A HOST of festive fun is on the way across Inverclyde this month as Christmas lights switch-on events take place.
The countdown to Christmas will begin in Greenock on Thursday 21 November with a fun-filled afternoon of seasonal entertainment.
From 4.30pm, there will be street entertainers, including stilt-walking angels and face painters in Cathcart Square. At 5pm, Brass Sounds Inverclyde will perform some traditional festive tunes in the Oak Mall.
From 6pm, West FM radio presenter Ali Wright will be on the steps of Wellpark Mid Kirk Church in Cathcart Square, introducing singers, a performance from Brass Sounds Inverclyde and also welcoming stars of this year’s Beacon Arts Centre’s panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Following a festive singalong, Depute Provost Graeme Brooks will switch on the Christmas lights at 7pm.
In Gourock, the fun begins at 6pm in Kempock Gardens on Friday 22 November then it’s the turn of Port Glasgow on Wednesday 27 November from 6pm outside the library.
On Friday 29 November, it’s the turn of the villages with Quarrier’s Village up first from 3.30pm at the Village Centre, followed by festivities at Inverkip Hub from 5.30pm, Kilmacolm’s Cargill Centre from 6pm and Wemyss Bay Community Centre from 7pm.
Depute Provost Graeme Brooks said: “The annual Christmas lights switch-on events are always great events which bring everyone in our communities together to celebrate.
“It’s a lovely way to start the festivities and get ready for the season. The entertainment is always top class and I’m looking forward to taking part and seeing many families, friends and people of all ages joining in the fun.”
