Saving Textile Studies in the Vale Words by Laura Giannini & Photos by Natalie MacDonald The Vale of Leven has a rich heritage in textiles. Unsurprising then that WDC Adult Learning, in collaboration with West College Scotland ran an excellent course dealing with textile design, creation and manufacture. This group, which met weekly in Alexandria Library, Clydesider Editor • Community
The Hottest Ticket In Town Words by Annie Jordan & Photos by Ross Donnelly What is the hottest ticket in town? Taylor Swift at Murrayfield? Scotland v Finland at Hampden, the big send-off before the Euros? Or could it be another real gem, in our local area? In the east of Scotland, destination Murrayfield, it’ Clydesider Editor • Community
A Flavour of New Life by Moments of Freedom ‘As New Scot women we bring new perspectives, ideas and innovations as gifts to our communities in Scotland.’ Clydesider Creative recently had the pleasure of working with Moments of Freedom, a community group led by New Scots women resettled in Clydebank. As part of our National Clydesider Editor • Community
Knowetop Needs You! Words & Photos by Natalie Macdonald A community farm and wildlife initiative is looking for helpers to keep the site in tip-top condition. Knowetop charity has over 15 acres of land in Castlehill which is being transformed into a nature haven for both the local community and wildlife – and they Clydesider Editor • Environment
Healing Power of Nature Words by Kevin Unitt Photos by Sarah Badman-Flook In my lowest life moments I’ve always managed to apply the belief that I can ‘walk walk walk until I feel well again’, so potent have I found physical activity in the great outdoors to be in terms of positive mental Clydesider Editor • Health & Wellness
Inn Defence: a Musical Haven on the High Street Words & Photos by Natalie Macdonald Have you heard the gossip about the new kid on the block? Inn Defence, located at the former site of The Gossip Cafe on Dumbarton’s High Street, is transforming the local music scene. This unique venue is more than just a café and Clydesider Editor • Community
