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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Empowering Pathways For Women Course by The Young Women’s Movement
The Young Women’s Movement are holding an ‘Empowering Pathways For Women’ course that is taking place at The Deep End in partnership with Romano Lav. The course started on 24th of January, but women can join up to 3 weeks into the course, which runs until the end of March.
What's On this Festive Season
Find out What’s On in Govanhill and neighbouring areas this festive period. From Christmas markets to Hogmanay parties, Greater Govanhill’s 2023 festive events guide has it all.
Community Media History and Writing Workshop
Free workshop on the history of community media in the Gorbals, Govanhill and beyond. Learn about papers like The View and Castlemilk Today; papers that often showcased working-class culture and supported tenant organising. Get the chance to plan an article of your own.
Govanhill Community Garden: A Chance to Remember Our Loved Ones
An event will be held at the Govanhill Community Remembrance Garden this Saturday in honour of lost loved ones. All residents are welcome to come along pay their respects during the open service, which will pay special affection to the late Debbie McInally, former staff member of Govanhill Housing Association.
The Survivor Arts Community Choir Are Asking Survivors to Sign-Up
The Survivor Arts Community are inviting self-identifying women survivors of abuse to join their Autumn and Winter season choirs. The Glasgow-based charity will be hosting an information event on Thursday 14 September for people interested in joining.