Community Clean-Up Words by Angela Clark, photos by David Watson A local community centre received a facelift this Spring, thanks to a group of young adults with mild learning disabilities. Unity Enterprise wanted to help brighten their base at Dalmuir C.E Centre. David Watson, Service Coordinator, said: “The building was so Clydesider Editor • Community
Trust The Trust - Sponsored Editorial Sponsored Editorial West Dunbartonshire Environment Trust, operating locally as ‘The Environment Trust’ is a local charity which aims to tackle disadvantage and improve individual and community wellbeing through environmental regeneration. The Trust works in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council and other community organisations to develop environmental improvement ideas based on Clydesider Editor • Community
https://clydesider.org/2023/07/03/lets-grow-west-d…hire-summer-2023/ Let's Grow West Dunbartonshire: Summer 2023 by Rose Harvie So, welcome all gardeners! Here we are in the middle of June, and time to assess your gardening progress - whether you just have a few pots, a large allotment or garden, or help others in a community garden. By now, most of your vegetables should be Clydesider Editor • Gardening
Creative Q&A with Billy Scobie By Jenny Watson Vale man, Billy Scobie, is a master of many talents. When he responded to our article about the Skylark IX Recovery Project with a photo of his own Skylark painting, I had to find out more. Q: When did you first become interested in painting? A: It Clydesider Editor • Creative
Where's Good For Food: The Big Taquero Words by Jenny Watson Photos by Katie Kennedy & Marcus Cole A passion for food, the need for a career change and a social conscience are the perfect ingredients for an exciting new gastronomic venture in Dumbarton. Early this year Dave Summerson, owner of the Mexican-inspired food truck The Big Clydesider Editor • Community
Please See Me Speaking to Amanda Eleftheriades, Clydesider volunteer Johnny Dale shares his experience of near sight loss during childhood followed by a lifetime battling systems blind to his access needs. “To be able to see the flowers, the trees, the sky, it’s like I’ve been given a second chance at Clydesider Editor • Accessibility
