
The power of digital activism: How I use social media to fight for inclusion
For Jill, a disability rights campaigner from Glasgow, the internet isn’t just a tool – it’s a lifeline. Through social media, she’s built a movement for accessible toilets across the UK, showing how digital platforms can break down barriers and amplify the voices too often left unheard.
“Her support knew no bounds” – Tree to be planted in Tallat Haq’s honour
Tributes have poured in for Tallat Haq, honouring her legacy of community service and quiet activism. In her memory, a tree will also be planted by Govanhill Baths Community Trust following the passing of the beloved Al-Khair branch manager.
Greater Govanhill shortlisted for two Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards
Two Greater Govanhill articles have been shortlisted for Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards, celebrating powerful, responsible coverage of refugee and asylum issues.
A Glasgow welcome: How local people are leading the way in community sponsorship
Community sponsorship, a grassroots initiative led by the community and supported by Reset UK, works alongside refugee families to resettle them into their new homes, from accessing safe accommodation, navigating local services, registering with a GP, to helping children settle into school.
Reflections from the picture desk on heritage exhibition – Stories from our Streets
Greater Govanhill’s Picture Desk team, Iain McLellan and Laura Vroomen, reflect on One Day in Govanhill — a collaborative photo project at the heart of a new exhibition exploring the neighbourhood’s living heritage, community spirit and the stories that unfolded on a single, extraordinary day.
Arkbound: Creative writing on the cost of living crisis
Arkbound Foundation ran a series of workshops at the Community Newsroom, attended by writers from across Glasgow. Over the course of six sessions, writers respond creatively to the cost of living crisis – through poetry, short stories, and reflective prose, highlighting the power of literature to document their experiences.
Breathing new life into our local communities with Queens Park Neighbourhoods
Discover how a community-led initiative, Queen's Park Neighbourhoods (QPN), is developing a blueprint to improve local spaces and unlock funding for the Queen's Park area. Find out about their key projects and how you can lend your voice to make these changes happen.
Agnew Lane celebrates spring with a bonfire and community spirit
Nestled in the heart of the Southside, Agnew Lane’s community garden, a reclaimed patch of land, has become a hub of connection. Celebrating the Spring Equinox, locals gathered for an evening of food, song and stories around the warmth of a bonfire.