In Search of People & Place Words By Charlie Sherry Photos by Katie Kennedy & courtesy of Simon Collings “I just want the Palestinian and Israeli people to live in peace.” Simon Collings from Renton grew up in the Vale, however his birthplace was many thousands of miles away in Jerusalem. Born in 1979, he was Clydesider • Issue 27
Pg 6 Drumming Stories Storytelling for Adults Returns by Mary Irvine Last summer’s trial sessions of ‘Storytelling for Adults’ took us on journeys in poetry, prose and video, from local places to all round the world, as local people told their extraordinary stories. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, but all fascinating. Everyone even had their own drum in Clydesider Editor • Entertainment
Trash to Treasure Eco-Warriors Words & Photos by Caroline Finn Armed with bin bags and litter pickers a group of young people with additional support needs are taking eco-action in their local community. And we were delighted to team up with them to help share their story. Unity, a charity and social enterprise based Clydesider Editor • Environment