Govanhill Updates {Late October}
HAPPENING SOON
Govanhill vs Climate Chaos
The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street G41 2PZ – Monday November 1st – 12th
Govanhill Baths invites you to a wide range of workshops, talks, films, exhibitions & more. See the full programme
Climate Conversations with Young Activist @ Rumpus Room
South Hub Yard, 539 Victoria Road
Langside Lane, G42 8BH, 2-3.30pm
In the run up to COP26 taking place in November, Rumpus Room are creating an informal space for 14-25 year-olds to learn, reflect about climate change and environmental justice. In addition, we will be showcasing @ the CCA during the climate conference. Find out more here and see full dates here.
Free Photography Workshops in Govanhill (Street Level Photoworks)
Oct, 27th – Dec, 1st from 12-2pm @ Bee’s Knees Café
Nov, 3rd – Dec, 8th from 6-8pm @ Wee Plate Cafe
All Materials are provided. To book a place, e-mail morwenna@streetlevelphotoworks.org or phone 07588 168 788.
Celebrating November the 5th safely
Cycle Rides for New Scots (Bike for Good)
Every Wednesday @ 12.30pm Bikes and helmets provided
Cycle Rides for New Scots are still happening and we are planning to keep it going throughout the winter (if the weather permits). For anybody who would like to explore Glasgow, learn about cycle routes or simply to meet other like minded people. Still trying to get your way with cycling? We do cycling lessons on Wednesdays (alternatively on Monday) at 10.30am. Get in touch with Marketa for any questions you may have marketa.buricova@bikeforgood.org.uk.
Repair Sessions (Repair Café Glasgow)
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month 12 noon – 3 pm
The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale StreetDo 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
VOLUNTEERING & EMPLOYABILITY
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.
Scottish Refugee Council
Are you a refugee or seeking asylum? Do you want to volunteer in Scotland?
Oct, 28th from 2-4pm On Zoom: register on this link to complete the registration form for this meeting.
You can attend one of our monthly Volunteering Information Afternoons.
Any questions? Email us at volunteering@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
GAMIS – Govanhill Picture House
We are holding a community consultation about redeveloping the empty part of the building and in poor condition. The idea is to turn it into a community cinema and arts hub. Share your thoughts in this survey by following this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GovanhillPictureHouse
LEARNING
Glasgow Code Learning (GCL)
Applications from Oct, 4th until Nov, 29th for 16-24 year olds
Glasgow Code Learning (GCL) is inspiring young people to kick start their digital careers. What does this course offer? A pathway of free and flexible courses in web design, software development and cyber security (SCQF levels 5-7). Courses are part-time and 6-12 weeks long. Learners will receive a student card to access Clyde College’s facilities, have access to laptops, software and connectivity, and hear from employers and industry experts on careers available in the Digital Technologies sector. For more information and to register visit our website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries/glasgow-code-learning
or contact glasgowcodelearning@glasgowlife.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
JOBS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES
YCSA
We are recruiting for the post of Administration Officer
48 Darnley Street, Glasgow. Please email your application to enquiries@ycsa.org.uk by 9am, Thursday 4th November 2021. Part time, £19250 pro rata per annum until March 2022. For further information contact enquiries@ycsa.org.uk
See the full job pack and apply at: https://ycsa.org.uk/work-with-us/recruitment/
Big Noise Govanhill
Exciting new vacancy offered for a Strings Musician/Teacher to join our team. Apply by Nov, 1st. This is a permanent post, 4 days a week during term time (Monday – Thursday) and 3 days a week during holiday periods. Full details here:
www.makeabignoise.org.uk/jobs/musicianteacher-upper-strings-big-noise-govanhill-glasgow/
Fundraising and Impact Manager (Bike for Good)
Find our more. Deadline: Friday 29th October.
Various Roles (Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre)
Employability Officer
Financial Inclusion Advocacy Officer
Deadline for both roles: Tuesday 2nd November, 9am
FUNDING
Winter Social Wellbeing Fund
Application deadline, Nov, 5th
Fund for local organisations providing services to Glasgow City residents, to enable them to support individuals aged 16 and over who may be isolated over the winter period. For more information, click here Winter Social Wellbeing Fund (Glasgow) 2021-2022 | Impact Funding Partners
Scottish Winter Festivals Funds
Aim: Our goal is to support multicultural community events around St Andrews Day and Burns Night. Click here for more information Scottish Winter Festivals Fund
Deadlines:
– For St Andrew’s Day events: Friday 19th November 2021
– For Burns Night events: Monday 17th January 2022
Energy Savings Trust
Follow this link to enquire further Energy Redress Fund
Brief: Funds available for registered charities to deliver energy projects. To discuss your application contact Lilian Delaney at Home Energy Scotland: Lilian.Delaney@sc.homeenergyscotland.org
COVID Community Memorial Projects Fund
The Scottish Government has established a £4.1M fund for projects that reflect local people’s experiences of the pandemic. Community groups and faith groups can work with artists to develop commemorative gardens, memorials or artworks. Keep an eye on their website for updates.
www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/News/covid-community-memorial-programme-announcedotland
OTHER
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 one to one advice. Email financialcapability@glasgowlife.ac.ukCall 07443 814 190 or send a text message 07584773928.
Census March 2022
This census will be a digital first census and we want to encourage as many households in Scotland as possible to complete it online. We would like to invite you to one or more of the online events listed below, to give you information on how the census will be delivered and how you can help get messages and support to those groups you already support in other ways, to ensure they can take part in the census and be counted.
Wednesday, 27 October 2021 | 14:00 – 14:30 | Parents of young children | Click here to register for event |
Wednesday, 3 November 2021 | 11:00 – 11:30 | Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) | Click here to register for event |
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 | 14:00 – 14:30 | Veterans | Click here to register for event |
Wednesday, 17 November 2021 | 11:00 – 11:30 | Older people | Click here to register for event |
Wednesday, 24 November 2021 | 11:00 – 11:30 | Digitally excluded/High deprivation | Click here to register for event |
Wednesday, 1 December 2021 | 11:00 – 11:30 | Gaelic Speakers | Click here to register for event |
Wednesday, 8 December 2021 | 11:00 – 11:30 | People with disabilities | Click here to register for event |
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 | 11:00 – 11:30 | Rural areas and islands | Click here to register for event |
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 | 11:00 – 11:30 | LGBTI | Click here to register for event |
Wednesday, 19 January 2022 | 11:00 – 11:30 | Young people not living at home | Click here to register for event |
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
Remade Network Announcement : COMPUTER Devices
We are delighted to announce we have a new batch of high-quality refurbished desktops in stock for sale and available in batches of 10-20 as part of a new desktop distribution project.
If you are interested in placing an order for sales please contact nikki@remade.network or visit https://remade.network/shop/ for more info.
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