The Clydebank Women’s History Group have now finished their second term of researching women’s history in Clydebank. The group have been meeting since October 2010 at Dalmuir Community Centre and have enjoyed getting together with tutor Ronnie Scott, chatting, reminiscing and planning their research. They visited the Mitchell Library archive where they found some material about Scottish suffragettes and they also visited Glasgow Women’s Library where Hannah our archivist showed them some fascinating objects from our archive. After the summer, they plan to collate their research and feature it on our website, but have already gained a lot from the course. One course member said, “…loved all the women on the course..found the tutor really tolerant and friendly and patient. We attended the Mitchell and the Women’s Library and really enjoyed looking about. The whole learning experience has enhanced my confidence…”
Although they have now stopped for a summer break, the group will be getting together to join the WEA Clydebank group for a showing of the film You Play Your Part at The Hub community centre in Clydebank on 25th May. You Play Your Part was produced by film-maker Kirsten MacLeod, who worked in collaboration with women from Govan as they reflected on their lives by the river Clyde.
