Claiming The Stage by Layla Blackwell The room is full of unseen voices as the performer takes her place on the stage. The noise of the crowd raises in excitement. They speak of the possibilities of the show and judge her appearance. Everyone has their opinions, they always do. Now the performer can Clydesider Editor • Issue 25
Concert Extraordinaire Concert Extraordinaire Review by Mary Irvine Professional, passionate, magical. Two Ukrainian musicians played an eclectic mix of classical, jazz and traditional music to an appreciative audience of around 100. Say ‘accordion’ to most people and it will conjure up the piano-accordion so beloved by street musicians in many countries throughout Europe. Not Clydesider • Community
Independent publishers from across Scotland first in-person meet up at The Community Newsroom in Glasgow. Clydesider Joins the Scottish Beacon Photo by Iain McLellan Clydesider is one of 18 independent local and hyperlocal news publications from across Scotland joining forces to create the Scottish Beacon, a new national publication. The Scottish Beacon news website is the first collaborative journalism outlet of its kind in the country. The aim is to Clydesider Editor • Clydesider News
Think Outside The Books Words by Emily Fraser Photos by Charlie Eleftheriades-Sherry Newly renovated public libraries in Alexandria and Clydebank are now perfectly poised to welcome us, offering connection, accessibility, and inclusion for each and every local person. This is partly thanks to the creative yet practical upcycling of their beautiful, historic buildings, blending Clydesider Editor • Community
Pg 6 take a minute Take A Minute From the prehistoric remains of the Cochno Stone buried in the hills above Clydebank, to Dumbarton’s royal links to Robert the Bruce, to the industrial heritage of the Vale’s Turkey Red dyeworks and the Clyde’s shipbuilders, our local area is steeped in fascinating history. Sadly, much of Clydesider Editor • Community
Information & Tips Quick Cash Savings Tips by Georgia Edwards One of our Clydesider volunteers decided to take direct action against the ever-rising cost of living. And with just four phone calls managed to save over £200. Here’s what worked for her. Computer Antivirus Software I have one of the more expensive computer protectors because I Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
