What a Winner Deep Dive into Swimming With Autism Words by Annie Jordan & Photos by Harvey Smart Clydesider
Guides Above and Beyond: A Life Well Lived By Annie Jordan Often the most outstanding people are the most unassuming and humble folk you will ever meet: Margaret Rice is one such individual. You would never guess she had recently been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for her 62 year career in education by a Motion presented by Clydesider Editor • Issue 33
Photos Courtesy of Bellsmyre Digital Community Digital Delights On Our Doorstep By Steven Hastings Thereʼs a ʻsecretʼ room at the end of the gym hall in Dumbartonʼs Concord community centre, when the door opens you are taken into a world of innovation, technology and design. This is Bellsmyre Digital Community and Project Manager, Kathleen Smith, welcomed us in. Bellsmyre Digital is Clydesider Editor • Community
Photos Courtesy of Bellsmyre Digital Community Digital Delights On Our Doorstep By Steven Hastings Thereʼs a ʻsecretʼ room at the end of the gym hall in Dumbartonʼs Concord community centre, when the door opens you are taken into a world of innovation, technology and design. This is Bellsmyre Digital Community and Project Manager, Kathleen Smith, welcomed us in. Bellsmyre Digital is Clydesider Editor • Community
Growing Wilma's Wishes Words & Photos by Harvey Smart Pupils at St Michaelʼs Primary in Dalreoch are enjoying a new outdoor music wall thanks to a local charity and a much-loved mother. The project was led by June Hopkins, who founded Wilmaʼs Wishes in memory of her late mother, and the installations were Clydesider Editor • Community
Celebrating Diversity Words & Photos by Janet Adeshiyan In a world that is more connected than ever, embracing our cultural differences is not just important - it's essential. The first historical multicultural event held at Our Holy Redeemer (OHR) in Whitecrook, Clydebank was a resounding success, showcasing the rich diversity Clydesider Editor • Education
group all standing in a line behind a bio diversity sign Hidden Heritage Spotlight: Havoc Meadows Words by Kayleigh Hirst Photos courtesy of Friends of Havoc Meadows If you say the word ʻheritageʼ, most people might think of a building or a famous person, perhaps even folk tales and traditions. But thereʼs another aspect of our collective heritage thatʼs just as important. Heritage can be defined Clydesider Editor • Heritage
Costumes, Castles and Community Words & Photos by Kevin Monaghan In what can only be described as a glorious mash-up of creativity, cosplay and historical geekery, the Dumbarton Castle Society joined forces with Bellsmyre Digital and a whole bunch of enthusiastic volunteers to transport Primary and S1 pupils back to medieval Scotland. The event, Clydesider Editor • Education
SMM2025 Denny Brothers - draughtsmen & women outing c1950 Denny Social Words by Annie Jordan Photos by Jordan Stevens & courtesy of Scottish Maritime Museum If you have never visited the Denny Tank in Dumbarton, it is high time you did! There is something for everyone and the price could not be better at the moment: a paying adult (£5 full Clydesider Editor • Heritage
❄️ Clydesider’s Winter Holiday Pet Competition! ❄️ COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Clydesider Editor • Christmas
PXL_20231025_135414326 Photography Tips & Techniques – Trees By Harvey Smart The theme of our next photography competition is ‘Trees & Leaves’. These beautiful, important and often ancient organisms are all around us, and make fantastic and varied subjects for photography. Here are a few simple tips to get the best shots possible! Think about light Golden hour Clydesider Editor • Issue 33
Tenants' Champions By Laura Giannini Photo by Harvey Smart Here's some good news for West Dunbartonshire Council tenants and home owners with WDC as their factor – you have a champion. A Scrutiny Panel is tasked with the job of checking the performance of the Councilʼs Housing Services. This panel, of Clydesider Editor • Community
