Words and photos by James Duncan As the winter season is nearing its end, spring will soon be upon us and it’s the best time of year to listen to the birdsong that fills the air. Nature has great health benefits for us all because it can reduce your feelings of stress or … [Read more...] about Walking With Nature
Poetic Dreams
by Amanda Eleftheriades Photo by Laura McMahon Many of us lie awake at night, watching the hours tick by but unable to switch off an overactive mind. In the morning we get up more tired than when we went to bed, frustrated at the waste of time and energy. Mental health … [Read more...] about Poetic Dreams
Saving Dumbarton’s Station Heritage
by Jeremy Watson Dumbarton Central Station was built in the heyday of rail travel when stations were built to reflect this with grandeur and ample passenger facilities. These days most stations are little more than arrival and departure points. But some, such as Dumbarton … [Read more...] about Saving Dumbarton’s Station Heritage
Dancers Got Talent
Words by Angela Clark Photos by Caroline Finn In a world designed by and for able-bodied people, those with a different range of abilities often miss out. Now a local dance school is trying to create a dance space for all. April’s Street Feet studio in Dalmuir runs a wide … [Read more...] about Dancers Got Talent
Value in Volunteering – Positive Role Models Needed
Words by Angela Clark Photo by Caroline Finn A positive role model in a person’s life can lift them up, help them believe in themselves and support them to achieve things they may have never even dreamed about. This is especially the case for young people who may be … [Read more...] about Value in Volunteering – Positive Role Models Needed