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
Community Clean-Up Words by Angela Clark, photos by David Watson A local community centre received a facelift this Spring, thanks to a group of young adults with mild learning disabilities. Unity Enterprise wanted to help brighten their base at Dalmuir C.E Centre. David Watson, Service Coordinator, said: “The building was so Clydesider Editor • Community
Trust The Trust - Sponsored Editorial Sponsored Editorial West Dunbartonshire Environment Trust, operating locally as ‘The Environment Trust’ is a local charity which aims to tackle disadvantage and improve individual and community wellbeing through environmental regeneration. The Trust works in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council and other community organisations to develop environmental improvement ideas based on Clydesider Editor • Community
