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
Women
Women For Women
By Laura Giannini Photo courtesy of Women for Women Statistics say that West Dunbartonshire is the second worst area in Scotland for domestic violence, or perhaps it's fourth, depends who's telling. Either way the blight of domestic violence is rife in our area and 83% of … [Read more...] about Women For Women
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
Use Yir Ain Tongue
Mary Irvine in conversation with Ann MacKinnon Balloch poet Ann MacKinnon is a strong proponent of the Scots language firmly believing that people would benefit from learning this language. I sat down with Ann to hear more about her belief and see how her passion demonstrates … [Read more...] about Use Yir Ain Tongue