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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.

This is so lovely!

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...

A beautiful and insightful read!

Artists Sadia Sikander and Syeda Sadaf Zaida reflect on the journeys behind their recent exhibitions for Refugee Festival Scotland. Through photography, painting, and curation, they explore identity, resilience and the human cost of the UK’s asylum system. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/nbspa...

Since its opening, Govanhill Park has been at the heart of the community. It’s a key local space, shaped by history, restored through redevelopment and brought to life each year by the GIFC. In this article, local pupil Yahya Mahoud explores its heritage.

Glasgow is among the UK’s top performing councils for climate action, but local leaders in Govanhill question whether the benefits are actually reaching the city’s most deprived communities and are calling for more to be done. Read here 👇 www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/new-r...

How can we respond to rolling coverage of injustice without turning away? In Govanhill, campaigners and independent publications explored this question, offering insight into grassroots activism, the BDS movement and the vital role of community-led media. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/indie...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Passed down through generations, this Cacen Cymraeg recipe is more than a treat—it’s a link to language, memory, and home. One local shares how baking helps preserve and pass on their heritage, one cake at a time.

For Jill, a disability rights campaigner from Glasgow, the internet is a lifeline. Through social media, she’s built a UK-wide movement for accessible toilets, showing how digital platforms can break barriers and amplify unheard voices. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/the-p... 📸 Karen Gordon

Tributes have poured in for Tallat Haq, honouring her legacy of community service and quiet activism. In her memory, a tree will also be planted by Govanhill Baths Community Trust following the passing of the beloved Al-Khair branch manager. www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/her-s...

Huge congratulations to our publishing partner @greatergovanhill.com and the writers who scooped two awards at the Refugee Festival Media Awards 2025 🎉 demonstrating the value of independent media!

Greater Govanhill writers Sadia Sikander, Tabassum Niamat and Pinar Aksu took home both Winner and Runner Up at the Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards 2025 — a celebration of independent journalism and those “who make the change at the grassroots level”. #RefugeeFestivalScotlandMediaAwards2025

Glasgow City Council has been accused of “moral” and “bureaucratic” failure over delays to a memorial for victims of the Covid-19 pandemic which is sitting in storage at taxpayers expense, The Ferret reveals. Find out more 👇 www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/frust... @theferret.scot

The runners -up in the Independent News category are… Tabassum Nimat and @pinaraksu.bsky.social for @greatergovanhill.com

The Independent News winner is… @diyabutt.bsky.social for @greatergovanhill.com