713i2mqsttL._SL1500_ (1) (1) (1) Reviews and recommendations - A Dynasty of Dragons by Doreen Hopwood Review by Mary Irvine Local author, Doreen Hopwood, launched her debut novel ‘A Dynasty of Dragons’ at Alexandria Library, attracting an audience of over 40. In conversation with fellow author, Mary Irvine, Doreen spoke of how her love of writing developed from the less than helpful primary school teacher to Clydesider Editor • Issue 32
dji_fly_20240618_094026_186_1718701611047_photo_optimized (1) New Kid in the Gardening Block Words & Photos by Harvey Smart Dillichip Community Garden is one of the latest growing spaces to pop up in West Dunbartonshire, opening last spring with support from the council and West Dunbartonshire Greenspace. Iain McPhie, who sits on the local community council was approached to head up the project. Clydesider Editor • Community
Iain Campaign Honours Lives Lost at Sea Words by John Donnelly Photos by Mitchell Lindsay On an unusually sunny and warm Saturday in early May, I went along to the unveiling of a new memorial plaque at the Govan/Partick Bridge on the banks of the Clyde in Glasgow. The plaque is to commemorate the approximate 60, Clydesider Editor • Activism
IMG_4350 #MoreThanYouThink My Journey Through the Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award Words & Photos by Ben Pryde In April I humbly accepted my certificate of completion of the Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award at the Radisson Blu on Argyle Street. When sitting back down in my seat after receiving this Clydesider Editor • Community Activist
upscalemedia-transformed (3) (Untitled) Sponsored Editorial Knowes Housing Association Ltd (KHA) is a community based social landlord committed to its mission of providing good quality affordable housing and services which meet the needs and aspirations of the community we serve. The Association owns and manages 1056 properties and provides factoring services to 562 customers Clydesider Editor • Issue 32
IMG_0011 Community Links Scotland Sponsored Editorial As a local Clydebank-based community regeneration charity, we have been supporting the West Dunbartonshire community for 23 years. We primarily work with community-led Housing Associations to develop and deliver projects that support their tenants who are most vulnerable to social isolation and financial hardship, and we Clydesider Editor • Issue 32
