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
Environment
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
Seeds of Hope
Seeds of Hope were dispatched in little paper envelopes to communities across Scotland – including West Dunbartonshire. The heart-warming Seeds of Hope idea stemmed from a woman looking for ways to stay connected with her elderly father, hundreds of miles away in … [Read more...] about Seeds of Hope
Tam’s Top Tips
Words by Tam Hall Photos by Katie Kennedy As we are now a good bit into this lockdown most people have done just about everything that is possible to do in the garden (and the house), so why don't you try some container gardening? There are still places open were you can … [Read more...] about Tam’s Top Tips