Bankie-Talk-web Bankie Talk: A Personal Reflection By Pat Gibbons‘ daughter, Patricia Illustrations by his granddaughter Susan Laws Artwork Photos by Jim Stevens Every reporter longs for that dream assignment. This issue, Clydesider’s editor sent me on one of mine. My mission - to interview the team of volunteers at Bankie Talk, Clydebank’s talking newspaper Clydesider Editor • Issue 24
Value in Volunteering: Hugh the Baker By Jenny Watson The great banana bread trend during the lockdown of 2020 inspired many budding bakers, however, it was a pineapple upside-down cake that captured the curiosity of teenager Hugh Kelso. “Hugh was looking through one of my old recipe books from school one day, looking for something to Clydesider Editor • Community
Value in Volunteering - Positive Role Models Needed Words by Angela Clark Photo by Caroline Finn A positive role model in a person’s life can lift them up, help them believe in themselves and support them to achieve things they may have never even dreamed about. This is especially the case for young people who may be Clydesider Editor • Issue 23
DSC06107-2 Mentoring Matters Words by Angela Clark & Photos by Harvey Smart A Dumbarton man is using his troubled past to help young people make positive choices about their future. Matthew Murie is a volunteer with Y Sort It’s Intandem Mentoring scheme, which helps support young vulnerable people struggling to deal with Clydesider • Issue 23
DSC_0114 Value in Volunteering - Maid of Memories Words & Photos by Jenny Watson Built not once, but twice before her launch in 1953, the Maid of the Loch was the last paddle steamer made in the UK. Carrying up to 1,000 passengers per sail, she was the largest steamer to voyage the waters of Loch Lomond Clydesider Editor • Community
Volunteer Opportunities “Feeling part of something really useful. Helping me and fellow citizens find a sense of connection and maybe inspiring some to take part in more local events and activities.” Our volunteers come from all walks of life and lend a hand in many ways. They write articles, take photos, design Clydesider Editor • Clydesider News
