A Flavour of New Life by Moments of Freedom ‘As New Scot women we bring new perspectives, ideas and innovations as gifts to our communities in Scotland.’ Clydesider Creative recently had the pleasure of working with Moments of Freedom, a community group led by New Scots women resettled in Clydebank. As part of our National Clydesider Editor • Community
Inn Defence: a Musical Haven on the High Street Words & Photos by Natalie Macdonald Have you heard the gossip about the new kid on the block? Inn Defence, located at the former site of The Gossip Cafe on Dumbarton’s High Street, is transforming the local music scene. This unique venue is more than just a café and Clydesider Editor • Community
Healthy Heart Lifestyle Club by Laura Giannini The HHLC was born 20 years ago from the original heart attack and stroke rehabilitation group. This restricted group was extended to allow for a more diverse range of participants. The current HHLC is the perfect place for the many who would like to move toward exercise Clydesider Editor • Community
Community Cinema Celebrations by Jenny Watson Photos Courtesy of the Community Cinema When two local camera enthusiasts decided to put on a community film show they couldn’t have guessed it would become a local institution. I caught up with Lawrie Pennycook from Dumbarton to find out how he and Tommy Crocket turned Clydesider Editor • Community
Village Church Saved by its Community Words by Harvey Smart Photos Courtesy of the Kilmaronock Old Kirk Trust Nestled along the historic route connecting Balloch and Stirling, an 1800s church sits on the Lowlands-Highlands fault line. The surrounding land, older than the church itself, contains ancient gravestones dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, and Clydesider Editor • Community
CMC_8682-Edit Small Viva La Bankies For Life Words by Rob, Jennifer, Natasha, Hannah, Nadine & Bryony Photos by Chris McCaughey Rob - Head Coach I got involved with Clydebank ladies after replying to an ad looking for a head coach. I’d never coached in women’s football before but was intrigued by the prospect of a Clydesider • Community
