Lockdown has seen families and residents in central Alexandria getting dug into their community garden spaces. With the support of local charity the Leamy Foundation they have planted 24 fruit trees, 80 herb plants and a mountain of kale. And they're now getting to harvest … [Read more...] about Community Growing
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Mind Your Mind
As lockdown eases, months of stress and anxiety are taking their toll on many people's mental wellbeing. To help ease some of that pressure Stepping Stones, a local mental health charity that provides support to people in West Dunbartonshire, is re-opening for … [Read more...] about Mind Your Mind
Wellbeing In A Box
By Angela Clark If you're finding it tough to get out of bed in the morning, struggling with mood swings or sleepless nights - you're not alone. After months of lockdown the Covid pandemic is taking its toll on the mental well-being of people from all walks of life. … [Read more...] about Wellbeing In A Box
Tackling Period Poverty
By Angela Clark Women and girls in West Dunbartonshire can get a three month supply of free sanitary products delivered direct to their door. The initiative to help tackle period poverty involves Scottish social enterprise HeyGirlsUK teaming up with West Dunbartonshire … [Read more...] about Tackling Period Poverty
Pick, Play, Picnic
By Angela Clark Local youth charity, Y Sort It has been out and about hosting Pick, Play and Picnic events across West Dunbartonshire this summer. The sessions aim to encourage children to get back outdoors whilst looking after their environment. In Radnor Park adults … [Read more...] about Pick, Play, Picnic