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
Community
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
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
Tam’s Top Tips
Words by Tam Hall Photos by Katie Kennedy As we are now a good bit into this lockdown most people have done just about everything that is possible to do in the garden (and the house), so why don't you try some container gardening? There are still places open were you can … [Read more...] about Tam’s Top Tips
Community Action
by Amanda Eleftheriades-Sherry These exceptional times are uncovering and creating local hidden heroes who are going above and beyond to help our communities. Astronomy enthusiast, Joe Burns, is one such man. His love of the stars had led him to join local charity … [Read more...] about Community Action