DSC07856 Community Garden Spotlight - Beardmore Community Garden Words & Photos by Harvey Smart Nestled against the banks of the Canal and hidden at the end of a leafy cul de sac, Beardmore Community Garden is an oasis of horticulture on the site of Dalmuir’s former dockyards and factories. When I arrive on a sunny April afternoon, Clydesider
DSCN9280.JPG JD Gone Fishing Words and photos by Jim Duncan “Before I came to DACA I hadn’t been out the house in over two years.” Stephen is one of DACA’s Fishing Group regulars who I met up with to hear how Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol helps people learn how to support Clydesider • Issue 28
VeteranAshTree Story of a Native Tree - The Magnificent Ash By Breeze Balloch Castle Country Park is a place of great beauty and natural wonders. I believe it hosts the most magnificent ash tree in the most stunning location in Scotland. This ash is hundreds of years old and although it has stood on the lawn exposed to dozens of Clydesider • Environment
CMC_8682-Edit Small Viva La Bankies For Life Words by Rob, Jennifer, Natasha, Hannah, Nadine & Bryony Photos by Chris McCaughey Rob - Head Coach I got involved with Clydebank ladies after replying to an ad looking for a head coach. I’d never coached in women’s football before but was intrigued by the prospect of a new Clydesider • Community
default The Angel of Gruggies Burn By W. Scobie I paddled in it when I was a wee boy living in Clyde Street in the 1950s. You'd scarcely give it a glance as you pass the small burn flowing under the road yards from Dumbarton East railway station. But that wee burn has an Clydesider • Heritage
imageedit_15_6537872638 (1) Sponsored Editorial: Stepping Stones – Our News Funding Success Thanks to recent funding successes we are delighted to offer a range of new services to help people improve their mental health and well-being. A grant from the National Lottery Awards for All programme is funding our relaxation and Tai Chi classes for a year. The classes Clydesider • Issue 27
