Words by Amanda Eleftheriades-Sherry Photos by Angela Clark and Action Old Kilpatrick Agnes McGettigan from Dalmuir is one of many people across West Dunbartonshire who has discovered the simple pleasures of lockdown gardening. The 81-year-old has been shielding since March … [Read more...] about Lockdown’s Green-fingered Revolution
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Young Bankies Talk with Angela Clark
At a time when life journeys should be just beginning, young people are feeling ever more uncertain about what the future holds. Wondering if they will be able to hug their friends in school, get into university or even gain employment, are all on their minds. A group of … [Read more...] about Young Bankies Talk with Angela Clark
Digital Discoveries
By Amanda Eleftheriades Photo courtesy of Neighbourhood Networks “I’d never thought of myself as technical before this but I’ve been using Zoom every week to stay in touch with my friends and it’s been great. “It can take us half an hour to all get on at the same time and … [Read more...] about Digital Discoveries
Bake Back Better
By Angela Clark Bowling villagers are sharing ideas – and cakes – on how to tap into the positive community spirit when lockdown finally ends. So far over 100 people – a third of the village – has responded positively to a local survey on how they would like to see their … [Read more...] about Bake Back Better
Writing With Purpose
One woman's dream to help people using words is becoming a reality as she shares her poetry with friends and strangers across her community. Michaela Burns, who is a member of Women Moving Forward writing group in Dalmuir Golden Friendship Club. She has always used words as … [Read more...] about Writing With Purpose