Rags To Riches

Rags To Riches Rags to Riches is a Govanhill Baths Community Trust project.

Rags to Riches is an award-winning upcycling social enterprise that uses waste to promote environmental sustainability, community engagement and education in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. We employ the circular economy model to offer workshops within our own venues as well as providing outreach programmes to outside organisations to upskill, train and empower local groups and support vulnerab

le communities. Alongside workshops and community outreach, we also sell a range of handcrafted upcycled design collections on our online shop to create economic opportunities for local makers while actively reducing and reusing waste.

Beginners Woodwork - Make your own creepie stool workshop.Over the 3 sessions you will learn some basic joinery techniqu...
28/05/2026

Beginners Woodwork - Make your own creepie stool workshop.

Over the 3 sessions you will learn some basic joinery techniques as well as how to safely and efficiently use tools such as saws, drills, planes and sanders.

The skills you use in this course can be applied to your own DIY/home projects. And you’ll walk come away with your own handcrafted traditional creepie stool, sustainably made using reclaimed wood.

What you will learn:

– How to prepare and cut wood

– How to effectively use a drill

– Sanding and finishing your finished product

This session is suitable for beginners and all materials and equipment are provided, so simply bring yourself and we’ll sort out the rest!

This course takes place on;
Tuesday 16th June, 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday 23rd June, 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday 30th June, 5:30-7:30pm

More info and book your spot here:
Beginners Woodwork – Make your own creepie stool: Wed 16 June (3 sessions) - Govanhill Baths https://share.google/lLNPBabOfEltug7wZ

Come and join the next block of our Beginners Woodwork class, specifically for women and Non-binary folk.Hosted at our w...
22/05/2026

Come and join the next block of our Beginners Woodwork class, specifically for women and Non-binary folk.

Hosted at our woodwork and upcycling hub at The Deep End, this 3-session course will teach you everything you need to know to safely and efficiently use tools such as saws, drills, hammers and sanders as well as teaching you basic joinery techniques and tricks!

Learn some introductory woodwork skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. Walk away with your own handmade crate and knowledge of how to approach building with wood!

To book your spot tap the link in our bio.

14/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came down to our Building Sustainable Communities Deep End Open Day as part of Glasgow Climate Action Week.

Great meeting so many new people interested in getting involved with our projects!

If you want to get involved in any of our activities, visit www.govanhillbaths.com

Come visit The Deep End as we open our doors to our pioneering environmental projects for collective wellbeing.This even...
06/05/2026

Come visit The Deep End as we open our doors to our pioneering environmental projects for collective wellbeing.

This event is part of 2026.

Come and visit our community mushroom farm ‘Community Champignons’ and pick up your own grow-bag. Take a tour of our innovative recycled plastic studio using your waste plastics to make chairs and tables for the local area, or try your hand at planting in the new community garden at the Deep End.

Unintended
An exhibition by Teresa Albor

An installation of sculptures and mobiles made from rejected recycled plastic tiles and 3D printing debris.

Materials have their own kind of intelligence, revealing both their strengths and limits. At the Deep End, plastic being recycled doesn’t always behave as intended—it can resist or turn out differently than planned. This installation focuses on those “failures,” treating them as moments of play and unexpected beauty. It highlights the creative potential in what doesn’t quite work, encouraging a rethinking of value, intention, perfection and what materials can do.

Come and chat to our teams and volunteers and find out more about how you can get involved, or ask any questions.

Date: Thursday 14th May
Time: 2-5pm
Booking: No need to book, just drop in on the day.
Address: The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street G41 2PZ

We're !An exciting opportunity for an About the projectThe GBCT Men’s Shed supports men’s health and wellbeing through ...
27/03/2026

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About the project
The GBCT Men’s Shed supports men’s health and wellbeing through woodwork, creativity and connection.

Meeting weekly in the Deep End Wood Workshop, the Shed brings together men with a wide range of skills and life experiences to work on personal and community projects, often using reclaimed materials. The space is welcoming and supportive: somewhere participants can learn practical skills, share knowledge, build friendships and support one another.

The Shed also provides a space where positive masculinity is encouraged, promoting openness, collaboration, respect and mutual care. Alongside practical making, the group offers opportunities for conversation and connection, helping reduce isolation and strengthen wellbeing.

Role Purpose

The Men’s Shed Facilitator will lead weekly sessions that combine creative woodworking activity with a supportive and inclusive group environment.

The facilitator will support participants to develop practical skills while fostering a culture of friendship, confidence and peer support. The role involves creating a space where men feel comfortable participating at their own pace, sharing knowledge and building relationships.

Working closely with Men’s Shed participants, GBCT staff and the Woodwork Technician, the facilitator will ensure sessions are safe, welcoming and responsive to participants’ needs.

On Saturday 21st March we celebrated in the street to mark the 25th anniversary of the historic occupation of . It was a...
23/03/2026

On Saturday 21st March we celebrated in the street to mark the 25th anniversary of the historic occupation of . It was a joyful event which reminded us what we're all fighting for.

We enjoyed perfeomances from the amazing and speakers included those who were there at the original picket and young people from our youth club who have never had access to the pool.

We haven't given up the fight.

We've completed the external works making the building water tight, and restoring the brickwork. But due to the rising costs since the pandemic we've got more fundraising to do to complete the internal works.

You can help us by becoming a Friend of Govanhill Baths from as little as £1 a month.

Friends Of Govanhill Baths - Govanhill Baths https://share.google/rDQjZ7j4dlPzzJa66

Congratulations to the team for launching their new Wildflower Community Garden in the Gorbals today!We were pleased to...
21/03/2026

Congratulations to the team for launching their new Wildflower Community Garden in the Gorbals today!

We were pleased to collaborate with a 6-week woodwork course with local residents. This culminated in a community build project where the group built their own wheelchair accessible planters and seating for the garden.

Also great to see our Larch and recycled plastic bee posts helping guide people along a pollinators path through the local area.


As we celebrate 25 years since the Govanhill Baths occupation, we’re reminded what collective action can do - a communit...
20/03/2026

As we celebrate 25 years since the Govanhill Baths occupation, we’re reminded what collective action can do - a community standing up, reclaiming space, and reimagining what’s possible.

That same spirit lives on in our 100% recycled plastic Pond Chairs.

Made using waste plastic collected right here in Govanhill, Glasgow. Each chair is a small act of resistance against throwaway culture — turning what was once discarded into something built to last.

From reclaiming a historic public building to reshaping waste materials, it’s all part of the same story: people power, creativity, and care for our community and planet.

25 years is too long. SAVE OUR POOL!

✨️ Help us get back into the Baths ✨️

🔹️ Find your own limited edition recycled plastic Pond Chair in our shop on www.govanhillbaths.com

🔹️ Become a Friend of Govanhill Baths
From as little as £1 per month you can help reopen the building. With this you'll recieve a commemorative pin badge, postcards and more.

To find our more visit www.govanhillbaths.com/friends-of-govanhill-baths or tap the link in our bio.

Our unique recycled plastic sheets are a great solution for creating striking, waterproof surfaces. These 6mm sheets hav...
25/02/2026

Our unique recycled plastic sheets are a great solution for creating striking, waterproof surfaces.

These 6mm sheets have been laminated with ply giving a quality finish which can be used for a variety of purposes.

This café counter is made from waste plastic generated from the cafés day-to-day operations.

Got a project or commission in mind? Email us at [email protected].

Last week we were pleased to welcome Inverclyde Shed in a learning exchange showcasing our recycled plastic studio and M...
24/02/2026

Last week we were pleased to welcome Inverclyde Shed in a learning exchange showcasing our recycled plastic studio and Men's Shed project.

Here we demonstrated how broken and waste plastic toys collected from skips could be used to create a 100% recycled plastic sheet. This sheet will then be used as a test material Inverclyde can use to prototype recycled plastic products they can manufacture themselves.

The session involved product design, and more importantly a shared soup and chat!

Address

The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street
Glasgow
G412PZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441414233919

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