Michelle reflects on our Creative Ageing Project

Hello, my name is Michelle, I lead the creative ageing programme for Givin’ it Laldie. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Scottish Power for their support this year, as we reflect on all the wonderful creative ageing projects in the Gorbals. We have had...
TuneRoom at the O2 Academy!

TuneRoom at the O2 Academy!

TuneRoom is our youth music project who meet weekly on Thursdays to work on music skills, learn about production, writing and instruments, and have fun. We recently got the chance to check out an iconic venue right on our doorstep, the O2 Academy Glasgow! The...
Hello from our new Trainee!

Hello from our new Trainee!

My name is Eilis and I’ve been working as a trainee with Givin’ it Laldie since the start of September. In this short space of time, I’ve been able to see just how valuable the work the organisation does is – and it has been so rewarding to be part of that work, both...
Michelle tells us about our Creative Ageing Programme.

Michelle tells us about our Creative Ageing Programme.

Hello, my name is Michelle and I lead the Creative Ageing programme at Givin’ it Laldie. For the last 6 ½ years, I’ve been lucky to meet and work with wonderful people in the Gorbals community. I lead weekly sessions in both McNeill Street and Moffat Street Dementia...
Shoutout for young music makers in the Gorbals!

Shoutout for young music makers in the Gorbals!

We have a few spaces left for young aspiring musicians to join TuneRoom. If you are S1 – S4, and want to learn from skilled musicians and collaborate with other young artists then With sessions beginning again soon we’re looking for anybody who is...
We’re Hiring!!!

We’re Hiring!!!

We are delighted to be hiring two new posts from September! We are looking for a Freelance musician to join our Tune Room Project and for a Trainee to join us on a Wednesday and Thursday. TuneRoom is a creative, supportive and exciting space for young people aged 10...
Glasgow kids choir release Christmas tune on YouTube

Glasgow kids choir release Christmas tune on YouTube

A Glasgow kids’ choir has released a Christmas cover and festive video on YouTube this week. The G5 Kids Choir, consisting of Blackfriars and St Francis Primary Schools children, is a group within the Givin’ it Laldie music charity. Click here to read the full...
Spring time at Givin’ it Laldie

Spring time at Givin’ it Laldie

Spring is a busy time for us! Like many charities, it is the end of our financial year which gives us an opportunity to look back and reflect on how things have been going. We ask ourselves: What went well? What challenges did we face? What feedback did we receive and...