CROWN Care Centre opened its doors to the community as it threw a big bank holiday bash.

Staff, service users and members of the community had a ball at the centre’s special fundraising event, which was organised to coincide with King Charles' coronation.  

Live music, home baking and a free barbecue run by the local scouts were on offer as scores of locals and friends of the centre came along to join in the fun.


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Several businesses chipped in and donated prizes and Inverclyde’s Provost Drew McKenzie also visited the centre to join in with the celebrations.

Other activities included a bottle stall and a raffle, with a selection of home-baked goods also on offer. 

Greenock Telegraph: Crown Care Centre in Greenock throws community fun day to coincide with coronation

Greenock Telegraph: Crown Care Centre in Greenock throws community fun day to coincide with coronation

Jaswinder Kaur, the activities co-ordinator at Crown Care, told the Tele: “It was great, we had the scouts along and the WOOPI singers performing with a DJ.

“We had some wonderful stalls thanks to everyone helping out as well.

Greenock Telegraph: Crown Care Centre in Greenock throws community fun day to coincide with coronation

Greenock Telegraph: Crown Care Centre in Greenock throws community fun day to coincide with coronation

Greenock Telegraph: Crown Care Centre in Greenock throws community fun day to coincide with coronation

“The public have been fantastic and I’m sure we’ll raise a lot of money for all of our services too.

“I can’t get over how much people have supported us.

“It took a lot of hard work, but it’s all come together. 

“The staff really pulled together and the rain stayed off as well – which is brilliant.

“A lot of people from the community came along to show their support and we’ve had guests from Balclutha Court care home as well.

Greenock Telegraph: Crown Care Centre in Greenock throws community fun day to coincide with coronation

Greenock Telegraph: Crown Care Centre in Greenock throws community fun day to coincide with coronation

Greenock Telegraph: Crown Care Centre in Greenock throws community fun day to coincide with coronation

Greenock Telegraph: Crown Care Centre in Greenock throws community fun day to coincide with coronation

“Family and friends of our service users have been a great help and the council's community learning and development team have played a big part in helping out too.

“I need to say a big thank-you to everyone who has helped us out, the atmosphere was amazing."