Words by Angela Clark Photo by Caroline Finn A positive role model in a person’s life can lift them up, help them believe in themselves and support them to achieve things they may have never even dreamed about. This is especially the case for young people who may be … [Read more...] about Value in Volunteering – Positive Role Models Needed
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Mentoring Matters
Words by Angela Clark & Photos by Harvey Smart A Dumbarton man is using his troubled past to help young people make positive choices about their future. Matthew Murie is a volunteer with Y Sort It’s Intandem Mentoring scheme, which helps support young vulnerable people … [Read more...] about Mentoring Matters
Wouldn’t Change A Thing
Words by Angela Clark & Photos by Gail Russell Alexandria siblings Mikey and Missy Logan are challenging the stigma associated with Down syndrome as ambassadors for national charity Wouldn’t Change A Thing (WCAT). The pair were chosen to represent the charity for the … [Read more...] about Wouldn’t Change A Thing
Creative Q&A: Grayling
Words by Charlie Sherry Photo by Baz Collins Clydesider caught up with local emerging artist, Vale singer/songwriter Grayling aka Emma Murdoch, who launched her debut five track EP ‘Greenhouse’ in Glasgow at the start of August. Q. How did you come by the name … [Read more...] about Creative Q&A: Grayling
Mud Kitchen Fundraising
By Angela Clark Photos by Lindsay Allan A young boy who never wants to experience going hungry decided to use his creative skills to build mud kitchens to raise funds for the local food bank, Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels. Daniel Allan, 12, came up with the idea after visiting … [Read more...] about Mud Kitchen Fundraising