GOVANHILL WHIT ABOOT YE!? We're launching a new Scots writing group ahead of our next issue of Greater Govanhill Magazine, and we want you to be a part of it! Book your FREE space today here: tinyurl.com/33t9tc85

Who speaks for Govanhill? Govanhill’s community council may not draw crowds, but it’s where real local change begins. From tackling fly-tipping to holding the city accountable, these monthly meetings give residents a voice. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/who-s...

As new restrictions on fireworks come into force across Govanhill and Pollokshields, many welcome the move to reduce chaos on Bonfire Night – while some fear it could lead to over-policing of children in already marginalised communities. 📸 Firework in the night sky by Neenu Vimalkumar

Many European outlets are underfunded and facing financial difficulties, while new local and hyper-local media outlets are emerging, changing the landscape of local journalism. @greatergovanhill.com, a community magazine in Glasgow, exemplifies this shift by serving residents and inspiring others.

Braved the drizzle to deliver Issue 20 today! Should be able to pick up your copy from most businesses on Vicky Rd now.. 🗞️ If you already got yours and think it's worth supporting another 20 more, become a member by visiting community.greatergovanhill.com/auth/login 📸 Iain McLellan

A new wave of local and hyper-local print and online media is emerging, transforming the way we understand local journalism. @greatergovanhill.com, a Glasgow community magazine, exemplifies this: serving residents and inspiring others on the same path. Lela Vujanic explores their inner processes.

Our latest newsletter is out! And soon so will our next issue... Inside you'll get a sneaky peak at our 20th magazine cover... that's right: 20 issues. 20 covers. All with 5 years of your support! Find out what's happening in the neighbourhood now via our Substack: greatergovanhill.substack.com

Spooky season is almost over...here are some Halloween and Samhain themed events happening in and around the Southside today and over the weekend. Including fundraisers and lots of cash on offer at local costume competitions, make sure you don’t miss out! 👇 www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/celeb...

🎉 The Ferret is 10! Join us 13 Nov at Drygate, Glasgow for live music, dancing & our brand refresh. Ray Aggs (Sacred Paws), ceilidh, DJ GAMING, Tam Dean Burn hosting. 7:30pm | £15 (£10 members) Pay-what-you-can tickets available. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ferret...

GB News paid a visit to Govanhill recently to find out what ‘the locals’ think about the Palestine-Saltire flags on Vicky Road. They only managed to speak to three people – who unsurprisingly were not happy. We asked the same question…results may vary 👀 www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/local...

Stagnant wages, in-work poverty and inability to keep up with the cost of living all affect people in our neighbourhood. This Saturday, groups from across the country will come together with @povertyalliance.org calling on the government to improve wages and invest to protect people from poverty.

Last but not least in our CWB stories- took us to the Greater Govanhill Newsroom @greatergovanhill.com where locally owned journalism is providing the much needed counter narrative to support community cohesion. Where local residents share skills and resources for #localwealthbuilding

The Citz being back isn’t just a return to ‘business as usual’, it’s a powerful statement about the resilience of art, the importance of shared cultural experiences, and a renewed commitment to community in a post-pandemic world Have a sneak peak here: www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/the-c...

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We spoke to a Southside fan and surveyed the community, and the findings are clear: there's a huge need for more inclusive and welcoming environments in football. 🔗 Read more here: www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/recla... #Football #QueerSport #Govanhill

This year from 1-10 November, as part of wider efforts to address fire-related risks and disturbances, a section of Pollokshields – along with Govanhill – have been designated as a Firework Control Zone meaning it will be a criminal offence to ignite fireworks even on private property.

A dive into the history of one of Govanhill's most iconic streets, Cder Streeg. From its origins as a mining village to its transformation into a community hub. 🔗 Read the full article: www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/stori... #Govanhill #Southside #Glasgow #CommunityHistory #CalderStreet

'My Life Before Govanhill' with Noemi Raith, exploring how she found a creative home and sense of belonging in our community. Read more: www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/my-li... #Govanhill #Southside #Glasgow #CommunityStories #NewScots

The aftermath of a tenement fire can reveal a system that leaves residents vulnerable. We investigate why Southside neighbourhoods are disproportionately affected and how a lack of mandatory factoring can leave communities in crisis. Read the full story: www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/this-...

From our Community Noticeboard: List of free films online about Palestine collated by local activists Watch, share, raise awareness 🇵🇸 #Palestine #Gaza #Documentary #Film #Activism #Art

Really looking forwards to being part of this! Loads of brilliant speakers and workshops - drop in to the Tramway at 12:30 to hear my radical Govanhill patter and chat about people's history. With special accompanying zine feat. anarchist hecklers, antifascists, occupations & revolutionaries

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This Saturday we have a LIVE magazine event happening at Tramway with talks, performances and workshops to get involved with. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/free-...

Took the opportunity to pop into a fab #edbookfest event with a panel made up of @edinburghminute.bsky.social @greatergovanhill.com and @neiltosh.bsky.social - some excellent discussion of online advertising, facing up to the threat of AI, and how to fund + make local news cut through.

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If anyone wants a copy of my Pat the Pigeon goes to the bakery comic it’s in this months issue of @greatergovanhill.com !

Love this @greatergovanhill.com piece on FB Group admins. "“It’s just like – I’m not your mother, what are you telling me for? Just behave.”" www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/life-...

Palestinian artists will bring theatre, music and poetry to the @govanhillbaths.bsky.social Festival on 9–10 Aug offering a chance to experience powerful expressions of Palestinian culture here in the Southside – before it heads to @edfringe.bsky.social www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/welco...

AI is no passing fad –and with concerns around ownership, safety and fairness, the challenge now is how we regulate it. David Doren speaks to people across generations to explore hopes, fears, and what comes next. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/life-...

What does “digital inclusion” really mean? In this article, a digital support worker in Glasgow shares what it’s like helping people get online. From turning on devices to tackling the digital divide and addressing digital exclusion. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/data-...

Often misattributed to a colliery owner’s daughter, Allison Street’s name is tied to an anti-union baronet. In this piece, writer Stacey dives into Allison Street’s complex history, architecture and diverse communities shaping the Street. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/stori...

This Sunday, step inside the Govanhill Storybooth 📸 Everybody has a story… what’s yours? Drop by the Community Newsroom between 2-5pm this Sunday 3 August to share a piece of your story. You can also sign-up to take part and confirm your spot: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #GIFC25 #Govanhill

From daily vlogs to street interviews and food reviews, Glasgow’s influencer scene is rapidly expanding, using social media to curate an online identity that connects people across Glasgow and beyond. We met some of the people behind the accounts. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/behin...

Only a couple days left to get your Southside Shoutouts in our next magazine! Say thanks to your barista, compliment that person with the really cool trousers, or say hello to a new friend 👀 Email [email protected] or DM us here to have your shoutouts published in the mag!

The Govanhill International Festival & Carnival RETURNS this August, and we have the full programme here: www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/get-i...

I spoke to the brilliant @greatergovanhill.com and @everebecca.bsky.social about their work creating community led reporting with women impacted by gambling harms in Glasgow. Cat Cochrane who took part also shared her story on the power of journalism & women coming together ✨Read it bit.ly/44AOzq3

On-street tech support in Govanhill In a world built around digital access, too many are still locked out. Digital Mushrooms is a grassroots, anarchistic mutual aid project in Govanhill helping folk get to grips with tech — no suits, no funding bids, just solidarity (and maybe biscuits).

From tabloid sensationalism to TikTok citizen journalism, how do narratives about a place get shaped, and who gets to shape them? Devon McCole explores digital reporting on one of Glasgow’s most misunderstood neighbourhoods. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/govan...

📣 Submit now to Southside Shout Outs - a new series that will feature in our August issue 📣 Just email [email protected] with your shout out. Help us spread some positivity and highlight the quirky or overlooked people, places and happenings of the Southside!

📣 Submit now to Southside Shout Outs - a new series that will feature in our August issue 📣 Just email [email protected] with your shout out. Help us spread some positivity and highlight the quirky or overlooked people, places and happenings of the Southside!

🎤 CALL FOR TALENT! Are you from G41 or G42 and have a talent to share? 🎥 Submit a 30-second audition video by midnight, 13 July 2025! 👉 Apply: email [email protected] More info on our Community Noticeboard: www.greatergovanhill.com/notices/call... @govanhillgo.bsky.social #Govanhill

A decade on, independent investigative journalism is needed more than ever. Thanks for standing by us. Here’s how it all started and why we’ll keep going theferret.scot/ferre...

Govanhill has more public CCTV cameras than wards many times its size. But who’s being watched? As faulty systems persist and facial recognition expands, troubling links emerge to Israeli firms tied to Palestinian oppression. Illustration by Jillian Mendoza www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/smile...

🎤 CALL FOR TALENT! Are you from G41 or G42 and have a talent to share? 🎥 Submit a 30-second audition video by midnight, 13 July 2025! 👉 Apply: email [email protected] More info on our Community Noticeboard: www.greatergovanhill.com/notices/call... @govanhillgo.bsky.social #Govanhill

As corporate ads continue to dominate public spaces, one local writer explores hidden harms, from junk food to greenwashing, asking whether places like Govanhill could reclaim streets for people, not profit and if grassroots resistance offers a way forward. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/whose...

In this edition of Your Govanhill, we meet the face behind Kofi Kade – a Sri Lankan-inspired sandwich shop on Cathcart Road. Founder Rukshan shares the journey behind the business, his culinary roots and favourite Southside hangouts. 📸 John Bowden www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/your-...

Writer Laura Vroomen sets off to discover shops that have been lost and those likely to survive – meeting shopkeepers, neighbours, and newcomers to uncover how a changing retail landscape reflects a community in flux. Illustration by Gabriele Jaceviciute www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/remem...

A TikTok trend sparked something special in Govanhill, the Roma Men’s Group came together to recreate a giant rolled pancake. What started as a viral video turned into a day of cooking, learning and connection. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/roma-...

From the salt shores of Lake Urmia to the streets of Govanhill, one resident shares their journey across continents. Along the way, they discovered unexpected joys in Glasgow’s most diverse neighbourhood – from familiar flavours to lasting friendships.

The rise of far right influence has caused alarm to many in diverse communities like Govanhill & risks disrupting harmony. In this opinion piece, published on #WorldRefugeeDay, Devon McCole explores what we can do to stop it and protect those most vulnerable. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/how-d...