INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Auchinstarry on Saturday (14 September) for a 12-mile walk on the Antonine Way returning via the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath. Walkers meet at Brymner Street, Greenock at 9am.  |  Inverclyde Ramblers

GREENOCK Christian Aid is holding a coffee morning on Saturday (14 September).  |  Read more

A MAJOR Greenock traffic route will be affected by essential upgrades to the water network.  |  Read more

ST Andrew's Primary School, Larkfield is holding a fete on Saturday (14 September) from 12 to 3pm.   |  Read more

MESSY Church is back on at Westburn Church, Nelson Street, Greenock, this Saturday (14 September) from 4 to 6pm. Children can go along -- accompanied by an adult -- and have fun through crafts, music and refreshments.

RESIDENTS who want to stand in Inverclyde’s community council elections have until 4pm on Monday 16 September to submit their nomination papers.  |  Read more

A NUMBER of bus services will not operate on Greenock September Holiday Monday (9 September).  |  Read more

GREENOCK Art Club is holding its annual exhibition at the Stables Studio, Gourock Park, from 10am to 5pm each day until Sunday 15 September.

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GOUROCK Outdoor Pool's opening hours from 2 September are noon to 7pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4.30pm at weekends. The last day of the season is Sunday 29 September.

ACCLAIMED baritone Ralph McDonald will be performing ‘On Wings of Song’, an hour of music at St John’s Episcopal Church, Greenock on Sunday 8 September.  |  Read more

INVERCLYDE Ramblers have two trips lined up this Saturday (31 August).  |  Read more

HOME owners and local businesses can find out about reducing their fuel bills and improving energy efficiency at drop-in sessions in Greenock.  |  Read more

GREENOCK Air Cadets are holding a new recruit intake and information evening.  |  Read more

GREENOCK'S Coastguard unit is looking for more volunteers to join its rescue team.  |  Read more

A FITBIT watch was found on Cowal View, Gourock today (Thursday). The owner should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange return.

COMMUNITY organisation Your Voice has organised a trip to Erskine (under the bridge) on Monday (26 August) as part of its series of health walks, meeting at the Your Voice office, Clyde Square, Greenock at 12.45pm for free transport. For more details call 01475 728628.

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

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.

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.