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
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
Community News Roundup 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 of asbestos-related illnesses and their families. As part Clydesider Editor • Community
DSC_0114 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 Clydesider Editor • Community
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 Barra. They plan to return Clydesider Editor • Community
