by Amanda Eleftheriades The past year has been difficult for most of us, being cut off from friends, family, colleagues and social spaces. As we faced a crisis of global proportions the most vulnerable people in our communities again became those most at risk. Unable to … [Read more...] about Communities Coping with Covid
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Canal Clean-Up
Words & Photos by Stephen Barbour During normal times myself and the Cubs from 6th Clydebank Scout group would end our term walking from our HQ in Dalmuir along the canal path picking up litter. At the end we’d get a chippy as a reward. During the first lockdown lots … [Read more...] about Canal Clean-Up
Golden Friendships – Our Story
Sponsored Editorial Golden Friendships charity started with the aim to set up a karaoke group for our friends in the community with additional needs. Creating a safe and friendly environment was of utmost importance, it was the minimum our friends deserved. The first day … [Read more...] about Golden Friendships – Our Story
Musical Youth
Words by Jenny Watson Photos by Emma Latham, TCB Photography It will be a few years before we fully realise the impact this last year has had on our children but one local young man has been making a big impact himself. Mark Morrison, 15, from Alexandria spent much of 2020 … [Read more...] about Musical Youth
Y Hut It
Words by Amanda Eleftheriades Photos by Charlie Sherry The midges are starting to bite as we head along the footpath taking us deep into the heart of Carbeth and by the time we have walked about ¼ mile to the newly built hut belonging to Y Sort It the pesky insects are out … [Read more...] about Y Hut It