THE PlayTalkRead bus is in Inverclyde this week.  |  Read more

An item in a jewellery shop bag was left in Card Factory, Oak Mall, Greenock. The owner can collect it from the shop. Staff will ask what shop it is from, what the item is and how much it cost.

GREENOCK Philosophical Society's lecture on Friday (18 January) features Hugh Kerr giving the annual Ian Barr Memorial Talk, entitled 'The Upper Clyde: Now and Then'. It takes place at Greenock Central Library, Wallace Place at 7.30 prompt. Admission is £1.50 for visitors.

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Largs on Saturday (19 January) for a 10-mile walk to Wemyss Bay via Knockhill. Walkers meet at Largs Ferry Terminal at 10am. | Inverclyde Ramblers 

A £50 reward is being offered for the return of much-loved cat Chaos, missing from the Sutherland Road area of Greenock, since 4 January. Anyone who finds him should call Roz on 07957 619364.  |  Bigger Photo

GREENOCK Rotary Club's annual coffee morning takes place on Saturday (19 January) in Westburn Church Hall, Greenock.  |  Read more

LATEST vacancies from Inverclyde Jobcentre Plus include store manager and training nursing assistant...  |  Read more

WHINHILL Golf Club, Greenock is holding its Valentine's dance in the clubhouse on Saturday 16 February from 7.30, featuring one-man-band Davy Hughes. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from behind the bar.

A MICHAEL Kors ladies' watch with a blue face was lost in a taxi locally over Christmas. Anyone who found it is asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LOWER Kempock Street in Gourock will be closed on Sunday (13 January) for work. Two-way traffic will operate on the upper section of Kempock Street during the closure.

A BLOOD donating session takes place in Port Glasgow on Monday 21 January. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service will be at Boglestone Community Centre, Dubbs Place from 4 to 7.30pm. |  ScotBlood

VOLUNTEERS are needed for a beach clean-up being held by Clyde Muirshiel Park rangers at Lunderston Bay, near Gourock this weekend.  |  Read more

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Cowal on Saturday (12 January) for an eight-mile walk starting at Benmore Gardens. Walkers meet up at Gourock Ferry Terminal at 8:10am. | Inverclyde Ramblers 

MESSY Church returns to Westburn Church, Nelson Street, Greenock on Saturday (12 January), at the usual time of 4 to 6pm. There will be family fun, food and fellowship through crafts, games, songs and stories.

AN iPad beginners' class starts at South West Library, Barr's Cottage, Inverkip Road, Greenock on Tuesday 15 January, from 2 to 4pm. To find out more and book a place, call 01475 715667.

A SET of keys was found on Sunday morning in lower Kempock street car park, Gourock. The keys have been handed in to Gourock Gifts.

BRIDGEND Road in Greenock will be closed overnight -- from 10pm on Tuesday (8 January) to 6am on Wednesday (9 January) between Auchmountain Road and Castle Road for railway bridge inspection work.

THE next Inverclyde Intercessors prayer meeting is on Saturday (5 January) at 9.30am at Barnard's Court Mission, East Hamilton Street, Greenock. All those interested in Christian revival in Inverclyde are invited to attend.

CLYDE Muirshiel Park rangers are holding a free 12-kilometre guided walk of Greenock Cut on Sunday 6 January from 11am, starting at the visitor centre. For full details and to book a place visit the park website.   |  Photos of Greenock Cut

ST John's Church, Gourock is holding its regular soup Saturday event on 5 January from noon to 1.30pm, costing £2. There is also a beetle drive on 5 January from 2 to 3.30pm, £2 for adults and 50p for children.

A BLACK and green drone was lost at the bottom of Iona Road, Port Glasgow. Anyone who finds it is asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

THE Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club is again holding its New Year's Day dip and swim in the Clyde.  |  Read more

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for people from Inverclyde with the necessary skills or experience to consider joining its board.  |  Read more

HOUSEHOLDERS are being advised of bin collection arrangements over Christmas and New Year.  |  Read more

LATEST vacancies from Inverclyde Jobcentre Plus include director's assistant, cook and warehouse operator...  |  Read more

RIVERSIDE Youth Band is holding a packed evening of festive music making on Friday (21 December).  |  Read more