BARDRAINNEY Avenue, Port Glasgow, is closed to traffic between Auchenbothie Road and Moss Road until Friday (29 March) for carriageway resurfacing by Inverclyde Council.

THE End Brae section of Victoria Road, Gourock -- between Cloch Road and Golf Road -- is due to be closed from Monday (25 March) to Tuesday 2 April for Scottish Gas maintenance works.

WELLPARK Mid Kirk in Cathcart Square, Greenock is holding a Messy Church session featuring stories, games, crafts, activities and food on Tuesday (26 March) from 5 to 7pm.

A REWARD is being offered for the return of a gold wedding ring of great sentimental value that was lost at Tesco, Greenock on Tuesday (19 March). Anyone who found it is asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or hand it in to Greenock police.

UNION Street in Greenock will be closed to traffic between Robertson Street and Margaret Street on Sunday and Monday (24/25 March) carriageway patching.

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Glasgow on Saturday (23 March) for an 11-mile walk from Milngavie to Killearn via Mugdock Park. Walkers meet at Brymner Street, Greenock at 8:30am.   |  Inverclyde Ramblers

INVERCLYDE Council have confirmed that this year's Gourock Highland Games will take place on Sunday 12 May at Battery Park, Greenock from noon.

THE Music In Lyle Kirk concert series features the award-winning Riverside Youth Band this Sunday (24 March).  |  Read more

ST Andrew's Church in Princes Street, Port Glasgow is holding a spring fair on Saturday (23 March) from 10am to 12.30pm with attractions including home-baking and bottle and fancy goods stalls.

CRAIGMARLOCH School at Port Glasgow Campus, Kilmacolm Road, is holding a spring fete on Saturday 23 March from 10am to noon. Admission is £1 for adults and 50p for children, and includes tea, coffee and juice.

WHINHILL Primary School, Peat Road, Greenock is holding a fete on Saturday (23 March), 11am to 1pm. Stalls will include Easter goodies, home-baking, tombola, face-painting, games and raffles plus a visit from local firefighters.

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Ardentinny on Saturday (16 March) for a seven-mile walk on forestry paths. Walkers meet at Gourock Pier ferry terminal at 08:10 for 08:20 sailing.  |  Inverclyde Ramblers 

THE International Glaucoma Association is holding three information and support events in Inverclyde as part of World Glaucoma Week.  |  Read more

A CAR windscreen was damaged overnight between Thursday and Friday last week in the car park at the rear of Bute Street, Gourock. Police urge any witnesses to contact them on 101 quoting incident 2499 of 8 March.

THE public toilets beside Coronation Park, Port Glasgow, will be closed from Monday 18 March and will re-open on Monday 25 March for maintenance.

AN event for Port Glasgow's retailers is being held later this month by Riverside Inverclyde, working in partnership with Port Glasgow Town Centre Regeneration Forum.  |  Read more

STRUTHERS Memorial Church in Arran Avenue, Port Glasgow is holding an evening of testimonies and song -- called ‘Come and Find Rest’ -- this Friday (15 March) at 7.30pm. There will be tea and coffee at the end and all are welcome to this free event.

ST Andrew's Church, Princes Street, Port Glasgow is holding a Messy Church session this weekend.  |  Read more

A SECTION of Arthur Street, Greenock will be closed to traffic on Monday and Tuesday next week (18/19 March) for resurfacing. The closure will apply from the junction with Knowe Road to the southeast of the access road serving Holland House Electrical Suppliers.

OAK Tree Housing Association has teamed up with the Dogs Trust to host a roadshow for dog-owners, offering free basic health checks and advice, as well as micro-chipping and nail clipping.  |  Read more

PORT Glasgow Ecumenical Group is holding a coffee morning on Saturday (16 March) from 10 o'clock till noon in Lodge 68, Brown Street, Port Glasgow. Proceeds will go to the Friends of Ardgowan Hospice. Entry is £2 at the door.

PART of Nelson Street, Greenock -- between South Street roundabout and the junction with Newton Street -- is scheduled to close to traffic from Monday 11 March to Wednesday 13 March while CCTV works are carried out.

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Glasgow on Saturday (9 March) for an eight-mile parks walk, including Alexandra and Hogganfield Parks. Walkers meet in Glasgow Central Station at 09:15 -- train departs Gourock at 08:23.  |  Inverclyde Ramblers 

LOCAL groups or individuals involved in caring for others can apply for a one-off £200 grant from The Rotary Club of Greenock.  |  Read more

A COFFEE morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support is being held at Fosters Funeral Directors in Dalrymple Street, Greenock on Saturday (9 March) from 10am to 1pm. There will also be prizes to win including afternoon tea for tea and a beauty hamper.

THE next meeting of Cardwell Bay and Greenock West Community Council is on Wednesday 13 March at 7.30pm at Cardwell Bay Sailing Club, Cove Road, Gourock. The meeting is open to the public.