Words and photo by Angela Clark A well known quote by Saint Francis of Assisi says “for it is in giving that we receive.’’ That has certainly been the philosophy of Brendan Ashton from Dalmuir who has been volunteering his time for the past 47 years. His thoughts of others … [Read more...] about Value in Volunteering – Brendan Ashton
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Love, Family & Food
Words and Photo by Jenny Watson What do you get if you take a pinch of a popular TV show, mix with a ladleful of social media and add the love of a local Nana? You get ‘Streetch Yer Kite’ - a wonderful Scottish cuisine cookbook by Margaret MacKinnon from Alexandria. “It … [Read more...] about Love, Family & Food
Vale Memories Wanted
by Angela Clark Do you have a memory of the Vale you would like to see preserved in a book? If so, Furniture Fix - a social enterprise which is part of Tullochan Futures - would love to hear from you. Their Vale Stories project aims to bring together two generations with … [Read more...] about Vale Memories Wanted
Clydebank Tech Used Against Covid
A Clydebank company is at the forefront of creating contactless technology that improves safety and accessibility. The hardware PCB assemblies manufactured by European Circuits Ltd, was originally designed to make road crossings safer for people who are visually … [Read more...] about Clydebank Tech Used Against Covid
Mind Your Mind
Staying connected while socially distanced from friends and family is vital for our well-being, according to mental health expert Dr Sam Beckett. Dr Beckett, a psychologist and counselling team lead for local mental health charity, Stepping Stones, said it is not unusual to be … [Read more...] about Mind Your Mind