Inverkip and Wemyss Bay Notes
Contact Alison Masterson 521403
moira.masterson@btinternet.com
Opening
The opening of the Community Centre has been delayed once again and the new Grand Opening will now take place at the end of November/beginning of December.
However the centre will be open for bookings from 31 October.
Traffic Disturbance
The work of installing sewage pipes meant that there was no entrance to Inverkip at the Greenock end with cars having to use the other exit. Traffic lights are in operation on Main Street and Langhouse Road.
Woman’s Institute
The meeting on 17th heard of what is entailed in the work of a Justice of the Peace. Jim Hair from Dalry spoke to the ladies on the Scottish Court system and all that entails. The former definition of “Breach of the Peace” caused some amusement with jugglers and night walkers being two offences.
A lot of those called to court do not turn up and many cases are for driving offences, use of mobile phones being on the increase with young people. There were light hearted moments and some serious ones and the ladies appreciated Jim giving up his time to visit them
Competition results: A floral arrangement of 3 flowers was won by Kate McPhail, 2nd Alison Masterson, and 3rd Anne Devlin. The competition for a Ceramic Farm Animal was won by Betty Howie, 2nd Anne Devlin, and 3rd Kate McPhail.
Ladies Evening
Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay Church are holding a Ladies evening on Friday 28th October at 7.30pm. “Treasured” of Gourock will have a display table and tickets for wine and nibbles are £5
Country Peoples Club
At the Chartroom on 2 November at 2.30pm Ron Hempseed will give a talk entitled “The Household Cavalry Regiment”
W.E.A.
The next meeting of the group in Skelmorlie Community Centre is on 2 November. The talk that morning has an intriguing title “How to bump off your Husband” Alex Gray, Local Author shares tips and stories around writing a great crime novel. Meeting starts at 10am.
RNLI
Over 50 years the local branch of the RNLI (Inverkip, Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie) has been active in their support of the charity. They were delighted with the support at the recent Boat Show which raised £1,231 at their stall.
The group would welcome newcomers to the group and would be delighted with ideas for events and fund raising ideas. One such event is the upcoming one in Inverkip.
Fish Supper, Bingo and Fun Evening being held on Friday 11 November at 7pm. Tickets £8, Bring your own bottle. For Tickets contact Jean Benson 01475 520975 or Sheila on 01475 520527.
Anyone who feels they can help the RNLI can contact Jean at the above number and Irene McDonald on 014418471670.
Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay Church
The church is planning a Christmas Fayre on 26 November. Details to follow.
The church reminds the congregation that donations of tinned or dried food for Inverclyde Food Bank can be left in the container in the foyer of the Church
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