Banking On The Bankies Words & photos by Ben Pryde Clydebank has always been a footballing town. It has boasted many great talents such as the McGinn brothers: Stephen - now at Falkirk, Paul - at Motherwell and, most notably, John who is at Aston Villa; also Ken Eadie, who was one of the Clydesider Editor • Issue 25
Along the River of Time by Billy Scobie I live a matter of yards from the River Leven, just beside Bonhill Bridge. Often, when I look out of my window and watch the water rolling by, I think of the famous Scottish historical personalities who have sailed down that river or ridden along its banks, Clydesider Editor • Heritage
Entrance to Christie Park, Main Street, 1905 Discovering Our Hidden Heritage By Amanda Eleftheriades Photos by Chris McCaughey & courtesy of West Dunbartonshire Arts & Heritage Green ghosts, royal remains, revolutionaries and writers, industrial spies and luxury liners, they all have one thing in common – a home in West Dunbartonshire. Take a walk along most of our local streets, through the Clydesider Editor • Clydesider
Benefit Spotlight: Universal Credit Who is it for? Universal Credit is for people on low income or who need help with their living costs. You could be working (including self-employed or part time) or be out of work. You are entitled to UC if you are 18 or over but under State Pension age, Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
Gardening Fun At Centre 81 By Donald Campbell, Community Gardener Photos courtesy of Clydebank Housing Association It was a warm sunny afternoon in late July. As community gardener for Clydebank Housing Association, I was asked if I could take the children attending the summer club into the garden and show them around. After lunch, with Clydesider Editor • Gardening
Let's Grow West Dunbartonshire: Autumn 2023 by Rose Harvie So, here we are in Autumn, and time to assess this year’s gardening achievements. Hopefully, you managed to grow a wide variety of fruit and veggies, to enjoy in your own kitchen and offer to friends and neighbours. It’s time also, to begin thinking about Clydesider Editor • Gardening
