Words by Layla Blackwell & Photos by Caroline Finn From the moment you pass through the doors in Kilpatrick School, you know you are somewhere different. The excitement here is contagious as you are greeted with enthusiasm from every member of staff and student. The … [Read more...] about Voices of the Future
Creative
Creative Spotlight: Loch Lomond Folk Club
Words by Steven Hastings and Jenny Watson Photos by Steven Hastings & Hugh Hastings Loch Lomond Folk Club has had a few homes and seen many faces come and go over the past 50 years, however, the same warm welcome is extended to all who love good music and great … [Read more...] about Creative Spotlight: Loch Lomond Folk Club
A Tale of Dungeons, Dragons & Spiff the Dog
Words by Tibbs Weir Photos by Caroline Finn & Susan Laws Storytelling has existed in some form or another in every community throughout all of history. Cave paintings danced on walls lit by flickering fire, theatres were packed with working folk, stories were passed down … [Read more...] about A Tale of Dungeons, Dragons & Spiff the Dog
Creativity & Friendship
Words and Photos by Jenny Watson Pop into Dalmuir C.E Centre on a Wednesday morning and you will find a hive of creative activity as members of the Wee Scottish Art Group work on their latest artworks. Originally coming from different art groups locally and wider afield, the … [Read more...] about Creativity & Friendship
Ivory Satin
A Short Story by Leslie Hills (1996) My wedding dress. It’s on the top shelf of the cupboard in my bedroom underneath the blankets we discarded when the duvets came in. The box is grey with age and the tissue paper brown and scratchy. I lay it on the bed and lift out the … [Read more...] about Ivory Satin