by Holly Munn photos courtesy of Dalmuir Knit & Natter In an attempt to beat the boredom and keep busy during these unprecedented times, many people are trying their hand at new things or picking up old hobbies. One such lady who is putting her craft skills to good use … [Read more...] about Made with Love
Community
Caring for the Carers
With all the chaos created by the Covid pandemic it could be easy to forget that those in our communities who care for others also need someone to look out for them at times. Local charities are going the extra mile to make sure these unpaid carers have someone to turn … [Read more...] about Caring for the Carers
Fairy Glen
words & photos by Caroline Finn. The Lusset Glen in Old Kilpatrick has come alive with Fairy Magic. It all began when a local family decided to add a door to the bottom of a tree to let the fairies come and go. Then another family created a little fairy garden, then … [Read more...] about Fairy Glen
Know Your Rights
Providing advice and information on everything from benefits to housing is all part of a day’s work for the West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau. But since lockdown kicked in they have found themselves with a whole new set of enquiries to deal with. “In the early days … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights
Golden Moments
Words and Photos by Charlie Sherry “I hadn’t been out my room for 17 years.” For 28-year-old Stephen Coombe, life before Golden Friendships Club was a lonely and difficult place. Walking through the doors of the Dalmuir-based charity with, what he described as “not much … [Read more...] about Golden Moments