Festival Diary: Wednesday 09
In Conversation: Harry Josephine Giles and local Councillor Elaine Gallagher
Wed 09 Aug, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Bee’s Knees Café, 83 Bowman St
Glasgow G42 8LF
Ticketed but free
Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/672095213877
Ten years since Harry Josephine Giles’ second pamphlet, Oam, was launched as a result of a residency with Govanhill Baths; we’re thrilled to welcome her back to mark the occasion at this year’s book festival! Join us at Bee’s Knees to hear readings from this award-winning poet and the 2022 recipient of the Arthur C. Clarke award for science fiction. This will be followed by a short Q&A where the author will discuss her writing process and the evolution of her work in the decade since Oam was published.
Broken Sleep Books Takeover
Wed 09 Aug, 6:30 – 7:30pm
The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale St, Glasgow G41 2PZ
Ticketed but free
Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/672098563897
Join us for an evening of poetry and stories at Govanhill International Festival, where we will showcase Scotland-based authors published by innovative press Broken Sleep Books. Each author will give a short reading from their work followed by a Q+A, where authors will discuss their experiences and the importance of a community of writers and a strong platform for independent literature. Featuring Samuel Tongue – The Nakedness of the Fathers, Saskia McCracken – Zero Hours, Taylor Strickland – Dastram/Delirium, Annie Muir – New Year’s Eve, Len Lukowski – The Bare Thing and Maria Sledmere – infra.structure.
Govanhill’s Stories Told Through Objects
Wed 09 Aug, 7:00 – 8:30pm
The Community Newsroom, 82 Bowman St Glasgow G42 8LF
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/govanhills-stories-told-through-objects-govanhill-international-festival-tickets-675922501397
The venue is wheelchair accessible, but there is no accessible toilet.
What stories can be told by the objects we hold most dear? Greater Govanhill have once again teamed up with photographer Morwenna Kearsley for FONDS. From a found feather to a two hundred year old blouse, from a framed certificate to a hand sewn purse. The objects in the homes around Govanhill reveal the stories of migration that make Govanhill so unique. Following the exhibition last year, we are now working on the part two, taking more photographs and creating a podcast. In this event, we’ll hear some of those stories, and give you the chance to share yours.
Govanhill: Generation and Regeneration
Wed 09 Aug, 6:30 – 8:00pm
The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale St, Glasgow G41 2PZ
Ticketed but free
Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/672112525657
Join Ken MacDougall and local historian Bruce Downie as they explore the initial development of Govanhill and subsequent regeneration of the neighbourhood over the last 50 years. Ken led the regeneration of Govanhill during his 37 years with Govanhill Housing Association and knows just about every inch of the neighbourhood. Bruce Downie is a respected local author and historian with an in-depth knowledge of Govanhill’s history from its earliest days. Together they will outline the early history of Govanhill before moving to the more recent history of regeneration since the formation of Govanhill Housing Association in 1974.
Rumpus Summer Yard Club
Mon 07 to Wed 09 Aug, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Rumpus Room, Langside Ln, Glasgow G42 8BH
This year to coincide with GIFC, Rumpus Room will be running their annual Rumpus Summer Yard Club for ages 7+ Open and free to all kids from 7-12 y/o, come and join artists and play workers to created artworks, enjoy free-play, cooking, gardening, building and more!
portraits of POWER – an exhibition of determination and resistance
new photomontage artworks by Euan Sutherland | Multiple locations
Where does POWER lie? With you or with those in control? We are dominated by an unelected minority via media misrepresentation, an abusive police force and a cruel unjust government. We have corrupt politicians and continual malpractice alongside divisive inequalities, climate change denial, hate-mongering, profiteering and horrendous greed. Enough is enough.
Determination and resistance is building, connections are being cultivated, wee victories celebrated, but we need to help each other out continually. We can’t be divided by small differences and dogma. More cooperation less competition. We need more mutual aid and we need it NOW.
hostile ENVIRONMENTS and mutual aid NOW
Exhibition launch: Fri 04 Aug, 6:00 – 9:00pm
The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale St, Glasgow G41 2PZ
Tue 01 to Sat 12 Aug (excluding Sat 05 Aug) 12:00 – 6:00pm
strike SUPPORT on Victoria Road
Tue 01 to Sun 13 Aug
Through the Looking Glass Public Exhibition, Paria Goodarzi
Tue 01 to Sun 13 Aug
Govanhill Baths Garden (opposite 126 Calder Street)
In what ways are green spaces a refuge, a reflection of society, and a gateway to contemplating space and time? Govanhill is one of the most diverse areas in Glasgow, attracting people for its unique political, economic, and cultural appeal. This installation in Govanhill Baths Garden is by Govanhill Baths Culture Collective artist Paria Goodarzi and consists of three mirrored chairs of varying sizes, incorporating materials like acrylic, wood, and tiles. Mirrors reflect our green spaces’ role as a sanctuary and as a reflection of society. Engraved words like WONDER, HOME, and WISH symbolise ways that we might explore space and time. A blue-tiled line connects the outdoors and indoors, prompting contemplation of the built environment and the world the installation inhabits and holds a mirror up to.
Yes! I Can – Pinhole Camera Trail
Tue 01 to Sun 13 Aug
Various sites around Govanhill
As part of her Culture Collective residency with Govanhill Baths, Jude Mckechnie together with local photographer Martyna Maz and researcher Anna Tudos, worked collaboratively with the Govanhill Youth Club to make pinhole cameras out of empty juice cans.
We ventured out and hung them up in various places around Govanhill and left them to work their magic. The images captured inside our little cans have been made into printed cards with a trail of where the images were taken included on the back. Find out more about the project on our website and learn how to make your very own pinhole camera at home, because yes, you can too! You can find our pinhole camera postcards in Govanhill’s various local cafes and shops and can access the route and view the results via the QR code! Plus read snippets of conversations, thoughts and stories from the young people who took part.
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Govanhill Baths
99 Calder Street, Govanhill
Glasgow G42 7RA
Office: 126 Calder Street
Glasgow G42 7QP
T: 0141 433 2999
E: info@govanhillbaths.com
