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
Gartocharn team pic Football Club Celebrations Words by Steven Hastings Photos courtesy of Gartocharn F.C Hip, Hip Hooray it’s Gartocharn Football Club’s 70th anniversary. The amateur team was started by a few local men in the village and after some friendlies they played their first official match on Saturday 30 April 1955. I Clydesider Editor • Heritage
Composite B Discover What Lies Behind the Door - Doors Open Day 2024 Words & Photos by Jeremy Watson Have you ever been intrigued by a local building or location, but not had the opportunity to visit? This Saturday September 14, West Dunbartonshire will hold a DOORS OPEN DAY to find out more. We hold ours every two years although similar events are Clydesider
57313cb3a2ed85aa1ac22b20157333f5 Working 4 U: Sponsored Editorial Working4U is a service which supports West Dunbartonshire residents seeking employment opportunities, provides assistance with benefits and debt issues, helps to access learning, gain qualifications and improve digital literacy. Our Aim: “To support customers and communities to improve their skills, learning and financial situations, assisting them on their journey into Clydesider Editor • Issue 26
brendan 2 Value in Volunteering - Brendan Ashton Words and photo by Angela Clark A well known quote by Saint Francis of Assisi says “for it is in giving that we receive.’’ That has certainly been the philosophy of Brendan Ashton from Dalmuir who has been volunteering his time for the past 47 years. His thoughts of others Clydesider Editor • Uncategorised
DSC_0004 (2) Love, Family & Food Words and Photo by Jenny Watson What do you get if you take a pinch of a popular TV show, mix with a ladleful of social media and add the love of a local Nana? You get ‘Streetch Yer Kite’ - a wonderful Scottish cuisine cookbook by Margaret MacKinnon from Clydesider Editor • Uncategorised
