The Clydesider team will be shining a spotlight on Dumbarton West this autumn. And we’re looking for local poets, photographers, writers, creatives and people who care about their neighbourhood to get involved. Our Community Media Spotlight will be a chance for people from … [Read more...] about Clydesider Spotlight On Dumbarton West
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Moments Of Freedom
SPONSORED EDITORIAL Moments of Freedom Moments of Freedom, led by New Scot women resettled in Clydebank, is a safe space for women to come together to be themselves. They can make new connections, share their skills and expertise to shape their local community … [Read more...] about Moments Of Freedom
Persistence Beats Resistance
SPONSORED EDITORIAL Employing people who have experienced mental illness, or any other disabilities for that matter, can appear daunting for any employer. However, Stepping Stones has been recruiting people with lived experience of mental health problems for many years. It … [Read more...] about Persistence Beats Resistance
Creating Community
Words by Amanda Eleftheriades Photos by Caroline Finn “I came in here by myself the first time, that was a biggy for me because I suffer badly from depression. "It’s great because it gets you away from the four walls and everyone is so welcoming.” Christine is back to Old … [Read more...] about Creating Community
Council to Buy Dumbarton Shopping Centre
West Dunbartonshire Council is in negotiations to purchase Dumbarton's Artizan Shopping Centre. The pedestrianised precinct is a key element of their plans to regenerate and transform the town centre. Councillor Iain McLaren, convener of the Infrastructure, Regeneration and … [Read more...] about Council to Buy Dumbarton Shopping Centre