STEPHEN-3 Some Heroes Wear Lab Coats By Emily Fraser Not all environmental activists stand on a protest line – some of them stand in front of a school class. Vale of Leven Academy hero Stephen Halkett mixes all his favourite elements for his latest experiment, a kids’ comedy show on fighting climate change. In ‘Save The Planet’ Clydesider Editor • Education
Picturing Our Past in Stirling Castle by Amanda Eleftheriades-Sherry. Photos courtesy of Inclusive Images & HES Local photo enthusiasts from community groups across West Dunbartonshire had their photography displayed in Stirling Castle for a three-month exhibition. Organised by Inclusive Images, a local social enterprise which supports people to share their stories via the medium of photography, Clydesider Editor • Accessibility
Saving Textile Studies in the Vale Words by Laura Giannini & Photos by Natalie MacDonald The Vale of Leven has a rich heritage in textiles. Unsurprising then that WDC Adult Learning, in collaboration with West College Scotland ran an excellent course dealing with textile design, creation and manufacture. This group, which met weekly in Alexandria Library, Clydesider Editor • Community
IMG_0016 Voices of the Future Words by Layla Blackwell & Photos by Caroline Finn From the moment you pass through the doors in Kilpatrick School, you know you are somewhere different. The excitement here is contagious as you are greeted with enthusiasm from every member of staff and student. The corridors are full of colourful Clydesider
Think Outside The Books Words by Emily Fraser Photos by Charlie Eleftheriades-Sherry Newly renovated public libraries in Alexandria and Clydebank are now perfectly poised to welcome us, offering connection, accessibility, and inclusion for each and every local person. This is partly thanks to the creative yet practical upcycling of their beautiful, historic buildings, blending Clydesider Editor • Community
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
