THE Campbell Street public toilets at the end of Greenock Esplanade will be closed on Thursday and Friday (7/8 March) while repairs are carried out by Inverclyde Council.

THE monthly quiz night returns to St Joseph’s Church hall, Bow Road, Greenock, on Friday (8 March) at 7:30. Admission is £2 for adults and £1 for children.

AN African grey parrot went missing on Friday from the Leven Road area of Greenock. A reward is being offered for its safe return. Anyone who finds it is asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CHAPELTON Bridge, Glen Avenue, Port Glasgow is to re-open on Saturday afternoon (2 March) for about four weeks. Inverclyde Council say they have had to temporarily suspend work to widen the bridge because of a problem with getting materials.

INVERCLYDE Scottish Apprenticeship Week careers fair takes place on Wednesday (6 March) from 10am to 2.30pm at Greenock Town Hall, Cathcart Square, when a number of employers will have information about opportunities available.

A CONCERT featuring the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland takes place at the Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock on Friday 22 March at 7.30pm. It is in aid of The Soldiers' Charity and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Heritage Trust. For tickets, call 01475 723723.

THE next meeting of Inverclyde Intercessors is on Saturday (2 March) at 9.30am in Barnard's Court Mission, East Hamilton Street, Greenock. All interested in praying for Christian revival in Inverclyde are invited to attend and take part.

GREENOCK Philharmonic Choir holds its spring concert on Saturday (23 March).  |  Read more

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Edinburgh on Saturday (2 March) for a walk through the Old Town and Calton Hill. Walkers can take the 901 bus, departing 08:40 from Gourock, arriving Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow in time for the 10:15 bus to Edinburgh.  |  Inverclyde Ramblers

ST John's Church, Gourock is holding a bric-a-brac sale on Saturday (2 March) from noon to 2.30pm featuring plenty of bargains plus soup and filled rolls for sale. Entry is free.

THE World Ship Society Firth of Clyde branch holds its next meeting on Thursday (28 February) at Cedars School, 31 Ardgowan Square, Greenock, at 7.30pm when Willie McGregor will present a slide show. New members are welcome.

INVERCLYDE Council plan to close Kilmacolm Road, Port Glasgow, between High Carnegie Road and Boglestone Roundabout on Saturday 2 March and Sunday 3 March for carriageway resurfacing. The diversion is via High Carnegie Road, Parkhill Avenue, Arran Avenue, Kilmacolm Road and vice versa.

A BLACK purse with a gold bow was lost in the area of the Slaemuir shops in Port Glasgow on Thursday night around 7.30. Anyone who finds it is asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

THE Music For A Sunday Afternoon series continues at Lyle Kirk, Newark Street, Greenock this weekend (24 February).  |  Read more

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Cowal on Saturday (23 February) for an eight-mile walk on forest tracks from the Lauder Monument to Whistlefield. Walkers meet at Gourock Ferry Terminal at 8:10am.  |  Inverclyde Ramblers 

MESSY Church at Inverkip takes place this Saturday (23 February) in the church hall, Langhouse Road, from 10.30 to 12.30. Children up to primary seven age, accompanied by an adult, are welcome and sessions are free of charge.

AUCHENBOTHIE Road, Port Glasgow will be closed between Montrose Avenue and Marloch Avenue from today (Monday 18 February) to Friday (22 February) because of sewer repairs.

INVERCLYDE Junior Pipe Band is recruiting for new members.  |  Read more

OLD Gourock and Ashton Parish Church Gateway Group is holding a fashion show in the church hall on Wednesday 20 February at 7.30pm. The show is being presented by Bonmarche and the £4 entry fee will include a light refreshments and a 20 per cent discount voucher for the local store.

A SHORT section of Drumshantie Road, Gourock -- between George Road and Kirn Drive -- will be closed for resurfacing on Sunday (17 February) from around 7am to 5pm.

SINCLAIR Street in Greenock will be closed between the A8 East Hamilton Street and Carwood Street on Sunday (17 February) from around 9am to 4pm for bridge inspection works.

THE Argyll and Clyde area of the Association of Speakers Clubs is hosting a community event for people who would like to improve their ability to speak in public.  |  Read more

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Hamilton on Saturday (16 February) for a 10-mile woodland walk around Chatelherault Country Park and Avon Gorge. Walkers meet up at Brymner Street, Greenock at 9am.  |  Inverclyde Ramblers

THE Friends of Ardgowan Hospice are holding a snowdrop coffee morning on Saturday (16 February) from 10am to noon in Westburn Church hall, Nelson Street, Greenock, with home-baking and snowdrops donated by the Ardgowan Estate. Entry is by donation of £2 at the door.

INVERCLYDE Counci's recycling centre and depot at Kirn Drive in Gourock will be closed on Sunday (17 February) for essential re-surfacing work.

THE church choir at Wellpark Mid Kirk, Cathcart Square, Greenock is in lighter mood for its concert next Sunday afternoon (February 17) at 3pm. Donation tickets for £5, including tea, will be available at the door.