By Amanda Eleftheriades-Sherry, Editor Local charities, social enterprises, businesses, faith groups and inspirational individuals are stepping up to support our communities through these difficult times. Clydesider will be sharing these stories over the coming weeks and … [Read more...] about Local Solutions to a Global Crisis
Community
Recycle, Reuse
Words and photo by Angela Clark When we think of items that are harmful to the environment we rarely consider our unwanted clothes. But every time we throw an unwanted outfit into the bin it ends up decomposing on a landfill site somewhere and the material produces gases, … [Read more...] about Recycle, Reuse
Art For All
Words and photos by Jenny Watson Walking into Van Gash Art Studio/Gallery I am instantly immersed with colour and stunning imagery. This is crowned with a cheery “hello, do you want a cuppa?” A common greeting in the West of Scotland and one I am delighted to hear on a … [Read more...] about Art For All
Community Conference
SPONSORED EDITORIAL If you want your ideas to be heard and help shape future services and activities across West Dunbartonshire, come along to the Community Alliance Conference in Clydebank Town Hall on Saturday February 22 and find out more. In recent years more local people … [Read more...] about Community Conference
Shed Talk
by Angela Clark Photos by Katie Kennedy There are not many places where men feel comfortable sharing their problems or talking about their health, but an old timber classroom in Dalmuir has been transformed into one such space. The Dalmuir Men’s Shed provides a breathing … [Read more...] about Shed Talk