Tuesday 18 February, Bhasha: Glasgow Language Festival will host a series of events this month. See their events list and closing date…

Art Space G41 are offering a FREE music & ceramic instrument making course for 16 to 28 year olds starting on February 10th!

Sign up for one or all sessions by emailing them at artspaceteam@artspaceg41.org to secure your spot (just let them know which sessions you would like to attend).

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.

Festive events at St Ninians Church in Pollokshields

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 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. Find out how you can help this year.

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.

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. 

To celebrate this spooky season, on Wednesday 23^rd 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.

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.

Where to access free meals or affordable food in Govanhill this autumn/winter.