What's going on in Govanhill this week

Plus, find a page we have put together about Palestinian solidarity events and actions in the local area.

Hey folks,

It’s been a while since I have written the newsletter as I have been away for a month travelling around South India. I wish I could say that I spent the month looking around community media organisations in this part of the world (shoutout to Feminism in India who we have worked with before) much like Rhiannon did in North America — but instead my days were filled with sun, streetfood and sea swims.

It is good to be back though (albeit I’m still getting used to the cold) and amazing to see what the guys have been working on for the Christmas issue while I’ve been away. I’ve been thrown right back into the deep-end and editing what everyone has been working on in time for our print deadline at the end of the weekend.

But before you get your mittened-up paws on the new magazine, read on about all the latest goings-on in the neighbourhood, and find out about the new page we have created for local Palestine solidarity events.

Jack

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🧚‍♀️ All the latest from around the neighbourhood 🧚‍♀️

🍻 The Laurieston has been in the news for a couple of reasons recently: firstly the family run pub has gone on the market after being owned by the Clancy family for the past forty years; second The Guardian reports that a new Royal Shakespeare Company production playing over the festive period has based it set on the Laurieston’s iconic bar table 🍻

🐦 Local birdwatchers have been spotting waxwings in Govanhill Park over the past week. The birds are mostly seen in Northern Scandinavia and Siberia but sometimes come to Scotland during the wintertime 🐦

📷 Lots of national outlets have been reporting on the Simon Murphy exhibition Govanhill currently on show at Street Level Photoworks, including this one from the BBC 📷

🥯 The Herald has given a lovely write-up on our new over the road neighbours Jeju Bakes. Be sure to go down and try some of their fresh produce. 🥯

🏠 The People’s Heath Trust have just announced they will be working with local housing, community & racial justice charities, delivering projects that respond to the growing problem of unfit private + social rented homes and their effects on tenants’ physical & mental health — including here in Govanhill 🏠

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🇵🇸 Latest events in the area in support of Palestine 🇵🇸

With the heartbreaking situation in Palestine continuing, we wanted to round up some of the events and actions that are happening locally and across Glasgow. Keep up to date with all the events going on on our noticeboard

Know of something happening that we should include here? Email newsroom@greatergovanhill.com

Upcoming Actions

The Thales 3

20-24 Nov from 9am each day • Protestors are needed to support activists being tried at Glasgow Sherrif’s Court for shutting down Thales weapon factory in Govan last year. Read more

Action Alert Demo

21 Nov from 11am • The Gaza Genocide Emergency Committee are calling for a ceasefire outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Free Palestine: A Public Discussion

21 Nov 6:30pm • Join a discussion on the history of Palestinian solidarity and ask how to further challenge British support for Israeli violence. With guest speeches from anti-war activists and Stop the War coalition. Read more

Glasgow-Palestine Assembly

22 Nov 6-8:45pm • Open assembly at The Ark on Coplaw Street that bring together people across the Palestinian Solidarity Movement to create a space to advance solidarity efforts. Read more

Cathkin Blazes Fundraiser for Palestine

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

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

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