Seeds of Hope Seeds of Hope were dispatched in little paper envelopes to communities across Scotland – including West Dunbartonshire. The heart-warming Seeds of Hope idea stemmed from a woman looking for ways to stay connected with her elderly father, hundreds of miles away in London. Serena explained: “I was looking for something to Clydesider Editor • Community
Clydebank Tech Used Against Covid A Clydebank company is at the forefront of creating contactless technology that improves safety and accessibility. The hardware PCB assemblies manufactured by European Circuits Ltd, was originally designed to make road crossings safer for people who are visually impaired. Prior to the Covid pandemic the company had teamed up with Clydesider Editor • Uncategorised
Mind Your Mind Staying connected while socially distanced from friends and family is vital for our well-being, according to mental health expert Dr Sam Beckett. Dr Beckett, a psychologist and counselling team lead for local mental health charity, Stepping Stones, said it is not unusual to be struggling with the current situation. She Clydesider Editor • Uncategorised
Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels Launch An Old Kilpatrick couple have set up a foodbank for people in the village and nearby communities who are struggling as a result of the coronavirus. Maureen and Gordon Cummings launched the initiative the first week in May and on the first day gave out 20 food packages. The couple Clydesider Editor • Community
Tam's Top Tips Words by Tam Hall Photos by Katie Kennedy As we are now a good bit into this lockdown most people have done just about everything that is possible to do in the garden (and the house), so why don't you try some container gardening? There are still places Clydesider Editor • Community
Safety Visor Community Action by Amanda Eleftheriades-Sherry These exceptional times are uncovering and creating local hidden heroes who are going above and beyond to help our communities. Astronomy enthusiast, Joe Burns, is one such man. His love of the stars had led him to join local charity Bellsmyre Digital’s Astronomy Club where he Clydesider Editor • Community
