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 volcano, she raised £6, Clydesider Editor • Fundraising
Advice In Your Community Sponsored Editorial In the period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022, WDCAB helped 4,278 clients with 10,351 enquiries. Advice and assistance was given on 27,260 different issues. How so? If a client with a young family approaches the CAB after losing their job, then we Clydesider Editor • Issue 22
Let's Grow West Dunbartonshire By Rose Harvie Nearing the end of the gardening and growing season, it is time to plan for next year, and also to enjoy some of this year’s crops. Hopefully, your spuds are carefully tucked up in a frost-free shed or outhouse. You may also have had a good Clydesider Editor • Environment
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Reds Return Words and Photos by James C Duncan In Scotland, one of our most iconic mammals has returned to its former site in Balloch Castle Country Park after an absence of more than 50 years! Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) were once a common sight in the park. After the great storm Clydesider • Environment
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, Christos and three daughters, Irene, Clydesider • Christmas
