Words and Photos by Charlie Sherry “I hadn’t been out my room for 17 years.” For 28-year-old Stephen Coombe, life before Golden Friendships Club was a lonely and difficult place. Walking through the doors of the Dalmuir-based charity with, what he described as “not much … [Read more...] about Golden Moments
Issue 11
Recycle, Reuse
Words and photo by Angela Clark When we think of items that are harmful to the environment we rarely consider our unwanted clothes. But every time we throw an unwanted outfit into the bin it ends up decomposing on a landfill site somewhere and the material produces gases, … [Read more...] about Recycle, Reuse
A Little Boat with a Big Heart
by Amanda Eleftheriades A little boat which once rescued hundreds of stranded soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk during WWII, is again on a recovery mission. This time Skylark IX is providing a lifeline to local people battling the dark and lonely world of substance … [Read more...] about A Little Boat with a Big Heart
Shed Talk
by Angela Clark Photos by Katie Kennedy There are not many places where men feel comfortable sharing their problems or talking about their health, but an old timber classroom in Dalmuir has been transformed into one such space. The Dalmuir Men’s Shed provides a breathing … [Read more...] about Shed Talk
Creating Change
Creating Change by Caroline Finn Photos courtesy of Braw Talent “Creativity is not determined by where we live – yet the links between creative careers and postcodes are undeniable.” It is this inequality which drives Braw Talent. Former school teachers Darren Osborne, Lydia … [Read more...] about Creating Change