Govanhill Just Won't Stop
We have a jam packed newsletter with all the latest news and events including a Christmas lights switch on, new openings, original writing and football for Palestine
November is almost over and here at the community newsroom the Greater Govanhill team have been working hard, putting together this year’s festive edition of the magazine. And this afternoon we will be out and about delivering the last of our Arts, Culture & Subcultures issue, so be sure to keep an eye out and grab one of the last copies before our festive issue hits the high street.
We can’t wait to share with you our new issue; which will showcase the festive events in the area, tips on how to stay warm and find support, how to embrace the changing seasons and much more! For now, here are some of the stories from around Govanhill and upcoming local events to keep you busy.
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The latest neighbourhood news…
⚽Govanhill Baths Community Trust have announced new trial activities for their winter wellbeing programme that residents can try out. They will be trialling four new activities in December to gauge community interest; such as self-defence, dancing, football and drumming. For more information visit govanhillbaths.com.⚽
📸Street Level Photoworks have uploaded a virtual version of Simon Murphy’s GOVANHILL exhibition. Those of us who haven’t been able to access Simon Murphy’s exhibition can now explore a 3D model of it online. Simon’s exhibition will come to an end in January, so if you’d like to see his work but are short on time you can now enjoy the experience from home. Visit the page here.📸
⚒️M&S received approval for their plans to build a new food hall in Battlefield. Residents have been sharing a photo of an M&S sign sticking out of the Old Victoria building development, after planning permission was granted in October.⚒️
☕ A new coffee and loose tea shop has opened on Allison Street – just at a time when hot drinks are most needed! We haven’t been along to visit yet, but we will do soon. ☕
The latest from us…
Original writing on Govanhill
Two local writers shared their pen-scribbles on what the area means to them, in specially commissioned pieces for Greater Govanhill’s Arts, Culture & Subculture issue.
I Love Ramsays by Isaac Harris
Govanhill Just Won't Stop by Peter Mohan
How Smart Works is Helping Unemployed Women Dress for Success
Smart Works has taken the UK by storm, with offices now in Glasgow. They aim to help women secure a job, through their clothing service, interview practices, CV workshops and are exclusively volunteer led. We met with a representative from Smart Works to find out more. Read More
Dancing On My Own
Govanhillian, Chanderkiran Thakur, writes about learning to let yourself go in some of the inclusive dance workshops offered in and around Govanhill. Read More
Upcoming events…
📖TONIGHT: Exhibition on Honour Based Abuse: Perspectives From Lived Experience at the Glasgow Zine Library from 6pm. This event is a celebration of work created in partnership with The Survivor Arts Community and Karma Nirvana. The exhibition will run until the 30th of November.
🎄Govanhill Christmas lights switch on @ The Larkfield Community Centre on Tuesday, 28th, at 7pm. The annual Govanhill Christmas lights switch on will take place in the last week of November. There will be entertainment by Hollybrook Academy’s school choir, a pyrotechnic display by Midnight Storm and face painting for the wee ones.🎄
The Benefact Group launched a Good Movement Campaign this Christmas and community groups in Govanhill could win a £1000 grant. Groups like Thriving Places Govanhill are sharing the 12 days Campaign - where 12 charities could win £1000 if they are nominated. To find out more or nominate a local charity or organisation of your choice, click here.
Get involved: activism and local actions…
If you missed our last newsletter then you may have missed some of the local actions we shared for Palestine. With all the heartbreaking news coming from Gaza, we wanted to share some more actions and events happening locally and in Glasgow - as well as ways to show solidarity for those affected here in Govanhill. Keep up to date with all the events going on in our area on our community noticeboard.
Know of something happening that we should include here? Email newsroom@greatergovanhill.com
Check out the upcoming actions for Palestine we shared in last weeks newsletter:
Cathkin Blazes Fundraiser for Palestine on 25 Nov 3:30-5:30pm • The local women and non-binary football team are hosting a fundraiser tournament with a raffle — all money raised will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestine. Read more
Red Sunday School for Palestine on 26 Nov 11:30-1:00pm • Join us this Sunday 26th Nov to celebrate Palestinian arts, culture and resistance. Drop in 11.30-1 for craft activities, stories and music. With Palestinian food made by SAWA. Read more
We’re also keen to feature write ups from events and actions. If you are attending an event or would like to write something, or send us photos, please email newsroom@greatergovanhill.com
Scottish Trades Union Congress’ (STUC) annual St Andrew’s day march + rally this Saturday. STUC are inviting people to come together to show that the far right is not welcome in Scotland this St Andrew’s day with their annual rally against racism.
