Campaign Group Celebrations A local charity set up to fight for the rights of asbestos sufferers recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Clydebank Asbestos Group (CAG) was established in 1992 by local volunteers and has worked tirelessly to seek justice for the victims … [Read more...] about Community News Roundup
Issue 22
Value in Volunteering – Maid of Memories
Words & Photos by Jenny Watson Built not once, but twice before her launch in 1953, the Maid of the Loch was the last paddle steamer made in the UK. Carrying up to 1,000 passengers per sail, she was the largest steamer to voyage the waters of Loch Lomond and spent 28 … [Read more...] about Value in Volunteering – Maid of Memories
Creative Q&A: The Bank Street Martyrs
by Jenny Watson “It’s a love letter to the Vale,” is not something you often hear and certainly not about a musical album. But that’s what new band The Bank Street Martyrs have created with ‘Leven The Vale’. Formed of Ian Retson, Andy Marsland and Joseph Montenegro Watema, … [Read more...] about Creative Q&A: The Bank Street Martyrs
Rambling Anniversary
The Bay Inn Ramblers celebrated 20 years of rambling in 2022. The group welcomes people from Bowling and the surrounding areas to join their walks. Over the years as well as local walks they have rambled on Scottish islands such as Tiree, Benbecula, Bute and … [Read more...] about Rambling Anniversary
Clydebank Men’s Shed
Words by Annie Jordan Photos by Jim Stevens Billy Connolly famously joked, “Where do all the old guys go? Where are all the welders, hole borers and riveters on the Clyde?” Well, a lot of them are in Clydebank Men’s Shed, sharing their expertise, their advice and their … [Read more...] about Clydebank Men’s Shed