Goodbye Donna!

It’s with a heavy heart that The Hidden Gardens bids farewell to Donna Borokinni. Donna started working at the Gardens six years ago as a Cookery Workshop Leader, before becoming our Community Programmes Manager. We’ll miss Donna a lot, and wish her all the luck in the world for her new job. We hope to […]

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from left to right - Amanda, Jean, Donna, Sarah, Andrea
from left to right – Amanda, Jean, Donna, Sarah, Andrea

It’s with a heavy heart that The Hidden Gardens bids farewell to Donna Borokinni. Donna started working at the Gardens six years ago as a Cookery Workshop Leader, before becoming our Community Programmes Manager.

We’ll miss Donna a lot, and wish her all the luck in the world for her new job. We hope to see her visiting the Gardens very soon!

Alex Wilde will be our interim Community Programmes Manager. If you have any queries about our Community Programme, including Cultural Cookery and Parent and Toddler, please email Alex – alex@thehiddengardens.org.uk

Guest post from Young Film-Maker Charandeep

Our young film-makers are working with the footage they’ve taken at the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival and Mandela Celebrations, and we’re looking forward to sharing their work with you later in the year. Here’s a guest post from another of our young film-makers, Charandeep. The experience of working with this project has been really great […]

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Our young film-makers are working with the footage they’ve taken at the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival and Mandela Celebrations, and we’re looking forward to sharing their work with you later in the year. Here’s a guest post from another of our young film-makers, Charandeep.

The experience of working with this project has been really great so far. I have been really excited to learn to interpret and convey values through the medium of film, something which is so relevant to my volunteering at the Glasgow Gurdwara.

My favourite part so far has been meeting the young people from Scottish Ballet and Singapore and learning about how they communicate to each other through dance.

The thing I’m really looking forward to is the editing process – that’s the bit that really interests me. To be able to formulate a 15 minute film from hours of footage will be a really exciting process. I want to use the time remaining to be taught by our mentors how to use what can be complicated software, like Final Cut Pro – it will be really great.

Bringing all these areas together has been the Hidden Gardens. The Gardens have been the core of the whole project – it’s our meeting space, social space, work space and relaxation space! It really has the power of bringing people together. A true gem of a space in Glasgow.

Timebank at The Hidden Gardens until 21st August

The Timebank, commissioned by The Hidden Gardens as part of the Mandela Celebration event, will now be in the Gardens until Thursday 21st August. Come by to see some of the original volunteer opportunities and pledges. We hope this inspires you to make a pledge of your own. *Our administrator claims that the opportunity and […]

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The Timebank, by Alex Wilde, at The Hidden Gardens
The Timebank, by Alex Wilde, at The Hidden Gardens

The Timebank, commissioned by The Hidden Gardens as part of the Mandela Celebration event, will now be in the Gardens until Thursday 21st August.

Come by to see some of the original volunteer opportunities and pledges. We hope this inspires you to make a pledge of your own.

*Our administrator claims that the opportunity and pledge cards look like a 67, a homage to Mandela Day‘s call to action. We can’t quite see it.

Trumpeter Swans honk in The Hidden Gardens

It seems like news of our Bird-only-Mondays is spreading! After the cultured seagull a few weeks ago, a bevy of Trumpeter Swans landed in the Gardens. They honked and parped the day away. A little bird tells us they’ll be at Glasgow Green tomorrow (Tuesday 29th July) between 1pm and 5pm. Look for the 8ft […]

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Some Trumpeter Swans in summer mode - wings aff!
Some Trumpeter Swans in summer mode – wings aff!

It seems like news of our Bird-only-Mondays is spreading! After the cultured seagull a few weeks ago, a bevy of Trumpeter Swans landed in the Gardens. They honked and parped the day away.

A little bird tells us they’ll be at Glasgow Green tomorrow (Tuesday 29th July) between 1pm and 5pm. Look for the 8ft swans!

Sunday 27th July: The Hidden Gardens at the Empire Cafe

On Sunday 27th July, 12pm-5pm, The Hidden Gardens will be at The Empire Cafe at the Briggait. As part of the Food Sovereignty Market, Mark will be demonstrating some of the vegetables grown at the allotment, as well as selling potted plants, perennials, herbs, and more! There will also be lots of workshops, talks and […]

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On Sunday 27th July, 12pm-5pm, The Hidden Gardens will be at The Empire Cafe at the Briggait. As part of the Food Sovereignty Market, Mark will be demonstrating some of the vegetables grown at the allotment, as well as selling potted plants, perennials, herbs, and more!

There will also be lots of workshops, talks and other fun things at the Empire Cafe, which is on until Friday 1st August.

Countdown to the Games at The Hidden Gardens

Did you see us? The Hidden Gardens were absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on Wednesday evening. Planning for the Countdown started back in March, and it’s been hard to keep it under our hats since then! A group of staff and volunteers went to the rehearsal of the […]

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Volunteers and staff stand beside the beautiful floral 6, part of the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games
Volunteers and staff stand beside the beautiful floral 6, part of the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games

Did you see us?

The Hidden Gardens were absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on Wednesday evening. Planning for the Countdown started back in March, and it’s been hard to keep it under our hats since then!

A group of staff and volunteers went to the rehearsal of the Opening Ceremony on Monday, and it was amazing seeing the Gardens on the big screen.

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Here are some behind the scenes shots of the number being made. They’re a little less glamorous than the finished film!

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Queen’s Baton tours The Hidden Gardens

On Tuesday 22nd July, the Queen’s Baton made an appearance at The Hidden Gardens. It was very exciting, with staff and volunteers getting a chance to hold it, before it went on its merry journey around other parts of Glasgow. It got us all in the Commonwealth Games spirit, and we’re all getting excited! If […]

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On Tuesday 22nd July, the Queen’s Baton made an appearance at The Hidden Gardens. It was very exciting, with staff and volunteers getting a chance to hold it, before it went on its merry journey around other parts of Glasgow. It got us all in the Commonwealth Games spirit, and we’re all getting excited!

If you’re getting a little overwhelmed by the Games, always remember you’ve a Sanctuary at The Hidden Gardens. Recharge your batteries here, then get back to cheering at the Games!

Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival performers in The Hidden Gardens

It’s been exciting in The Hidden Gardens this week, as we welcomed the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival performers to The Hidden Gardens. We’ve been cooking up a storm for them, and a lovely smell of food lingers in the air. Ahh! Our Young Film-makers are documenting the event, and we look forward to sharing the […]

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YDance's marquee in The Hidden Gardens for the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival
YDance’s marquee in The Hidden Gardens for the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival

It’s been exciting in The Hidden Gardens this week, as we welcomed the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival performers to The Hidden Gardens. We’ve been cooking up a storm for them, and a lovely smell of food lingers in the air. Ahh!

Our Young Film-makers are documenting the event, and we look forward to sharing the footage with you soon.

A dancer's wish on our wishing trees
A dancer’s wish on our wishing trees

If you’re new to The Hidden Gardens, we’d love to hear what you think of us! Feel free to leave us comments below, or chat with us through our Facebook or Twitter.

Saturday 14th June – Weekend Volunteering Opportunity

On Saturday 14th June, 1pm-4pm, we’re having another of our popular Weekend Volunteer Opportunities at The Hidden Gardens, as part of Ready Steady Grow Pollokshields. We’ll be planting up our borders and doing other essential summer tasks. If you’d like to come along to share your skills and learn something new, email andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk Why not […]

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On Saturday 14th June, 1pm-4pm, we’re having another of our popular Weekend Volunteer Opportunities at The Hidden Gardens, as part of Ready Steady Grow Pollokshields.

We’ll be planting up our borders and doing other essential summer tasks. If you’d like to come along to share your skills and learn something new, email andrea@thehiddengardens.org.uk

Why not bring along a friend too! Places are limited, so please book your spaces as soon as possible. We’ll be meeting at the chimney at 1pm.

Andrea

Preparations under way for our Mandela Celebration

The Hidden Gardens Mandela Celebration on Saturday 19th July (12pm-4pm) is gathering momentum! Twenty organisations have been inspired to take part, contributing a diverse and lively range of activity including arts and crafts tables, dance performance, singing workshop, discussions, upcycling workshop, storytelling, music and delicious food to taste. The event will shine a light on […]

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Govanhill Baths' "Rags to Riches", pictured mid-flow, will be at The Hidden Gardens' Mandela Celebration.
Govanhill Baths’ “Rags to Riches”, pictured mid-flow, will be at The Hidden Gardens’ Mandela Celebration.

The Hidden Gardens Mandela Celebration on Saturday 19th July (12pm-4pm) is gathering momentum! Twenty organisations have been inspired to take part, contributing a diverse and lively range of activity including arts and crafts tables, dance performance, singing workshop, discussions, upcycling workshop, storytelling, music and delicious food to taste.

The event will shine a light on volunteering in our local community, showcasing the different ways people give their time in support of their community. We hope it will inspire more people to pledge their time to contribute to the fantastic work already being done.

For more information about the event email me

Alex