Givin' it Laldie

Making Music in the Gorbals

Many of our groups are back in person – get in touch to find out more.

Welcome to Givin’ it Laldie, where we believe that music is for everyone!

Our music sessions are FREE and are open to everyone – no auditions, no experience and no ability to read music required! We use music to build and strengthen our community, to connect people and to lift lives and improve well being – why not come along and have a go?

Interested?

We’d Love to Hear From You. Find out more:

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Our Music Groups:

G5 Kids Choir

We currently rehearse on Tuesdays afterschool, 15:00 – 16:30 at Gorbals Parish Church, 1 Errol Gardens.

G5 Kids Choir Details

Strum For Life (Adults)

Strum for Life is our community guitar class for all adults. Sessions currently take place on Wednesdays, 18:45 – 20:15 at Gorbals Parish Church, 1 Errol Gardens.

Strum For Life Details

Youth Guitar Group

This is a community guitar class for young people who are just beginning or who have been playing for a little while. It runs on Wednesdays, 16:30 pm – 18:00 at Gorbals Parish Church, 1 Errol Gardens.

Youth Guitar Group Details

Sing For Life

Sing for Life is a daytime singing session which currently takes place on Wednesdays, 13:30 pm to 15:00, at Gorbals Parish Church, 1 Errol Gardens. It is led by Kirstie. You can also join this session remotely via Zoom.

Sing For Life Details

Sing For Health

This is currently a closed session due to Covid.

Sing For Health Details

The Laldie Sessions

Wednesdays, 11:00 – 13:00, at McNeil Street and Moffat Street dementia units.

The Laldie Sessions Details

Givin' It Laldie - Making Music in the Gorbals

While we can't be together for the next few weeks to sing and play, we are making sure that when it's possible again - we will be ready! Today, restringing all the guitars.

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Givin' It Laldie - Making Music in the Gorbals

All adult sessions to take place online for next two weeks. We will review the situation for following weeks after the next government update. Please message us if you have not received an email or text with the link, or if you are unfamiliar with zoom.

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Givin' It Laldie - Making Music in the Gorbals

We are officially finished for 2021! A huge thank you to all of our participants, partners, volunteers, team members, board members, funders, and general cheerleaders. You have helped us all keep givin' it laldie this year! We wish you all a very warm and restful festive break, and a fantastic new year! #goodaboutgorbals

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Givin' It Laldie - Making Music in the Gorbals

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, the wondrous Gorbals Community! Through the gift of technology we've been able to bring together the mighty Citizens Theatre Community Collective and the bold #G5kidschoir for a #5goldrings special! #goodaboutgorbals

https://youtu.be/KYKxuA2L2_o

Citizens Theatre Community Collective collaborate virtually with the G5 Kids Choir on this banging version of an old seasonal favourite.

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Givin' It Laldie - Making Music in the Gorbals

Thank you New Gorbals Housing Association for these amazing pictures! We couldn't love them more. Families can check out more in the private flickr album - the link is in the G5 Kids Choir website.

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Givin' It Laldie - Making Music in the Gorbals

😍🎞🎶 We can't get enough of this video! A handful of our junior strummers joined forces with the #G5KidsChoir for the alternative indoors 'Light up the Gorbals' event. Merry Christmas everyone!

https://youtu.be/Snj86zZn4O0