brendan 2 Value in Volunteering - Brendan Ashton 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 Clydesider Editor • Uncategorised
55dfbf_313b42472ed94ca28c4059de584b5720_mv2_d_1800_1800_s_2 Frequently Asked Questions – The Big Disability Group Q. Who can you offer support to? A. We support anyone with a disability or long-term health condition. We work predominantly in West Dunbartonshire and surrounding areas but do deal with enquiries from anywhere in Scotland. Q. My son has autism and would like to find out what is Clydesider Editor • Health & Wellness
Whatever You're Happiest Doing! By the Armchair Philosopher “Whatever you're happiest doing!” is a phrase many of my friends have cheerily used in the strange new times and strange new world we are forced to embrace. My friends, relatives and acquaintances are well intentioned: Whatever YOU are happiest doing. They are handing Clydesider Editor • Covid-19
Spring Into Summer With Skylark IX! SPONSORED EDITORIAL Tapestry weaving, memories of war and peacetime, boatbuilding, a summer event, community rowing club and new travelling exhibition, we’ve heaps to get involved with and enjoy this Spring and Summer! At our Dumbarton-based Skylark IX Recovery Project, we care for the Dunkirk ‘Little Ship’ Skylark IX Clydesider Editor • Heritage
20220302_214944 Sharing The Wellness Words & photos by Emily Fraser A Vale therapist has launched a social enterprise to promote well-being as a right for all and not a luxury just for those who can afford to pay. Joanne Dick, a complementary therapist and medical herbalist with 20 years experience, decided it was Clydesider Editor • Health & Wellness
20211121_112844 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 the Clydesider Editor • Fundraising