Words and Photo by Jim Duncan It’s May and early morning sees a hardy bunch of souls gathering to get ready to go open water swimming aka ‘wild swimming’ or ‘cold water therapy’ (we used to just call it swimming), at Duck Bay in our National Park. Swimming is a great form of … [Read more...] about Wild About Swimming
Issue 20
ON YER BIKE
by Annie Jordan Photos courtesy of the Vale of Leven Trust “On your bike!” has taken on a whole new meaning for me after seeing what’s on offer at the Vale of Leven Trust Active Travel Hub. Bobby Dorrian, Development Manager of the Hub, explains the Trust was set up in 2017 … [Read more...] about ON YER BIKE
This Woman’s Work
by Clare Sweeney Photos by Chris McCaughey In my house International Women’s day is something we look forward to, we think about what we will do to raise awareness and share stories about the important and inspirational women in our lives. Life as women can be tough and … [Read more...] about This Woman’s Work
Cycle For Life
By Amanda Eleftheriades Photos by Marie Murphy “The fear of imminent death motivated me to change.” Marie Murphy arrives at our office clad in tight-fitting cycling shorts and top, looking the very picture of health. But her athletic physique hides a daily battle to … [Read more...] about Cycle For Life
Cula and the Gang
by Andy Devine The hard work of litter pickers Cula Murphy and members of the Friends of Leven River Valley has been recognised by SUSTRANS Scotland with a national award. Inspired by an ‘Adopt a Road’ scheme in Ireland, Cula contacted West Dunbartonshire Council’s Greenspace … [Read more...] about Cula and the Gang