A HOST of festive fun is on the way across Inverclyde this month as Christmas lights switch on events take place.
The countdown to Christmas will begin in Greenock on Thursday, November 21 with a fun-filled afternoon of seasonal entertainment.
From 4.30pm there will be street entertainers including stilt-walking angels and face painters in Cathcart Square and at 5pm, Brass Sounds Inverclyde will perform some traditional festive tunes in the Oak Mall.
At 5.30pm children have the change to come say hello to Santa, and from 6pm, West FM radio presenter Ali Wright will be the compere on the steps of Wellpark Mid Kirk Church in Cathcart Square.
She will introduce singers, a performance from Brass Sounds Inverclyde, and also welcome stars of this year’s Beacon Arts Centre’s panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Following a festive singalong, Depute Provost Graeme Brooks will switch on the Christmas lights with Santa at 7pm.
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In Gourock, the fun begins at 6pm in Kempock Gardens on Friday, November 22, then it’s the turn of Port Glasgow on Wednesday, November 27, from 6pm outside the library.
On Friday, November 29, it’s over to the villages with Quarriers Village up first from 3.30pm at the Village Centre, followed by festivities at Inverkip Hub from 5.30pm, Kilmacolm’s Cargill Centre from 6pm and Wemyss Bay Community Centre from 7pm.
Depute Provost Graeme Brooks said: “The annual Christmas lights switch-on events are always great events which bring everyone in our communities together to celebrate.
“It’s a lovely way to start the festivities and get ready for the season.
“The entertainment is always top class and I’m looking forward to taking part and seeing many families, friends and people of all ages joining in the fun.”
Full list of Inverclyde lights switch-on events
Date
Location
Time
Greenock
Thursday 21 November
Cathcart/Clyde Square
From 4.30pm, lights 7pm
Gourock
Friday 22 November
Kempock Gardens
From 6pm
Port Glasgow
Wednesday 27 November
Port Glasgow Library
From 6pm
Quarriers
Friday 29 November
Village Centre
From 3.30pm
Inverkip
Friday 29 November
Inverkip Hub
From 5.30pm
Kilmacolm
Friday 29 November
Cargill Centre
From 6pm
Wemyss Bay
Friday 29 November
Community Centre
From 7pm
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