Recovering Voices Words by Angela Clark & Photos by Caroline Finn Local people recovering from substance and alcohol abuse channelled their life experiences into drama and on to the stage. The six-month drama project, run by Creative Change Collective, uses creativity to help people in recovery or at risk of entering the Clydesider Editor • Creative
Red Ramp Nights Words by Angela Clark Photos by Katie Kennedy and courtesy of Golden Friendships A local charity has created an entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users - believed to be the first in the world. The Golden Friendship Club, based in Dalmuir, is a community hub that provides support Clydesider Editor • Accessibility
School Takes Eco Action Words by Addison Noble & Grace McGrath S3 students Photos from Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School Our Lady and Saint Patrick’s High School in Dumbarton is one of many establishments working to make a difference in our environment and to our world. The many eco-friendly programmes, Clydesider Editor • Community
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
