Clydesiders

17/06/2026

Thanks to our friends at Moments of Freedom and Outside the Box for inviting us to your lovely community celebration in Centre 81 yesterday as part of Refugee Week.

It was great to have a chat, hear what you've been doing and hope to work with some of you again soon.

17/06/2026

🎉 It’s back! 🎉

The Clydesider Summer School returns this year with another exciting series of media skills taster sessions!

Over eight weeks, local people will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills in writing, interviewing, photography, and filmmaking through a range of hands-on workshops.

No experience? No problem! All equipment and materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm.

Interested in getting involved? Get in touch with Jenny at [email protected] for more information.

16/06/2026

They took Clydebank FC away. The fans built it back.

In 2002, the club was gone. The supporters started again from scratch and created a fan-owned future. This is only part of the story - watch the full film to see how the Bankies fought back:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUKwCFc0UK4



Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland and The National Lottery Community Fund

16/06/2026

No News is Bad News!

This week, the third annual Indie News Week kicks off across the UK, celebrating the vital role independent news outlets play in local communities.

And we at Clydesider are proud to be part of it!

For 10 years now, Clydesider has been sharing positive news from across West Dunbartonshire, shining a spotlight on local people through our magazine, ClydesiderTV, and more recently Our Stories Heritage Festival.

One of the first contributors to our magazine was Charlie, whose first assignment was to interview Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting: https://ow.ly/2C2t50Z6vC3

Make sure to check out the rest of the stories and memories we'll be sharing throughout the week!

By Charlie Sherry

15/06/2026

Clydebank FC was moved and effectively erased from existence in 2002. So the supporters built a new club from nothing.

This video tells the story of Clydebank’s rebirth as a fan-owned team - and the people who made it happen.

This video was directed by longtime bankies supporter and Clydesider Volunteer, Billy McGeechan, as part of Clydesider's In Peace and Revolution project. Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland for their support.

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

14/06/2026

Coming tomorrow on Clydesider TV...

In 2002, Clydebank FC was moved, liquidated, and many believed the club's story had come to an end.

From the ashes, they built a new, fan-owned club from nothing – preserving the identity, spirit and community of Clydebank FC for future generations.

Tomorrow, Clydesider TV premieres the story of that remarkable rebirth. Directed by lifelong Bankies supporter and Clydesider volunteer Billy McGeechan, this new documentary celebrates the people who made it happen. Pop over and subscribe to Clydesider TV on YouTube to watch it first: https://www.youtube.com/

A story of football, community, and the determination to keep a club alive.

Coming tomorrow at 1pm. ⚽❤️🤍



Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland and The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

13/06/2026

At Clydesider we pride ourselves on creating safe and inclusive spaces in print, online and in person.

So it was important for us to join the Stand Up to Racism rally in Glasgow today to give voice to our values.

It was inspiring to see so many people from all walks of life standing united against the lies and hatred of the far right.

But this needs to be just the start...

Now we need to unpick the algorithm's propaganda and start seeing each other again as human beings, recognise we have more in common with our neighbours - whatever country they were born in - than the trillionaires and billionaires who profit from the hatred and division.

12/06/2026

The ugly scenes in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr earlier this week need to be condemned.

But it is not just the actions of cowardly masked thugs that need to be called out.

We also need to condemn the politicians and media who for years now have been fanning the fires of hatred to win votes and clicks. They prey on insecurity, on poverty and on ignorance as they continue the age-old tactic of divide and conquer.

Clydesider will be standing in solidarity with all at Stand Up to Racism this Saturday - come and join us.

Together we can show that the power of love and hope is stronger than fear and hatred ❤️💜💚

12/06/2026

🎉 It’s back! 🎉

The Clydesider Summer School returns this year with another exciting series of media skills taster sessions!

Over eight weeks, local people will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills in writing, interviewing, photography, and filmmaking through a range of hands-on workshops.

No experience? No problem! All equipment and materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm.

Interested in getting involved? Get in touch with Jenny at [email protected] for more information.

11/06/2026

Planting Potatoes, Chives & More | Johnny’s Growing Revolution

🌱 Join Johnny Dale as he shares the early stages of transforming his new allotment into a thriving growing space. From planting potatoes and flowers to caring for chives and red currants, Johnny talks about the joy, therapy, and connection to nature that gardening brings.

In this video:
• Starting a new allotment plot
• Planting early potatoes
• Tips for caring for chives and deterring slugs
• Planting red currant bushes correctly
• Why gardening is good for mental wellbeing
• Allotment life and tips for planning ahead

🌼 If you enjoy allotment life, gardening tips, and relaxing outdoor content, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates from the plot.



Clydesider TV thanks The National Lottery Community Fund