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
Header Claim What's Yours Campaign By Amanda Eleftheriades, Editor Every year billions of pounds of benefits which should be helping people on the lowest incomes, goes unclaimed. In 2020 the online benefits calculator service, entitledto, estimated a staggering +£15billion a year was not being claimed. This included nearly £2.5million of child tax credits, over Clydesider • Benefits Campaign
https://clydesider.org/2022/03/22/men-do-matter/ Men Do Matter Words by Jenny Watson & Photos by Chris McCaugheyOn a quiet, nondescript lane there is a plain, unexceptional door. What is behind the door, however, is a sanctuary, solace and supporting community for men. In 2019 three men came together in the Chest, Heart & Stroke unit to provide help Clydesider • Health & Wellness
https://clydesider.org/2022/03/22/stepping-stones-distress-service/ Stepping Stones Distress Service Sponsored Editorial This is a new pilot service based in Clydebank. It is for anyone aged 16 years or over who lives in West Dunbartonshire and who maybe experiencing distress but do not require medical assistance or specialist support. The new pilot started on March 21 and runs for five Clydesider • Issue 19
https://clydesider.org/2022/03/22/home-energy-scotland/ Home Energy Scotland Sponsored Editorial Worried About Your Energy Bills? Home Energy Scotland Can Help In February, Ofgem announced an increase to the energy price cap meaning that many Scottish households will see increases in energy bills from 1 April 2022. While you might find this news worrying, we want to assure you Clydesider • Issue 19
https://clydesider.org/2022/03/21/time-for-change/ Time For Change Words by Charlie Sherry & Photos by Katie KennedyThere are not many modern railway waiting rooms that folk would find fascinating, however the one at Renton station is a bit out of the ordinary. For the past few years, the waiting room has housed the King Robert De Bruce Centre Clydesider • Issue 19
