Reds Return Words and Photos by James C Duncan In Scotland, one of our most iconic mammals has returned to its former site in Balloch Castle Country Park after an absence of more than 50 years! Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) were once a common sight in the park. After the great storm Clydesider • Environment
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
A Sweet Community Constant Words by Jenny Watson Photos by Katie Kennedy Walking through that familiar red door in Renton, first-time visitors are hit with an instant sweet aroma. For those of us who have become regulars over the years, the nostalgia gets you first. That’s right, we’re in Tom Swan’s Clydesider Editor • Community
Clyde walkway Dumbarton Views From The River Clyde Words & Photos by James C Duncan Titan Crane, Clydebank Over 100 years old, originally built for the John Brown & Company Shipyard, the crane was designed by Sir William Arrol, and is one of four remaining on the River Clyde. The giant 150-tonne cantilever crane was erected around 1907 Clydesider Editor • Adventure
Issue 21 Caring For Someone With a Brain Injury by John Copeland I am a Brain Injured person who provides care for another Brain Injured person. I’m one of the lucky ones, I can still do much of what I could do before Brain Injury, even if it’s a little slower and more cautious. Some people aren’ Clydesider Editor • Health & Wellness
A9kh9a5d_l908mc_j14 Festive Fun at OKFP - Sponsored Editorial From Santa Walks to Christmas Movie Nights to a Xmas Grotto, it's all happening at OKFP Community Hub this month. With the cost of living crisis affecting more and more households we're pushing out all the Christmas bells and whistles to bring some festive cheer to Clydesider Editor • Issue 22
