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
Personal Experience
Please See Me
Speaking to Amanda Eleftheriades, Clydesider volunteer Johnny Dale shares his experience of near sight loss during childhood followed by a lifetime battling systems blind to his access needs. “To be able to see the flowers, the trees, the sky, it’s like I’ve been given a … [Read more...] about Please See Me
A Day in My Life
by Steven Hastings Photos by Katie Kennedy I didn’t climb a mountain today, but I did get out of bed. My name is Steven and I turned 40 in 2022. I have a condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), or Brittle Bones and I use a Powered Wheelchair. I need help every … [Read more...] about A Day in My Life
A Mother’s Journey
Words by Angela Clark Photos courtesy of Vicky Lenaghan Climbing the highest mountain in Africa helped a grieving Clydebank mother put her life back together following the sudden loss of her daughter. And in the process of scaling the 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) dormant … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Journey
A Christmas Story
I was living on the Greek island of Spetses, my first Christmas alone, following the death of my partner. Many islanders had invited me to join their celebrations but respected my refusals. My closest neighbours were a family of five. Swiss born Esther, Greek husband, … [Read more...] about A Christmas Story