JOIN us as we take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about what was happening in Clydebank fifteen years ago.
We have delved into the Post’s archives to pick out some stories from over a decade ago.
Here are some photographs from our edition published on Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
Do you remember these stories or spot any familiar faces?
1. High school pupils meet the Big Yin
Five senior pupils from Clydebank High School attended the launch of the boat Able2Sail conducted by Billy Connolly.
This was a yacht that was purchased by the charity Able2Sail and provided sailing opportunities for those with disabilities.
The youngsters – Jordan Crawley, Ricardo De Freitas, Melanie Long, James McKenna, and Lee Steen – were all ‘buddies’ supporting the charity to enable young people to take part in these exciting activities.
2. Queen Elizabeth II to visit Clydebank
Clydebank was once again to get the royal seal of approval as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was set to visit the town.
The Queen and Prince Philip were preparing to officially open the West of Scotland Regional Heart and Lung Centre, based at the Golden Jubilee Hospital, on July 3, 2008.
Her Majesty was scheduled to be given a tour of the facility before attending a lunch to mark the 60th anniversary of the NHS at the Beardmore Hotel, which is joined onto the Dalmuir hospital.
3. Schoolchildren experience democracy firsthand
Pupils at Kilbowie Primary School experienced democracy firsthand when they participated in their own election.
The youngsters mirrored experiences of a real election by voting for student representatives.
The pupils were kept busy with selecting candidates, writing speeches, designing campaign posters, building ballot boxes, and recruiting counting officers.
4. Old Kilpatrick youngster scoops prestigious award
A musical prodigy was dreaming of making it stateside after landing a prestigious award.
Hazel Collins was jumping for joy after she discovered she had won a whopping £1,000 cash boost from the Awards for Young Musicians (AYM) charity in recognition of her outstanding talent.
The then 17-year-old from Old Kilpatrick was one of the country’s top violin players and was hoping to use the money to help her buy one of the world’s best violins – at a staggering £7,000.
5. Historic wall bid backed by the House of Commons
The World Heritage bid for an ancient Roman wall that runs through Clydebank was backed in the House of Commons.
Both West Dunbartonshire Council and the Antonine Wall Working Group had been meeting with representatives from other council areas – which still had remains of the wall – to discuss the potential benefits the World Heritage Status could bring.
Des Browne, the then secretary of state for Scotland, praised the five central belt authorities for their efforts to have the wall recognised by UNESCO.
6. Taxi firms go head to head in football fundraiser
Rival Clydebank taxi firms went head to head on the football pitch and raised more than £4,000 for St Margaret’s Hospice.
Clydebank Taxi Car took on Clydebank TOA in the clash, with the TOA securing victory with a 5-2 win.
Players joined the TOA’s Gina Townsley to present the cheque of £4,025 to the Whitecrook Hospice.
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