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
New Alternatives - Sponsored Editorial A local charity supporting people in recovery is looking for new volunteer Board members. Alternatives’ depute manager, Anne Dyer, explained they’re not looking for particular skills or experience, but for people passionate about the community. She said: “Our Board members come from all walks of life and together their Clydesider Editor • Issue 23
Reader Recommendations - Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey Review by Tibbs Weir “You are worthy of rest. We don’t have to earn rest. Rest is not a luxury, a privilege, or a bonus we must wait for.” If you are someone who, like many of us, struggles to spend time resting without a sense of guilt then Clydesider Editor • Issue 23
Photography Tips & Techniques by Harvey Smart The theme of issue 24 photography competition is ‘Close-up’, so here are a few tips on how to get great pictures when you’re shooting up close or ‘macro,’ as photographers call it. The best way to get macro shots is on a DSLR with a specialised Clydesider Editor • Creative
Creative Q&A - Euan Greenoak Like what you read in Clydesider magazine? Then become a Clydesider member and help keep Clydesider free for all to enjoy from just £3 per month by Jenny Watson Getting to know his hometown during lockdown inspired Euan Greenoak to pick up a camera and capture the beauty of his Clydesider Editor • Creative
The First Sign of Spring Words and Photos by James Duncan After the long dark days of winter it is wonderful to see one of the first signs of spring appearing in our parks and gardens - the snowdrop. Its scientific name is Gallanthus. This means ’milk flower’ and the common snowdrop we normally see Clydesider Editor • Environment
