Made with Love by Holly Munn photos courtesy of Dalmuir Knit & Natter In an attempt to beat the boredom and keep busy during these unprecedented times, many people are trying their hand at new things or picking up old hobbies. One such lady who is putting her craft skills to good use Clydesider Editor • Community
Leaving Behind Ordinary A Photo Essay by Katie Kennedy Katie has been volunteering with Clydesider for nearly a year and become a valuable member of our team. She helps with everything from photography to distribution to transport, even collecting pine cones! We first crossed paths when she entered – and won – the photography competition Clydesider Editor • Creative
Fairy Glen words & photos by Caroline Finn. The Lusset Glen in Old Kilpatrick has come alive with Fairy Magic. It all began when a local family decided to add a door to the bottom of a tree to let the fairies come and go. Then another family created a little fairy Clydesider Editor • Community
IMG_1852 Creativity and Purpose Words and photos by Brian Wright In 2018, I was diagnosed with an aggressive and invasive blood cancer. The growth had already penetrated into the bone marrow of my spine and had become a serious threat to my central nervous system. The blood treatment was decided to be an intense Clydesider Editor • Community
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 basis. Clydesider Editor • Creative
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