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
Environment
Frilled With Love
By Amanda Eleftheriades Photos by Caroline Finn An Aladdin’s cave of frills, fabrics and wicker lies hidden in Faifley’s Skypoint Community Centre. It is here that local creative genius Alison Bell conjures up stunning wedding backdrops and light installations, the … [Read more...] about Frilled With Love
Litter Pick Games
Are you the Fastest Picker in the West? Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore is challenging the people of West Dunbartonshire to get involved with their litter pick games throughout October. Have you got what it takes? If you think you're game enough then you can get involved … [Read more...] about Litter Pick Games
Pick, Play, Picnic
By Angela Clark Local youth charity, Y Sort It has been out and about hosting Pick, Play and Picnic events across West Dunbartonshire this summer. The sessions aim to encourage children to get back outdoors whilst looking after their environment. In Radnor Park adults … [Read more...] about Pick, Play, Picnic
Friends with Nature
Words and Photo by Zoe Weir Friends of Havoc Meadows have been working hard to record and conserve the high biodiversity at Havoc meadow in Dumbarton. Zoe Weir founder of Friends of Havoc and nearby Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore reports on how the two groups have been … [Read more...] about Friends with Nature