Helensburgh families enjoyed a day of crafts and fun activities as they learned about eco-friendly ways of parenting.

The Sustainable Parenting Saturday event was held at the Helensburgh Community Hub to inspire and encourage parents to be more environmentally conscious.

Helensburgh Advertiser: The crafting sessions were enjoyed by allThe crafting sessions were enjoyed by all (Image: Helensburgh Community Hub)

Parents could chat with representatives from the Helensburgh Nappy Library and find out more about their services as well as donate clothes to the Helensburgh Uniform Bank and participate in the Helensburgh children's clothes swap.

Children enjoyed mindful crafts with Amy Stanton from Hoogahearts, potion making with herbalist Rox Madeira, who runs family herbal and foraging classes, and face painting.

Helensburgh Advertiser: Families made potions togetherFamilies made potions together (Image: Helensburgh Community Hub)

Hub development manager Gill Simpson said: "It was really just a fun family day but at the same time some great local organisations were there to promote sustainability and provide advice to parents on ways they can help the planet when thinking about bringing up their own children.

“It's always lovely to see little ones running around in the hub and doing fun things like face painting and potion making is always a winner with kids.

"We are constantly looking at what activities and events we can provide for the community that support their physical and mental wellbeing, which in turn helps our community grow and be resilient.”

Helensburgh Advertiser: The face painting was a lot of funThe face painting was a lot of fun (Image: Helensburgh Community Hub)

Tea and cake were also on offer and were provided by the hub.

The centre are hoping to start two new groups this year with taster sessions in the works for later this summer.

Gill added: “I've recently been speaking to someone about starting a men's talking group, and we have plans to support a regular young writers' group through the Helensburgh Writers' Workshop.

“There will be a taster event for that coming up later in the school holidays.”

Helensburgh Advertiser: Parents browsed the clothes on offer - and helped reduce wasteParents browsed the clothes on offer - and helped reduce waste (Image: Helensburgh Community Hub)

The hub can be found at 116 East Princes Street, Helensburgh (on the corner with Glenfinlas Street) - for more information about what's on, call 01436 678088, email manager@helensburghcommunityhub.org.uk. or see the Helensburgh Community Hub page on Facebook.