DSC07856 Community Garden Spotlight - Beardmore Community Garden Words & Photos by Harvey Smart Nestled against the banks of the Canal and hidden at the end of a leafy cul de sac, Beardmore Community Garden is an oasis of horticulture on the site of Dalmuir’s former dockyards and factories. When I arrive on a sunny April afternoon, Clydesider
DSCN9280.JPG JD Gone Fishing Words and photos by Jim Duncan “Before I came to DACA I hadn’t been out the house in over two years.” Stephen is one of DACA’s Fishing Group regulars who I met up with to hear how Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol helps people learn how to support Clydesider
Keeping Well in WD By Sam Paton, Dreamcatcher Lady This year we asked local therapists and well-being experts to share some simple tips and techniques we can all try at home. In this first column Sam Paton provides a beginner’s guide to meditation. Even You Can Meditate Some of the things I often Clydesider Editor • Health & Wellness
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
428523344_733150288797198_7521693091498962310_n Community Garden Spotlight - Central Alexandria Words by Harvey Smart, Photos Courtesy of CATRA There is a hotbed of green activity happening in the centre of Alexandria and it’s open to the whole community. In 2022 CATRA (Central Alexandria Tenants and Residents Association) received funding to build community gardens and green spaces around Alexandria. Since Clydesider • Community
Why Mentors Matter Jamie MacLean explains how life experiences led him to set up Mentor Scotland. Photos by Chris McCaughey & courtesy of Mentor Scotland. Like many people in Scotland, I was brought up with little and life was chaotic. I was brought up an only child by a single mum, she done Clydesider Editor • Health & Wellness
