Archive for Govan

It’s raining in sunny Govan

September 6th, 2007

How the weather changes on Sunny Govan Radio 103.5FM! The 24-hour station is now broadcasting a Polish language programme and it’s called ‘The Rainmen’s Land’ – Kraina Deszczowcow.
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Vigil against deportation

September 6th, 2007

An all-night vigil against mass deportation of asylum seekers was held outside the Home Office building in Brand Street, Govan by Congolese asylum seekers in August.
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Sunny Govan

August 9th, 2007

Govanite David Flynn spent many hours at Sunny Govan Radio last month, preparing a programme for a BBC Radio Scotland series on ‘A day in the life of’ a community radio station.
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Govan Fair

August 9th, 2007

To avoid the near tragedy of cancelling the Govan Fair, the Association which runs it is now in the process of becoming a charity.
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Our Environment

August 9th, 2007

The Greater Govan Environment Trust, in partnership with Govan Dog Training Club, held a very succesful community dog show, in Elder Park, Govan on Sunday July 29.
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Jimmy faces future

July 12th, 2007

A portrait of Govanite Jimmy Reid, of Upper Clyde Shipbuilders fame – has been unveiled at the People’s Palace to mark his 75th birthday.
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Clydebuilt centenary celebration in America

July 12th, 2007

July is also celebration time on another waterfront thanks to Clyde shipbuilding.
In  the little town of Douglas/Saugatuck in Michigan a Govan built boat will be re-christened at its lakeside mooring to mark its 100th birthday.
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Social moves

July 12th, 2007

Social services are closing their offices in the former Govan Town Hall this month, to move to new premises at Rowan Business Park, Teucharhill off Craigton Road.
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Pearce Funding

July 12th, 2007

Govan’s Pearce Institute has received a grant of £11,918 from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland towards staff costs.
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A career in digital media

July 12th, 2007

Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency have just launched a course for recent school leavers who are interested in a career in digital media.
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