E7B5B403-3E6A-4F4F-A7F6-BD2FFCF26BA7 Walk This Way Words by Angela Clark Photos by Caroline Finn & Stephen Durand A six-year-old boy from Dalmuir walked the West Highland Way with his dad and raised over £2,000 for charity. St Eunan’s Primary pupil, Ollie Durand, and his dad Stephen wanted to walk the 96 miles from Milngavie Clydesider Editor • Issue 24
Celebrating Success - Sponsored Editorial Join West College Scotland in celebrating 30 fabulous years since their HND (Higher National Diploma) Makeup Artistry qualification was first launched at their Clydebank campus. This qualification was a first of its kind in Scotland at the time.Since then, the programme has enjoyed significant growth and diversification across the Clydesider Editor • Education
The Heart of the Community OKFP - Sponsored Editorial From Fish Supper Fridays to Country & Western nights there’s always something happening at the OKFP Community Hub and Chatty Cafe. The emergency food aid charity hosts regular events to help bring the community together and reduce isolation. Maureen Cummings, OKFP director, explained: “We have a Fish Supper Friday Clydesider Editor • Issue 23
New Alternatives - Sponsored Editorial A local charity supporting people in recovery is looking for new volunteer Board members. Alternatives’ depute manager, Anne Dyer, explained they’re not looking for particular skills or experience, but for people passionate about the community. She said: “Our Board members come from all walks of life and together their Clydesider Editor • Issue 23
Reader Recommendations - Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey Review by Tibbs Weir “You are worthy of rest. We don’t have to earn rest. Rest is not a luxury, a privilege, or a bonus we must wait for.” If you are someone who, like many of us, struggles to spend time resting without a sense of guilt then Clydesider Editor • Issue 23
Photography Tips & Techniques by Harvey Smart The theme of issue 24 photography competition is ‘Close-up’, so here are a few tips on how to get great pictures when you’re shooting up close or ‘macro,’ as photographers call it. The best way to get macro shots is on a DSLR with a specialised Clydesider Editor • Creative
