Gavin Brewis
@gavinbrewis.bsky.social
C4 Community Catapult Research Fellow with interests in youth culture, communities, sysytemic violence, and intergenerational psychosocial trauma. Scholar of Buckfast Tonic Marxism. 🍾
Lola McEvoy recently announced that she would like to "ban the balaclavas linked to anti-social behaviour".
Just two decades ago it was hoods and baseball caps. It's almost as if the aesthetic is nothing to do with the behaviour.
How about banning the poverty linked with anti-social behaviour?
Just two decades ago it was hoods and baseball caps. It's almost as if the aesthetic is nothing to do with the behaviour.
How about banning the poverty linked with anti-social behaviour?
December 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Lola McEvoy recently announced that she would like to "ban the balaclavas linked to anti-social behaviour".
Just two decades ago it was hoods and baseball caps. It's almost as if the aesthetic is nothing to do with the behaviour.
How about banning the poverty linked with anti-social behaviour?
Just two decades ago it was hoods and baseball caps. It's almost as if the aesthetic is nothing to do with the behaviour.
How about banning the poverty linked with anti-social behaviour?
The display from @dundeeunitedfc.bsky.social
Ultras the other night:
"Choose Life, Ditch the Knife"
This is the kind of messages we are seeing across a lot of the Ultras groups, and it shows how conscious young working-class boys and girls are of their conditions. 🧵
Ultras the other night:
"Choose Life, Ditch the Knife"
This is the kind of messages we are seeing across a lot of the Ultras groups, and it shows how conscious young working-class boys and girls are of their conditions. 🧵
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The display from @dundeeunitedfc.bsky.social
Ultras the other night:
"Choose Life, Ditch the Knife"
This is the kind of messages we are seeing across a lot of the Ultras groups, and it shows how conscious young working-class boys and girls are of their conditions. 🧵
Ultras the other night:
"Choose Life, Ditch the Knife"
This is the kind of messages we are seeing across a lot of the Ultras groups, and it shows how conscious young working-class boys and girls are of their conditions. 🧵
On the way home for the weekend before doing a little work with the BBC on Monday.
Looking forward to it.
Looking forward to it.
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On the way home for the weekend before doing a little work with the BBC on Monday.
Looking forward to it.
Looking forward to it.
On Wednesday we finished our second session with local youths informing a co-design process for a Young People's Health Action Plan.
35 teens attended over two nights and gave their views on current and ongoing issues affecting their wellbeing:
Mental health
Cyber bullying
Personal development
35 teens attended over two nights and gave their views on current and ongoing issues affecting their wellbeing:
Mental health
Cyber bullying
Personal development
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
On Wednesday we finished our second session with local youths informing a co-design process for a Young People's Health Action Plan.
35 teens attended over two nights and gave their views on current and ongoing issues affecting their wellbeing:
Mental health
Cyber bullying
Personal development
35 teens attended over two nights and gave their views on current and ongoing issues affecting their wellbeing:
Mental health
Cyber bullying
Personal development
In a really good mood today. No idea why...
Must be that new coffee machine. 👀 🏴👌
Must be that new coffee machine. 👀 🏴👌
November 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In a really good mood today. No idea why...
Must be that new coffee machine. 👀 🏴👌
Must be that new coffee machine. 👀 🏴👌
Incredible evening. One for the ages.
Alba gu bràth 💙
Alba gu bràth 💙
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Incredible evening. One for the ages.
Alba gu bràth 💙
Alba gu bràth 💙
Jeremy Clarkson has suddenly discovered the inherent issues in capitalism...
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Jeremy Clarkson has suddenly discovered the inherent issues in capitalism...
Brilliant wee tribute night set up for my Da on the 21st of this month, celebrating his contribution to the music scene across the years.
I know money is scarce, but if you can spare a few quid, then you can donate to Diabetes UK in his memory here:
www.justgiving.com/page/samanth...
I know money is scarce, but if you can spare a few quid, then you can donate to Diabetes UK in his memory here:
www.justgiving.com/page/samanth...
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Brilliant wee tribute night set up for my Da on the 21st of this month, celebrating his contribution to the music scene across the years.
I know money is scarce, but if you can spare a few quid, then you can donate to Diabetes UK in his memory here:
www.justgiving.com/page/samanth...
I know money is scarce, but if you can spare a few quid, then you can donate to Diabetes UK in his memory here:
www.justgiving.com/page/samanth...
Book sale, raffle and refreshments tomorrow at Unity Books, Glasgow.
Get yourself along if you're in the city. it will be worth it!
Get yourself along if you're in the city. it will be worth it!
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Book sale, raffle and refreshments tomorrow at Unity Books, Glasgow.
Get yourself along if you're in the city. it will be worth it!
Get yourself along if you're in the city. it will be worth it!
Had a lovely day down London today for the 'All Together Now' Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness (C4) Conference.
Great to get going in my new role and to meet the people I'll be working with to create change in the communities across the UK and Ireland over the next 4 years.
Great to get going in my new role and to meet the people I'll be working with to create change in the communities across the UK and Ireland over the next 4 years.
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Had a lovely day down London today for the 'All Together Now' Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness (C4) Conference.
Great to get going in my new role and to meet the people I'll be working with to create change in the communities across the UK and Ireland over the next 4 years.
Great to get going in my new role and to meet the people I'll be working with to create change in the communities across the UK and Ireland over the next 4 years.
Changed days when you're getting pens as gifts, especially from friends you've travelled the world and sessioned with over 20 years...
In seriousness, I've been very lucky and recieved lots of gifts and well wishes in my last few days in Glasgow. It really means a lot. ❤️
In seriousness, I've been very lucky and recieved lots of gifts and well wishes in my last few days in Glasgow. It really means a lot. ❤️
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Changed days when you're getting pens as gifts, especially from friends you've travelled the world and sessioned with over 20 years...
In seriousness, I've been very lucky and recieved lots of gifts and well wishes in my last few days in Glasgow. It really means a lot. ❤️
In seriousness, I've been very lucky and recieved lots of gifts and well wishes in my last few days in Glasgow. It really means a lot. ❤️
Yesterday was my final day at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social. Thank you to the librarians, canteen staff, security, and fellow lecturers and researchers for making my time there so enjoyable. Thanks also to the students who kept it entertaining and I can't wait to see what you go on to achieve. ❤️
October 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Yesterday was my final day at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social. Thank you to the librarians, canteen staff, security, and fellow lecturers and researchers for making my time there so enjoyable. Thanks also to the students who kept it entertaining and I can't wait to see what you go on to achieve. ❤️
First time in about two years where my day hasn't consisted of something work-related. Took a trip round Common Ground Southside. Had some Spanish eggs and a cortada. Noticed some interesting flags flying across Shawlands and Battlefield. Easy to forget to live at times; this was a nice wee morning.
October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
First time in about two years where my day hasn't consisted of something work-related. Took a trip round Common Ground Southside. Had some Spanish eggs and a cortada. Noticed some interesting flags flying across Shawlands and Battlefield. Easy to forget to live at times; this was a nice wee morning.
Couple leaving gifts today from people I've got to know through the years at GCU. Across the library, the canteen, and the general staff, from cleaners to security, I've met some amazing humans who I've come to call friends. I'll be sad to leave, and this was such a nice touch.
One week left. ❤️
One week left. ❤️
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Couple leaving gifts today from people I've got to know through the years at GCU. Across the library, the canteen, and the general staff, from cleaners to security, I've met some amazing humans who I've come to call friends. I'll be sad to leave, and this was such a nice touch.
One week left. ❤️
One week left. ❤️
You'll struggle to see a better video than this all weekend. 🧵
The Source (1994) Barrowlands, sponsored by @redbull.com.
The interviewer is Scots DJ and Presenter Ewan MacLeod, who passed away suddenly in 2020 at just 48 years old (RIP).
The Source (1994) Barrowlands, sponsored by @redbull.com.
The interviewer is Scots DJ and Presenter Ewan MacLeod, who passed away suddenly in 2020 at just 48 years old (RIP).
October 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
You'll struggle to see a better video than this all weekend. 🧵
The Source (1994) Barrowlands, sponsored by @redbull.com.
The interviewer is Scots DJ and Presenter Ewan MacLeod, who passed away suddenly in 2020 at just 48 years old (RIP).
The Source (1994) Barrowlands, sponsored by @redbull.com.
The interviewer is Scots DJ and Presenter Ewan MacLeod, who passed away suddenly in 2020 at just 48 years old (RIP).
Just finished this book that I purchased at its launch last week.
Criminal Justice in Scotland, written by Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson, and Katrina Morrison of the SCCJR. A brilliant wee textbook that will be of great use for undergraduate students in particular. One for your criminology classes!
Criminal Justice in Scotland, written by Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson, and Katrina Morrison of the SCCJR. A brilliant wee textbook that will be of great use for undergraduate students in particular. One for your criminology classes!
October 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Just finished this book that I purchased at its launch last week.
Criminal Justice in Scotland, written by Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson, and Katrina Morrison of the SCCJR. A brilliant wee textbook that will be of great use for undergraduate students in particular. One for your criminology classes!
Criminal Justice in Scotland, written by Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson, and Katrina Morrison of the SCCJR. A brilliant wee textbook that will be of great use for undergraduate students in particular. One for your criminology classes!
The new gaff for the next four years.
October 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The new gaff for the next four years.
Brilliant presentation today in class. Really proud of the students. Looking forward to the rest of them across the next few weeks.
October 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Brilliant presentation today in class. Really proud of the students. Looking forward to the rest of them across the next few weeks.
Fantastic series.
Great story, but given that I wasn't too familiar with the Yakuza prior to this, the symbolism and the rituals throughout, however limited they are, gives the show another layer - very well done. After this, I plan to read a lot more about them; really fascinating.
Recommend.
Great story, but given that I wasn't too familiar with the Yakuza prior to this, the symbolism and the rituals throughout, however limited they are, gives the show another layer - very well done. After this, I plan to read a lot more about them; really fascinating.
Recommend.
September 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Fantastic series.
Great story, but given that I wasn't too familiar with the Yakuza prior to this, the symbolism and the rituals throughout, however limited they are, gives the show another layer - very well done. After this, I plan to read a lot more about them; really fascinating.
Recommend.
Great story, but given that I wasn't too familiar with the Yakuza prior to this, the symbolism and the rituals throughout, however limited they are, gives the show another layer - very well done. After this, I plan to read a lot more about them; really fascinating.
Recommend.
Aura.
Happy Friday.
Happy Friday.
September 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Aura.
Happy Friday.
Happy Friday.
Few better places in the entire world than the North of Scotland on a sunny day. A nice wee weekend and a very relaxing journey there and back. Back to it today but good to get away from the madness of the city for some breathing space. Happy Monday, my friends.
August 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Few better places in the entire world than the North of Scotland on a sunny day. A nice wee weekend and a very relaxing journey there and back. Back to it today but good to get away from the madness of the city for some breathing space. Happy Monday, my friends.
We lost my Dad this morning. It feels like all I've had is bad news lately, but this was quite sudden and especially hard to take. I'm really going to miss him.
Rest in Peace, Da. 💙💚
Rest in Peace, Da. 💙💚
August 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We lost my Dad this morning. It feels like all I've had is bad news lately, but this was quite sudden and especially hard to take. I'm really going to miss him.
Rest in Peace, Da. 💙💚
Rest in Peace, Da. 💙💚
And finished. Now to let cool before serving to a couple of people who've since claimed some. 😆
August 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
And finished. Now to let cool before serving to a couple of people who've since claimed some. 😆
Big pot from the Gods for a mighty lasagne I'm putting together. Made extra to give old Jeff the neighbour down the stairs some too. What Sundays are all about. ✌️
August 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Big pot from the Gods for a mighty lasagne I'm putting together. Made extra to give old Jeff the neighbour down the stairs some too. What Sundays are all about. ✌️
Wee pint on a Tuesday to wash away the blues. Courtesy of the Quaich. 10/10.
July 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Wee pint on a Tuesday to wash away the blues. Courtesy of the Quaich. 10/10.