Givin it Laldie - Making Music in the Gorbals

24/08/2026

🍿 G5 residents are welcome to head along to the G5 Cinema THIS FRIDAY 28th for a screening of the kids classic, Home Alone 3 (1997) at Gorbals Parish Church!
All G5C events are FREE OF CHARGE and for Gorbals community only. Complimentary snacks and soft drinks provided.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../home-alone-3-live-at-the...
For more information: https://newgorbalsha.org.uk/your.../events/homealone3/

Come and join us at the G5 Cinema for a screening of the kids classic, Home Alone 3 (1997) on Friday 28th August at Gorbals Parish Church!

All G5C events are FREE OF CHARGE and for Gorbals community only. Complimentary snacks and soft drinks provided.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-alone-3-live-at-the-g5-cinema-tickets-1998475954377

For more information: https://newgorbalsha.org.uk/your-community/events/homealone3/

20/08/2026

Do you believe that creative expression should be available to everyone? Do you believe in the power of music to improve wellbeing, enhance cultural life, and build understanding, community and connection? Do you have leadership skills you would like to hone and share? We're looking for YOU!

There's still time to express interest in becoming our Chair of Trustees! If you have any questions please just get in touch!

Link to more info in comments.

19/08/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM! 🌟

We’re hiring an Admin & Project Support Worker to join our small, dynamic team!

Location: 1 Errol Gardens in the Gorbals + hybrid working
Hours: 21 hours / 3 days a week (must include Wed & Thu)
Salary: £27,000 FTE (pro-rata)
Deadline: 5 PM on September 25th, 2026

We’re looking for someone versatile, eager to learn, and not afraid to ask questions as they grow into taking full ownership of their role—no specific formal background required!

We are committed to building a team that reflects the community we serve. Applications from candidates from lower socio-economic backgrounds, those with lived experience of the care system, and Black and racially minoritised individuals are especially welcomed.

Find out more and apply via the link in comments.

12/08/2026

☀️⚫️ Unlike the Solar eclipse we ask that you do directly look at this! Our adult music sessions are recommencing next Wednesday August 19th at 1 Errol Gardens!

We can’t wait to see you again!

12/08/2026

Head over to the Barn this weekend for a colourful (and fun) finale to the School Holidays!

It's that time of year again! 🎉

Our annual COLOUR RUN event is taking place this Saturday at the Barn from 12:00 till 2:00pm. Come and join us for a free afternoon of games, music, food and lots and lots of colour! 🎨

05/08/2026

Our guitar newbies absolutely smashed their first session in the Beginners Course! Every week they will build up the basic skills and knowledge required for a foundation upon which they can continue developing and improving their playing for years to come. Well done team! ✨

Thank you to the Crown Street Co-op for the space, and our funders for supporting more people to join a creative community!
Creative Scotland Glasgow City Council

04/08/2026

Ready to level up your playing? Tomorrow we’re diving into the absolute easiest way to start playing your favourite songs: Guitar Tablature (Tab).
If the idea of reading standard sheet music has always felt impossible, this session is for you. We’ll show you how to skip the overwhelming music theory and open up a whole new world of guitar playing.

What You’ll Learn:

🔸Zero Theory Needed: Learn how to read tabs instantly without spending years studying standard notes.
🔸Exact Fret Precision: Discover exactly where the original artist played each note on the fretboard—no more guessing games.
🔸Endless Resources: How to navigate and find millions of free song tabs available online.
Event Details:
📅 When: Tomorrow! Wednesday 5th from 6.30 - 8.30pm
🎟️ Tickets: grab yours at the link in the comments.

29/07/2026

Could you be our next Chair of Trustees? 💛

Big things are happening at Givin' it Laldie —and we need an enthusiastic, personable, and dependable leader to help steer the ship during this exciting new chapter.

As Chair of our Board, you’ll play an important role in supporting our team, championing our mission, and helping us bring people together through the power of music.

Ready to step up?
🔗 Click the link in the comments for more info.

28/07/2026

The deadline for G5 residents to provide Gorbals Ideas Fund feedback (and have the chance to win a £15 voucher) is THIS FRIDAY 31st.
Fill in the questionnaire here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIF_G5_Mapping

For G5 residents. Gorbals Ideas Fund wants to hear from you!
Take part in this short questionnaire to help shape the theme for their next Gorbals Ideas Gathering and upcoming community voting event. You'll also have the chance to win a voucher! Link in comments.

23/07/2026

What a night! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our Songwriting for Beginners session last night. Watching you all contribute, craft, and collaborate made it such a joy to lead, and we were delighted to hear what you got out of the session.
A massive, special thank you to the wondrous Carol Laula for generously sharing her time, talent, and expertise with us all.
Don’t worry if you missed it—we still have 3 very special sessions coming up!

⟢ Next Week: Guitar Maintenance with Neil Sturgeon
⟢Upcoming: Guitar Tab for Beginners
⟢ Upcoming: Bass for Beginners (both led by Patrick Shand!)

Head to the link in the comments to grab your spot, learn something new, and support Givin’ it Laldie! Message us directly for concession pricing.