By Steven Hastings Thereʼs a ʻsecretʼ room at the end of the gym hall in Dumbartonʼs Concord community centre, when the door opens you are taken into a world of innovation, technology and design. This is Bellsmyre Digital Community and Project Manager, Kathleen Smith, … [Read more...] about Digital Delights On Our Doorstep
Issue 33
Photography Tips & Techniques – Trees
By Harvey Smart The theme of our next photography competition is ‘Trees & Leaves’. These beautiful, important and often ancient organisms are all around us, and make fantastic and varied subjects for photography. Here are a few simple tips to get the best … [Read more...] about Photography Tips & Techniques – Trees
Tenants’ Champions
By Laura Giannini Photo by Harvey Smart Here's some good news for West Dunbartonshire Council tenants and home owners with WDC as their factor – you have a champion. A Scrutiny Panel is tasked with the job of checking the performance of the Councilʼs Housing … [Read more...] about Tenants’ Champions
Growing Wilma’s Wishes
Words & Photos by Harvey Smart Pupils at St Michaelʼs Primary in Dalreoch are enjoying a new outdoor music wall thanks to a local charity and a much-loved mother. The project was led by June Hopkins, who founded Wilmaʼs Wishes in memory of her late mother, and the … [Read more...] about Growing Wilma’s Wishes
Reset Communities for Refugees: Sponsored Editorial
Leading with welcome: how a Glasgow group is helping a refugee family build a new life. Just beyond the communities covered by Clydesider, something powerful is quietly taking shape. In Glasgow, a new Community Sponsorship group is forming to welcome a refugee family and … [Read more...] about Reset Communities for Refugees: Sponsored Editorial