by Jenny Watson Photos Courtesy of the Community Cinema When two local camera enthusiasts decided to put on a community film show they couldn’t have guessed it would become a local institution. I caught up with Lawrie Pennycook from Dumbarton to find out how he and Tommy … [Read more...] about Community Cinema Celebrations
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Reader Recommends: The Wiz was Whizz!
Words by Ben Pryde & Photo by Holly Steel The Clydebank Musical Society cast a spell on their audiences with their recent production of ‘The Wiz’. With 23 songs, all performed with passion, and a plot followed and acted beautifully, the cast had audiences laughing and … [Read more...] about Reader Recommends: The Wiz was Whizz!
Storytelling for Adults Returns
by Mary Irvine Last summer’s trial sessions of ‘Storytelling for Adults’ took us on journeys in poetry, prose and video, from local places to all round the world, as local people told their extraordinary stories. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, but all … [Read more...] about Storytelling for Adults Returns
Room for Every Voice
by Mary Irvine In the centre of Dumbarton is the Church where Charles Rennie Mackintosh married Margaret Macdonald on August 20, 1899. Established in 1873 the church of St. Augustine (of Hippo) recently hosted a series of events to celebrate its 150th birthday. Among them … [Read more...] about Room for Every Voice
Red Ramp Nights
Words by Angela Clark Photos by Katie Kennedy and courtesy of Golden Friendships A local charity has created an entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users - believed to be the first in the world. The Golden Friendship Club, based in Dalmuir, is a … [Read more...] about Red Ramp Nights