A4F5E8AB-C048-48B5-8E31-465C94815D45 Cycle For Life By Amanda Eleftheriades Photos by Marie Murphy “The fear of imminent death motivated me to change.” Marie Murphy arrives at our office clad in tight-fitting cycling shorts and top, looking the very picture of health. But her athletic physique hides a daily battle to control blood sugar levels which have Clydesider Editor • Health & Wellness
Cula and the gang Cula and the Gang by Andy Devine The hard work of litter pickers Cula Murphy and members of the Friends of Leven River Valley has been recognised by SUSTRANS Scotland with a national award. Inspired by an ‘Adopt a Road’ scheme in Ireland, Cula contacted West Dunbartonshire Council’s Greenspace team to suggest setting Clydesider Editor • Environment
image9 Creative Superpowers Words by Angela Clark, photos and artwork by Louise Kane Louise Kane is a young woman who refuses to let anything stand in her way. She faced many struggles throughout her teenage years because she is on the autism spectrum, which affects her speech and ability to communicate easily. Louise Clydesider Editor • Creative Cafe
Cuthbert Douse & John Russell 2 Creative R'n'R Words and Photos by Jenny Watson The Vale of Leven Mature Art group has run since the 1980s. They currently meet in the new Dalmonach Community Centre in Bonhill. Tutors Ivor Jackson and Dennis Day take a relaxed approach to guiding local novice artists, encouraging them to try new styles Clydesider Editor • Creative
The start 1 Come Rain or Shine By Annie Jordan Photos by Chris McCaughey Rendezvous: Levengrove Park, Saturday 9.30am sharp. It's a dreich Saturday morning but the parkrunners are out in force, and so are the army of volunteers in their fluorescent pink high-vis waistcoats. My Dad used to famously say: "It' Clydesider Editor • Health & Wellness
Personal Experience Life Changer By Amanda Eleftheriades Climbing four flights of stairs used to be all in a day’s work for Cath, a paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service. But 18 months after falling ill with Covid-19 she can barely manage one flight without becoming breathless. Both Cath* and husband Mick*, also a Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
