Words by Steven Hastings Photo by Lottie Barker The people and stories of Dumbarton West have featured in a community film about the local area. Lottie Baker of Clifftop Projects and film maker Joe Dalton teamed up with Anne Pitcher, storyteller in residence for Dumbarton … [Read more...] about Birlin Bannocks
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Skylark Skiffs
Words by Jenny Watson & Photos by Harvey Smart Recovery takes many shapes and sizes, but when it brings a community together something magic seems to happen. Regular readers might remember a story in Issue 11 about a little boat with a big heart. For those who missed … [Read more...] about Skylark Skiffs
Spring Into Summer With Skylark IX!
SPONSORED EDITORIAL Tapestry weaving, memories of war and peacetime, boatbuilding, a summer event, community rowing club and new travelling exhibition, we’ve heaps to get involved with and enjoy this Spring and Summer! At our Dumbarton-based Skylark IX Recovery Project, we … [Read more...] about Spring Into Summer With Skylark IX!
A Museum For The Clyde
Words by Angela Clark Photos by Owen McGuigan As the dedicated workforce of the Clyde shipbuilding community laid down their tools for the last time, they could walk away with pride in their step, knowing they had built some of the most famous ships in the world. These … [Read more...] about A Museum For The Clyde
All Mapped Out
By Brian Wright Have you noticed how maps sneaked their way into our lives. It used to be there was maybe a touring map on a shelf in your hall cupboard, under the BT phone book and the Yellow Pages. It was always at least a year or two out of date when planning next … [Read more...] about All Mapped Out