Govanhill Baths

There has been much talk about the Govanhill baths trust's new charity shop, at 73 Calder Street in Govanhill, which was opened by Elaine C Smith last month. We took a wander down today [as we're still both on holiday] It has a good selection of books, clothes and furniture. Alburt was tempted by some chairs but by that time it had started to rain and we had a wee bit to walk to get home. It's a really good cause, so if your around that area call in and buy something or donate your unwanted clothes and books to the store.

The trust has two years to raise £8.5 million pounds to transform the existing baths into a health and well being centre for the local community. Glasgow based Nord Architecture have worked closely with the trust to produce a feasibility study for the baths.

It's a lot of money but the trust are busy organising fund raising events. There is an event on the 30th of September @ 1.00pm at McNeils on Torrisdale Street [just of Victoria road] organised by the Pool Variety Club it's a 'Soup, a Song and a Swally'. It's £7 for a ticket but this includes a bowl of stew or soup. Tickets are available from the Govanhill baths charity shop, McNeills and Southside Music.