Children and Young People
Govanhill Children’s Festival: All Events Free!
Saturday 22 – Saturday 29 August
More information email: lmchendry@govanhillha.org
Govanhill Community Development Trust together with Licketyspit Theatre, the OiOi Gaming Community and Glasgow Science Centre invite children and their families to a whole week of fun-filled events including a Minecraft day, book festival, talent show, drama, song writing, video diaries, cookery, kids quiz, art and recycling, sports, prizes and giveaways and lots more!
(Led by Govanhill Community Development Trust)
Saturday 22 August
Performing Arts Day
Licketyspit Family Drama Workshop
10:00 to 11:00am
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Bring your imagination for this fun and family drama and play, suitable for families with children 0-10 years.
Songwriting Workshop
2:00 to 3:00pm
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Always wanted to write your own song? Make sweet music with Rosie Ban and Govanhill Community Development Trust in a special workshop and start your journey to stardom.
Sunday 23 August
STEM Day
Mission to Mars
10:00 to 11:00am
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Ever wondered what life is like on Mars? Learn all about the red planet and build your own space rover! Event hosted by Glasgow Science Centre and Govanhill Community Development Trust.
Mincraft Let’s Build Govanhill
2:00 to 3:30pm
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See Govanhill come to life Minecraft style in this amazing, interactive building event.
Monday 24 August
Kids Culture Day
Kids’ Quiz
10:00 to 11:00am
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Test your knowledge of Govanhill with this neighbourhood quiz.
What I believe
1:00 to 2:00pm
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A snapshot of the faiths of a community, as told by the children who practice them
Tuesday 25 August
Arts and Recyling Day
I Heart Govanhill
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Spread the love and visit our wonderful virtual window display of Govanhill Primary Schools and Nursery because we all ‘Heart Govanhill’.
Wednesday 26 August
Health and Well-being Day
Yogotta Try this!
10:00 to 11:00am
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Yoga session suitable for all ages and abilities. Relax and get flexible!
Thursday 27 August
Kid’s Kitchen Day
Porridge Cook Along
10:00 to 11:00am
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Learn how to make porridge using traditional and modern recipes.
Transylvania Treats
1:00 to 2:00pm
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Join the team at Transylvania café and you’ll be in for a real treat, as they prepare the yummiest cakes around.
Friday 28 August
Children’s Book Festival
Nessie’s Selfie
10:00 to 11:00am
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Join Nessie on her snappy selfie adventures.
An Island Tail
12:00 to 1:00pm
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Escape the city and discover the delights of Island life with Shona, the very brave cat.
The Tartan Witch
2:00 to 3:00pm
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A bewitching tartan tale recorded in English and traditional Scots language.
Become an author!
4:00 to 5:00pm
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Top story writing tips on your way to become a best-selling author! With Wendy H Jones, president of Scottish association of Writers.
Saturday 29 August
Closing Party
Dress up & let’s party!
10:00 to 11:00am
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Wear your party clothes or dress up as your favourite book or movie character and celebrate with us on the last day of our fab festival.
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Govanhill Baths
99 Calder Street, Govanhill
Glasgow G42 7RA
Govanhill Baths Office
Community Wellbeing Office
126 Calder Street
Glasgow G42 7QP
T: 0141 433 2999
E: info@govanhillbaths.com
E: wellbeing@govanhillbaths.com
