Village Church Saved by its Community Words by Harvey Smart Photos Courtesy of the Kilmaronock Old Kirk Trust Nestled along the historic route connecting Balloch and Stirling, an 1800s church sits on the Lowlands-Highlands fault line. The surrounding land, older than the church itself, contains ancient gravestones dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, and Clydesider Editor • Community
Take A Minute Have you watched our Take a Minute heritage videos? This collection of short films takes you on a journey through time to visit some of the fascinating, and often long-forgotten places from our community’s past. From the Singer’s Clock in Clydebank to the ancient Kilmaronock Parish Church, to Clydesider Editor • Heritage
Creative Spotlight: Loch Lomond Folk Club Words by Steven Hastings and Jenny Watson Photos by Steven Hastings & Hugh Hastings Loch Lomond Folk Club has had a few homes and seen many faces come and go over the past 50 years, however, the same warm welcome is extended to all who love good music and great Clydesider Editor • Creative
A Tale of Dungeons, Dragons & Spiff the Dog Words by Tibbs Weir Photos by Caroline Finn & Susan Laws Storytelling has existed in some form or another in every community throughout all of history. Cave paintings danced on walls lit by flickering fire, theatres were packed with working folk, stories were passed down through generations. The modern day Clydesider Editor • Creative
ATM Cost of Living Community Media campaign Clydesider Creative will be launching a new Cost of Living campaign, thanks to funding from the National Lottery's Improving Lives fund. The multi-media project will build on our two-year Claim What's Yours campaign and aims to raise awareness and challenge stigma associated with financial challenges. Over Clydesider Editor • Clydesider News
Reader Recommends: The Wiz was Whizz! Words by Ben Pryde & Photo by Holly Steel The Clydebank Musical Society cast a spell on their audiences with their recent production of ‘The Wiz’. With 23 songs, all performed with passion, and a plot followed and acted beautifully, the cast had audiences laughing and chuckling throughout. CMS is Clydesider Editor • Entertainment