HEIR OF THE CURSED – debut album by Beldina Odenyo to be launched with a special live concert in her memory
On Saturday 30 August, a special concert will be held in the Mackintosh Church to launch the debut album by Beldina Odenyo, who passed away in 2021. Much of it was recorded in her home studio in Govanhill.
This Sunday, step inside the Govanhill Storybooth
Get your portrait taken by a local photographer and share memories, moments, advice or jokes that reflect life in Govanhill. Take part in a living mosaic of community stories this weekend as part of GIFC 25.
Living Rent Glasgow: Govanhill Member Defence Meeting
Living Rent Glasgow are holding a Govanhill Member Defence Meeting to help support you with any problems you may have experienced/are experiencing with your landlord/letting agency/housing association.
James Sweeney International Peace Garden Fundraiser
A fundraiser will be help at McNeill’s in Govanhill to help raise donations for the James Sweeney International Peace Garden, with live music from local Glasgow bands & talent.
Calling all local talent to apply for Govanhill’s Got Talent at the Govanhill International Festival
If you live in the G41 or G42 postcodes and have a talent to share, we want to hear from you! To apply, submit a 30-second audition video and complete the application form by midnight, 13th July 2025. All ages are welcome.
Where We Stand. An exhibition about Scotland's community ownership journey over the last 100 years… and where we go next.
Where We Stand is an exhibition organised by Community Land Scotland, featuring work by contemporary artists that tells the stories and achievements of the pioneers of community ownership - a movement that has transformed Scotland. One of the featured artists has worked with both Govanhill Baths Community Trust and The Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust.
Her, who sees differently – the first solo exhibition of work by local Roma community artist Marie Balogova.
Romano Lav are delighted to invite you to the launch of Ona, která vidi jinak//Voi, kai dukel aver fealo/Her, who sees differently – the first solo exhibition of work by local Roma community artist Marie Balogova.
Action: Responding to rolling news from Palestine
As part of Indie News Week 2025, The Community Newsroom is pleased to launch a new series of events, News → Action. Including Action: Responding to rolling news from Palestine – how can we turn our horror into practical action? Scroll for the link to the event, happening on Wednesday 11 June.
Oral history project: South Asian medical practitioners in Scotland
To help honour and document this important legacy, we would love to hear directly from South Asian medical professionals willing to share their stories.
Kingarth Lane Community Gathering 11 May
Join the Kingarth Lane Residents Group and Kin Kitchen for their 3rd Community Meal on the Lane! Bring a dish, bring a chair and share a joyful day on the lane. There'll be a fun seeding and pot-decorating workshop for kids, plus plenty of great food and good company.
Refuweegee and Radio Buena Vida fundraiser
On Saturday 3rd May, RBV are bringing you The Sound of Collective Action – a night of music, movement and solidarity at Stereo, Glasgow, in aid of Refuweegee and Radio Buena Vida.
Yard Club at Rumpus Room
Rumpus Room are bringing a FREE spring holiday club for 6 to 12 year-olds with free lunch provided!
International Roma Day 2025
International Roma Day is celebrated worldwide on the 8 April, and is a day to celebrate the richness of Roma culture as well as raising awareness of the issues that Roma people still face. Locally, the day has been celebrated annually for over ten years since Romano Lav officially started marking the day.
Apply for our free data journalism training programme!
Applications for 7-week free data journalism course are now open. Join us to learn skills that can be used to uncover and tell local stories.
Factoring in Tenement Retrofit: A toolkit for property factors is now live!
Are you a tenement owner? A property factor? Want to join in the retrofit boom but not sure how to navigate it? Check out this toolkit by Strathclyde University and under One Roof for property owners living in shared tenement buildings and start your retrofit journey now.
You Are Invited Down The Well!
New monthly Open Well Mornings, on the first Tuesday of the month, beginning Tuesday 4th March. From 10.30-11.30, a cuppa provided. It’s and opportunity to ask questions, get to know the staff and volunteers.
Free support clinic for migrant communities in Govanhill + eVisa transition
Citizens’ Rights Project is a charity providing information, advice, and support for migrants in Scotland. Their advisers will be visiting Govanhill on Tuesday 25th March and will be offering free advice and support on switching to a digital eVisa.