The information I prepared with my volunteer Alan includes: local jobs, gully maintenance and street sweeping, street food market, events, creative and growing projects, groups of interest, activities for young people, toddler groups, support, health, training & volunteering opportunities, and more. If you have a strong connection with Govanhill and would like to receive information about local jobs, training, volunteering, learning opportunities, as well as changes to services, locality planning, and other relevant matters, please sign up to be emailed with Govanhill updates here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GovanhillUpdates/. These updates are sent approximately up to twice a month. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing mantoniak@govanhillha.org.

HAPPENING NOW & SOON

‘astar e jag’ (feed the flame) – Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Month event

The event features:

• the launch of a Community Archive
• ROMA photo series made by Community Catalysts as part of Street Level Photoworks’s Culture Collective project
• Annette St Soundhunters Collective (live) – as part of an instrument making project with the local children at Annette Street Primary
• Live performance from Romane Cierhenia

Launch 22.06.22 17.30-20.00

Exhibition Open 25/26th, 12.00-16.00

43 Nithsdale Street, G41 2PY

More information: www.facebook.com/events/3233270806944367 

FONDS: Objects Speak Louder Than Words {Share an object that means something special to you}

Greater Govanhill and partners invite you to contribute to their project as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories! 

If you’d like to take part, complete this form www.tinyurl.com/objectsspeaklouder by 5pm on 24 June. 

Is there an object that means something special to you? It can be something that reminds you of growing up, your family, your culture, your traditions. It can be something special like an inherited item of jewellery or something with no monetary value whatsoever like a found pebble. It could be a functional item like a blender or something decorative like a scarf. The only criteria is that it holds a special place in your heart for some reason.

Govanhill residents can bring along their objects to be photographed in the Southside Studios on the 27 and 28 June. Alongside the photograph, we’d like to hear about what makes the object special to you. This can be written down, or spoken and recorded. There is no need to prepare anything in advance if you don’t want to. All participants will receive a quality photographic print of their object.

Govanhill Community Market – Street Feast

Saturday, 25th of June, 12-4 pm, next to Picture House at Batson Street

Food, music, activities for children, things to buy.

Contact: g42popups@gmail.com @g42pop.ups Instagram  G42 Pop-Ups Facebook

Organised by G42 Pop-Ups, GAMIS, and Govanhill Baths 

“We imagine having long tables running all the way down the street, neighbours from all over Govanhill sharing their favourite homemade dishes, endless chats with new and old friends across the table, market stalls, live music and fun family activities to accompany.”

Essential gully maintenance & street sweeping in Govanhill 

A programme of essential gully maintenance and street sweeping in Govanhill will take place in late June and July. Residents will receive a letter from Glasgow City Council. Please remember to take your car away on the day when these works are scheduled for your street. For exact dates and more information in English, Polish, Romanian, Urdu, and Punjabi go to: www.facebook.com/ThrivingPlacesGovanhill or www.govanhill.info/essential-gully-maintenance-street-sweeping-in-govanhill  

Women4Climate Mentorship programme

Glasgow is proud to be the first Scottish city to launch a Women4Climate Mentorship programme. The aim of the program is to support emerging women leaders to become expert influencers within climate action. 

6 July 2022 – Application submission close

28 July 2022 – Panel for the 20 shortlisted candidates

10 August 2022 – Results of the final selection are to be notified by email

24 August 2022 – Mentees are convened at the orientation meeting

For more information and to apply go to: www.w4c.org/mentorship/women4climate-glasgow 

YOUNG PEOPLE

Free Film Club

If you are between 12-18 and interested in making films join the Film club at YCSA Office, 48 Darnley Street, G41 2SE 

For more information contact amafrempong@ycsa.org.uk or call 07708981272

Govanhill Youth Club – Govanhill Baths Community Trust

Every Tuesday 6-8 pm for young people aged 12-18 years (S1 – S6). For more information search GCBT Youth on Facebook or Instagram / call Kelly or Annie on 0141 387 1525. 

Youth Forum – Pollokshields Development Agency 

A space for young people (aged 16-23) in the Southside to develop skills, gain new friends & get involved in local community projects. Wednesdays, 6-7.30 pm. Online / 423 Shields Rd, Khadijah@pdaglasgow.org.uk

Let’s talk about Sexual Health! 

Episode 1 of the Young Sexual Iinformants Series is up on YouTube!

Go to Govanhill Roma Youth Project on Facebook to watch the youth work team at Govanhill Roma Youth Project delivering accurate information and resources about the importance of sexual health and wellbeing. 

Follow Govanhill Roma Youth Project on social media: Instagram: @gr.yp  Facebook: Govanhill Roma Youth Project TikTok: @gr_yp

Twitter: @GovanhillRomaYP

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS 

Little Noise Classes – Big Noise 

Big Noise offers free, fun, friendly music classes for 0-3 year-olds and their parents / carers living in Govanhill. Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street, G42 7DE. First come first served. Mondays 10.15 – 10.45 am & 11 – 11.30 am & Tuesdays 1.15 – 1.45 pm 

Loc de Joacă playgroup – Daisy Chain  

Sunteți invitați la LOC DE JOACĂ, grup pentru comunitatea de romi români, în fiecare VINERI. între 12.30 – 14.00 la biserica Elim Pentecostal, 42 Inglefield Street G42 7AT. Info (miercuri-vineri) Leo – 07388 227118 / Daisy.Chain@crossreach.org.uk. 

Playtime & BabyPlay – The Point

Playtime@The Point (Tuesdays 10am) is a play group for parents/carers and their preschool children, 5 years and under. BabyPlay (Thursdays 10am) is for children aged 2 years & under, their parents/carers & preschool siblings. Queens Park Baptist Church, 20 Balvicar Dr. 01414233962, mairi@qpbc.org. Visit www.qpbc.org

OTHER GROUPS

Women on Wheels

Women on Wheels (SCIO) is a community cycling hub for women. A service designed and led by women, they deliver a range of cycling activities to get women back on a bike or onto a bike for the very first time.

More info and bookings: www.womenonwheels.org.uk/services 

Carfin Street Growing Project 

Local residents of Carfin Street and the surrounding area are invited to join a new growing project! Participants can sign up for a planter to grow food, herbs and flowers. A series of workshops will give an introduction to growing throughout the summer, so no experience necessary to join. All materials will be provided. Sign up via this form: https://forms.gle/ewR83GKvyjokwS9X9 or email Fiona for more information: fiona@govanhillbaths.com.  

Lunch Stop

The Lunch Stop is an affordable cafe featuring Chatter and Natter tables

Queen’s Park Govanhill Church, 170 Queen’s Drive

Tuesdays: 12pm-2pm, September – June

Del Mondo – Big Noise

Big Noise’s adult music group for Govanhill residents meets every Monday at 4 pm during school term time. Absolute beginners welcome. Come and try an instrument! Free. Childcare available. More info at 151 Coplaw Street or govanhill@sistemascotland.org.uk.

Art Group – Larkfield Centre 

Free tutored art group for those aged 50+. Tuesdays 1-3 pm at Larkfield Centre, 39 Inglefield Street. No experience needed. 

Sign up: larkfieldcentre@btconnect.com

FREE Wellbeing, Arts & Health activities 

Govanhill Baths Community Trust are offering FREE Wellbeing, Arts and Health activities open to adults that are not currently working, receiving benefits and living within a mile of Govanhill. Info: linktr.ee/ThrivingPlacesGovanhill.

Free gentle chair-based yoga for ladies

Every Tuesday 1:30 – 2:30 pm at St. Ninian’s Church, 1 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE. To book, contact Amy Gill on 0141 286 1885 or 07845 921 581. 

Free chair-based yoga sessions – The Wee Retreat CIC

Tuesdays, 1-1.45 pm, online. Open to anyone with mobility challenges; limited in-studio spaces available at premises for those with accessibility needs. All bodies welcome, no prior experience needed. Contact support@theweeretreat.co.uk.

Community Choir – The Point

Thursdays, 7:30 pm, 180 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QD. More information: www.facebook.com/pointcommunitychoir

Renew Wellbeing Cafe – The Point

Mondays & Fridays 10am-3pm, 180 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QD. More info: www.facebook.com/180ThePoint/  

Men Talking – Finn’s Place

Tuesdays, 7.30 pm. Finn’s Place, Langside Church, 167 Ledard Road, G42 9QU. Join a conversation on what men can do to improve their physical and mental health. Contact: sean@finnsplace.org,  01416327520.

Walking Group

Looking for some gentle outdoor exercise with a friendly group of people? Wanting to learn more about birds, trees and plants as you walk? Then this group is for you! Mondays at 12-2pm (09.05-27.06) Walks start at The People’s Pantry, 488 Cathcart Road. Dress for the weather! Booking is essential. www.govanhillbaths.com/projects/whats_on/walking-group/

JOBS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES

Govanhill Community Development Trust 

Govanhill Community Development Trust currently has two vacancies, both fixed term until March 2023.

• Employability Support Worker (24.5 hours per week)
• ESOL & Family Learning Worker (21 hours per week)

The closing date is Wednesday 29^th June at 10.00 a.m.  Further information and an Application Form can be found on the Association’s website. Information: www.govanhillha.org/about-us/work-with-us

Housing Traineeship with Govanhill Housing Association

PATH (Scotland) is offering a thirty-six month Positive Action Training Scheme, which has been specifically designed to redress the under-representation of black and minority ethnic communities in employment in Scottish Housing. For more information and to apply go to: www.govanhillha.org/housing-traineeship-for-black-minority-ethnic-people-with-path-scotland

Swap Market Pop-up stall at the G42 Pop-Ups:

Feminist Exchange Network is looking for a swap market facilitator for a pop-up stall at the G42 Pop-Ups market on the 13th August. The role involves attending the stall, accepting items for donations and facilitating swaps. Proficient speakers of languages commonly spoken in the Govanhill area encouraged to apply. The market will run for 4 hours with additional time for setting up @ £12/hr. To apply contact: peoplesbankofgovanhill@riseup.net 

EMPLOYABILITY, TRAINING & VOLUNTEERING

Driver Employability Training Scheme

Are you 20-25 years old? Do you want to work as a distribution or delivery driver? [or] Do you need a driving licence due to it being essential for the occupational sector that you would like to work in? If so, then apply for this training programme with Move On!

www.skillstrainingnetwork.org/course/driver-employability-training-scheme

Women Returners Programme

The course is a starting point for women over 25 who have had a career break of 6 months or more and are looking to work towards their employment goals but don’t know where to start. You’ll make an action plan through goal setting, get 1-1 mentoring support and group work, and create a social support network with other women in similar situations. More info: 0300 0200 101 or womenreturners@enable.org.uk

Employment Package for Security – Jobs & Business Glasgow 

JBG is running a free, industry-approved training course for people interested in starting a career in security. Includes a paid 6-week placement. Applicants must live in Glasgow, be aged over 18, and able to pass the necessary background checks. To apply, speak to your JBG Adviser or call the JBG customer service free: 0300 1232 898.  

Volunteer with Hidden Gardens 

Weekend volunteering at Hidden Gardens: Sun Sun June 26^th, Sat July 9^th, Sun July 31^st. Contact Andrea at andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk

Volunteer for summer activities at Queen’s Park Arena 

We are looking for volunteers to help with our summer events season. If interested, contact us via this form: https://forms.gle/25HPgJb5qMSdWMqE6 

Volunteer with SEIN Board

SEIN are looking for Board Members. Ongoing opportunity.

www.seinglasgow.org.uk/news/join-the-board

GENERAL HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 

NHS Health & Wellbeing Directory

Did you know about the NHS Health & Wellbeing Directory? You can filter the services by area, topic & target group. http://infodir.nhsggc.org.uk/Home/Directory

Free mental health support in Southside

Wellbeing Services South Glasgow offer mental health support to residents of Glasgow’s Southside. They share self-help resources and online courses on their website. People can be referred by their GP, community mental health team, or other agencies. For more info visit www.wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk. 

Southside Community Recovery Network

Southside Community Recovery Network hosts various addiction recovery activities & initiatives in Glasgow, including a Southside-based programme. There are also opportunities for volunteering in recovery groups & cafes. Info: 0141 429 8181, SouthADRSAdmin@glasgow.gov.uk, www.scrn-recovery.co.uk. Facebook: South Community Recovery Network – SCRN

Sandyford Clinic – sexual health service 

Sandyford Clinic is the specialist sexual health service for NHS. They provide sexual and reproductive health services. When you come, you can expect to be listened to without being judged, your treatment and care will be sensitive & confidential. Services are free, including prescriptions. Sandyford Sexual Health Service, 6 Sandyford Place, G3 7NB, sandyford@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, 01412118130 

Online Socials for Isolated and Lonely Adults – The No.1 Befriending Agency

Mondays 11 – 11.30 am, and Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 – 3pm. Online events three times a week to bring together people across the community who may be living in loneliness and isolation. We provide activities and space to chat so that our members can build relationships, confidence, connectivity & wellbeing. Email: info@befriend.org.uk.

SUPPORT

Foodbank 

Queen’s Park Govanhill Church, 170 Queen’s Drive Thursdays: 10:30am – 12pm

Foodbank provides a 3 day supply of food to anyone who drops in, no referrals necessary!

Club 170 

The club provides free hot meals, drinks and home-baking

Sundays: 5pm – 6pm Queen’s Park Govanhill Church, 170 Queen’s Drive

Homelessness Referrals

Individuals and families can present as homeless via Social Care Direct on 0141 287 0555, then attend directly at New Gorbals Health and Care Centre, 2 Sandiefield Road, Glasgow G5 9AB. Agencies can also make referrals on behalf of individuals.

Pay-What-You-Can funerals

Caledonia Cremation has launched Pay-What-You-Can funerals to support those facing funeral poverty. 

Call: 03000 113 311 Email: funerals@caledoniacremation.org.uk

Family Finances Support – Glasgow Life

If you are a parent or carer, Glasgow Life can offer free 1:1 advice and support for better paid employment, free education & training to gain control over your finances. Email

financialcapability@glasgowlife.ac.uk, call 07443 814 190 or text 07584773928. 

The People’s Pantry

492 Cathcart Rd, G42 7BX peoplespantry@govanhillbaths.com

The People’s Pantry is a membership based community food shop that provides good quality food at a subsidised rate.

You can become a member of The People’s Pantry for £3.50 a year. You can then do a weekly shop for £2.50, which will provide a minimum of £15 worth of food.

FUNDING

Funding for voluntary sport clubs

Glasgow Sport are delighted to re-open our funding to support voluntary sport clubs (organisations) and volunteers delivering activity in Glasgow. 

Sport and Physical Activity Fund

The Sport and Physical Activity Fund provides £500-£2000 to voluntary sport organisations to establish new or enhance existing activities increasing the number of people being active in Glasgow. Funding will be prioritised for applications that identify a community need, target under-represented groups and demonstrate the sustainability of the activity longer term. Organisations can only apply to this fund once in a 12-month period.

Coach and Officials AwardThe Coach and Officials Award provides funding to support those volunteering in Glasgow to attend necessary qualifications building capacity within community sport. There is a £500 limit in any 12 month period for any club/organisation within this fund. With questions please email mark.hudson@glasgowlife.org.uk or grants@glasgowlife.org.uk

A programme of essential gully maintenance and street sweeping in Govanhill will take place in late June and July. Residents will receive a letter from Glasgow City Council. Please remember to take your car away on the day when these works are scheduled for your street.

If you have a strong connection with Govanhill and would like to receive information about local jobs, training, volunteering, learning opportunities, as well as changes to services, locality planning, and other relevant matters, please sign up to be emailed with Govanhill updates here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GovanhillUpdates/. These updates are sent approximately up to twice a month. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing mantoniak@govanhillha.orgF

HAPPENING NOW & SOON

Greater Govanhill magazine is out

Have you seen the newest issues of Greater Govanhill magazine? The publication features articles about the past, present, and future of the neighbourhood written by residents. You can collect your copy from local shops and cafes. 

Census Scotland – fill it in by the end of May! 

There’s still time to fill in your Census 2022! Help is available online at census.gov.scot, or via the free helpline 0800 030 8308. Make a request to get a new Internet Access Code or paper form: www.census.gov.scot/request

Potrebujete pomoc v inom jazyku? Volajte na bezplatnú linku pomoci 0800 030 8333.

Aveți nevoie de ajutor în altă limbă? Apelați linia noastră de asistență lingvistică gratuită la 0800 030 8333.

هل تحتاج إلى مساعدة بلغة أخرى؟ االتصال بخط الدعم اللغوي المجاني على الرقم 8333 030 0800

دوسری زبان میں مدد درکار ہے؟ زبان سے متعلق مدد کے لئے ہماری مفت ہیلپ الئن نمبر 8333 030 0800 پر ہم سے رابطہ کریں. 

EVENTS

Growing Greener with the Hidden Gardens

On Saturday 21 May, The Hidden Gardens are Growing Greener! Visit us from 1:30 to 4pm and find out about the small changes in your everyday life that can go a long way for the environment, and take part in fun and free activities!

Make a home for bugs with South Seeds and the Southside Tool Library

Bug Hunting with Glasgow Science Centre

Zine Making with Glasgow Zine Library

Dance for Health with Scottish Ballet

Learn how to make compost

Window Ledge Food Growing workshop

Tai Chi Taster

Wildlife & garden tours

and plant sale at our kiosk

Wee Open Day at the Wee Retreat

Fermentation Workshop- Hosted by MILK Cafe

Saturday, 21 May 2022 from 11:00-16:00 The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park

Taster classes in the studios with delicious finger foods and child friendly activities. Everyone is welcome! Line up to be announced.

www.facebook.com/events/490759266053939/

SATURDAY, 21 MAY 2022 FROM 14:00-15:00

Hosted by the Milk Cafe, learn the art of fermenting food at this FREE workshop. Bring a clean medium sized jar. 

www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5425223

Romani Language Workshop

Come and learn more about the fascinating history of the Romani language, and practice some dialects for yourself!

Sat, 21 May 2022, 14:00 – 15:30 The Point, 180 Queens Drive, G42 8QD

This workshop is free, open to all and is hosted by Juice Vamosi, a Roma language expert and translator. Book your place on EventBrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/romani-language-workshop-tickets-302735930317

The Deathless Woman (15), Roma film screening

Sat, 21 May 2022, 18:00 – 20:15, The Point, 180 Queens Drive, G42 8QD

Screening of The Deathless Woman, a film about important events in Roma history, and how they are still relevant today (but also a ghost story).

www.thedeathlesswoman.com 

Free event. Book your place at:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-deathless-woman-15-roma-film-screening-with-intro-discussion-tickets-302778567847 

The Glasgow Choir Festival

Friday, 27^th of May, Queen’s Park Arena

Free but booking required

www.tickettailor.com/events/inhouseeventscic/688785/

We’ve got a fantastic line-up for this free outdoor festival. From large professional groups with 100+ members to local community-led groups: School of Glee, The City Of Glasgow Chorus, Rock Choir, Qoiur, Govanhill Voices, Glasgow Voice Male, Close Shave Chorus 

Set The Seen

A free festival bringing awareness to invisible illness. Join us at Queens Park Arena on 28th May. More info:

www.instagram.com/settheseenqpa/ https://twitter.com/settheseenqpa

Free Queen’s Park Guitar Fest

Sunday 12th June at the PlayPark 1pm -4pm

Beginner workshops, live concert, jam sessions, kids activities, and more cool stuff! More information on: www.glasgowguitaracademy.co.uk

G42 Pop-Up Market 

25th of June at Batson Street 

Open Call for Stall Holders, Activity Leaders and Working Group Members!

We invite you to take part in the Street Feast edition of Govanhill Community Market. Sign up by filling in the form below if you would like to hold a market stall, bring a homemade dish to share, perform music/dance, run a workshop, lead street games or do face painting, help make decorations, collect chairs and tables and coordinate the event, join our working group! Fill out the form in a language of your choice: https://forms.gle/c9RQiBGrfqM69YLi7

Contact: g42popups@gmail.com / @g42pop.ups Instagram / G42 Pop-Ups Facebook

Looking for more activities?

Greater Govanhill has a page on their website rounding up all the regular activities and clubs in and around Govanhill: www.greatergovanhill.com/activities 

YOUNG PEOPLE

You drop, you sow, you gather – Rumpus Room

A project with and for young people (16-25yrs) celebrating and sharing South Asian heritage. Workshops at the Rumpus Studio (Langside Lane, off Victoria Road) on 5th May & 19th May between 5-7pm. Hot food and travel costs available. To join, contact Camilla: rumpusfoodprojects@gmail.com. 

Free Film Club

If you are between 12-18 and interested in making films join the Film club at YCSA Office, 48 Darnley Street, G41 2SE 

For more information contact amafrempong@ycsa.org.uk or call 07708981272

Govanhill Youth Club – Govanhill Baths Community Trust

Every Tuesday 6-8 pm for young people aged 12-18 years (S1 – S6). For more information search GCBT Youth on Facebook or Instagram / call Kelly or Annie on 0141 387 1525. 

Youth Forum – Pollokshields Development Agency 

A space for young people (aged 16-23) in the Southside to develop skills, gain new friends & get involved in local community projects. Wednesdays, 6-7.30 pm. Online / 423 Shields Rd, Khadijah@pdaglasgow.org.uk

Graphic Design and Textile Printing Workshops

YCSA is thrilled to be partnering with Print Clan for a  series of screen printing, graphic design and t-shirt making workshops. Over 10 weeks young people will learn new skills in graphic and digital design, work with textile printing equipment in a professional studio setting and build confidence turning their ideas into one-of-a-kind wearable art! All participants will also be offered support from YCSA staff to complete a Dynamic Youth Award (DYA) as part of this project.

Sessions will run from 4.00-6.00 every Wednesday starting 25th May. Referrals will close on Friday 13th May.

All travel expenses will be covered and every participant will have the opportunity to design and print two t-shirts. To register young people for either activity, please return the attached referral form or call/text (WhatsApp) Rachel on 0756 680 6166 to discuss any questions.

Let’s talk about Sexual Health! 

Episode 1 of the Young Sexual Iinformants Series is up on YouTube!

Go to Govanhill Roma Youth Project on Facebook to watch the youth work team at Govanhill Roma Youth Project delivering accurate information and resources about the importance of sexual health and wellbeing. 

Follow Govanhill Roma Youth Project on social media:

Instagram: @gr.yp 

Facebook: Govanhill Roma Youth Project 

TikTok: @gr_yp

Twitter: @GovanhillRomaYP

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS 

Little Noise Classes – Big Noise 

Big Noise offers free, fun, friendly music classes for 0-3 year-olds and their parents / carers living in Govanhill. Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street, G42 7DE. First come first served. Mondays 10.15 – 10.45 am & 11 – 11.30 am & Tuesdays 1.15 – 1.45 pm 

Loc de Joacă playgroup – Daisy Chain  

Sunteți invitați la LOC DE JOACĂ, grup pentru comunitatea de romi români, în fiecare VINERI. între 12.30 – 14.00 la biserica Elim Pentecostal, 42 Inglefield Street G42 7AT. Info (miercuri-vineri) Leo – 07388 227118 / Daisy.Chain@crossreach.org.uk. 

Playtime & BabyPlay – The Point

Playtime@The Point (Tuesdays 10am) is a play group for parents/carers and their preschool children, 5 years and under. BabyPlay (Thursdays 10am) is for children aged 2 years & under, their parents/carers & preschool siblings. Queens Park Baptist Church, 20 Balvicar Dr. 01414233962, mairi@qpbc.org. Visit www.qpbc.org

OTHER GROUPS

Carfin Street Growing Project 

Local residents of Carfin Street and the surrounding area are invited to join a new growing project! Participants can sign up for a planter to grow food, herbs and flowers. A series of workshops will give an introduction to growing throughout the summer, so no experience necessary to join. All materials will be provided. Sign up via this form: https://forms.gle/ewR83GKvyjokwS9X9 or email Fiona for more information: fiona@govanhillbaths.com.  

Lunch Stop

The Lunch Stop is an affordable cafe featuring Chatter and Natter tables

Queen’s Park Govanhill Church, 170 Queen’s Drive

Tuesdays: 12pm-2pm, September – June

Del Mondo – Big Noise

Big Noise’s adult music group for Govanhill residents meets every Monday at 4 pm during school term time. Absolute beginners welcome. Come and try an instrument! Free. Childcare available. More info at 151 Coplaw Street or govanhill@sistemascotland.org.uk.

Art Group – Larkfield Centre 

Free tutored art group for those aged 50+. Tuesdays 1-3 pm at Larkfield Centre, 39 Inglefield Street. No experience needed. 

Sign up: larkfieldcentre@btconnect.com

Yakety Yak Language Café – Milk Café

Pay-what-you-can Spanish & French sessions for all levels. Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, MILK Café, 452 Victoria Road. Contact yaketyyak.glasgow@gmail.com

FREE Wellbeing, Arts & Health activities 

Govanhill Baths Community Trust are offering FREE Wellbeing, Arts and Health activities open to adults that are not currently working, receiving benefits and living within a mile of Govanhill. Info: linktr.ee/ThrivingPlacesGovanhill.

Free gentle chair-based yoga for ladies

Every Tuesday 1:30 – 2:30 pm at St. Ninian’s Church, 1 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE. To book, contact Amy Gill on 0141 286 1885 or 07845 921 581. 

Free chair-based yoga sessions – The Wee Retreat CIC

Tuesdays, 1-1.45 pm, online. Open to anyone with mobility challenges; limited in-studio spaces available at premises for those with accessibility needs. All bodies welcome, no prior experience needed. 

Contact support@theweeretreat.co.uk.

Community Choir – The Point

Thursdays, 7:30 pm, 180 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QD. More information: www.facebook.com/pointcommunitychoir

Renew Wellbeing Cafe – The Point

Mondays & Fridays 10am-3pm, 180 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QD. More info: www.facebook.com/180ThePoint/  

Men Talking – Finn’s Place

Tuesdays, 7.30 pm. Finn’s Place, Langside Church, 167 Ledard Road, G42 9QU. Join a conversation on what men can do to improve their physical and mental health. Contact: 

sean@finnsplace.org,  01416327520.

Walking Group

Looking for some gentle outdoor exercise with a friendly group of people? Wanting to learn more about birds, trees and plants as you walk? Then this group is for you! Mondays at 12-2pm (09.05-27.06) Walks start at The People’s Pantry, 488 Cathcart Road. Dress for the weather! Booking is essential. 

www.govanhillbaths.com/projects/whats_on/walking-group/

JOBS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES

Financial Wellbeing Co-ordinator with Govanhill Housing Association

The Association has a vacancy for a Financial Wellbeing Co-ordinator. The closing date is Monday 30^th May at 10.00 a.m.  Further information and an Application Form can be found on the Association’s website. www.govanhillha.org/about-us/work-with-us/

Amma Birth

Various Roles (5)

Deadline: Sunday 22nd – Sunday  29th May

https://www.seinglasgow.org.uk/https://ammabirthcompanions.org/about/join-our-team

Freedom from Torture

Care Coordinator

Deadline: Tuesday 31st May

https://goodmoves.com/vacancy/a4s3z00000SfFIQAA3/care-coordinator

VOLUNTEERING &  EMPLOYABILITY

Women Returners Programme

The course is a starting point for women over 25 who have had a career break of 6 months or more and are looking to work towards their employment goals but don’t know where to start. You’ll make an action plan through goal setting, get 1-1 mentoring support and group work, and create a social support network with other women in similar situations. 

More info: 0300 0200 101 or 

womenreturners@enable.org.uk

Employment Package for Security – Jobs & Business Glasgow 

JBG is running a free, industry-approved training course for people interested in starting a career in security. Includes a paid 6-week placement. Applicants must live in Glasgow, be aged over 18, and able to pass the necessary background checks. To apply, speak to your JBG Adviser or call the JBG customer service free: 0300 1232 898.  

Volunteer with Hidden Gardens 

Weekend Volunteering: Sun June 12^th & Sun June 26^th Sat July 9^th Sun July 31^st

Contact Andrea at andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk

Volunteer at Southside Tool Library

Minimum 2 hrs per week on a Sat 10am-2pm or Wed 5-7pm, Victoria Rd

Apply by email tools@southseeds.org by midnight on Friday 6th May. Tell us why you’d make a good Tool Library volunteer & what time you can commit (max. 500 words). Include your name, home address and phone number. 

Volunteer with Thriving Places Govanhill making information accessible 

If you want to gain useful experience in communications, we invite you to volunteer to help make information more accessible to Govanhill residents. This opportunity is suitable for those with strong written communication skills and for those with graphic design  skills. Commitment: up to 2 hrs a week, based at home, collaborating via shared documents & meetings online. Contact Marzanna at mantoniak@govanhillha.org 

Volunteer with Big Noise

Big Noise is always looking for new volunteers to help support their busy after school programme. To learn more, visit Big Noise at 151 Coplaw Street or email govanhill@sistemascotland.org.uk.

Volunteer for summer activities at Queen’s Park Arena 

We are looking for volunteers to help with our summer events season. If interested, contact us via this form: https://forms.gle/25HPgJb5qMSdWMqE6 

Volunteer with Glasgow Food Train

Volunteers do weekly deliveries of fresh groceries to older people who have difficulties doing their grocery shopping, ensuring they can eat well. Have 1-2 hrs free a week? Try a taster volunteering session with Glasgow Food Train. Info: 01414231722, glasgow@thefoodtrain.co.uk

Volunteer with Licketyspit

Storyplay Volunteer. Deadline: Monday 23rd May

https://www.seinglasgow.org.uk/https://www.licketyspit.com/volunteer2022/

Volunteer with Sein Board

Sein are looking for Board Members

Deadline: Ongoing

https://www.seinglasgow.org.uk/news/join-the-board

Volunteer at Queen’s Park Arena

Summer Event Volunteers needed!

https://www.seinglasgow.org.uk/https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/

LEARNING 

Milk Cafe – Classes and Groups

Tuesdays 10 am – 12 pm and 12 – 2 pm: Computer Skills workshops. More info and booking: hellomilkit@gmail.com 

Wednesdays 10am-2pm: Women’s Group 

Govanhill ESOL Classes – Govanhill Community Development Trust

Do you live in Govanhill and want to learn English? Email Claire for further info and to sign up: clow@govanhillha.org or message on WhatsApp: 0791 7974 731. 

GENERAL & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 

NHS Health & Wellbeing Directory

Did you know about the NHS Health & Wellbeing Directory? You can filter the services by area, topic & target group. http://infodir.nhsggc.org.uk/Home/Directory

Free mental health support in Southside

Wellbeing Services South Glasgow offer mental health support to residents of Glasgow’s Southside. They share self-help resources and online courses on their website. People can be referred by their GP, community mental health team, or other agencies. For more info visit www.wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk. 

Southside Community Recovery Network

Southside Community Recovery Network hosts various addiction recovery activities & initiatives in Glasgow, including a Southside-based programme. There are also opportunities for volunteering in recovery groups & cafes. Info: 0141 429 8181, SouthADRSAdmin@glasgow.gov.uk, www.scrn-recovery.co.uk. Facebook: South Community Recovery Network – SCRN

Sandyford Clinic – sexual health service 

Sandyford Clinic is the specialist sexual health service for NHS. They provide sexual and reproductive health services. When you come, you can expect to be listened to without being judged, your treatment and care will be sensitive & confidential. Services are free, including prescriptions. Sandyford Sexual Health Service, 6 Sandyford Place, G3 7NB, sandyford@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, 01412118130 

Online Socials for Isolated and Lonely Adults – The No.1 Befriending Agency

Mondays 11 – 11.30 am, and Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 – 3pm. Online events three times a week to bring together people across the community who may be living in loneliness and isolation. We provide activities and space to chat so that our members can build relationships, confidence, connectivity & wellbeing. Email: info@befriend.org.uk.

SUPPORT

Foodbank 

Queen’s Park Govanhill Church, 170 Queen’s Drive

Thursdays: 10:30am – 12pm

Foodbank provides a 3 day supply of food to anyone who drops in, no referrals necessary!

Club 170 

The club provides free hot meals, drinks and home-baking

Sundays: 5pm – 6pm Queen’s Park Govanhill Church, 170 Queen’s Drive

Homelessness Referrals

Individuals and families can present as homeless via Social Care Direct on 0141 287 0555, then attend directly at New Gorbals Health and Care Centre, 2 Sandiefield Road, Glasgow G5 9AB. Agencies can also make referrals on behalf of individuals.

Pay-What-You-Can funerals

Caledonia Cremation has launched Pay-What-You-Can funerals to support those facing funeral poverty. 

Call: 03000 113 311 Email: funerals@caledoniacremation.org.uk

The COVID-19 Tenant Grant Fund

The COVID-19 Tenant Grant Fund helps tenants in private rented housing who are at risk of eviction due to financial hardship as a direct result of Covid-19. The grant payment will be issued directly to landlords to help reduce or pay off any rent arrears built up between 23 March 2020 & 9 August 2021. The grants do not need to be repaid. Email

TenantGrantFund@glasgow.gov.uk 

or visit linktr.ee/ThrivingPlacesGovanhill.

Family Finances Support – Glasgow Life

If you are a parent or carer, Glasgow Life can offer free 1:1 advice and support for better paid employment, free education & training to gain control over your finances. Email

financialcapability@glasgowlife.ac.uk, 

call 07443 814 190 or text 07584773928. 

The People’s Pantry

492 Cathcart Rd, Glasgow G42 7BX

peoplespantry@govanhillbaths.com

The People’s Pantry is a membership based community food shop that provides good quality food at a subsidised rate.

You can become a member of The People’s Pantry for £3.50 a year. You can then do a weekly shop for £2.50, which will provide a minimum of £15 worth of food.

Census Scotland – fill it in! 

There is still time to fill in your Census ‘22! Access help online at census.gov.scot, or via the free helpline 0800 030 8308. You can make a request to get a new Internet Access Code or paper form: www.census.gov.scot/request

Potrebujete pomoc v inom jazyku? Volajte na bezplatnú linku pomoci 0800 030 8333.

Aveți nevoie de ajutor în altă limbă? Apelați linia noastră de asistență lingvistică gratuită la 0800 030 8333.

هل تحتاج إلى مساعدة بلغة أخرى؟ االتصال بخط الدعم اللغوي المجاني على الرقم 8333 030 0800

FUNDING

Glasgow Census Participation Fund

Scotland’s census deadline has been extended until the end of May 2022, and the Scottish Government is seeking third sector and community organisations’ help to ensure that as many people as possible participate.

Third sector organisations in Glasgow City can apply, via GCVS, for money to carry out work aimed at encouraging or helping people to complete the census. Activities such as:

• Promotion or support at events, including events that are already planned.
• Outreach work to target people who are less likely to have completed the census.
• Inclusion in communications to encourage participation and signpost support.
• Practical support to complete the census form.
• Encouraging people to attend existing census events taking place around the city.

There is flexibility in how the objective is reached. To simplify the grant application process, we are applying standard rates to all work. If you run an event promoting and supporting census completion, you can apply for a grant of £150. For any staff time (including employees or volunteers) you can apply for a grant of £160 per day. This includes staff time organising and attending any event you run. To participate in this programme please apply online and fill in our short Glasgow Census Participation Fund form.

A total of £27 million is available as grants to charities and community energy groups across Scotland, England, and Wales. 

Stream	Total available	Grants offered	Projects	Who can apply?
Main Fund	£18 million	£50K – £2 million	Must support vulnerable households	Registered charities only
Small Project Fund	£1 million	£20K – £49K	Must support vulnerable households	Registered charities only
Innovation Fund	£4 million	£50K – £1 million	Must develop innovative products or services to benefit households. Can support all energy consumers.	Registered charities, Community Interest Companies, Community Benefit Societies, Community Cooperatives
Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund (CERF)	£4 million	£50K – £1 million	Must empower householders to reduce their carbon emissions and engage positively with the transition to net zero. Can benefit all energy consumers.	Registered charities, Community Interest Companies, Community Benefit Societies, Community Cooperatives

More info is available on the Energy Redress website here

Arnold Clark Community Fund

Successful applicants will receive up to £1,000 in financial aid upon meeting the eligibility criteria. Applications are now open! For more information visit:  

www.arnoldclark.com/community-fund 

Funding for voluntary sport clubs

Glasgow Sport are delighted to re-open our funding to support voluntary sport clubs (organisations) and volunteers delivering activity in Glasgow.

Sport and Physical Activity Fund

The Sport and Physical Activity Fund provides £500-£2000 to voluntary sport organisations to establish new or enhance existing activities increasing the number of people being active in Glasgow. Funding will be prioritised for applications that identify a community need, target under-represented groups and demonstrate the sustainability of the activity longer term. Organisations can only apply to this fund once in a 12-month period.

Coach and Officials Award

The Coach and Officials Award provides funding to support those volunteering in Glasgow to attend necessary qualifications building capacity within community sport. There is a £500 limit in any 12 month period for any club/organisation within this fund. With questions please email mark.hudson@glasgowlife.org.uk or grants@glasgowlife.org.uk

If you have a strong connection with Govanhill and would like to receive information about local jobs, training, volunteering, learning opportunities, as well as changes to services, locality planning, and other relevant matters, please sign up to be emailed with Govanhill updates here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GovanhillUpdates/. These updates are sent approximately up to twice a month. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing mantoniak@govanhillha.org. 

LOCAL NEWS

Community notice boards – information for May is out

Govanhill’s community notice boards are just about to be filled with new information for the month of May featuring local groups and activities, consultations and developments, support and other services, learning and employment opportunities, and key local contacts. Find them in the following locations:

• Samaritan House (79 Coplaw Street)
• Dixon Halls (656 Cathcart Road)
• Locavore (corner of Victoria Road and Calder Street)
• Govanhill Workspace (69 Dixon Road)
• Govanhill Park (near the S. Annandale Street entrance)

The boards are managed under the Thriving Places programme for Govanhill with endorsement from the local Community Council. If you have any feedback on these notice boards or want to flag anything up, please contact Marzanna Antoniak at mantoniak@govanhillha.org. 

A new issue of Greater Govanhill magazine out early May! 

Greater Govanhill is a free quarterly multilingual print magazine featuring local stories, news, articles, poetry, recipes & more. The newest issue is expected to come out at the beginning of May. You can collect it from local businesses and organisations.

Govanhill Locality Plan Release

Two strands of the Govanhill Locality Plan, written by residents and staff, are being released in April. They reflect local priorities as expressed by Govanhill residents, and provide a series of recommendations to meet local needs and aspirations. We’re hoping that the plan will provide a useful framework and further inspiration to local organisations and residents who want to make a positive change in their community.

The ‘Collective Leadership, Co-Production, and Accountability’ strategy is all about residents’ involvement in service design and local decision-making processes. 

‘Govanhill Community Engagement and Information Strategy’ will help local staff to ensure that residents remain well informed about the vital services and opportunities in the area, with a special emphasis on reaching those who are most excluded. 

Both plans are accessible on govanhill.info/thriving-places. The first one was published at the beginning of April and the second one is being released at the end of April. Look out for the updates. 

Census Scotland – fill it in! 

There’s still time to fill in your Census 2022! Help is available online at census.gov.scot, or via the free helpline 0800 030 8308. Make a request to get a new Internet Access Code or paper form: www.census.gov.scot/request

Potrebujete pomoc v inom jazyku? Volajte na bezplatnú linku pomoci 0800 030 8333.

Aveți nevoie de ajutor în altă limbă? Apelați linia noastră de asistență lingvistică gratuită la 0800 030 8333.

هل تحتاج إلى مساعدة بلغة أخرى؟ االتصال بخط الدعم اللغوي المجاني على الرقم 8333 030 0800

دوسری زبان میں مدد درکار ہے؟ زبان سے متعلق مدد کے لئے ہماری مفت ہیلپ الئن نمبر 8333 030 0800 پر ہم سے رابطہ کریں. 

HAPPENING NOW & SOON

Fundraiser event at Queen’s Park Govanhill Church

At Queen’s Park Govanhill Church we’re having a fundraising afternoon on the 30^th April, 2pm-4pm, to raise funds for both the church’s community work and also for charities supporting the Ukraine. Coffee, cake, and crafts. 

Walking Group

Looking for some gentle outdoor exercise with a friendly group of people? Wanting to learn more about birds, trees and plants as you walk? Then this group is for you! Mondays at 12-2pm (09.05-27.06) Walks start at The People’s Pantry, 488 Cathcart Road. Dress for the weather! Booking is essential. 

www.govanhillbaths.com/projects/whats_on/walking-group/

Wee Open Day at the Wee Retreat

Saturday, 21 May 2022 from 11:00-16:00

The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park

Taster classes in the studios with delicious finger foods and child friendly activities. Everyone is welcome! Line up to be announced.

www.facebook.com/events/490759266053939/

Fermentation Workshop- Hosted by MILK Cafe

SATURDAY, 21 MAY 2022 FROM 14:00-15:00

Hosted by the Milk Cafe, learn the art of fermenting food at this FREE workshop. Bring a clean medium sized jar. 

www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5425223

Roma Film and Language Workshop

Romani Language Workshop

Come and learn more about the fascinating history of the Romani language, and practice some dialects for yourself!

Sat, 21 May 2022, 14:00 – 15:30 The Point, 180 Queens Drive, G42 8QD

This workshop is free, open to all and is hosted by Juice Vamosi, a Roma language expert and translator. Book your place on EventBrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/romani-language-workshop-tickets-302735930317

The Deathless Woman (15), Roma film screening with intro & discussion

Sat, 21 May 2022, 18:00 – 20:15, The Point, 180 Queens Drive, G42 8QD

Screening of The Deathless Woman, a film about important events in Roma history, and how they are still relevant today (but also a ghost story).www.thedeathlesswoman.com 

Free event. Book your place at:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-deathless-woman-15-roma-film-screening-with-intro-discussion-tickets-302778567847 

The Glasgow Choir Festival

Friday 27^th of May at  Queen’s Park Arena. Free but booking required.

We’ve got a fantastic line-up for this free outdoor festival. We have a diverse  range of choirs participating this year, from large professional groups with 100+ members, to local community-led groups: The City Of Glasgow Chorus, Rock Choir, School of Glee, Qoiur, Govanhill Voices, Glasgow Voice  Male, Close Shave Chorus www.tickettailor.com/events/inhouseeventscic/688785/

Set The Seen

A free festival bringing awareness to invisible illness. Join us at Queens Park Arena 28th May. (Please note under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)

For more info go to Instagram and twitter.

www.instagram.com/settheseenqpa/ / https://twitter.com/settheseenqpa

Art Group – Larkfield Centre 

Free tutored art group for people aged 50 plus. Tuesdays 1 – 3 pm at the Larkfield Centre, 39 Inglefield Street. No experience necessary! Contact larkfieldcentre@btconnect.com to sign up. 

Del Mondo – Big Noise

Big Noise’s adult music group for Govanhill residents meets every Monday at 4 pm during school term time. Absolute beginners welcome. Come and try an instrument! Free & childcare is available. More information at 151 Coplaw Street or govanhill@sistemascotland.org.uk.

Walking Tall Tales at Malls Mire Woodland

Walking Tall Tales is a free playful sensory walking tour of Malls Mire woodland for you and your children, picnic included. Tuesdays, April 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th & 17th, 10.30 & 12.30pm. Malls Mire has a fully accessible path network. Free but booking is essential. Ages 5 and under, babies included. For booking and full info contact Gemma at gemma@urbanroots.org.uk.

The Point

Tuesdays 10am: Playtime at the Point

Thursdays 10am: Baby Play

Thursdays 7:30pm: Community Choir

Mondays & Fridays 10am-3pm: Renew Wellbeing Cafe

180 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QD. More information here: www.facebook.com/180ThePoint/ 

The Point also hires their halls out to community organisations for their projects, and they’re wheelchair accessible and child friendly.

Men Talking (Finn’s Place)

Tuesdays, 7.30pm

Finn’s Place, Langside Church, 167 Ledard Road, G42 9QU

Join a conversation on what men can do to improve their physical and mental health. Discussion facilitated by Sean Tierney, Men’s Project Lead. Click here to find out more. Contact Sean on sean@finnsplace.org or 01416327520

Yakety Yak Language Café (MILK)

Wednesdays, 6-8pm

MILK Café 452 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 8YU

Pay-what-you-can Spanish and French sessions, all levels welcome. Contact yaketyyak.glasgow@gmail.com

Little Noise Classes from Big Noise

Big Noise offers free, fun, friendly music classes for 0-3 year-olds and their parents/carers living in Govanhill. Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street, G42 7DE. First come first served. 

Mondays 10.15 – 10.45 am & 11 – 11.30 am & Tuesdays 1.15 – 1.45 pm 

Loc de Joacă playgroup from Daisy Chain

Loc de Joacă is a play group aimed at Romanian Roma families with preschool aged children (0-5 years of age). It takes place every Friday between 12.30 -2.00 pm and currently there’s no need to book in advance. Daisy Chain, Elim Church, 42 Inglefield Street G42 7AT. For more information call 07388 227118 or email daisy.chain@crossreach.org.uk. 

Activities at Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre 

Activities at Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre have resumed. Visit the Glasgow Life run venue at 6 Daisy Street. Call 0141 423 6492 or click here for more information.  

Family & Early Years events at Queen’s Park Arena

Inhouse CIC is delighted to be hosting a series of family friendly and early years events and activities throughout the summer season  at Queen’s Park Arena, where we will be having BIG FUN! And of course, let’s not forget about the return of the FREE soft play!

Contact: qpa@inhouse.scot, 0141 816 9989, visit https://qpa.inhouse.scot/home

Tell your story through sound with SoundLab

Glasgow-based music charity, Sound Lab, are running a free and accessible 8-week online course leading participants through the process of creating their own audio for podcasts, radio shows, and other forms of broadcast. Each session can be accessed live, via Zoom, or as a recording through YouTube. The project is targeted at Ukrainians but open to all nationalities. Participants will learn step by step, using free and accessible software, how to record, edit and export their own audio projects on whichever topic they choose. Live sessions will be held every Tuesday, 11am – 1:30pm (GMT) from 03/05/22 – 21/06/22, with recordings uploaded by Friday. To sign up and receive the Zoom link, please contact Briannasoundlab@gmail.com with your name, email address, DOB. and location (Country and Province/County).

Looking for more activities?

Greater Govanhill has a page on their website rounding up all the regular activities and clubs in and around Govanhill: www.greatergovanhill.com/activities 

 SUPPORT

The COVID-19 Tenant Grant Fund

The COVID-19 Tenant Grant Fund helps tenants in private rented housing who are at risk of eviction due to financial hardship as a direct result of the pandemic. The grant payment will be issued directly to landlords to help reduce or pay off any rent arrears that have built up between 23 March 2020 & 9 August 2021. The grants do not need to be repaid. For more information email

TenantGrantFund@glasgow.gov.uk or visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=27853

Support for Ukrainian Residents

If you have a Ukrainian neighbour or friend in Govanhill or nearby who needs any kind of support, please let them know they can get in touch with us at Thriving Places Govanhill, especially if they have limited English skills. We can communicate in Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, and English. Contact Marzanna at mantoniak@govanhillha.org or call 079 7589 4393.

Free Immigration Support for Ukrainians 

Southside Immigration Ltd are offering Ukrainian citizens and their family members a free initial immigration consultation throughout March. Call them on 07561 171 462 to book in.

Greater Govanhill Magazine has complied a list of information, resources, and ways to support the people of Ukraine that you can find here, and Scottish Refugee Council have made a list of places you can donate money and supplies to in Scotland which you can find here.

Homelessness Referrals

Individuals and families can present as homeless via Social Care Direct on 0141 287 0555, then attend directly at New Gorbals Health and Care Centre, 2 Sandiefield Road, Glasgow G5 9AB. Agencies can also make referrals on behalf of individuals.

Family Finances Support from Glasgow Life

If you are a parent or carer, Glasgow Life can offer free 1:1 advice and support for better paid employment, free training and education to gain control over your household finances. For more information email financialcapability@glasgowlife.ac.uk, call 07443 814 190 or text 07584773928. 

LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Access Courses at the University of Glasgow

Opportunity for asylum seekers who wish to access higher education. University of Glasgow offers Access Courses, which allow students to apply to undergraduate degrees upon completion. The applications for the 2022/23 Access Courses are now open. The link to the form for the fee waivers: www.gla.ac.uk/study/short/accesscourses/informationforasylumseekers/ 

General information on the Access Courses: www.gla.ac.uk/study/short/accesscourses/ 

Women Returners Programme

The course is a great starting point for women over 25 who have had a career break of 6 months or more and are looking to work towards their employment goals but just don’t know where to start. It will allow them to feel empowered to make an action plan through goal setting, 1-1 mentoring support and group work which allows them to create a social support network with other women in similar situations. For more information call 0300 0200 101 or email womenreturners@enable.org.uk. 

Govanhill  ESOL Classes

Do you live in Govanhill and want to learn English? Email Claire for further information and to sign up: clow@govanhillha.org or message her on Whatsapp: 0791 7974 731. More information here: 

www.facebook.com/groups/govanhillenglish 

Milk Cafe – Classes and Groups

Mondays 10 -11:30 am & 12-1:30 pm – ESOL classes at Queen’s Park Govanhill Church of Scotland, 170 Queen’s Dr, G42 8QZ email: hellomilkesol@gmail.com 

Tuesdays 10 am – 12 pm and 12 – 2 pm: Computer Skills workshops. For more information and to book email hellomilkit@gmail.com 

Wednesdays 10am-2pm: Women’s Group. No need to book.

VOLUNTEERING & EMPLOYABILITY

Volunteer for summer activities at Queen’s Park Arena 

We are looking for volunteers to help with our summer events season. If you are interested, please get in touch by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/25HPgJb5qMSdWMqE6 Please remember to include a contact number or email too!

Volunteer at Southside Tool Library

On Victoria Road. A commitment of at least 2 hours per week on a Saturday (10am-2pm or Wednesday 5-7pm). Application by email tools@southseeds.org by midnight on Friday 6th May. Tell us why you think you would make a great Tool Library volunteer and what time you would be able to commit, in less than 500 words. Please include your name, home address and telephone number.

Volunteer with Big Noise

Big Noise is always looking for new volunteers to help support their busy after school programme. Visit Big Noise at 151 Coplaw Street or email govanhill@sistemascotland.org.uk to find out more. 

Volunteer with Thriving Places making information accessible 

If you want to gain useful experience in communications, we invite you to volunteer to help make information more accessible to Govanhill residents. This opportunity is suitable for those with strong written communication skills and for those with graphic design  skills. Commitment: approximately 2 hours a week, based at home and collaborating via shared documents and meetings online. Contact Marzanna at mantoniak@govanhillha.org

Volunteer with Glasgow Food Train

Local volunteers provide weekly deliveries of fresh groceries to older people experiencing difficulties doing their weekly grocery shopping, ensuring they can eat well. If you have an hour or two free each week, try a taster volunteering session with Glasgow Food Train. Call 0141 423 1722 or email glasgow@thefoodtrain.co.uk for more information. 

All in Glasgow from ENABLE

All in Glasgow is a supported employment programme for anyone aged 29+ living in the city with additional support needs. The programme works with the five-stage supported employability model to support clients to gain the key skills and qualifications they need to find and keep well-paid jobs. For more information visit www.enableworks.org.uk or contact

allinglasgow@enable.org.uk or Emma Malcomson on 07708 899 791 or emma.malcomson@enable.org.uk.  

Employment Packages from Jobs & Business Glasgow

Unemployed or feeling stuck in your current role? No qualifications or prior experience are necessary – these Employment Packages provide everything you need to start a new career, including industry training and qualifications, costs and applications for any industry licences, an interview for a live vacancy, a paid work placement, and a job offer for successful candidates. A range of industries will feature and be introduced in the coming weeks; to be kept up to date, keep in touch with your JBG Adviser or if you have not registered before, please contact the customer service team on freephone 0300 123 2898 or email contact@jbg.org.uk. More information here: www.jbg.org.uk/employment-packages-that-lead-straight-to-success/  

Jobs Business Glasgow Employment Package for Security

JBG is running a free, industry-approved training course for people interested in starting a career in security. Includes a paid 6-week placement. Applicants must live in Glasgow, be aged over 18, and able to pass the necessary background checks. To apply, speak to your JBG Adviser or contact the JBG customer service freephone line on 0300 123 2898. More information here. 

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Lifelink counselling 

Govanhill residents (living in a postcode beginning G42 7 or G42 8) can now access up to 8 sessions of free counselling (by telephone or Zoom) with Glasgow mental health charity Lifelink Scotland. You can self refer here:

linktr.ee/ThrivingPlacesGovanhill or by emailing efeerick@govanhillha.org. 

Cancer screening animations

Cancer Screening animations have been recently developed in a variety of languages (Arabic, British Sign Language (BSL), English, Mandarin, Punjabi, Roma, and Urdu). The animations promote three national Cancer Screening Programmes (Breast, Bowel and Cervical), with an additional animation to raise awareness of HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). 

Link to the article is here: https://glasgowcity.hscp.scot/news/raising-awareness-cancer-screening-programmes-bme-residentspatients

Free chair-based yoga sessions (The Wee Retreat CIC)

Tuesdays, 1-1.45pm, Online

The classes will be primarily online and open to anyone with mobility challenges; limited in-studio spaces available at our studios in the southside for those with accessibility requirements. All bodies welcome, no previous experience necessary. Click here for more info. 

Contact support@theweeretreat.co.uk

Govanhill Baths activities

There is a range of online wellbeing classes and activities available from Govanhill Baths. Sign up here: 

www.govanhillbaths.com/projects/whats_on/activities/ 

Online Socials for Isolated and Lonely Adults (The No.1 Befriending Agency)

Mondays 11 – 11.30 am, and Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 – 3pm. Online events three times a week to bring together people across the community who may be living in loneliness and isolation. We provide activities and space to chat so that our members can build relationships and their confidence, connectivity and wellbeing. Contact info@befriend.org.uk.

Free gentle chair-based yoga classes for ladies

Every Tuesday 1:30-2:30 pm at St. Ninian’s Church, 1 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE. To book your place please contact Amy Gill on 0141 286 1885 or 07845 921 581. 

Tai Chi on the Lawn at the Hidden Gardens

Come along Tuesdays and Fridays at 10am. Sessions are FREE and drop in. 

Please dress for the weather as the class is outdoors. Before your first session this year please complete the online registration form: https://bit.ly/3MsdtgC and equalities monitoring form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/T7BX2PS 

FREE Wellbeing, Arts and Health activities 

Govanhill Baths Community Trust are offering FREE Wellbeing, Arts and Health activities open to adults that are not currently working, receiving benefits and living within a mile of Govanhill. 

www.govanhillbaths.com/projects/wellbeing-redraft/wellbeingwhatson/ 

Free mental health support in Glasgow Southside

Wellbeing Services South Glasgow offer mental health support to residents of Glasgow’s Southside. They share self-help resources and online courses on their website. People can be referred by their GP, community mental health team, or other agencies. For more information visit www.wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk. 

Southside Community Recovery Network

Southside Community Recovery Network is hosting various addiction recovery activities and initiatives across the city, including a Southside-based programme. There are also opportunities for volunteering in recovery groups and cafes. For further information please call 0141 429 8181, email SouthADRSAdmin@glasgow.gov.uk, visit www.scrn-recovery.co.uk. Facebook updates: South Community Recovery Network – SCRN

YOUTH

You drop, you sow, you gather – Rumpus Room

A project with and for young people (16-25yrs) celebrating and sharing South Asian heritage. Workshops at the Rumpus Studio (Langside Lane, off Victoria Road) on 5th May & 19th May between 5-7pm. Hot food and travel costs available. If you are aged 16-25 years and would you like to join, contact Camilla at rumpusfoodprojects@gmail.com. 

Govanhill Youth Club

Every Tuesday 6-8pm for young people aged 12-18 years (S1 – S6). For more information: www.facebook.com/gbctyouth/ or www.instagram.com/gbctyouth/ or call Kelly or Annie on 0141 387 1525. 

Youth Forum 16-23 (Pollokshields Development Agency)

Wednesday, 6-7.30pm, Online/423 Shields Road

A space for young people in the Southside to develop skills, gain new friends and get involved in local community projects. PDA strive towards creating an active and inclusive network for local youth to find their voice and share their passions and interests. Click here to find out more.

YCSA New Scots – Addressing Mental Health

This project is aiming to provide specialised trauma-informed art psychotherapy and mental health support addressing the mental health and wellbeing needs of 30 refugees and asylum seekers aged 10 – 25. AMH will provide mental health and wellbeing support, primarily through the provision of art psychotherapy, with an alternative option of counselling for those who would prefer a talking therapy. Individual sessions are held weekly in blocks of 8. Interpreting and travel expenses will be covered by the project where needed. To refer a young person, contact MisaWatson@ycsa.org.uk. 

RESOURCES

Let’s take care of our home – multilingual visual resource

Following a request from a group of residents, the Thriving Places team worked with local people and colleagues from Govanhill Housing Association, to create a multilingual poster with simple visuals to help residents keep their closes and backcourts clean. It contains information like where and how to store personal items and the correct way to dispose of rubbish. If you live in Govanhill and would like to receive a copy of the poster for your close, please contact Marzanna Antoniak at 0141 636 3636 or checkin@govanhillha.org. PDF is available for download here: Let’s take care of our home – Govanhill Community Information

JOBS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES

Kitchen Team Members – Govanhill

Locavore are looking for team members for their main kitchen in Govanhill.

The role is a 30-37.5h per week to suit the applicant and benefits from a 30% discount, employer pension and fairly social hours. 

The closing date for applications is  29th of April at 8am.

For more information please visit: locavore.scot/recruitment

Work with Govanhill Housing Association

The Govanhill Housing Association has two vacancies

• Maintenance Assistant – Financial Part-Time (21 Hours per week)
• Factoring Assistant Part-Time (14 Hours per week)

The closing date is Tuesday 3^rd May at 10.00 a.m.  Further information and an Application Form can be found on the Association’s website.

 www.govanhillha.org/about-us/work-with-us/

Govan Community Project – part time advocacy worker

www.govancommunityproject.org.uk/work-for-us.html 

£22,400 per annum (pro-rata), 14 hours per week, 3 year fixed term post  

Closing Date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 3rd May 2022.         

Late applications cannot be considered. ​Electronic applications should be returned to recruitment@govancommunityproject.org.uk

OTHER

ITV Show is looking for singers

GOVANHILL – Have YOU got what it takes to perform LIVE on the Starstruck Stage? Register your interest in a future series here: www.starstrucktv.com 

Southside Tool Library

Now open Wednesday 3-7 and Saturday 10-2

For more information and to book visit: southsidetoollibrary.myturn.com  

Repair Sessions (Repair Café Glasgow)

Every second and fourth Saturday of the month 12 noon – 3 pm @ The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street. Do you have a broken lamp that needs to be fixed? A hole in your favourite jumper? Volunteer repairers will be here to help you fix your items. www.repaircafeglasgow.org

Office space to rent in Govanhill

Are you a local business, charity or social enterprise looking for an office or workspace in the south of Glasgow? We offer a range of serviced offices and workspaces to rent on flexible terms. Follow these two links Govanhill Workspace and Victoria Court via Govanhill Community Development Trust (GCDT). GCDT can also provide assistance to help you grow your business or organisation, make local connections and access funding and other support.

Contact Marie McBeth, Marketing & Partnership Worker
Phone on 07741 893 008 or Email mmcbeth@govanhillha.org

If you have a strong connection with Govanhill and would like to receive information about local jobs, training, volunteering, learning opportunities, as well as changes to services, locality planning, and other relevant matters, please sign up to be emailed with Govanhill updates here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GovanhillUpdates/. These updates are sent approximately up to twice a month. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing mantoniak@govanhillha.org. 

LOCAL NEWS

First Heritage Mural as part of Govanhill Open Museum

Govanhill Open Museum, a project bringing the neighbourhood’s unique stories and heritage out onto the streets, has launched its first mural! Designed by residents in collaboration with artists Conzo Throb and Ciaran Glöbel, it brightens up the wall of A. Gray Motors at the corner of S. Annandale Street and Calder Street. Nicknamed ‘A postcard from Govanhill’ the design attempts to showcase the neighbourhood’s diversity through the patterns submitted by Govanhill residents representing their various cultures. The S. Annandale Street mural is the first of two murals coming to Govanhill this spring as part of the project’s pilot phase, which was funded by Glasgow City Heritage Trust and Scotland’s Towns Partnership through their Scotland Loves Local campaign. This project is a collaboration between Govanhill Community Development Trust, Govanhill Housing Association, Community Renewal, and Glasgow Museums working under the Thriving Places banner. 

Read about the mural on Greater Govanhill:
Mural Unveiled Today Celebrates Govanhill’s Diverse Community — Greater Govanhill

Community notice boards are up

Govanhill has five brand new community notice boards which from the 1st week of April will be filled with useful information about local groups and activities, consultations and developments, support and other services, learning and employment opportunities, and key local contacts. Find them in the following locations:

• Samaritan House (79 Coplaw Street)
• Dixon Halls (656 Cathcart Road)
• Locavore (corner of Victoria Road and Calder Street)
• Govanhill Workspace (69 Dixon Road)
• Govanhill Park (near the S. Annandale Street entrance)

The boards are managed under the Thriving Places programme for Govanhill with endorsement from the local Community Council. If you have any feedback on these notice boards or want to flag anything up, please contact Marzanna Antoniak at mantoniak@govanhillha.org. 

Govanhill Locality Plan Release

Two strands of the Govanhill Locality Plan, written by residents and staff, are being released in April. They reflect local priorities as expressed by Govanhill residents, and provide a series of recommendations to meet local needs and aspirations. We’re hoping that the plan will provide a useful framework and further inspiration to local organisations and residents who want to make a positive change in their community.

The ‘Collective Leadership, Co-Production, and Accountability’ strategy is all about residents’ involvement in service design and local decision-making processes. 

‘Govanhill Community Engagement and Information Strategy’ will help local organisations to ensure that residents remain well informed about the vital services and opportunities in the area, with a special emphasis on reaching those who are most excluded. 

Both plans will be published on govanhill.info/thriving-places, with the first one appearing at the beginning of April. Look out for the updates. 

HAPPENING NOW & SOON

International Roma Day Parade

Saturday 9 April. Parade starts at Govanhill Park. Assemble at 11am. A celebratory event will be held after the parade at the Point with food, music and dancing. Free, all welcome.  

Art Group – Larkfield Centre 

Free tutored art group for people aged 50 plus. Tuesdays 1 – 3 pm at the Larkfield Centre, 39 Inglefield Street. No experience necessary! Contact larkfieldcentre@btconnect.com to sign up. 

Del Mondo – Big Noise

Big Noise’s adult music group for Govanhill residents meets every Monday at 4 pm during school term time. Absolute beginners welcome. Come and try an instrument! Free & childcare is available. More information at 151 Coplaw Street or govanhill@sistemascotland.org.uk.

Walking Tall Tales at Malls Mire Woodland

Walking Tall Tales is a free playful sensory walking tour of Malls Mire woodland for you and your children, picnic included. Tuesdays, April 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th & 17th, 10.30 & 12.30pm. Malls Mire has a fully accessible path network. Free but booking is essential. Ages 5 and under, babies included. For booking and full info contact Gemma at gemma@urbanroots.org.uk.

Books by the Bonfire

An outdoor book club from South Seeds and Outwith Books. The next session on 13 April will be discussing Young Adam by Alexander Trochi. Wednesday 13 April 7-9pm at The Croft, Queens Park recreation ground. What3words: sings.oiled.vase. No signup necessary. More information here. 

Dandelion Opportunities

Artists and community groups are invited to participate in the Dandelion Festival programme, which will take place at Kelvingrove Park this June. Over a three-day free public event, the programme offers paid opportunities to artists, makers, scientists, performers and technologists to showcase their talents and create one of the largest ever creative growing initiatives launched across Scotland. Download the call out here. Deadline: 5pm, Friday 15 April

The Point

Tuesdays 10am: Playtime at the Point

Thursdays 10am: Baby Play

Thursdays 7:30pm: Community Choir

Mondays & Fridays 10am-3pm: Renew Wellbeing Cafe

180 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QD. More information here: www.facebook.com/180ThePoint/ 

The Point also hires their halls out to community organisations for their projects, and they’re wheelchair accessible and child friendly.

Men Talking (Finn’s Place)

Tuesdays, 7.30pm

Finn’s Place, Langside Church, 167 Ledard Road, G42 9QU

Join a conversation on what men can do to improve their physical and mental health. Discussion facilitated by Sean Tierney, Men’s Project Lead. Click here to find out more. Contact Sean on sean@finnsplace.org or 01416327520

Yakety Yak Language Café (MILK)

Wednesdays, 6-8pm

MILK Café 452 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 8YU

Pay-what-you-can Spanish and French sessions, all levels welcome. Contact yaketyyak.glasgow@gmail.com

Little Noise Classes from Big Noise

Big Noise offers free, fun, friendly music classes for 0-3 year-olds and their parents/carers living in Govanhill. Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street, G42 7DE. First come first served. 

Mondays 10.15 – 10.45 am & 11 – 11.30 am & Tuesdays 1.15 – 1.45 pm 

Loc de Joacă playgroup from Daisy Chain

Loc de Joacă is a play group aimed at Romanian Roma families with preschool aged children (0-5 years of age). It takes place every Friday between 12.30 -2.00 pm and currently there’s no need to book in advance. Daisy Chain, Elim Church, 42 Inglefield Street G42 7AT. For more information call 07388 227118 or email daisy.chain@crossreach.org.uk. 

Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre reopens

Activities at Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre have resumed. Visit the Glasgow Life run venue at 6 Daisy Street. Call 0141 423 6492 or click here for more information.  

Looking for more activities?

Greater Govanhill has launched a new page on their website rounding up all the regular activities and clubs in and around Govanhill: www.greatergovanhill.com/activities 

 SUPPORT

Scotland’s Census

Census Day has passed but there’s still time to fill in Scotland’s Census 2022. Help is available online at www.census.gov.scot/help, or via the free helpline 0800 030 8308. If you are a local staff member and would like to support the communities you’re working with filling in the census questionnaire, there is a meeting with the Census Scotland team on Monday the 4th of April at 3.30 pm. Contact Marzanna for details at mantoniak@govanhillha.org.

The COVID-19 Tenant Grant Fund

The COVID-19 Tenant Grant Fund helps tenants in private rented housing who are at risk of eviction due to financial hardship as a direct result of the pandemic. The grant payment will be issued directly to landlords to help reduce or pay off any rent arrears that have built up between 23 March 2020 & 9 August 2021. The grants do not need to be repaid. For more information email

TenantGrantFund@glasgow.gov.uk or visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=27853

Support for Ukrainian Residents

If you have a Ukrainian neighbour or friend in Govanhill or nearby who needs any kind of support, please let them know they can get in touch with us at Thriving Places Govanhill, especially if they have limited English skills. We can communicate in Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, and English. Contact Marzanna at mantoniak@govanhillha.org or call 079 7589 4393.

Free Immigration Support for Ukrainians 

Southside Immigration Ltd are offering Ukrainian citizens and their family members a free initial immigration consultation throughout March. Call them on 07561 171 462 to book in.

Greater Govanhill Magazine has complied a list of information, resources, and ways to support the people of Ukraine that you can find here, and Scottish Refugee Council have made a list of places you can donate money and supplies to in Scotland which you can find here.

Homelessness Referrals

Individuals and families can present as homeless via Social Care Direct on 0141 287 0555, then attend directly at New Gorbals Health and Care Centre, 2 Sandiefield Road, Glasgow G5 9AB. Agencies can also make referrals on behalf of individuals.

Family Finances Support from Glasgow Life

If you are a parent or carer, Glasgow Life can offer free 1:1 advice and support for better paid employment, free training and education to gain control over your household finances. For more information email financialcapability@glasgowlife.ac.uk, call 07443 814 190 or text 07584773928. 

LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Women Returners Programme

The course is a great starting point for women over 25 who have had a career break of 6 months or more and are looking to work towards their employment goals but just don’t know where to start. It will allow them to feel empowered to make an action plan through goal setting, 1-1 mentoring support and group work which allows them to create a social support network with other women in similar situations. For more information call 0300 0200 101 or email womenreturners@enable.org.uk. 

Govanhill  ESOL Classes

Do you live in Govanhill and want to learn English? Email Claire for further information and to sign up: clow@govanhillha.org or message her on Whatsapp: 0791 7974 731. More information here: www.facebook.com/groups/govanhillenglish 

Milk Cafe – Classes and Groups

Tuesdays 10 am – 12 pm and 12 – 2 pm: Computer Skills workshops. For more information and to book email hellomilkit@gmail.com 

Wednesdays 10am-2pm: Women’s Group. No need to book.

VOLUNTEERING & EMPLOYABILITY

Volunteer with Big Noise

Big Noise is always looking for new volunteers to help support their busy after school programme. Visit Big Noise at 151 Coplaw Street or email govanhill@sistemascotland.org.uk to find out more. 

Volunteer with Thriving Places making information accessible 

If you want to gain useful experience in communications, we invite you to volunteer to help make information more accessible to Govanhill residents. This opportunity is suitable for those with strong written communication skills and for those with graphic design  skills. Commitment: approximately 2 hours a week, based at home and collaborating via shared documents and meetings online. Contact Marzanna at mantoniak@govanhillha.org

Volunteer with Glasgow Food Train

Local volunteers provide weekly deliveries of fresh groceries to older people experiencing difficulties doing their weekly grocery shopping, ensuring they can eat well. If you have an hour or two free each week, try a taster volunteering session with Glasgow Food Train. Call 0141 423 1722 or email glasgow@thefoodtrain.co.uk for more information. 

Gardening Volunteering at the Hidden Gardens

Join our team of Gardening volunteers. Meet new people, learn & share skills, get some fresh air, have fun. Weekdays Tues, Weds or Fri 10am – 1pm, Weekends – next March 26^th 12.30-2.30pm. For more info contact andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk or Tel : 0141 433 2722

Volunteer at Queens Parkrun

Help to organise a free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9:30am every Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities. Organised entirely by volunteers. 

More information: www.facebook.com/Queens-parkrun-Glasgow-104509140977403/ 

Contact: queensglasgow@parkrun.com 

All in Glasgow from ENABLE

All in Glasgow is a supported employment programme for anyone aged 29+ living in the city with additional support needs. The programme works with the five-stage supported employability model to support clients to gain the key skills and qualifications they need to find and keep well-paid jobs. For more information visit www.enableworks.org.uk or contact

allinglasgow@enable.org.uk or Emma Malcomson on 07708 899 791 or emma.malcomson@enable.org.uk.  

Employment Packages from Jobs & Business Glasgow

Unemployed or feeling stuck in your current role? No qualifications or prior experience are necessary – these Employment Packages provide everything you need to start a new career, including industry training and qualifications, costs and applications for any industry licences, an interview for a live vacancy, a paid work placement, and a job offer for successful candidates. A range of industries will feature and be introduced in the coming weeks; to be kept up to date, keep in touch with your JBG Adviser or if you have not registered before, please contact the customer service team on freephone 0300 123 2898 or email contact@jbg.org.uk. More information here: www.jbg.org.uk/employment-packages-that-lead-straight-to-success/  

Jobs Business Glasgow Employment Package for Security

JBG is running a free, industry-approved training course for people interested in starting a career in security. Includes a paid 6-week placement. Applicants must live in Glasgow, be aged over 18, and able to pass the necessary background checks. To apply, speak to your JBG Adviser or contact the JBG customer service freephone line on 0300 123 2898. More information here. 

Free employability and work readiness training from GCDT

GCDT is offering free training on Responsibilities of Employment for people aged 16-60. Boost your confidence, think about your future career, and learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a worker. The online course will involve a combination of group work, one-to-ones, and independent work. The course runs in blocks of 6 weeks and the next one is starting in April. Register an interest by contacting Ruth Plummer rplummer@govahillha.org or Gillian Scott gscott@govanhillha.org. 

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Free chair-based yoga sessions (The Wee Retreat CIC)

Tuesdays, 1-1.45pm, Online

The classes will be primarily online and open to anyone with mobility challenges; limited in-studio spaces available at our studios in the southside for those with accessibility requirements. All bodies welcome, no previous experience necessary. Click here for more info. Contact support@theweeretreat.co.uk

Online Socials for Isolated and Lonely Adults (The No.1 Befriending Agency)

Mondays 11 – 11.30 am, and Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 – 3pm. Online events three times a week to bring together people across the community who may be living in loneliness and isolation. We provide activities and space to chat so that our members can build relationships and their confidence, connectivity and wellbeing. Contact info@befriend.org.uk.

Free gentle chair-based yoga classes for ladies

Every Tuesday 1:30-2:30 pm at St. Ninian’s Church, 1 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE. To book your place please contact Amy Gill on 0141 286 1885 or 07845 921 581. 

Tai Chi on the Lawn at the Hidden Gardens

Come along Tuesdays and Fridays at 10am. Sessions are FREE and drop in. 

Please dress for the weather as the class is outdoors. Before your first session this year please complete the online registration form: https://bit.ly/3MsdtgC  

And equalities monitoring form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/T7BX2PS 

Lifelink counselling 

Govanhill residents (living in a postcode beginning G42 7 or G42 8) can now access up to 8 sessions of free counselling (by telephone or Zoom) with Glasgow mental health charity Lifelink Scotland. You can self refer here:

linktr.ee/ThrivingPlacesGovanhill or by emailing efeerick@govanhillha.org. 

FREE Wellbeing, Arts and Health activities 

Govanhill Baths Community Trust are offering FREE Wellbeing, Arts and Health activities open to adults that are not currently working, receiving benefits and living within a mile of Govanhill. 

www.govanhillbaths.com/projects/wellbeing-redraft/wellbeingwhatson/ 

Free mental health support in Glasgow Southside

Wellbeing Services South Glasgow offer mental health support to residents of Glasgow’s Southside. They share self-help resources and online courses on their website. People can be referred by their GP, community mental health team, or other agencies. For more information visit www.wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk. 

Southside Community Recovery Network

Southside Community Recovery Network is hosting various addiction recovery activities and initiatives across the city, including a Southside-based programme. There are also opportunities for volunteering in recovery groups and cafes. For further information please call 0141 429 8181, email SouthADRSAdmin@glasgow.gov.uk, visit www.scrn-recovery.co.uk. Facebook updates: South Community Recovery Network – SCRN

YOUTH

You drop, you sow, you gather – Rumpus Room

A project with and for young people (16-25yrs) celebrating and sharing South Asian heritage. Workshops at the Rumpus Studio (Langside Lane, off Victoria Road) on 7th April, 21st April, 5th May & 19th May between 5-7pm. Hot food and travel costs available. If you are aged 16-25 years and would you like to join, contact Camilla at rumpusfoodprojects@gmail.com. 

Govanhill Youth Club

Every Tuesday 6-8pm for young people aged 12-18 years (S1 – S6). For more information: www.facebook.com/gbctyouth/ or www.instagram.com/gbctyouth/ or call Kelly or Annie on 0141 387 1525. 

YCSA New Scots – Addressing Mental Health

This project is aiming to provide specialised trauma-informed art psychotherapy and mental health support addressing the mental health and wellbeing needs of 30 refugees and asylum seekers aged 10 – 25. AMH will provide mental health and wellbeing support, primarily through the provision of art psychotherapy, with an alternative option of counselling for those who would prefer a talking therapy. Individual sessions are held weekly in blocks of 8. Interpreting and travel expenses will be covered by the project where needed. To refer a young person, contact MisaWatson@ycsa.org.uk. 

Youth Forum 16-23 (Pollokshields Development Agency)

Wednesday, 6-7.30pm, Online/423 Shields Road

A space for young people in the Southside to develop skills, gain new friends and get involved in local community projects. PDA strive towards creating an active and inclusive network for local youth to find their voice and share their passions and interests. Click here to find out more.

RESOURCES & FUNDING

Scotland’s Census 2022

Do you work for a local authority, third sector organisation or community group? The stakeholder toolkit has everything you’ll need to promote, encourage and provide more information about Scotland’s Census 2022 to your communities, groups, partners and service users. Access the toolkit here: www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/taking-part-in-the-2022-census/stakeholder-promotional-materials/

Let’s take care of our home – multilingual visual resource

Following a request from a group of residents, the Thriving Places team worked with local people and colleagues from Govanhill Housing Association, to create a multilingual poster with simple visuals to help residents keep their closes and backcourts clean. It contains information like where and how to store personal items and the correct way to dispose of rubbish. If you live in Govanhill and would like to receive a copy of the poster for your close, please contact Marzanna Antoniak at 0141 636 3636 or checkin@govanhillha.org. PDF is available for download here: Let’s take care of our home – Govanhill Community Information

JOBS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES

Community Engagement Trainees – Govanhill Baths

Part-time training position based on 11 hours per week.

Deadline: Applications must be in by 5pm Friday 8th April 2022.

www.govanhillbaths.com/get-involved/vacancies/

OTHER

New Awards for Greater Govanhill CIC

Congratulations to Greater Govanhill CIC who have been awarded ‘Most Innovative Print Publication’ and ‘Regional/Local Outlet of the Year’ at the Independent Media Awards 2022 by the Independent Media Association! 

Southside Tool Library: new opening hours

Now open Wednesday 3-7 and Saturday 10-2

For more information and to book visit: southsidetoollibrary.myturn.com  

Repair Sessions (Repair Café Glasgow)

Every second and fourth Saturday of the month 12 noon – 3 pm @ The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street. Do you have a broken lamp that needs to be fixed? A hole in your favourite jumper? Volunteer repairers will be here to help you fix your items. www.repaircafeglasgow.org

Office space to rent in Govanhill

Are you a local business, charity or social enterprise looking for an office or workspace in the south of Glasgow? We offer a range of serviced offices and workspaces to rent on flexible terms. Follow these two links Govanhill Workspace and Victoria Court via Govanhill Community Development Trust (GCDT). GCDT can also provide assistance to help you grow your business or organisation, make local connections and access funding and other support.

Contact Marie McBeth, Marketing & Partnership Worker
Phone on 07741 893 008 or Email mmcbeth@govanhillha.org

If you have a strong connection with Govanhill and would like to receive information about local jobs, training, volunteering, learning opportunities, as well as changes to services, locality planning, and other relevant matters, please sign up to be emailed with Govanhill updates here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GovanhillUpdates/. These updates are sent approximately up to twice a month. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing mantoniak@govanhillha.org. 

Congratulations and a big thank you to all the partners and residents who took part in Govanhill Week of Action!

More information here: https://www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/govanhill-week-of-action-kicks-off

HAPPENING NOW & SOON

Cathkin Blazes Open Football Session

Tuesday, 8 March 2022 from 17:15-18:15 at Goals, 941 Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands, G41 2DX

Cathkin Blazes is a football team for women and non-binary folks who want to learn to play football in a non-judgemental space, as well as be part of a really friendly and local community. It’s LGBTQI+ and trans-friendly, they are based in the Southside of Glasgow and the sessions are free of charge to attend. For more information click here.

Women’s Equality March

Govanhill Baths Community Trust invites residents and organised groups to take part in the Women’s Equality March on Saturday the 12th of March. 

The March will assemble at Govanhill Park at 12pm and then head to Queen’s Park where there will be speeches by women’s groups and activists taking action for gender equality. 

There will be soups and coffees on arrival for everyone in attendance at Queen’s Park following the

Procession. This will be a chance for us to take to the streets and to show unity whilst celebrating women’s achievements in the struggle for representation and justice.Ahead of the March there will be banner making sessions at the Deep End on 21 Nithsdale Street, G41 2PZ. These will be held on the 8 th of March (10-12.00pm) and we will be having a drop-in session all day on the 11 th of March too. We will be making colourful and loud signs which protest gender discrimination and inequality.

International Women’s Day Workshop with the Feminist Exchange Network Library

Wednesday 9 March, 1pm, at the Larkfield Centre, 39 Inglefield Street.

Dr Thelma Okey-Adibe will lead a session for women to explore some of the books in the library using her Ketso mat, a visual tool to encourage group dialogue and develop creative solutions together. For more information contact events@swapmarket.info 

The Point

Tuesdays 10am: Playtime at the Point

Thursdays 10am: Baby Play

Thursdays 7:30pm: Community Choir

Mondays & Fridays 10am-3pm: Renew Wellbeing Cafe

180 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QD. More information here: https://www.facebook.com/180ThePoint/ 

The Point also hires their halls out to community organisations for their projects, and they’re wheelchair accessible and child friendly.

Men Talking (Finn’s Place)

Tuesdays, 7.30pm

Finn’s Place, Langside Church, 167 Ledard Road, G42 9QU

Join a conversation on what men can do to improve their physical and mental health. Discussion facilitated by Sean Tierney, Men’s Project Lead. Click here to find out more. Contact Sean on sean@finnsplace.org or 01416327520

Yakety Yak Language Café (MILK)

Wednesdays, 6-8pm

MILK Café 452 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 8YU

Pay-what-you-can Spanish and French sessions, all levels welcome. Contact yaketyyak.glasgow@gmail.com

Little Noise Classes from Big Noise

Big Noise offers free, fun, friendly music classes for 0-3 year-olds and their parents living in Govanhill. Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street, G42 7DE.

Mondays 

10.15-10.45am – 8 spaces, first come first served

11-11.30am – 8 spaces, first come first served

Tuesdays

1.15-1.45pm – 8 spaces, first come first served.

Loc de Joacă playgroup from Daisy Chain

Loc de Joacă is a playgroup aimed at Romanian Roma families with preschool aged children (0-5 years of age). It takes place every Friday between 1:15 and 2:45 pm and currently there’s no need to book in advance. Daisy Chain, Elim Church, 42 Inglefield Street G42 7AT. For more information call 07388 227118 or email daisychain@crossreach.org.uk. 

Looking for more activities?

Greater Govanhill has launched a new page on their website rounding up all the regular activities and clubs in and around Govanhill: www.greatergovanhill.com/activities 

SUPPORT

Free Immigration Support for Ukrainians 

Southside Immigration Ltd are offering Ukrainian citizens and their family members a free initial immigration consultation throughout March. Call them on 07561 171 462 to book in.

Support for Ukrainian Residents

If you have a Ukrainian neighbour or friend in Govanhill or nearby who needs any kind of support, please let them know they can get in touch with us at Thriving Places Govanhill, especially if they have limited English skills. We can communicate in Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, and English. Contact Marzanna at mantoniak@govanhillha.org or call 079 7589 4393.

Hardship Fund from Awaz Voice of the Community

This fund of up to £500 seeks to ease the financial hardship of those who have no recourse to other sources of financial assistance – for example, a family member or benefits have been exhausted. The hardship fund is intended to cover emergency costs and will not be used to cover recurring costs. To apply email amy@awaz.org.uk and request an application form. Alternatively call into the Awaz office, Craig House, 64 Darnley St, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 2SE.

Homelessness Referrals

Individuals/families or agencies can present as homeless via Social Care Direct on 0141 287 0555, then attend directly at New Gorbals Health and Care Centre, 2 Sandiefield Road, Glasgow G5 9AB. It is okay for people to present directly there but, particularly if translators are required, it helps if the number can be called first.  Agencies can make referrals on behalf of individuals.

Family Finances Support from Glasgow Life

If you are a parent or carer, Glasgow Life can offer free 1:1 advice and support for better paid employment, free training and education to gain control over your household finances. For more information email financialcapability@glasgowlife.ac.uk, call 07443 814 190 or send a text message 07584773928. 

LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Govanhill  ESOL Classes

Do you live in Govanhill and want to learn English? Email Claire for further information and to sign up: clow@govanhillha.org or message her on Whatsapp: 0791 7974 731. More information here: www.facebook.com/groups/govanhillenglish 

Milk Cafe – Classes and Groups

Mondays 10am-4pm: English classes. For more information and to book, email hellomilkesol@gmail.com 

Tuesdays 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm: Computer Skills workshops. For more information and to book email hellomilkit@gmail.com 

Wednesdays 10am-2pm: Women’s Group. No need to book.

Thursday- Sunday: Cafe open to the public

Personal development training from Awaz

Build your confidence and start a new challenge. Free course starting 23 February, running every Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 for 6 weeks. Awaz Studios, Craig House, 64 Darnley St, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 2SE.. For more information contact Amy Gill at 0141 286 1885 or email amy@awaz.org.uk. 

VOLUNTEERING & EMPLOYABILITY

All in Glasgow from ENABLE

All in Glasgow is a supported employment programme for anyone aged 29+ living in the city with additional support needs. The programme works with the five-stage supported employability model to support clients to gain the key skills and qualifications they need to find and keep well-paid jobs. For more information visit www.enableworks.org.uk/ or contact

allinglasgow@enable.org.uk or Emma Malcomson on 07708 899 791 or emma.malcomson@enable.org.uk.  

Employment Packages from Jobs & Business Glasgow

Unemployed or feeling stuck in your current role? No qualifications or prior experience are necessary – these Employment Packages provide everything you need to start a new career, including industry training and qualifications, costs and applications for any industry licences, an interview for a live vacancy, a paid work placement, and a job offer for successful candidates. A range of industries will feature and be introduced in the coming weeks; to be kept up to date, keep in touch with your JBG Adviser or if you have not registered before, please contact the customer service team on freephone 0300 123 2898 or email contact@jbg.org.uk. More information here: www.jbg.org.uk/employment-packages-that-lead-straight-to-success/  

JBG Employment Package for Security

Employment Package for Security

Inside the package, customers:

• achieve Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved training, 
• acquire the required Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence (cost included), 
• complete a 6 week work placement (paid at Glasgow Living wage), 
• take part in a guaranteed interview, and
• when successful, receive a job offer in a security role.

The first stage of the training course will begin on Monday 4^th April 2022. We are now inviting interest from those who would like to take part. Eligibility extends to Glasgow City Council residents, aged 18 years or over, who can provide the necessary ID requirements, and pass a criminal background check. Participants must also have a First Aid certificate. Please note, we are running a free course in advance of the training date for anyone who requires this. Those who are interested should speak to their JBG Adviser or contact the JBG customer service freephone line, on 0300 123 2898.

Free employability and work readiness training from GCDT 

GCDT is offering free training on Responsibilities of Employment for people aged 16-60. Boost your confidence, think about your future career, and learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a worker. The online course will involve a combination of group work, one-to-ones, and independent work. The course runs in blocks of 6 weeks and the next one is starting in April. Register an interest by contacting Ruth Plummer rplummer@govahillha.org or Gillian Scott gscott@govanhillha.org. 

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Free gentle chair-based yoga classes for ladies

Every Tuesday 1:30-2:30 pm at St. Ninian’s Church, 1 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE. To book your place please contact Amy Gill on 0141 286 1885 or 07845 921 581. 

Lifelink wellbeing classes

Govanhill residents can now access up to 8 sessions of completely free counselling through Glasgow Mental Health Charity Lifelink Scotland. The counselling sessions will take place by telephone or zoom and are open to anyone living in a postcode beginning G42 7 or G42 8. To access this you can self refer by completing the referral form here. Please email this to Ellen at efeerick@govanhillha.org The service is completely free and Govanhill Community Development Trust will not hold your details, these will be passed immediately to Lifelink Scotland.

FREE Wellbeing, Arts and Health activities 

Govanhill Baths Community Trust are offering FREE Wellbeing, Arts and Health activities open to adults that are not currently working, receiving benefits and living within a mile of Govanhill. 

https://www.govanhillbaths.com/projects/wellbeing-redraft/wellbeingwhatson/

Free mental health support in Glasgow Southside

Wellbeing Services South Glasgow offer mental health support to residents of Glasgow’s Southside. They share self-help resources and online courses on their website. Anyone with a G.P. in the Southside of Glasgow can be referred for treatment. This can be done online or by phoning 0141 232 2555. Written referrals from G.P.s, CMHT’s and external/internal agencies are also accepted.

www.wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk 

Southside Community Recovery Network

Southside Community Recovery Network is hosting a number of addiction recovery activities and initiatives across the city, including a Southside-based programme.

There are also opportunities for volunteering in all recovery groups and cafes. See the image below for times and locations. 

For further information please call South Community Recovery Network (SCRN) call 0141 429 8181 or email SCRN admin SouthADRSAdmin@glasgow.gov.uk

See SCRN website for details: http://scrn-recovery.co.uk/

Facebook: South Community Recovery Network – SCRN

LOCAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENTS

Glasgow School Streets Programme at Annette Street Primary School 

Only authorised vehicles will be allowed to access Annette Street during the hours of 8:30-9:15am and 2:30-3:15pm Monday to Friday from 28th February. This is to ensure the safety of children and families at the beginning and end of the school day. Anyone in an unauthorised vehicle who drives down the street during this time will be subject to a Fixed Penalty Notice. 

YOUTH

Young People’s Gardening Group at the Hidden Gardens 

The Hidden Gardens has a new gardening group for people aged 16-19, every Wednesday from 10am-12 noon, starting 2 March for 4 weeks. Find out about volunteering, local courses and careers in gardening. Contact andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk to book a space. 

English Conversation Groups from YCSA

YCSA is currently accepting new referrals for BME young people ages 16-25 who are either asylum seekers, refugees or vulnerable to homelessness or offending and keen to improve their English. The current schedule runs on Mondays at the following times:

• Group 1 10:00am-11:30am all levels welcome
• Group 2 12:30pm-2:00pm for more advanced speakers
• Group 3 3:00pm-4:30pm all levels welcome

To refer a young person, contact sarahbowers@ycsa.org.uk.  

Govanhill Youth Club

Every Tuesday 6-8pm for young people aged 12-18 years (S1 – S6). 

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/gbctyouth/ or https://www.instagram.com/gbctyouth/ or call Kelly or Annie on 0141 387 1525. 

YCSA New Scots – Addressing Mental Health

This project is aiming to provide specialised trauma-informed art psychotherapy and

mental health support addressing the mental health and wellbeing needs of 30 refugees and asylum seekers aged 10 – 25. AMH will provide mental health and wellbeing supports, primarily through the provision of art psychotherapy, with an alternative option of counselling for those who would prefer a talking therapy. Individual sessions are held weekly in blocks of 8. Interpreting and travel expenses will be covered by the project where needed. To refer a young person, contact MisaWatson@ycsa.org.uk. 

Glasgow Zine Library’s Young Producers Programme is returning for 2022

The YPP is a free, multi-week, mentored course for people aged 16-21 to gain skills in communication, teamwork, event management, community art and events. Deadline to apply: Monday 14 March. Find out more and apply here: https://www.glasgowzinelibrary.com/young-producers

Zine in a Weekend

Aged 14-18? Join the GZL team for ZINE-IN-A-WEEKEND on March 12th & 13th! Spend the weekend making your own zines, from coming up with an idea right through to printing and binding it ready for you to take away. RSVP for free here: https://glasgowzinelibrary.com/zineinaweekend 

Free journalism skills training course from Greater Govanhill

Greater Govanhill is launching a free training course which will, over two months, introduce young people who are typically under-represented in the media to a variety of journalism skills including interviewing, video producing, writing and podcasting. For young people aged 16-24. No previous experience required. First block runs 13 March – 8 April. Second block runs 20 April – 4 May. Deadline to apply: 3 March. For more information and to apply visit: https://greatergovanhill.com/training 

RESOURCES & FUNDING

Scotland’s Census 2022

Do you work for a local authority, third sector organisation or community group? The stakeholder toolkit has everything you’ll need to promote, encourage and provide more information about Scotland’s Census 2022 to your communities, groups, partners and service users. Access the toolkit here: www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/taking-part-in-the-2022-census/stakeholder-promotional-materials/

Private Lane Toolkit from GCC

A private lane toolkit has been launched by Glasgow City Council (GCC) to help residents and owners understand more about the ownership and maintenance responsibilities of any adjoining lanes to their property. Funding is also available to further support owners of private lanes to improve the overall environmental quality of these shared spaces. Deadline to apply: Friday 11 March 2022. More information here. 

#ShiftThePower Scotland Comic Relief Fund

#ShiftThePower supports organisations with passionate people to make meaningful change in their communities. In 2022, the fund will be open to grassroots organisations and charities with an income of £250,000 or less whose work fits one of two strategic themes:

1. Children Survive and Thrive – Supporting children to survive and thrive during the first years of life (0-5 years old) through targeted work and opportunities for children and families facing disadvantage.
2. Mental Health Matters – Supporting people with mental health issues or challenges to share their stories, live free from stigma and discrimination, and build positive relationships and experiences.

Deadline: 8 March, 12pm. Apply here: https://www.corra.scot/grants/revision-of-shiftthepower-scotland-comic-relief-fund/ 

Community Stories Fund from Museums Galleries Scotland

The Community Stories Fund will support organisations and community groups to take part in and celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories, spotlighting the unique stories that matter to them with new, creative events, activities and programming. Deadline: 18 March, 5pm. Apply here: https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/funding/year-of-stories-2022-community-stories-fund/ 

Let’s take care of our home – multilingual visual resource

Following a request from a group of residents, the Thriving Places team worked with local people and colleagues from Govanhill Housing Association, to create a multilingual poster with simple visuals to help residents keep their closes and backcourts clean. It contains information like where and how to store personal items and the correct way to dispose of rubbish. If you live in Govanhill and would like to receive a copy of the poster for your close, please contact Marzanna Antoniak at 0141 636 3636 or checkin@govanhillha.org. PDF is available for download here: Let’s take care of our home – Govanhill Community Information

JOBS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES

Govanhill Housing Association

Govanhill Housing Association currently has two vacancies:

Asset Manager Closing Date 9 March at 10am.

Senior Housing Officer (Rents) Closing Date 21 March at 9am.

For more information and to apply go to: http://www.govanhillha.org/about-us/work-with-us/ 

Community Programme Manager Vacancy at The Hidden Gardens

The Hidden Gardens is looking for a Community Programme Manager to work in their small collaborative team. Please find out more and download the application pack from their website: https://thehiddengardens.org.uk/community-programme-manager-vacancy/. Deadline: Sunday 13 March, 9pm. 

Positive Action in Housing is hiring an Admin and Finance Assistant

Click here for the job pack and application form. 

Deadline: Monday 13 March, 10am

Merry-Go-Round

Events Coordinator

We are looking for a very organised, friendly, inspired, tech savvy and motivated person to join our team to coordinate, promote and develop our events programme. You can read the full job description here: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.merrygoroundglasgow.co.uk%2fs%2fEvents-coordinator.

To apply please email a recent CV and cover letter to shop@merrygoroundglasgow.co.uk Closing date Monday 14th March 2022

Community Sales Coordinator

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person for the role of Community Sales Coordinator to relaunch our infamous mega sales.

You can read the full job description here: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.merrygoroundglasgow.co.uk%2fs%2fCommunity-Sales-Coordinator_Job-description.

To apply please email a recent CV and cover letter to shop@merrygoroundglasgow.co.uk

Closing date Monday 14th March 2022

OTHER

Southside Tool Library: new opening hours

Now open Wednesday 3-7 and Saturday 10-2

For more information and to book visit: southsidetoollibrary.myturn.com  

Repair Sessions (Repair Café Glasgow)

Every second and fourth Saturday of the month 12 noon – 3 pm @ The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street

Do you have a broken lamp that needs to be fixed? A hole in your favourite jumper? Volunteer repairers will be here to help you fix your items. www.repaircafeglasgow.org

Office space to rent in Govanhill

Are you a local business, charity or social enterprise looking for an office or workspace in the south of Glasgow? We offer a range of serviced offices and workspaces to rent on flexible terms. Follow these two links Govanhill Workspace and Victoria Court via Govanhill Community Development Trust (GCDT). GCDT can also provide assistance to help you grow your business or organisation, make local connections and access funding and other support.

Contact Marie McBeth, Marketing & Partnership Worker
Phone on 07741 893 008 or Email mmcbeth@govanhillha.org

A week of action is taking place in Govanhill from Monday 28 February to Friday 4 March to tackle crime, fly-tipping, graffiti, and rubbish in the streets of our neighbourhood. 

Please share with your local networks so that we can ensure every resident is aware of it. You can also reshare our Facebook post.

The initiative comes from the Crosshill & Govanhill Community Council with the support of Glasgow City Council, and will involve the local community council, school pupils and adult residents, church groups, council staff, Govanhill Housing Association, Police Scotland, and several enforcement teams. 

A deep clean will take place, including street sweeping, litter picking, graffiti removal, cutting back overgrown shrubbery, gully cleaning, and removal of fly-tipped items. Parking will be suspended and some roads will be closed to facilitate this. 

There will also be enforcement teams out, including environmental health inspectors,  community enforcement officers, commercial enforcement, public health officers, and litter/dog fouling enforcement. CCTV from streets, shops, and residents will also be used to trace culprits and issue appropriate action.

Several private lanes will be cleaned and cleared including Kingarth Lane, Plasterers Lane, Crooked Lane and Gaffney’s Lane as well as the lane opposite the garages on South Annandale Street.

This Week of Action is the result of months of work of the local Community Council and the Neighbourhood Liaison Coordinator and aims to build the momentum for continuous collective action to keep our local environment clean.  
For updates on the week of action follow Crosshill and Govanhill Community Council and Thriving Places Govanhill on Facebook, and check www.Govanhill.Info.

If you have a strong connection with Govanhill and would like to receive information about local jobs, training, volunteering, learning opportunities, as well as changes to services, locality planning, and other relevant matters, please sign up to be emailed with Govanhill updates here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GovanhillUpdates/. These updates are sent approximately up to twice a month. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing mantoniak@govanhillha.org. 

HAPPENING NOW & SOON

Govanhill Polyglot Sessions at Bhasha Glasgow Language Festival 

Did you know that Govanhill is Scotland’s most linguistically diverse neighbourhood? Join local people as they share their native languages in these friendly taster sessions of Persian, Urdu, Romanes, Polish, Spanish and Arabic. All levels welcome! 

Sign up required: 

Arabic: tinyurl.com/GPSarabic  

Urdu: tinyurl.com/GPSurdu

Persian: tinyurl.com/GPSpersian 

Romanes: tinyurl.com/Bhasha2022 

Polish: tinyurl.com/GPSpolish

Spanish: tinyurl.com/GPSspanish 

See the full Bhasha Glasgow Language Festival programme here. 

Govanhill Roma Forum

The Govanhill Roma Community Forum meets every month to discuss issues in the local community. It gives community members the power to decide how funds are allocated and start projects based on what is needed in the community. Join now and have your voice heard! New members welcome, no sign up needed! Language support is available for those who need it. Next meeting: 23 February, 11am, 32 Albert Road. 

Traditional Patterns Wanted

Govanhill Open Museum is in the final design stages of the 1st heritage mural in the neighbourhood! The artists are looking for traditional patterns, symbols & designs that would represent the different cultures present in Govanhill. Email images to gom@govanhillha.org 

The Point (activities & venue hire)

Tuesdays 10am: Playtime at the Point

Thursdays 10am: Baby Play

Thursdays 7:30pm: Community Choir

Mondays & Fridays 10am-3pm: Renew Wellbeing Cafe

180 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QD. More information here: https://www.facebook.com/180ThePoint/ 

The Point also hires their halls out to community organisations for their projects, and they’re wheelchair accessible and child friendly.

Men Talking (Finn’s Place)

Tuesdays, 7.30pm

Finn’s Place, Langside Church, 167 Ledard Road, G42 9QU

Join a conversation on what men can do to improve their physical and mental health. Discussion facilitated by Sean Tierney, Men’s Project Lead. Click here to find out more. Contact Sean on sean@finnsplace.org or 01416327520

Yakety Yak Language Café (MILK)

Wednesdays, 6-8pm

MILK Café 452 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 8YU

Pay-what-you-can Spanish and French sessions, all levels welcome. Contact yaketyyak.glasgow@gmail.com

Little Noise Classes from Big Noise

Big Noise offers free, fun, friendly music classes for 0-3 year-olds and their parents living in Govanhill. Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street, G42 7DE.

Mondays 

10.15-10.45am – 8 spaces, first come first served

11-11.30am – 8 spaces, first come first served

Tuesdays

1.15-1.45pm – 8 spaces, first come first served.

Loc de Joacă playgroup from Daisy Chain

Loc de Joacă is a playgroup aimed at Romanian Roma families with preschool aged children (0-5 years of age). It takes place every Friday between 1:15 and 2:45 pm and currently there’s no need to book in advance. Daisy Chain, Elim Church, 42 Inglefield Street G42 7AT. For more information call 07388 227118 or email daisychain@crossreach.org.uk. 

Looking for more activities?

Greater Govanhill has launched a new page on their website rounding up all the regular activities and clubs in and around Govanhill: www.greatergovanhill.com/activities 

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

Locality Engagement Forums Annual Survey

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership are asking people to complete their survey to help plan upcoming Locality Engagement Forums in Spring 2022. Locality Engagement Forums exist to provide a space for members of the community to come together to discuss issues, themes and listen to what is happening and relevant in the South, North East and North West of Glasgow. Fill in the survey here. 

YOUTH

Gardening taster sessions at The Hidden Gardens

Wednesdays, 10am – 12 noon (from 2^nd – 23^rd March). Participants will learn & share gardening skills , find out about volunteering, meet new people  and have fun! For further info and to book a space contact andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk or 07760 442 832

Glasgow Zine Library’s Young Producers Programme is returning for 2022

The YPP is a free, multi-week, mentored course for people aged 16-21 to gain skills in communication, teamwork, event management, community art and events. Deadline to apply: Monday 14 March. Find out more and apply here: https://www.glasgowzinelibrary.com/young-producers

Zine in a Weekend

Aged 14-18? Join the GZL team for ZINE-IN-A-WEEKEND on March 12th & 13th! Spend the weekend making your own zines, from coming up with an idea right through to printing and binding it ready for you to take away. RSVP for free here: https://glasgowzinelibrary.com/zineinaweekend 

Join the Rumpus Room Studio Committee

Rumpus Room is looking for young people interested in art and activism who are aged 16+ and based (living, working or learning) in Govanhill to join their studio committee to direct the future of their programme! Applicants should be able to commit to a total of 6 meetings across 3 months from March until the end of May 2022. Deadline for applications is the 23rd February 2022. More details and apply here. Contact rumpusroomteam@gmail.com if you cannot access the document.  

Free journalism skills training course from Greater Govanhill

Greater Govanhill is launching a free training course which will, over two months, introduce young people who are typically under-represented in the media to a variety of journalism skills including interviewing, video producing, writing and podcasting. For young people aged 16-24. No previous experience required. First block runs 13 March – 8 April. Second block runs 20 April – 4 May. Deadline to apply: 3 March. For more information and to apply visit: https://greatergovanhill.com/training 

RESOURCES & FUNDING

Scotland’s Census 2022

Do you work for a local authority, third sector organisation or community group? The stakeholder toolkit has everything you’ll need to promote, encourage and provide more information about Scotland’s Census 2022 to your communities, groups, partners and service users. Access the toolkit here: www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/taking-part-in-the-2022-census/stakeholder-promotional-materials/

Private Lane Toolkit from GCC

A private lane toolkit has been launched by Glasgow City Council (GCC) to help residents and owners understand more about the ownership and maintenance responsibilities of any adjoining lanes to their property. Funding is also available to further support owners of private lanes to improve the overall environmental quality of these shared spaces. Deadline to apply: Friday 11 March 2022. More information here. 

#ShiftThePower Scotland Comic Relief Fund

#ShiftThePower supports organisations with passionate people to make meaningful change in their communities. In 2022, the fund will be open to grassroots organisations and charities with an income of £250,000 or less whose work fits one of two strategic themes:

1. Children Survive and Thrive – Supporting children to survive and thrive during the first years of life (0-5 years old) through targeted work and opportunities for children and families facing disadvantage.
2. Mental Health Matters – Supporting people with mental health issues or challenges to share their stories, live free from stigma and discrimination, and build positive relationships and experiences.

Deadline: 8 March, 12pm. Apply here: https://www.corra.scot/grants/revision-of-shiftthepower-scotland-comic-relief-fund/ 

Community Stories Fund from Museums Galleries Scotland

The Community Stories Fund will support organisations and community groups to take part in and celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories, spotlighting the unique stories that matter to them with new, creative events, activities and programming. Deadline: 18 March, 5pm. Apply here: https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/funding/year-of-stories-2022-community-stories-fund/ 

Let’s take care of our home – multilingual visual resource

Following a request from a group of residents, the Thriving Places team worked with local people and colleagues from Govanhill Housing Association, to create a multilingual poster with simple visuals to help residents keep their closes and backcourts clean. It contains information like where and how to store personal items and the correct way to dispose of rubbish. If you live in Govanhill and would like to receive a copy of the poster for your close, please contact Marzanna Antoniak at 0141 636 3636 or checkin@govanhillha.org. The PDF is available for download here: Let’s take care of our home – Govanhill Community Information

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Lifelink wellbeing sessions

Lifelink are offering online wellbeing sessions to anyone with a Glasgow postcode. The 2-hour classes are delivered via video to the group by experienced Lifelink facilitators. They cover life skills aimed at helping you to lead a fulfilling and productive life. You can register directly for these classes without the need for any pre-assessment or discussion. To register and for more information visit:  www.lifelink.org.uk/wellbeing-classes 

Free mental health support in Glasgow Southside

Wellbeing Services South Glasgow offer mental health support to residents of Glasgow’s Southside. They share self-help resources and online courses on their website. Anyone with a G.P. in the Southside of Glasgow can be referred for treatment. This can be done online or by phoning 0141 232 2555. Written referrals from G.P.’s, CMHT’s and external/internal agencies are also accepted. www.wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk 

GENERAL SUPPORT

Southside Community Recovery Network

Southside Community Recovery Network is hosting a number of addiction recovery activities and initiatives across the city, including a Southside-based programme.

There are also opportunities for volunteering in all recovery groups and cafes. See the image below for times and locations. 

For further information please call South Community Recovery Network (SCRN) call 0141 429 8181 or email SCRN admin SouthADRSAdmin@glasgow.gov.uk

See SCRN website for details: http://scrn-recovery.co.uk/

Facebook: South Community Recovery Network – SCRN

Family Finances Support @ Glasgow Life

If you are a parent or carer, we offer support for better paid employment and free training and education to gain control over your household finances.

Free 1:1 advice

Email financialcapability@glasgowlife.ac.uk

Alternatively call 07443 814 190 or send a text message 07584773928

VOLUNTEERING & EMPLOYABILITY

Join the Govanhill Baths Community Trust Board

Govanhill Baths Community Trust is looking for committed individuals to join their Board. Applications are welcomed from all who believe they can contribute effectively regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Apply here: https://www.govanhillbaths.com/get-involved/vacancies/. Deadline to apply: 5:30pm on Monday 28 February 2022, 5:30pm.  

Free employability training from GCDT 

Govanhill Community Development Trust is running free training to help you find work or volunteer throughout October. See the timetables below and contact gscott@govanhillha.org or rplummer@govahillha.org for more information and to sign up.

LEARNING 

Govanhill  ESOL Classes

Do you live in Govanhill and want to learn English?

Email Claire for further information and to sign up: clow@govanhillha.org or message her on Whatsapp: 0791 7974 731. More information here: www.facebook.com/groups/govanhillenglish 

Milk Cafe – Classes and Groups

Mondays 10am-4pm: English classes. For more information and to book, email hellomilkesol@gmail.com 

Tuesdays 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm: Computer Skills workshops. For more information and to book email hellomilkit@gmail.com 

Wednesdays 10am-2pm: Women’s Group. No need to book.

Thursday- Sunday: Cafe open to the public

JOBS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES

Positive Action in Housing is hiring an Admin and Finance Assistant. 

Click here for the job pack and application form. 

Deadline: Monday 13 March, 10am

Mental Health Foundation Scotland is hiring a Project Assistant (Mental Health Policy Reference Group)

For more information and to apply: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/jobs/project-assistant-mental-health-policy-reference-group 

Deadline: Monday 21 February 

Youth Arts Bursary from Rumpus Room

Rumpus Room is looking for young people (18-24yrs) interested in art and activism to apply for our Youth Arts Bursary Programme. The programme will offer three young people based in Glasgow with a passion in art & activism the opportunity to come together and co-produce a 6 month programme of activity, mentorship and support to help them develop their creative practice. The programme will run from April – September 2022. Deadline: 1 March. For more information and to apply click here. 

Ando Glaso is hiring an advocacy support worker

For more information and to apply: https://www.andoglaso.org/advocacy-support-worker 

Deadline: Friday 28 February 2022, 5pm

OTHER

Supporting Communities Safely – Ventilation survey

Community Groups can access the Scottish Government’s Business Ventilation Fund to carry out required adaptations to their buildings. To gauge uptake of the fund and to ensure that it is meeting needs, organisations are being asked to complete this 10-minute survey by Thursday 3 March. Results will be shared after the deadline and used to support groups adapting their premises. 

 Office space to rent in Govanhill

Are you a local business, charity or social enterprise looking for an office or workspace in the south of Glasgow? We offer a range of serviced offices and workspaces to rent on flexible terms. Follow these two links Govanhill Workspace and Victoria Court via Govanhill Community Development Trust (GCDT). GCDT can also provide assistance to help you grow your business or organisation, make local connections and access funding and other support.Contact Marie McBeth, Marketing & Partnership Worker
Phone on 07741 893 008 or Email mmcbeth@govanhillha.org

Govanhill residents can now access up to 8 sessions of completely free counselling through Glasgow Mental Health Charity Lifelink Scotland. The counselling sessions will take place by telephone or zoom and are open to anyone living in a postcode beginning G42 7 or G42 8.

To access this you can self refer by completing the refferal form below.

Lifelink Scotland Referral Form

Please email this to our administrator Ellen at efeerick@govanhillha.org

The service is completely free and Govanhill Community Development Trust will not hold your details, these will be passed immediately to Lifelink Scotland.

If you have a strong connection with Govanhill and would like to receive information about local jobs, training, volunteering, learning opportunities, as well as changes to services, locality planning, and other relevant matters, please sign up to be emailed with Govanhill updates here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GovanhillUpdates/. These updates are sent approximately up to twice a month. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing mantoniak@govanhillha.org. 

HAPPENING NOW & SOON

Greater Govanhill CIC are releasing the 5th issue of their magazine

You can pick up your free copy from a variety of local venues, including cafes and shops from Friday 4 February. 

In this issue, there’s a focus on housing, but that’s not all… Read about the women and non-binary tradespeople challenging stereotypes, what happens when poetry sceptics take the time to explore a poem, advice on decluttering your life, snapshot memories of Govanhill in the 1960s, a photography project on the realities of fatherhood, the concept of the 15 minute city, a recipe for Chinese new year and so much more!

Govanhill Language Zine – Out Now! 

Govanhill Language Zine is out now! Featuring submissions from the people of Govanhill, activities for all the family, and opportunities to learn phrases in local languages, it is available at various locations in Govanhill! The zine was produced as part of the BHASHA Glasgow Language Festival, which is happening again between 20-27th February. To stay up to date with the festival, go to Bhasha Glasgow Language Festival | Facebook. 

Did you know that there are at least 88 languages spoken in Govanhill? We are still counting them so please add yours here: The Languages of Govanhill community survey.

This is Not a Boot Sale – Saturday 5 February 12-5pm 

This market from Rags to Riches will be an emporium of secondhand, vintage, antique and salvaged goods. For just £20 anyone can sell their wares. From a garage clear out to a wardrobe rethink, it’s all welcome! If you would like to take part in this market, please fill out the form here. For more information see: www.facebook.com/events/226683263003822/ 

Help design a heritage mural for Govanhill – Wednesday 9 February 6-8pm

Govanhill Open Museum invites the residents of Govanhill to join artists Conzo Throb and Ciaran Glöbel for a fun interactive session to help design two new heritage murals for the neighbourhood. The mural design session with will take place on Zoom – sign up here: https://forms.gle/91st7RRV9mPWCa657

Men Talking (Finn’s Place)

Tuesdays, 7.30pm Finn’s Place, Langside Church, 167 Ledard Road, G42 9QU

Join a conversation on what men can do to improve their physical and mental health. Discussion facilitated by Sean Tierney, Men’s Project Lead. Click here to find out more. Contact Sean on sean@finnsplace.org or 01416327520

Yakety Yak Language Café (MILK)

Wednesdays, 6-8pm MILK Café 452 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 8YU

Pay-what-you-can Spanish and French sessions, all levels welcome. Contact yaketyyak.glasgow@gmail.com

Little Noise Classes from Big Noise

Big Noise offers free, fun, friendly music classes for 0-3 year-olds and their parents living in Govanhill. Forsyth House, 151 Coplaw Street, G42 7DE.

Mondays 

10.15-10.45am – 8 spaces, first come first served

11-11.30am – 8 spaces, first come first served

Tuesdays

1.15-1.45pm – 8 spaces, first come first served.

Loc de Joacă playgroup from Daisy Chain

Loc de Joacă is a playgroup aimed at Romanian Roma families with preschool aged children (0-5 years of age). It takes place every Friday between 1:15 and 2:45 pm and currently there’s no need to book in advance. Daisy Chain, Elim Church, 42 Inglefield Street G42 7AT. For more information call 07388 227118 or email daisychain@crossreach.org.uk. 

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

Creating a common language around End of Life Care – community survey

The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow invite you to take part in a community survey. The survey will take approximately 4 minutes to complete, and your answers will help them understand how they can describe their services more clearly and better engage with the diverse communities of Glasgow. Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/nwjuKjmxkU. For more information on the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, see www.princeandprincessofwaleshospice.org.uk

Women in low paid employment research from University of Glasgow

Participants are needed for a research project. If you’re a woman with two or more jobs in the Glasgow area, and you have 30 minutes to talk to a researcher about your work/home life, text YES to 07946 292536 or email Louise.Lawson@glasgow.ac.uk. You will receive a £20 shopping voucher for taking part.  

Survey – Mapping Community Assets in G41/G42

A student from the University of Glasgow is conducting a questionnaire for people who live in the G41/G42 area in order to gain further insight into the community. The purpose of the questionnaire is to identify what members of the community consider as the most valuable assets of the area and what action they believe needs to be taken in order to make change. Take the survey here. 

SUPPORT

Pay-What-You-Can funerals

Caledonia Cremation has launched the first ever Pay-What-You-Can funerals to support those facing funeral poverty this January

Call: 03000 113 311 Email: funerals@caledoniacremation.org.uk

Glasgow Pantries Directory 

This directory will be reviewed on a six monthly basis but please contact Katherine Wilson at Katherine.wilson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk with any updates. For more information about accessing food without cost, see this link; Glasgow Free Food Map – Urban Roots  

Food quality is guaranteed and the Pantries stock everything needed for a healthy, balanced diet; including a mixture of fresh and frozen food. In addition, they offer meal packs which contain the ingredients and recipe required to cook a balanced meal. Toiletries, cleaning products and period products are also available (but this can depend on availability). Shoppers can choose their shopping from colour coded categories and the volunteers are on hand to assist with this if required.

For more information on the mission of the Scottish Pantry Network, see here: https://www.scottishpantrynetwork.com/about/.

Let’s take care of our home – multilingual visual resource

Following a request from a group of residents, we worked with local people and colleagues from Govanhill Housing Association, to create a multilingual poster with simple visuals to help residents keep their closes and backcourts clean. It contains information like where and how to store personal items and the correct way to dispose of rubbish. If you live in Govanhill and would like to receive a copy of the poster for your close, please contact Marzanna Antoniak at 0141 636 3636 or checkin@govanhillha.org. You can also get the poster from Bee’s Knees Cafe and cut it out from the newest issue of Greater Govanhill community magazine. PDF is available for download here: Let’s take care of our home – Govanhill Community Information

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Suicide bereavement training materials – get involved

Pure Potential Scotland are working with Glasgow Association for Mental Health to support the development of co-produced, evidence informed suicide bereavement training materials for professionals, peer supporters, and volunteers who come into contact with individuals who have been bereaved by suicide. We would like to speak to people aged 18 and over in the Greater Glasgow area who have lost someone in their life to suicide, who can help us to understand their experiences and what they think staff groups might need to know in order to best support people. We are also looking for people who would like to have their voices heard through the training and to work with a designer to come up with videos/animations/sound clips that will help us to illustrate the needs and experiences of those bereaved by suicide.

To get involved, please leave your contact details here: https://forms.gle/YJ8sDXJttwyiK6kn6  

If you or someone you know is experiencing distressing thoughts or feelings, you are not alone, and help is available. You can find useful support here: https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/suicide. Or call Samaritans on 116 123 

Wellbeing Classes

Lifelink is offering free wellbeing sessions, which cover life skills aimed at helping you to lead a fulfilling and productive life. Participants can attend as many classes as they like, and they are open to everyone with a Glasgow postcode. Each class will be themed around a certain topic. You can register directly for these classes without the need for any pre-assessment or discussion. For more information and to book: www.lifelink.org.uk/wellbeing-classes/. 

Sandyford Clinic – sexual health service 

Sandyford Clinic is the specialist sexual health service for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. They provide a range of sexual and reproductive health services. When you attend any Sandyford service you can expect to be listened to without being judged and for your treatment and care to be sensitive and confidential. All services are free, including your prescription if needed. Sandyford Sexual Health Service, 6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow, G3 7NB. Email: sandyford@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. Phone: 0141 211 8130 

NHS Health & Wellbeing Directory

Did you know about the NHS Health & Wellbeing Directory? You can filter the services by area, topic, and target group. Go to http://infodir.nhsggc.org.uk/Home/Directory

YOUTH

Young Artists Studio Committee Call Out!

We’re looking to form a Young Artists Studio Committee of 6 young people at Rumpus Room. We want to make sure that Rumpus Room can continue to be a place where all young people who are a part of the studio feel welcome, heard, represented and supported in their ideas and creative practice. 

This opportunity is open to young people interested in art and activism who are aged 16+ and based (living, working or learning) in Govanhill or the surrounding Glasgow Southside area. Applicants should be able to commit to a total of 6 meetings across 3 months from March until the end of May 2022. Deadline for applications is the 23rd February 2022. 

Full details and how to apply to the committee can be found here.  If you have any problems accessing this document please email rumpusroomteam@gmail.com and we can send it directly.

Open Studio & Yard Work Day & Social! 

Saturday 19th February 12-3pm Landside Lane, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8BH

All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Join us down the studio & yard for our first work day & social of the year. We will be doing some gardening, sorting out donations of materials in the studio and enjoying some food together. These work days & socials will be held once a month at Rumpus Room to help us to look after the studio & yard together and for us to spend some time getting to know other studio members, neighbours and friends. 

Young Feminist Book Club! 

Thursdays in February 4.30pm-6pm @ Rumpus Room Studio 

Young Feminist Book Club is a back this month at Rumpus Room! Working alongside Tarka Heath, the book club will involve reading (age-appropriate for 12-16 y/o) books, magazines, zines and fun printed things together.

Young people aged 12-16yrs are invited to get involved. You do not have to be a confident reader to join, listening to people read is also taking part! The Young Feminist Book Club will be a welcoming and supportive space for young people to listen, read, share, learn, question and make together and at their own pace. The free sessions taking place this month will be on the 3rd,10th, 17th and 24th in the Rumpus Room studio. Hot drinks and snacks provided! Limited places available email rumpusroomteam@gmail.com to book a free place. 

Sculpture Classes from YCSA

Sculpture classes are open to 12-18 year old young people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. Classes start on February 2nd and will run every Wednesday from 5-7pm until March 16th. The classes will be a space for young people to capture the nature of different elements, such as solar and wind, through sculpture. Tokens for bus transport can be provided for anyone who needs them. The Point, 180 Queens Drive, G42 8QD. To sign up contact chinyantakabaso@ycsa.org.uk or call 07394 451 718. 

Govanhill Youth Club

Every Tuesday 6-8pm for young people aged 12-18 years (S1 – S6). For more information: https://www.facebook.com/gbctyouth/ or https://www.instagram.com/gbctyouth/ or call Kelly or Annie on 0141 387 1525. 

GMAC Film – new programme for young people 

GMAC Film Action combines the fundamentals of film-making, youth work and social action, along with opportunities to meet and volunteer with local organisations and community groups based in the Govanhill area. We have partnered with The Hidden Gardens & The Dixon Community who will host groups of young people. GMAC Film Action is aimed at the following young people: •Age-16-to-25 •Resident in Govanhill, Crosshill & Pollokshields •Not in education, training or employment. 

VOLUNTEERING & EMPLOYABILITY

Volunteer at the gallery at Pollok House

This is a very exciting time for Pollok Park and its attractions. The Burrell Collection is about to reopen after a refurbishment and redisplay. The National Trust for Scotland is looking for volunteers to help reopen The Gallery at Pollok House. Volunteers will be positioned in The Gallery at Pollok House interacting with visitors to ensure that they feel at home in the gallery and are able to have a rich and meaningful experience. They will also help to deliver special events at Pollok House. For more information and to apply, visit:https://www.nts.org.uk/volunteering-jobs/find-a-volunteering-opportunity

Govanhill Baths Community Trust are looking for Board members

Govanhill Baths Community Trust are now looking for committed individuals to join our Board for the next part of the amazing journey of opening the Baths after over 20 years of campaigning and fundraising to become a wellbeing centre for the community of Govanhill. Application form: https://www.govanhillbaths.com/get-involved/vacancies/. Applications are encouraged from all who believe they can contribute effectively regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Govanhill Opportunities

Govanhill Opportunities from GCDT are inviting unemployed people in Govanhill aged 16-60 to sign up for a free 6-week course to learn more about the world of work (SQA Level 3: Responsibilities of Employment). Starting 21 February. For more information contact Ruth Plummer on 073933233463 or email rplummer@govanhillha.org. 

February Zoom Introduction to Employability / Introduction to Volunteering Workshops

Contact Gillian at gscott@govanhillha.org

Ideally all 4 weeks workshops should be attended.

Week 1                    02/02/22	10.00 – 10.30 Introduction to volunteering
10.30 – 11.00 Benefits of Working
Week 2                   09/02/22	10.00 – 10.30 Roles and Responsibilities of Volunteering
10.30 – 11.00 What is a CV and why have one
Week 3                   16/02/22	10.00 – 10.30 When to find volunteer opportunities
10.30 – 11.00 Where to find job vacancies
Week 4                    23/02/22	10.00 – 10.30 Presentation Skills
10.30 – 11.00 Body Language

February Zoom Employability Training Workshops

Stand-alone workshops – Each one delivered twice over month

Date	Morning Session10.00am – 11.00am	Afternoon session1.00pm – 2.00pm
04/02/22	Job search skills	CV and covering letter
11/02/22	Filling out an application form	Interview skills
18/02/22	Interview skills	Job search skills
25/02/22	Filling out an application form	CV and covering letter

FUNDING

Glasgow Community Health & Wellbeing Fund

The Glasgow Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund has reopened for new applicants to apply for Small Grants of up to £10,000, supporting projects that improve mental wellbeing of adults in the city. Deadline: this second round closes on Monday 7th February at 12noon. If you need help with the application before you submit, please contact: wellbeingfund@gcvs.org.uk. More information here: https://www.gcvs.org.uk/wellbeingfund/ 

#ShiftThePower Scotland Comic Relief Fund

#ShiftThePower supports organisations with passionate people to make meaningful change in their communities. In 2022, the fund will be open to grassroots organisations and charities with an income of £250,000 or less whose work fits one of two strategic themes:

1. Children Survive and Thrive – Supporting children to survive and thrive during the first years of life (0-5 years old) through targeted work and opportunities for children and families facing disadvantage.
2. Mental Health Matters – Supporting people with mental health issues or challenges to share their stories, live free from stigma and discrimination, and build positive relationships and experiences.

More information here: https://www.corra.scot/grants/revision-of-shiftthepower-scotland-comic-relief-fund/. Deadline 8th March 2022 (12noon).

The Home Heating Support Fund

Applications can only be made on behalf of individuals by ‘referral partners’. This includes local authorities and third sector organisations, with payments then made directly to energy suppliers on behalf of their customers. Individuals who are not able to access a nationwide referral partner can contact Advice Direct Scotland for free on 0808 800 9060 or visit the website. Click here to find out more. Available until 31^st March

Family Fund 

Family Fund – a charity that provides grants to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person – is calling for more families in Scotland to apply now for a grant. The charity has recently received extra funding from the Scottish Government, which means additional funds are now available. To find out more, visit their site here. https://www.familyfund.org.uk/grants-scotland 

Year of Stories 2022 – Community Stories Fund

The Community Stories Fund will support organisations and community groups to take part in and celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories, spotlighting the unique stories that matter to them with new, creative events, activities and programming. Deadline: 18th March (5pm)

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000M56j2EAB/year-of-stories-2022-community-stories-fund

JOBS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES

Garden Assistant vacancies at The Hidden Gardens

We’re hiring! We are currently looking for two Garden Assistants to join our team.

Please find out more and download the application pack from our website. Deadline for applications Sunday 20 February 2022, midnight.

https://thehiddengardens.org.uk/garden-assistant-vacancy-2022/

Various Roles (The Wee Retreat)

The Wee Retreat are hiring two new roles through the Kickstarter Scheme (applicants must be 16-24, unemployed and on Universal Credit):

• Digital Content & Marketing Officer
• Support Officer

Please contact your Job Centre work-coach and ask for a referral. 

Various Roles (Bike for Good)

Bike for Good is a biking charity aiming to make cycling more accessible for people.

Volunteer Coordinator. Deadline: Monday 7th February

Skills and Development Lead. Deadline: Wednesday 9th February

More information: Join the Team | Get Involved with Us | Bike For Good

Outdoor Activity & Wellbeing Officer (Southside Housing Association)

The post holder will have an appreciation of the great outdoors, come rain or shine! They will be creative and flexible in their approach to adapting to the needs of the community and will build a programme of activities and events that will have a positive and lasting effect on the community of Cardonald. For more information, go to: Job & Partnership Vacancies – Southside Housing Association (southside-ha.org) Deadline: Friday 11th February (12 noon). Contact Pauline Fletcher pfletcher@southside-ha.co.uk

Youth Arts Bursary Call Out!

Rumpus Room is looking for young people (18-24yrs) interested in art and activism to apply for our Youth Arts Bursary Programme. The programme will offer three young people based in Glasgow with a passion in art & activism the opportunity to come together and co-produce a 6 month programme of activity, mentorship and support to help them develop their creative practice. The Youth Arts Bursary development programme will run from April – September 2022. 

Bursary Fee: £2000 for working on the programme between

Youth Arts Bursary commitments: 1 day week of studio time/commitment to your creative practice over 6 months in April-September 

Location: Remote/flexible working with studio space available at Rumpus Room, Govanhill, Glasgow. Application Deadline: 1st March 2022Full details and how to apply to the bursary programme can be found here.  If you have any problems accessing this document please email rumpusroomteam@gmail.com and we can send it to you directly.