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Children's science festivals announced by Morton in the Community
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (133+ words) MORTON in the Community has announced a series of STEM festivals and football activities for June. Aimed at children and young people in Inverclyde, the events are part of the 'Full STEM Ahead' project, funded by The National Lottery Community…...
Children's cycling courses launched for Summer of Fun
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (88+ words) INVERCLYDE Leisure has launched Balanceability Summer 2026 cycling courses for children. The five-day courses, part of the Summer of Fun 2026 programme, aim to help children develop confidence, balance, coordination, and essential cycling skills in a supportive setting. Courses will run on…...
Inverclyde parents can apply now for financial help with back to school costs
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (316+ words) A ONE-OFF payment is now available to help families in Inverclyde with the cost of starting primary school. Applications have opened for the Scottish Government's Best Start Grant School Age Payment, which offers "331. 95 per eligible child to help cover essential…...
'Gaggle' set to engage young minds at Beacon Arts Centre
1+ week, 1+ day ago (166+ words) AN engaging theatre experience has been specially crafted for young minds at the Beacon Arts Centre. Tenterhooks brings 'Gaggle' on Friday, July 3" a non-verbal, highly sensory production aimed at audiences with complex additional support needs. Crafted with teenagers in mind,…...
College's Bookbug sessions in Greenock are proving a big hit with families
1+ week, 1+ day ago (500+ words) INVERCLYDE parents and carers have been enjoying free weekly Bookbug and 'stay and play' sessions at West College Scotland's Waterfront Campus. The sessions, which take place every Monday from 10am to 11. 30am, and have now been running for six weeks, offer stories,…...
Campfire kids take part in outdoor sessions as part of nurturing nature programme
1+ week, 3+ day ago (424+ words) TINY trekkers had a wonderful time exploring the woods as part of a nursery nature project. The little ones were joined by their parents and carers, who the centre had invited along to take part in the fun. Clare Mc…...
Greenock nursery celebrates 'beat the teacher' games day
2+ week, 5+ day ago (461+ words) GREENOCK nursery children had a blast as they played 'beat the teacher' to raise funds for their end of year celebrations. Youngsters from Glenpark Early Learning Centre - which recently received a top inspection report - took part in a series of…...
Muay Thai champions join youth advisory group to help steer local charity
4+ week, 2+ day ago (115+ words) CREATIVE Regeneration has announced the first two new additions to its Youth Advisory Group. Mikey and Gabriel, who both currently represent Scotland in Muay Thai & Kickboxing, will now contribute to the group's decision-making processes. Both are regular attendees of Creative…...
Stress management course starts this month in Port Glasgow
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (106+ words) Greenock Telegraph Stress management course starts this month at community hub A STRESS management course is set to begin in Port Glasgow later this month. The six-week course will run every Wednesday from May 20 to June 17, between 12pm and 2pm at the…...
Riverside Youth Band celebrates inspiring solo festival in Port Glasgow
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (328+ words) RIVERSIDE Youth Band celebrated an inspiring display of musical talent at its ninth annual solo festival. The event took place at the Salvation Army in Port Glasgow and saw more than 20 young people perform brass and percussion solos before a…...