Review by Mary Irvine Professional, passionate, magical. Two Ukrainian musicians played an eclectic mix of classical, jazz and traditional music to an appreciative audience of around 100. Say ‘accordion’ to most people and it will conjure up the piano-accordion so … [Read more...] about Concert Extraordinaire
A Day in My Life
by Steven Hastings Photos by Katie Kennedy I didn’t climb a mountain today, but I did get out of bed. My name is Steven and I turned 40 in 2022. I have a condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), or Brittle Bones and I use a Powered Wheelchair. I need help every … [Read more...] about A Day in My Life
Mentoring Matters
Words by Angela Clark & Photos by Harvey Smart A Dumbarton man is using his troubled past to help young people make positive choices about their future. Matthew Murie is a volunteer with Y Sort It’s Intandem Mentoring scheme, which helps support young vulnerable people … [Read more...] about Mentoring Matters
Wouldn’t Change A Thing
Words by Angela Clark & Photos by Gail Russell Alexandria siblings Mikey and Missy Logan are challenging the stigma associated with Down syndrome as ambassadors for national charity Wouldn’t Change A Thing (WCAT). The pair were chosen to represent the charity for the … [Read more...] about Wouldn’t Change A Thing
Claim What’s Yours – PENSIONER’S RIGHTS
By Amanda Eleftheriades “It’s very difficult to ask for help.” Sarah,* a retired teacher in her late seventies, is one of millions of pensioners who have never investigated the social security support available. She explained: “I was brought up to believe if you can’t … [Read more...] about Claim What’s Yours – PENSIONER’S RIGHTS