Words and photos by Johnny Dale Trees are more like us than we think. As the Silver Birch says, “you call me the mother tree, tree of endurance and survival, tree of air and water, Betula Pendula, the lady of the woods - you call me many names.” As Birch Betula … [Read more...] about Family of Trees
Environment
Conversations With Nature
by Johnny Dale I feel nature and being outside watching the wildlife out in the garden or on my walks has helped me a lot during these unprecedented times. I have to admit I loved last year’s lockdown. Not from the point of many people losing their lives, but for the stopping … [Read more...] about Conversations With Nature
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
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