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Daughter of 'miracle mum' who survived brain bleed taking on Kiltwalk to thank IRH
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (654+ words) THE devoted daughter of an Inverkip woman who made a "miraculous" recovery after suffering a deadly brain bleed is taking on a mammoth challenge to raise money for the staff who nursed her mum back to health. Doctors told Corinne…...
Council launches fosterer recruitment drive after no new carers recruited in 7 years
1+ week, 2+ day ago (678+ words) NO new foster carers have been recruited in Inverclyde for the last seven years " while the number of existing temporary caregivers has dropped by more than half. Health and social care bosses have had to introduce a series of new…...
Local teacher Finlay Campbell explains why how we think shapes how we learn
1+ week, 4+ day ago (772+ words) In education, it's often the small shifts that make the biggest impact. We spend a lot of time talking about what our young people learn, but what is just as important is how they think about learning. That's where the…...
Ezra inspires Greenock school fundraising campaign after diabetes diagnosis
1+ week, 5+ day ago (438+ words) A SCHOOLBOY in Greenock who was diagnosed with life changing Type 1 diabetes has inspired his classmates to back a charity fund-raising campaign. Six-year-old Ezra O'Hagan, a pupil at Aileymill Primary, had started to feel seriously unwell last year, showing signs…...
Gourock dad gears up for 20th London Marathon with son to support charity
1+ week, 5+ day ago (530+ words) A PROUD dad will be pounding the streets of London next month to raise funds for a charity close to his heart. Robert Dolan, 53, is taking part in his 20th London Marathon race in aid of Down's Syndrome Scotland which has…...
Charity on an Easter egg hunt to deliver 'Hugs in a Bag' to hospital patients
2+ week, 3+ day ago (468+ words) A CARING charity is appealing for help to spread some spring sunshine to hospital patients. Compassionate Inverclyde is on an egg hunt so they can cheer up 400 patients in Inverclyde Royal over the Easter weekend. They will be delivering 'hugs…...
Upcoming workshop to help prepare children moving into Primary 1
2+ week, 6+ day ago (112+ words) AN online workshop aimed at facilitating the transition from nursery to Primary 1 for young children is set to take place. Scheduled for March 17 from 4.30pm to 6pm, the session will feature early years trainers demonstrating practical strategies to make this transition fun…...
Youngsters should be warned of dangers of 'addictive' mobile phones, says councillor
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (571+ words) A GOUROCK councillor has called for more to be done to make children and young people aware of the dangers of using digital devices to excess. Councillor Ian Hellyer spoke at a recent meeting of Inverclyde Council's education committee amid…...
CVS Inverclyde to host session for those wanting to start voluntary organisation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) CVS Inverclyde is inviting residents to explore how they can turn their community ideas into action. The third sector support organisation is hosting an online lunchtime session, 'Getting Started: Building a Voluntary Organisation - Lunchtime Session', on Tuesday, January 27, from 1pm to…...
Free Stay and Play sessions for toddlers starting in Greenock
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (82+ words) Free Stay and Play sessions for toddlers starting in Greenock'Greenock Telegraph Free stay and play events at Waterfront Campus in Greenock PARENTS and carers with toddlers can enjoy free weekly Stay and Play sessions at West College Scotland's Waterfront Campus…...