The Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) are delighted to announce that they have commissioned artist Nathan Coley to develop ideas for an artwork that will form part of the physical fabric and social history of the building in its next phase of redevelopment. Support from Creative Scotland will enable Nathan to carry out an intensive […]
To commemorate the centenary of the opening of the Govanhill Baths the Trust decided that an artist’s banner commission would make a valuable contribution to celebrating this unique achievement and as a permanent reminder of the huge achievement by the community in bringing the building back into use. The commission will compliment the vibrant and […]
After 16 years of struggle, the teaching pool at the Baths opens this month for lessons for children from babies to 5 years. All classes are delivered in small groups, allowing the teacher to focus on the learners and tailor the lesson accordingly. 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 lessons may be available on […]
Govanhill Baths Community Trust will be closed from Friday 23 December until 10am on Wednesday 05 January. We would like to thank all of our supporters, service users, volunteers, out staff, and the people of Govanhill, for another successful year moving us closer to the ultimate goal of re-opening the Baths as a Wellbeing Centre. […]
If you are looking to learn new skills, improve your health or just find a reason to get out of the house on a driech winter’s day, GBCT have a range of classes and courses available in the New Year. All of the courses are FREE and open to all, although priority will be given […]
2015-16 has been a remarkable year in the history of the Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) and the campaign to re-open Govanhill Baths. The GBCT is well on the way to developing the phase 1(b) project to refurbish the Baths, as well as seeing a dramatic increase in the delivery of our well-being intiatives. The […]
Creation Records guru Alan McGee will be returning to his former home of Govanhill to introduce screenings of “Supersonic” the documentary about his most famous signing, Oasis. Alan famously discovered the Manchester band when they were a support act at King Tuts in Glasgow. He used to live on Allison Street in Govanhill and, as […]
Last month we launched a competition for an artist to design the third set of Govanhill notes for the People’s Bank of Govanhill, the winner was Rabiya Choudhry who grew up in Govanhill and now lives in Leith. Rabiya says: “I have been creating alternative currencies since 2012, most recently for LeithLate festival, Edinburgh. I […]
