Originally published in our third print issue, Danny Macpherson reveals what it is like to work as a courier with Deliveroo.

Kate Samuels shares her family’s recipe for borsch. Warming, nutritious, and affordable the ingredients for this recipe can easily be found in the local area.

Anna Širjajeva & Ellen Vanderhoven discuss how food helped them to connect during the pandemic and share a traditional Latvian recipe for rosols salad.

You don’t have to travel far to find wild herbs, mushrooms and berries growing in our area. Craig Hunter details his experience foraging in the Southside and offers tips to those interested in getting involved.

As lockdown hit last year, Glasgow Mutual Aid groups sprung up to offer a no-questions asked service for those struggling to buy food. We hear from Yas and Derrick, who have helped each other in ways that go beyond a loaf of bread.

Rhiannon Davies explores how Govanhill residents are turning our area into a greener, more sustainable place through urban growing .

Originally published in our third print issue, Robbie Armstrong explores the importance of food in Sikh culture and how this community helped to keep Glaswegians fed over the last year.

What are natural wines? Where can you find them? Polly Rappaport explores the growing popularity and availability of natural wines in the Southside.

Giacinta Frisillo interviews Clarissa Woods, our third print issue’s style icon who discusses her style, music, and influences.

Originally published in our third print issue, Sam Doak remembers the Kenmure Street protest and reflects on the continued threat that the home office poses to many in our community.

Greater Govanhill speaks to Beldina Odenyo, a singer-songwriter based in Govanhill. Odenyo discusses her upbringing, work and connection to the area.

Packed with news, interviews, features, recipes and more there is something for everyone in this issue of Greater Govanhill. Over 50 members of the community helped us to produce and distribute this issue and we couldn’t be more proud of it.

Toni Tochel, a member of Shawlands and Strathbungo Community Council, explains what community councils do and how you can get involved.

Originally published in our third print issue, Greater Govanhill met Ghulum Wali from The People’s Pantry.