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 … [Read more...] about Above and Beyond: A Life Well Lived
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Campaign Honours Lives Lost at Sea
Words by John Donnelly Photos by Mitchell Lindsay On an unusually sunny and warm Saturday in early May, I went along to the unveiling of a new memorial plaque at the Govan/Partick Bridge on the banks of the Clyde in Glasgow. The plaque is to commemorate the approximate … [Read more...] about Campaign Honours Lives Lost at Sea
My Journey from Sri Lanka to Scotland: A Dream Seven Years in the Making
By Suhaila For seven years, I waited.Not just waited, but held my breath—hoping, wondering, fearing. Every decision I made in Sri Lanka felt like a question mark. Should I buy these school textbooks? Should I enroll in this course? Should I just do what I want here? Or will I … [Read more...] about My Journey from Sri Lanka to Scotland: A Dream Seven Years in the Making
Women Against State Pension (And Other) Injustice
By Laura Giannini When the Clydesider asked if I'd be interested in writing an article about the WASPI women, the first thing I said was, “it won't be positive.” They said, “write what you know and how you feel.” What I and most WASPIs (Women Against State Pension Injustice) … [Read more...] about Women Against State Pension (And Other) Injustice
Meet our Volunteers: Layla
For Issue 32 some of our regular volunteers put colleague Layla Blackwell in the hot seat to find out more about why she volunteers with Clydesider. John: Layla, you have been involved with volunteering at a few other groups. What do you find is different for you here at … [Read more...] about Meet our Volunteers: Layla