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For the first Scots Whay Hae! Podcast of 2025 Ali caught up with writer and journalist Peter Mohan to talk about his book 'Cheers, Govanhill', in the appropriate setting of Queen's Park Cafe (which features numerous times). The two talk about the origins of the book and the blog which it's taken from, how it started, and how it developed, the history of the area, Peter's personal connections, and how chronicling the changes in Govanhill, and Glasgow more widely, helped Peter better understand the people as well as the place. Peter also explains his style of writing, his influences - particularly James Kelman - the balance between fact and fiction, and the feedback he has had to the book, and to the blog. 'Cheers, Govanhill' is a great example of how by concentrating on the personal and the specific you can comment on universal themes, and it was such a pleasure to talk to Peter about this fascinating, and hugely entertaining, book. And thanks to Queen's Park Cafe for being such welcoming hosts. You can find full details, including all the ways to listen, here - scotswhayhae.com

On this week's episode of The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices, we hear from Rhiannon J Davies, Founder and Editor at Greater Govanhill, a community magazine and media project. Launched in 2020 in the middle of the pandemic, it now has a website, radio show, award-winning podcast and community newsroom space, as well as doing events, training, workshops and outreach with marginalised communities. Rhiannon also established the Scottish Beacon, which is a collaborative of independent, community-based publications all around Scotland. Rhiannon goes behind the scenes on the logistics of producing a free bimonthly magazine, from local ad and membership revenue to grants for projects, as well as her dedication to maintaining quality, and the importance of offering a platform for voices not usually heard in the media. She also explains her ambition to support other local publications through collaboration and amplify stories which come out of local communities. This season is sponsored by BlueConic, the operating system that puts data into action for marketing and growth doers. The industry-first solution empowers doers with an unmatched range of capabilities to access relevant customer data, create resonant customer experiences, and drive maximum returns for their business. More than 500 businesses worldwide rely on BlueConic to unlock their full customer data potential, including Forbes, Heineken, Mattel, Michelin, Telia Company, and VF Corp.

In this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion, I am joined by Simon Murphy to talk about his work and his book Govanhill.

How many ways can time be told? From Pakistan to Govanhill, Zainab's is a story of migration and the passage of time. 

At the end of the show a question from Gill Blair. Recomendations: David: Simon Murphy 'Govanhill' This major exhibition of Simon Murphy's photographic document 'Govanhill' brings together his long term project of a place in the southside of the city of Glasgow – a local place which is truly international in the demographics of those who live there. Simon has been documenting people in this locality for several years with the resulting images giving an insight into one of Scotland's most diverse areas. Govanhill is a point of arrival for many. Traditionally it has been a place where immigrants arrive in Glasgow and often move on from. It is estimated that 88 languages are spoken in the densely populated area of only 0.33 square miles. It's a mixing pot of cultures and ethnicities. These differences have contributed to tension within the community but also make Govanhill one of the most diverse and exciting places in the city. Simon's project consists mainly of street portraiture of individuals who live and pass through the area. https://www.streetlevelphotoworks.org/event/simon_murphy_govanhill My war gone by I miss It so. Anthony Loyd In 1993, Anthony Loyd hitchhiked to the Balkans hoping to become a journalist. Leaving behind him the legends of a distinguished military family, he wanted to see ‘a real war' for himself. In Bosnia he found one. The cruelty and chaos of the conflict both appalled and embraced him; the adrenalin lure of the action perhaps the loudest siren call of all. In the midst of the daily life-and-death struggle among Bosnia's Serbs, Croats and Muslims, he was inspired by the extraordinary human fortitude he discovered. But returning home he found the void of peacetime too painful to bear, and so began a longstanding personal battle with drug abuse. This harrowing account shows humanity at its worst and best, and is acknowledged as a classic of the genre. It is a breathtaking feat of reportage; an uncompromising look at the terrifyingly seductive power of war. https://www.waterstones.com/book/my-war-gone-by-i-miss-it-so/anthony-loyd/9781912836048 Stuart: Grayson Perry | Smash Hits This summer, come and see the biggest ever exhibition of Sir Grayson Perry's work, covering his 40-year career. Perry has gone from taking pottery evening classes to winning the Turner Prize, presenting television programmes on Channel 4 and writing acclaimed books. Pottery allowed him the opportunity to indulge his fascination with sex, Punk, and counterculture, amongst other things, in the most unlikely and polite of artforms. Today he is one of Britain's most celebrated artists and cultural figures. Popular and provocative, Perry makes art that deals with difficult and complex ideas in an accessible and often funny way. He loves taking on big issues that are universally human: masculinity, sexuality, class, religion, politics and more. On view will be subversive pots, brilliantly intricate prints, elaborate sculptures, and huge, captivating tapestries - all imbued with Perry's sharp wit and social commentary. Working with traditional artforms, Perry addresses the controversial issues of our times. https://www.nationalgalleries.org/exhibition/grayson-perry-smash-hits Eamonn: Be Useful: Seven tools for life The seven rules to follow to realise your true purpose in life-distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Useful-Seven-tools-life/dp/1529146534/ref=asc_df_1529146534/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=641789777959&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10095737638662757955&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046946&hvtargid=pla-2089799233408&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

"We know that the first 1,000 days are the most important time in a child's life. If you get that right you have a much better chance of a life being healthy in the future.” Professor Monica Lakhanpaul, the Nurture Early for Optimal Nutrition (NEON) project The Ferret investigates…the health gap, is a three-part special podcast from The Ferret media co-op and Greater Govanhill magazine looking at the health gap – that's the stark difference between the health and wellbeing of people depending on where you live. In Scotland men in the most deprived areas of Scotland have a life expectancy of almost 14 years less than those in the most affluent areas. And for women that gap is ten and a half years. This podcast – part of our year-long Mind the health gap solutions journalism project – doesn't just highlight the problems but looks at the responses, from Scotland and beyond, that might help us fix them. Part one looks at child and infant health and hears why a good start in life really matters for long term wellbeing. Guests include Linda Bauld, a professor of public health at Edinburgh University who is also a Scottish Government advisor. She claims the Scottish Child Payment is having an impact on reducing child poverty. We also hear from migrant women accessing English lessons at Milk Cafe in Govanhill, Glasgow about the challenges of eating well on a restricted budget, and visit the Nurture Early for Optimal Nutrition (NEON) project in the London borough of Tower Hamlets.You can find all three episodes of The Ferret investigates...the health gap on The Ferret or wherever you get your podcasts. Credits: Hosts: Karin Goodwin, of The Ferret and Samar Jamal, of Greater Govanhill magazine Interviews: Rhiannon Davies and Samar Jamal Production: Halina Rifai and Karin Goodwin Episode editing and sound: Halina Rifai Music: Loris S. SaridPackage about Nurture Early for Optimal Nutrition Reporting, sound recording and writing: Samar Jamal and Rhiannon Davies Editing and sound: Flora Zajicek This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyAdBarker -...

Originally published on 27.09.2022. Beside the Golden Door: A Love Letter to Govanhill All about Scotland's rent freeze, what gentrification is (and isn't)—and Ben's neighbourhood, Govanhill. Read the piece, and subscribe for other new writing, at Spaghetti For Brains ⁠newsletter⁠: www.spaghettiforbrains.com

Peter speaks with the Glasgow-based documentary photographer and lecturer Simon Murphy. In a wide-ranging discussion, they explore the landscape of Govanhill as a crossroads between different ways of seeing, not least between photographer and subject. They also reflect on the photographer's responsibility in representing the face of another, and consider the gift of vision itself.https://www.instagram.com/smurph77Join the conversation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelandbehind

Leyla Kazim and producer Robbie Armstrong explore the central role of food in building community, shaping identity and providing culturally appropriate spaces for refugees and asylum seekers in Glasgow, resettled in the city as part of the UK Government's asylum dispersal policy. Leyla speaks to Selina Hales, founder of charity Refuweegee, which distributes welcome packs and emergency food parcels, runs community meals and organises events for people starting a new life in Glasgow. Teresa Piacentini of the Glasgow Refugee, Asylum & Migration Network outlines how the dispersal system works, the changing landscape in Glasgow, and how food is used to establish community, identity and belonging for those seeking refuge or making a new home in Scotland. Ibrahim Kamara and Arij Alnajjar take Leyla out for lunch, where they discuss their experience in the asylum system, and how crucial food has been in helping them reclaim their identity and share their culture and cuisine with friends in a foreign country. Producer Robbie Armstrong visits the Garnethill Multicultural Centre to meet development worker Vivien Opiolka. He attends their community meal, and hears from service users about the importance of shared meals for those in the asylum system. Robbie shows Leyla around his neighbourhood of Govanhill, Scotland's most multicultural area, and talks about its diverse array of cuisines, restaurants and affordable supermarkets. We hear from councillor Roza Salih, herself a Kurdish refugee and member of the legendary activist group the Glasgow Girls. She visits Kurdish kebab takeaway Shawarma King to toast owner Majed Badrekhan on his takeaway being crowned ‘best kebab in Scotland' two years in a row. Closer to home, Leyla visits the Cyprus House restaurant in the Turkish Cypriot Cultural Association in Green Lanes, North London, where she reflects on her Cypriot heritage, her dad's escape from war-torn Cyprus, and why food is a central part of her identity. Presented by Leyla Kazim. Produced by Robbie Armstrong.

Ali Brian and Paul Dobson dig into a claim from Scottish Labour leader that 1 in 7 Scots are on an NHS waiting list. You can read the full fact check here with all the source details here: https://theferret.scot/claim-700000-scots-on-nhs-waiting-list-half-true/And we also speak to Rhiannon Davies from Greater Govanhill CIC about neighbourhood disinformation and an exciting new collaboration with The Ferret. Spoiler! We're teaming up with Greater Govanhill to open up an office and event space in the neighbourhood - and we need your help to kit it out. Find out more and claim some unique swag here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/community-media-hubWe can only do this work because we have the support of thousands of members who make a small regular donation. You can support this podcast and get unlimited access to all stories and online training here: https://theferret.scot/subscribe

Beside the Golden Door: A Love Letter to Govanhill All about Scotland's rent freeze, what gentrification is (and isn't)—and Ben's neighbourhood, Govanhill. Read the piece, and subscribe for other new writing, at Spaghetti For Brains newsletter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-for-brains/message

This week on CLD Talks Stephanie speaks to Brian Keenan. Brian is currently project manager at Saltcoats Link Up, an asset-based community development project in Ayrshire. Brian shares his CLD journey from working with the homeless community in Dublin, his time in Govanhill in Glasgow to his current role at Saltcoats Link Up. We also chat about his PHD studies exploring the community of Parkrun and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and for further information you can visit the following websites: Link Up - supporting communities throughout Scotland (inspiringscotland.org.uk) home | parkrun UK To keep up to date with future CLD Talks episodes and join in the conversation you can follow us on Twitter @CLDTalks

Mark Stephen finds out about the Govanhill Baths anti-closure campaign and how the baths survived.

"No, no, no hen, this isn't for me" Shgufta Anwar is a well known face in the Govanhill area - she's the Active Travel Lead at Bike For Good, a charity changing thousands of lives in Glasgow. We talked to Shgufta about all things cycling, where it all began for her and her passion for making cycling truly available to all shines through. Shgufta has been instrumental in the beginning of many Glasgow people's cycling stories. Join us to hear all about hers! https://www.bikeforgood.org.uk/ Walk It Bike It Ayrshire is producued by the Ayr & Kilmarnock Active Travel Hubs. The Hubs are South and East Ayrshire Council led projects delivered in partnership with Sustrans and supported by the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places programme from Paths For All

What is required to bring one of Britain's biggest cities down to net zero? In this episode, we focus on Glasgow as a case study for ambitious, city-level climate action, and set out the vital roles to be played by local authorities, communities and other key actors.Contributors: Anna Richardson - Glasgow City Council Convener for Sustainability and Carbon ReductionLucy Gillie - general manager of Govanhill-based community environmental organisation South Seeds Roddy Yarr - leads on developing and implementing climate change policy and solutions for the University of Strathclyde

A Celtic State of Mind was named as the UK's Best Football Podcast at the prestigious Football Blogging Awards.In this latest episode, Paul John Dykes chats to brothers Brian and Mark Gillan, where they discuss:* Growing up in Govanhill;* Street football & Charlie Kerr's Boxing Gym;* Early memories of watching Celtic;* Trials at Shawfield and playing alongside Pat Nevin;* Moving into coaching and working with the Jimmy Johnstone Academy;* Remembering Liam Hendry;* The Kelvin Amateur Boxing Club;* Climbing Mount Everest for a game of football.A Celtic State of Mind has gone from strength-to-strength over the last couple of years, and there are many more guests lined up in the weeks ahead from the world of sport, music, film, art, broadcasting, literature and politics.Connect with A Celtic State of Mind @PaulJohnDykes, @anorthernprose and @ACSOMPOD and subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or through your podcast player.

Toowoomba coal train reimagined by Clelia Ciardulli. "The piece spoke to me about solitude in the night, listening to the bare essential structures out there still working. I sat alone at night with my 'one-string' electric bass 'thinking' of how many of us listen more acutely in isolation, of how I could connect myself, and the place I live, Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland with that person in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, what feeling could run through both of us." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds

Scotland's Fire Starter Festival 2020 was held between the 27th January and 14th February. The festival allows people from all aspects of public service to share innovative and creative ways that we are all making a difference to Scotland. As part of the festival the ALLIANCE's Health and Social Care Academy wanted to explore Health Inequalities in the thriving community of Govanhill. Govanhill has a rich history of migration and is now Scotland’s most ethnically diverse neighbourhood with around 40% of residents from ethnic minorities. In this podcast Justin Duncan (the ALLIANCE), Marzanna Antoniak, Sorana Gorga (both Govanhill Community Development Trust) and Gary Steven (Mind in Draw) reflect on the event and creative approach used to discuss what health and social care support and services currently looks and feels like for people and then move onto what they would like to see improve in the future. The recording also features first person viewpoints from people who attended the event around their experiences of health and social care in Scotland.

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 55 is in conversation with none other than photographer Simon Murphy. Winner of the prestigious Portrait of Britain Award run by the British Journal of Photography, Simon has photographed an array of celebrities and notable figures including The Dalai Lama, John Hurt and Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream but it is the imagery of his beloved Govanhill that has significance for the former postman who fell in love with postcards and the stories they told. Enjoy! Watch ‘GOVANHILL' https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=-WvcRdD2Qt8 Social https://instagram.com/smurph77?igshid=1mzw5atjnyoau Website http://www.simonmurphyphotographer.com/news/ Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave See https://soundcloud.com/ for privacy and terms of use

The UK is the fifth largest economy and has some of the cheapest bread in the world - is that something to be proud of, or is it a convenient outcome of a system that prioritises shareholder profit, fobs off economically deprived people with poor quality food, and throws away a third of what it produces? It’s so ingrained in us that cheap food is better for everyone, but in this episode we ask you to stop and really think - are we supporting a system that is efficient for lining the pockets of a few, whilst impoverishing everyone else? What if the real cost is our collective health, and the health of the planet? Bread is not just money, bread is nourishment, deliciousness, companionship, connectedness, pride, politics. In this episode we hear from bakers up and down the UK who are redefining the value of bread. Bakers who are making a stand for their communities and the planet. Bakers from some of the most economically deprived areas who are bringing meaning, intention and joy to their baking. Bakers who are being recognised for their craft and sharing the benefits with their local communities. This is about food networks, not food chains -- this is about reaching true efficiency that takes into account the whole system (health, environment, waste, community, joy), not just the financial balance sheet. The radical changes that bread has undergone are revealing of much wider truths about our relationships with food, to farmers, with the land, the environment, and with each other. If you eat food, you have a stake in this story. Voices: Chris MacCormack, Govanhill bread man Theo Laffargue, Riverside Bakery, Stirling, Scotland Ben MacKinnon, E5 Bakehouse, London Catriona Milligan, High Rise Bakers,The Gorbals, Glasgow Rupert Dunn, Torth y Tir, Wales Kimberley Bell, Small Food Bakery, Nottingham

What Pat's been up to: Fascinating West End facts, Publishing Scotland Showcase, Mother India deals, Thistle Gallery and the Glasgow Youth Film Festival. Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 39 All of the above plus Basia Palka, the new musical instrument library in Govanhill and gigs by Lyonne Lyon, Eilidh Patterson and your Podcast host Jim Byne.  Links Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End Glasgow Youth Film Festival Music by Jim Byrne Twitter: @glasgowswestend