IMG_0151 Knit & Natter Knit & Natter Words & Photos by Caroline Finn Knitting is not an obvious therapy for anxiety or depression but mixed with a healthy dose of blethering it can prove the perfect tonic. Two Dalmuir-based ‘Knit n Natter’ groups offer this combination of creativity and companionship on a weekly Clydesider Editor • Creative
https://clydesider.org/2020/03/27/local-solutions-to-a-global-crisis/ Local Solutions to a Global Crisis By Amanda Eleftheriades-Sherry, Editor Local charities, social enterprises, businesses, faith groups and inspirational individuals are stepping up to support our communities through these difficult times. Clydesider will be sharing these stories over the coming weeks and months ahead. At a time when we are being bombarded with frightening news Clydesider • Clydesider News
Pg 16 Recyle Hub Recycle, Reuse Words and photo by Angela Clark When we think of items that are harmful to the environment we rarely consider our unwanted clothes. But every time we throw an unwanted outfit into the bin it ends up decomposing on a landfill site somewhere and the material produces gases, known as Clydesider Editor • Community
https://clydesider.org/2020/01/29/art-for-all/ Art For All Words and photos by Jenny Watson Walking into Van Gash Art Studio/Gallery I am instantly immersed with colour and stunning imagery. This is crowned with a cheery “hello, do you want a cuppa?” A common greeting in the West of Scotland and one I am delighted to hear on Clydesider Editor • Community
https://clydesider.org/2020/01/23/a-little-boat-with-a-big-heart/ A Little Boat with a Big Heart by Amanda Eleftheriades A little boat which once rescued hundreds of stranded soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk during WWII, is again on a recovery mission. This time Skylark IX is providing a lifeline to local people battling the dark and lonely world of substance misuse. And the ripple effect Clydesider Editor • Heritage
https://clydesider.org/2020/02/10/community-conference/ Community Conference SPONSORED EDITORIAL If you want your ideas to be heard and help shape future services and activities across West Dunbartonshire, come along to the Community Alliance Conference in Clydebank Town Hall on Saturday February 22 and find out more. In recent years more local people are setting up new groups Clydesider • Community
