Words and Photo by Zoe Weir Friends of Havoc Meadows have been working hard to record and conserve the high biodiversity at Havoc meadow in Dumbarton. Zoe Weir founder of Friends of Havoc and nearby Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore reports on how the two groups have been … [Read more...] about Friends with Nature
Seeds of Hope
Seeds of Hope were dispatched in little paper envelopes to communities across Scotland – including West Dunbartonshire. The heart-warming Seeds of Hope idea stemmed from a woman looking for ways to stay connected with her elderly father, hundreds of miles away in … [Read more...] about Seeds of Hope
Clydebank Tech Used Against Covid
A Clydebank company is at the forefront of creating contactless technology that improves safety and accessibility. The hardware PCB assemblies manufactured by European Circuits Ltd, was originally designed to make road crossings safer for people who are visually … [Read more...] about Clydebank Tech Used Against Covid
Mind You Mind
Staying connected while socially distanced from friends and family is vital for our well-being, according to mental health expert Dr Sam Beckett. Dr Beckett, a psychologist and counselling team lead for local mental health charity, Stepping Stones, said it is not unusual to be … [Read more...] about Mind You Mind
Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels Launch
An Old Kilpatrick couple have set up a foodbank for people in the village and nearby communities who are struggling as a result of the coronavirus. Maureen and Gordon Cummings launched the initiative the first week in May and on the first day gave out 20 food packages. The … [Read more...] about Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels Launch