IMG_20220817_171539 Wouldn’t Change A Thing Words by Angela Clark & Photos by Gail Russell Alexandria siblings Mikey and Missy Logan are challenging the stigma associated with Down syndrome as ambassadors for national charity Wouldn’t Change A Thing (WCAT). The pair were chosen to represent the charity for the second year in a row and Clydesider • Issue 23
Personal Experience Claim What's Yours - PENSIONER'S RIGHTS By Amanda Eleftheriades “It’s very difficult to ask for help.” Sarah,* a retired teacher in her late seventies, is one of millions of pensioners who have never investigated the social security support available. She explained: “I was brought up to believe if you can’t afford something, you just Clydesider • Benefits Campaign
IMG_3275 (1) Walk This Way: A Walk For All Seasons Words by Harvey Smart & Photos By Paul Murdoch "There are lots of books purely focusing on one topic, but I wanted to give people a full experience of the area through the local walks I have done for the past 50 years - everything from an historic building Clydesider Editor • Adventure
Credit Lottie Barker Birlin Bannocks Words by Steven Hastings Photo by Lottie Barker The people and stories of Dumbarton West have featured in a community film about the local area. Lottie Baker of Clifftop Projects and film maker Joe Dalton teamed up with Anne Pitcher, storyteller in residence for Dumbarton West. Lottie said: ‘It was Clydesider Editor • Community
IMG_0061 The Story Sew Far Words by Annie Jordan & Photos by Caroline Finn Clydebank, once home to Singer sewing machine factory, recently played host to a creative sewing project sharing some of the untold stories woven into our community. The six-week quilting workshops, part of Clydesider’s creative storytelling project, paired artist Flo Dwyer Clydesider Editor • Community
DCIM100MEDIADJI_0678.JPG Skylark Skiffs Words by Jenny Watson & Photos by Harvey Smart Recovery takes many shapes and sizes, but when it brings a community together something magic seems to happen. Regular readers might remember a story in Issue 11 about a little boat with a big heart. For those who missed that issue, Clydesider Editor • Heritage
