Clydesiders

25/09/2025

Our Issue 34 Poetry competition is now open!

The theme is 'Gifts'.

So get gifting your entries to us by 7 November 2025 to be in with the chance of winning £25.

Usual rules apply.

Good luck!

25/09/2025

🎙️ Behind the Street Name – Episode 3 | Hosted by Layla, with guest Billy.

Welcome to the third episode of Behind the Street Name, a brand-new podcast series from ClydesiderTV! 🌍🎧

In each episode, host Layla dives deep into the fascinating stories, hidden histories, and powerful legacies behind the street names we pass every day in West Dunbartonshire. From celebrated poets and local activists, to influential people of significance, every street tells a story – and we’re here to tell it.

This episode features special guest Billy, who helps us explore the history of Jane Rae.

This episode of Behind the Street name from Clydesider TV would not be possible without funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland and The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland.

24/09/2025

🌟 One Girl. 97 Miles. £3,085 Raised. 🌟

At just 14, Courtney Devenney walked the entire West Highland Way in just 6 days to honour her dad’s memory — and raised over £3,000 for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice

From lemonade stands to long-distance treks, she’s proving that age is no limit when it comes to making a difference. 🙌

Read her full inspiring story now on our website:
👉 https://clydesider.org/2025/09/02/teenage-fundraiser/

23/09/2025

Our Issue 34 photography competition is now open...and in perfect time for the colourful autumnal foliage 🌳🍁🍂🍃

To be in with the chance of winning £25.00 send us your snaps of Trees and Leaves by 7 November 2025 to [email protected]

Usual rules apply.

Good luck 🍀

21/09/2025

🎥 On this episode of Clydesider TV, we sit down with award-winning artist Allyson!
Join us as we visit Allyson in her studio to learn about her creative journey to becoming a two-time Mary Batchelor Award winner for Best Seascape (2024 & 2025).

Allyson shares how painting with oils has become both her passion and therapy, and how the ever-changing Scottish landscape inspires her textured, expressive work. We also chat about the process behind her pieces, the joy of commissions, and how she captures everything from lochs and mountains to beloved pets on canvas.

🎨 Want to commission a piece or see more of Allyson’s work? Watch till the end for details!

🔔 Subscribe for more local stories, inspiring creatives, and community voices across Clyde and beyond.

Clydesider TV would not be possible without funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

20/09/2025

There are just a couple of spaces left on our Nature and Heritage walk in Balloch a week today - don't miss out!

Book your free space now on Eventbrite:

Join us for a guided walk with Paul Murdoch to explore the amazing nature and fascinating heritage in and around Balloch Castle Country Park

18/09/2025

🎙️ Behind the Street Name – Episode 2 | Hosted by Layla, with guest Janet.

Welcome to the second episode of Behind the Street Name, a brand-new podcast series from ClydesiderTV! 🌍🎧

In each episode, host Layla dives deep into the fascinating stories, hidden histories, and powerful legacies behind the street names we pass every day in West Dunbartonshire. From celebrated poets and local activists, to influential people of significance, every street tells a story – and we’re here to tell it.

This episode features special guest Janet, who helps us explore Taylor Street in Clydebank.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!
💬 Got a street name you're curious about? Let us know in the comments!
🧭 Produced by ClydesiderTV – celebrating local voices, history, and community in West Dunbartonshire.

This episode of Behind the Street name from Clydesider TV would not be possible without funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland and The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland.

17/09/2025

You can now pick up your copy of Issue 33 at libraries, cafes, independent shops and community centres across WD. Enjoy!

16/09/2025

🌟Behind the scenes! 🌟

Since the end of our photography skills sessions, our talented participants have been busy working on portraits for our community activism heritage project!

Love these pics of Johnny and Gemma in action capturing inspiring local activists in their natural habitats 📸

Watch out for more glimpses of the work in progress as we head towards the final exhibition in May next year. Who else do you think will be featured?

Huge thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland for enabling us to provide skills training and support to these talented local volunteers 🙏

16/09/2025

Team Clydesider were out delivering Issue 33 in the Vale and Balloch today. Did you see us? Have you picked up a copy yet?

If you see us, come say hello! We always enjoy a chit chat 😀

15/09/2025

Our latest heritage newsletter just dropped!

Check out the latest exhibitions, talks, walks and heritage news from across West Dunbartonshire here: https://mailchi.mp/0e7a9a30fa5b/clydesider-september-newsletter

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