Inverclyde

04/06/2026

As part of this year's Comet Festival, Newark Castle will be offering FREE admission! Find out about this local landmark and historic treasure.

👉Spot the exquisite Jacobean details on the exterior that make Newark one of the finest buildings of its time.

👉Go ‘below stairs’ for a wonderful glimpse into the working lives of the castle’s servants.

👉Peek inside the little bedchamber to see the charming, late 16th-century bed-press, wall panelling and painted ceiling.

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

Inverclyde Libraries are promoting HiVis Fortnight to highlight services and support for people with a visual impairment.

Taking place from 1-14 June, the campaign highlights the range of resources available in Inverclyde libraries - including large print books and audio books - to make sure everyone gets to enjoy the pleasure of reading.

There are also eBooks and eAudio books on the BorrowBox app as well as newspapers and magazines on PressReader - both apps are free to download and have built in accessibility modes as well as text to voice options.

All Inverclyde Library branches offer assistive technology such as reading magnifiers and staff can also advise on other services that support reading in alternative formats including the RNIB Talking Books Service and ClearVision postal lending library of children’s books including braille and tactile picture books.

02/06/2026

The Comet Festival takes place on 20 June at Coronation Park with a programme of music & dance, food and drink, children’s activities and entertainment.

As part of this this year’s Comet Festival we have some special written and spoken word programming including FREE writer-led creative writing workshops:

13.00 — 14.30 'The River and Comet' Linda Jackson
Linda Jackson is a published writer has taught creative writing for over 30 years, is the founding editor of Seahorse Publications, and worked as a musician most of her life.

15.30 — 17.00 ‘Port Glasgow — For Better or Worse’ Finola Scott
Finola writes to capture places and people. With 4 pamphlets, her prize winning poems are widely published. She performs regularly from in the Parliament to the Glasgow underground.

All Day Sci-Fi Ken MacLeod, writing advice and readings
Ken is a Scottish science fiction writer. His novels The Sky Road and The Night Sessions won the BSFA Award. MacLeod's novels have been nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke, Hugo, Nebula, awards for best novel on multiple occasions. In 2024 MacLeod was one of the Guests of Honour at the 82nd World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow.

Register via email now to secure a spot at [email protected]

01/06/2026

Plans are well underway for this year’s Comet Festival at Coronation Park on Saturday 20 June – from delicious home baking and craft stalls, to fairground rides, dancing displays, boat trips, children's entertainment, creative writing workshops and readings, music performances and both a tea and a beer tent, there is something for everyone!

Pencil the date in your diary!

31/05/2026

Councillor Paul Cassidy (Ward 6) will be available to meet constituents at the following times on Mondays and Tuesdays until further notice:
https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/meetings/councillors

30/05/2026

Councillor David Wilson (Ward 1) will be available to meet constituents today:
https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/meetings/councillors

29/05/2026

Funding Opportunity for Gourock, Inverkip, Wemyss Bay, Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village.

Through the Greater Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Local Action Group, capital and revenue funding applications are sought from small & medium sized organisations, micro-businesses, social enterprises and local groups.

Closing date for applications is 31 May 2026.

Find out more at:
https://ow.ly/Y8JX50YO3ll

28/05/2026

Community, sports and voluntary groups across Inverclyde are being invited to apply for grant support from the council.

The Community Grants Fund is open and accepting applications for grants of up to £10,000.

A total of £260,000 has been set aside for the fund with one-off grants available for things like facilities and running costs, projects, and fee waivers, such as subsidising hall and pitch hire.

Find out more and apply here 👉

27/05/2026

Incredible achievement Kai 👏🏻🏆

Congratulations to Kai Fitzharris, the 2026 Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year!

Representing Inverclyde Council, Kai captivated the audience on Sunday with stunning performances of The Roadside Fire by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Die Nacht by Richard Strauss.

A fantastic achievement and a proud moment for Inverclyde. Well done Kai!

Runners Up were Jake Kenny (bass guitar) representing North Ayrshire and Daniel Small (accordion) representing Falkirk.

Congratulations to all the finalists it was a wonderful day of exceptional music and we hope you enjoyed being part of it.

Thank you to all the Heads of Instrumental Music, music teachers and instructors for all your support - we couldn't do it without you!

Picture - Kai receiving the beautiful Maid of Morven trophy crafted by Alexander Stoddart FRSE from last year's winner Inver Shand.

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