Govanhill Updates {November}
HAPPENING NOW & SOON
Big Noise: Free Music Classes for 0-3 year-olds
Little Noise Classes are back! Classes for 0-3 year olds and their parents/carers living in Govanhill. No need to book in advance but classes will be limited to 10 adults per class. Mondays – 10.15-10.45am & Tuesdays – 1.15 – 1.45pm
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
The Lunch Stop at Queen’s Park Church
Every Tuesday from 12 at 170 Queen’s Drive, the Lunch Stop serves healthy balanced lunches, teas and coffees, and desserts for affordable prices. Everyone is welcome! Cash payments only.
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.
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.
Category is Books: re-open
Open from Thusday – Sunday, 11am-6pm @ 34 Allison Street, Glasgow, G42 8NN for queer books, comics, magazines etc. The pay it forward section can also be accessed in the shop (it’s a cart at the garage door entrance), or via email for home delivery by using BOOKCODE SOLIDARITY in order emails.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
Carers strategies review
Glasgow’s City Health and Social Care Partnership are leading on a consultation to review the adult and young carers’ strategies in Glasgow. All of the surveys are open until 28th November.
Public survey (for carers or those involved in identifying, involving or supporting unpaid carers): https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ReviewofCarersStrategies1/
Survey for adults who have been supported by carers: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CarersReviewAdults/
Survey for Young Carers: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ReviewYCStrategy/
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
Census March 2022
The March 2022 census will be a digital first census and as many households in Scotland as possible are being encouraged to complete it online. The online events listed below will provide 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, 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 |
YOUTH
Rumpus Room November Programme for Young People
Our Restaurant at The End of the Universe:
Experimental Filmmaking & Creating A Communal Dining Blanket
14-25 years, Thursday 18th November, 5-7pm , Rumpus Room, upstairs
Adapt & Act: Climate Action
A magazine exploring youth activism. This issue explores the climate crisis and creative protest. View the magazine for free here, alongside a series of worksheets exploring climate action that can be used at home or in your community setting.
YCSA Activities for Young People
48 Darnley Street, G41 2SE, Pollokshields
Cooking Classes – Thursdays 5-7pm, for ages 12-18 years. Co-run with Propagate will be starting mid November in the Pollokshields area. Young people will learn how to prepare healthy meals. All meals are vegetarian and halal.
Sewing Classes – Wednesdays 5-7pm, for ages 12-18 years old. Co-run with Rags to Riches will be starting mid November in the Pollokshields area. Young people will learn how to use a sewing machine and repair clothing.
Young Leaders Forum – A forum for young people aged 12-25 years to learn climate literacy and leadership skills. This program runs throughout the year. This activity is funded by the Climate Change Fund. See more information here or contact chinyantakabaso@ycsa.org.uk or call 07394 451 718.
SUPPORT
MEGA (More Electricity and Gas Assistance) Fund
Money Matters have funding to continue awarding fuel top-ups for gas and electricity prepayment meters. More information & how to apply.
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 or call 07443 814 190 or send a text message 07584773928
Cancer screening awareness videos
Glasgow City HSCP Health Improvement Team has developed animated videos on cancer screening for Black and Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. These animated videos raise awareness of bowel, breast, and cervical cancer, and awareness of HPV (Human Papilloma Virus).
View the videos here: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – YouTube
These animated videos are available in 5 languages (Arabic, Mandarin, Punjabi, Romanes, and Urdu) and will help address cancer screening health inequalities experienced by BAME communities.
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.
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
JOBS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES
Multilingual Family Learning & Support Worker with GCDT
Govanhill Community Development Trust currently has a vacancy for a full-time Multilingual Family Learning & Support Worker. The closing date for this post is Monday 29th November at 10 a.m. To apply, go to Work With Us – Govanhill (govanhillha.org)
Glasgow Zine Library – Fundraiser
GLZ are hiring a Part-Time Fundraiser (14 hrs) Apply Here
Application deadline: November 22nd, 5pm
Full job description: https://bit.ly/GZLfundraiser
For more information on the role or for other questions: glasgowzinelibrary@gmail.com
For more information on Glasgow Zine Library: https://glasgowzinelibrary.com
Health Improvement Practitioner – Adult Healthy Weight
Based in Gartnavel, band 5 post, community development experience required.
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=76262
Museums Galleries Scotland
Paid Work Placement for BAME Young People (Museums Galleries Scotland)
Email Nathar Iqbal nathar.iqbal@strath.ac.uk for more information about the placements. Deadline: 14th November.
YCSA is recruiting for the post of Art Therapist
We are recruiting an Art Therapist for YCSA’s Addressing Mental Health project, to provide support for refugees and asylum seekers aged 10 – 25. The successful applicant will be a qualified Art Therapist, with experience of working with children and young people, an understanding of issues impacting asylum seekers and refugees, and an interest in exploring the effectiveness of a youth work context to therapeutic support.
Contract until 25 November 2022, Salary: £30000 pro rata 21h/week (£18000)
Closing date for applications: 14 November, 2021, Interviews: 26 November, 2021
Download the full job application pack at: https://ycsa.org.uk/ycsa-is-recruiting-for-an-art-therapist/
We will only accept completed applications on the YCSA application form emailed to enquiries@ycsa.org.uk; CVs should not be included. For further information contact moragmacpherson@ycsa.org.uk
Work placement – nature based job
4 paid work placement opportunities for ethnic minority young people aged between 18-28 years. These 12 weeks placements from January to March 22 will give you the opportunity to try out a nature based job and see if it’s something you would want to progress as a career.
Application Deadline: 29th November at 12.30pm, Interview Date: 6th December 2021Contact CEMVO Scotland for an application pack: info@cemvoscotland.org.uk
OTHER
Congratulations to Greater Govanhill!
Greater Govanhill community magazine has won Regional Magazine of the Year at the 2021 News Awards. Congratulations!
From its very first issue, Greater Govanhill has been an incredible asset to our neighbourhood by allowing our residents to speak for themselves and promoting the multitude of valuable local projects and organisations.
Well done and well deserved, Rhiannon Davies and all the contributors!
Congratulations to Active Life Club!
Raza Sadiq of Active Life Club has been awarded CEO Chairperson Award for 22 years of transformational work promoting inclusion and diversity via sport. Keep up the great work!
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
Southseeds in the press for COP26:
Southseeds have been featured in the Times along with a host of other Glasgow-based initiatives tackling sustainability. More here (paywall).
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