by Angela Clark & photo by Caroline Finn A local writer has channelled the pain of a difficult childhood into her work and published eight books in just four years. Lisa Murray from Bonhill published her first book in 2019. Most of her writings are in poetry and detail … [Read more...] about Therapeutic Writing
Claiming The Stage
by Layla Blackwell The room is full of unseen voices as the performer takes her place on the stage. The noise of the crowd raises in excitement. They speak of the possibilities of the show and judge her appearance. Everyone has their opinions, they always do. Now the … [Read more...] about Claiming The Stage
Clydesider Joins the Scottish Beacon
Photo by Iain McLellan Clydesider is one of 18 independent local and hyperlocal news publications from across Scotland joining forces to create the Scottish Beacon, a new national publication. The Scottish Beacon news website is the first collaborative journalism outlet of … [Read more...] about Clydesider Joins the Scottish Beacon
Think Outside The Books
Words by Emily Fraser Photos by Charlie Eleftheriades-Sherry Newly renovated public libraries in Alexandria and Clydebank are now perfectly poised to welcome us, offering connection, accessibility, and inclusion for each and every local person. This is partly thanks to the … [Read more...] about Think Outside The Books
Take A Minute
From the prehistoric remains of the Cochno Stone buried in the hills above Clydebank, to Dumbarton’s royal links to Robert the Bruce, to the industrial heritage of the Vale’s Turkey Red dyeworks and the Clyde’s shipbuilders, our local area is steeped in fascinating … [Read more...] about Take A Minute