STRUTHERS Memorial Church in Arran Avenue, Port Glasgow is holding a special meeting featuring life stories and songs on Friday (23 August) at 7.30pm. There will be tea and coffee at the end.

INVERCLYDE Libraries are holding a creative writing workshop featuring author Theresa Talbot.  |  Read more

CADDLEHILL Allotment Gardens, at the top of Kelly Street, Greenock, holds its vegetable and flower show and sale, with tearoom, on Saturday 31 August, 2 to 4pm.

MANOR Crescent and Cove Road in Gourock will be closed to traffic at their junctions with Cardwell Road from Saturday (17 August) to Sunday 25 August for carriageway resurfacing by Inverclyde Council.

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Edinburgh on Saturday (17 August) for a five-mile hike on Arthur's Seat, returning via St Anthony’s Chapel and St Margaret’s Loch. Walkers meet at Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow at 9:45am.  |  Inverclyde Ramblers 

ROYAL Gourock Yacht Club holds its annual raft race this weekend.  |  Read more

GREENOCK band King Street Runners is holding a live music night at Harwoods, Dalrymple Street, Greenock on Friday 30 August in aid of Ardgowan Hospice. Also playing are Durty Mac and Mama Groove. For tickets, £5, calling 07717 688818.

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WELLINGTON Street, Greenock is closed to traffic, from the junction of Mount Pleasant Street to the western boundary of number 105 until Sunday 25 August because of building works.

CHATTERBOX summer holiday club runs at Westburn Church, Nelson Street, Greenock for primary school children, from Monday (12 August) to Wednesday (14 August), 10am to noon, with games, crafts, stories and quizzes. There is no charge.

THE Wee Crafty Owl on Jamaica Street, Greenock is hosting a craft demonstration day.  |  Read more

A STRETCH of Braeside Road in Greenock -- between Flatterton Road and Davaar Road -- is closed until 5pm on Friday (9 August) for carriageway resurfacing by Inverclyde Council.

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to the hills and the forests on Saturday (3 August).  |  Read more

THE next Inverclyde Intercessors prayer meeting is on Saturday (3 August) at 9.30am at Barnard's Court Mission in East Hamilton Street, Greenock. All who have an interest in Christian revival in Inverclyde are welcome to attend.

A SECTION of a main route through Kilmacolm is to close for 10 days while Scottish Water carry out work.  |  Read more

ROYAL Gourock Yacht Club holds its annual raft race later this month and is looking for teams to enter the event.  |  Read more

THE car park at Lunderston Bay, Cloch Road, near Gourock, will be closed on Thursday (1 August) from 6pm to allow for maintenance.

CAR keys were lost between the Oak Mall and Cathcart Street in Greenock on Thursday afternoon. Anyone who found them is asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MOTORISTS face disruption in Greenock West End with a week of road closures and temporary traffic lights scheduled from this weekend.  |  Read more

COMMUNITY organisation Your Voice has organised a trip to Portencross Castle on Monday (29 July) as part of its series of health walks, meeting at the Your Voice office, Clyde Square, Greenock at 12.45pm for free coach transport.  For more details call 01475 728628.

INVERCLYDE Leisure holds an outdoor launch for its latest group fitness class programme today (Thursday).  |  Read more

ST Andrew's Church in Church Street, Port Glasgow is holding a car boot and tabletop sale on Saturdays (27 July), 10am to 1pm. To book a pitch/table call 01475 802054. Hot rolls, tea/coffee will also be on sale.

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Stronachlachar on Saturday (27 July) for a seven-mile circular walk on gravel paths and open hillside with excellent views of Loch Katrine. Walkers meet at Brymner Street, Greenock at 9am.  |  Inverclyde Ramblers

THE Class of 2009 at Notre Dame High School, Greenock is holding a reunion.  |  Read more

AN open day is being held to mark the launch a climate change initiative at Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub in Greenock.  |  Read more

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