Growing a Greener Glasgow

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Calls for unity in Govanill over ‘rubbish rage’

After building a community garden, down a lane behind tenements in Govanhill and experiencing the mess, we decided to investigate. Our eight page newspaper, the Govanhill Gazette, documents residents’ experience of rubbish collections and fly-tipping around that block and highlights the agencies you can go to for support. The paper is available at our office or other community orientated outlets in Govanhill.

Save money with an energy audit

To book your audit, call 0141 636 3959, email info@southseeds.org or drop in to our shop on Butterbiggins Road. We will be surprised if we can’t save you money immediately.

Outdoor gardening sessions have started

Building a tool store, weeding growing beds, turning compost, clearing ground and drinking lots of tea and coffee. The outdoor sessions have started.

Getting the Nan McKay Hall composting

Composting facilities installed for well-used community centre in Pollokshields.

What is polycarbonate secondary glazing?

Cheap, effective secondary glazing which you can fit yourself that will keep the heat in.

Are you eligible for the Warm Home Discount?

£140 credit from your electricity supplier – simply call them to check. If you are passing, pop into the office and we can check for you.

Plugging the gaps

As it gets colder, it’s time to start plugging the gaps to reduce the draughts in your home and keep the heat in.

Useful numbers for Southside residents

We are posting this again because if this wasn’t useful before, it may be useful now.