Launch of the Govanhill Baths “Emporium” (Charity Shop)
The Emporium at 465, Victoria Road Govanhill was launched on Saturday 22nd January 2011 at 12 noon. The formal opening was conducted with a full fitness and swimming display from the RASMD “Govanhill Swimmers”! You may have seen them causing a ripple or more around the streets of Govanhill looking for somewhere to swim. They promise an outstanding show! Have a look at them in action at
The “new” shop is in fact the “old shop that has been in Calder Street for nearly three years and has become far too small for our purposes. Hence the move to these much larger premises where you can buy at excellent prices all the goods you would expect in such a shop – and more. We also plan to develop
1.Tailoring and alterations 2.Sewing skills training for volunteers 3.Recycled art (training volunteers to convert unused goods into retro clothing and household items 4.Refurbishing donations (rather than recycling, we will clean and mend quality goods) 5.Increased use of Ebay sales 6.A gallery space for local artisans and artists See LINK for details of the history of the birth and development of the “Emporium”
Event Details
When: 22nd Jan.
Time: noon
Where: 465 Victoria Road
More info contact info@govanhillbaths.com
or call the office 0141 4332999