image0 (2) (1) Somewhere Over the Rainbow Words by Amanda Eleftheriades Photos by Helen Connolly & Julie Murray A marathon fundraiser in memory of a Dumbarton woman took three friends to the top of one of the most technically challenging peaks in Scotland. Helen Connolly and Julie Murray from Dumbarton, and Helen’s cousin Fiona Campbell from Clydesider • Issue 27
DSC_0780 (1) Photography Tips & Techniques – Patterns & Colours By Harvey Smart Patterns and colours are two of the most powerful elements in photography. They can create visual harmony, contrast, and interest in your images. But how can you use them effectively to capture stunning photos? Read on for some tips and tricks! Look for patterns everywhere. There are Clydesider • Issue 27
In Search of People & Place Words By Charlie Sherry Photos by Katie Kennedy & courtesy of Simon Collings “I just want the Palestinian and Israeli people to live in peace.” Simon Collings from Renton grew up in the Vale, however his birthplace was many thousands of miles away in Jerusalem. Born in 1979, he was Clydesider • Issue 27
Warm spaces 3 Warm Spaces in WD With temperatures barely creeping above zero over the next couple of days and nights we thought it would be a good time to reshare our list of Warm Spaces and community Emergency Food Aid support in West Dunbartonshire. Warm Spaces in WD * Kilbowie St Andrews Parish Church - Warm space open Clydesider • Community
1 To Russia with Reg “Dae ye waant tae cycle tae Moscow tae see the Olympics games?” “Cycle tae where, Moscow, are ye aff yer heid?” Clydesider • Adventure
Irvine2 Clydesider’s Cuppa with Irvine Welsh “It’s shite being Scottish,” well it was at one time for bestselling novelist Irvine Welsh in the words of one of his most famous creations - Renton. Clydesider • Entertainment
