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
Benefit Spotlight: Access to Work By John Donnelly The Access to Work scheme is money from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help people with a wide range of health or learning challenges get to or stay in a job. Who is it for? It’s for people with a physical or mental Clydesider Editor • Benefits Campaign
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
