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Rosemary Grace
Tourism & Marketing Officer
Inverclyde Council
75-81 Cathcart Street
Greenock
PA15 1DE
Tel: 01475 715555

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Inverclyde: 08 September 2012 – 09 September 2012

Get into some fascinating buildings, both old and new, this September during Inverclyde's Doors Open Days.

All of Inverclyde's programmes is listed below except for booking only tours and event which will be put online towards the end of July.

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Clune Park Resource Centre

08.09.12 (10.00-15.00)

Montgomerie Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5NT

The Resource Centre is in the Hub of Robert Street Community and is a place where local people can access computers, learn new skills and gain credited certificates in a variety of subjects. A community café is on site where healthy food can be purchased at low cost. A Youth Club and Keep Fit classes take place throughout the week. The Centre also runs a Playscheme throughout the Summer holidays.

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Dutch Gable House

08.09.12 - 09.09.12 (10.00-16.00)

14 William Street, Greenock, PA15 1BT

The Dutch Gable House is one of the oldest buildings in the town, and has been recently purchased by Inverclyde Community Development Trust to be developed as a space for community heritage, enterprise and arts. Come and see the first steps in our project and hear some of out plans for the future.

As part of the Trust’s Heritage Lottery Funded project “identity”, we will be launching our Graphic Novel, charting the history of the town. Copies will be available free to all visitors.

We will also have a performance from Gaelic singing group Sgioba Luaidh Inbhairchluaidh and a number of related exhibitions and films on show over the two days. Further information www.facebook.com/thedutchgablehouse and http://identityinverclyde.blogspot.co.uk

Image (c) www.scran.ac.uk

Art and artists

Gourock Outdoor Swimming Pool

08.09.12 - 09.09.12 (10.00-16.30)

Albert Road, Gourock, PA19 1NQ

A rare Edwardian heated salt water outdoor swimming pool - one of only two in Scotland. Upgraded and refurbished in 2012 to include a state of the art fitness gym and changing village. Balcony and patio overlooking the Clyde.
Building Date: 1909

Image (c) Scran.ac.uk

Sport

Greenock Cut Visitors Centre

09.09.11 (1330-15:30)

Shielhill Glen Road, By Loch Thom, Inverkip, PA16 9LX

Situated in the heart of Inverclyde’s water catchment area, near the Greenock and Kelly Cuts – narrow canal-like aqueducts that were constructed in the 1820s and 1840s to take water to and from Loch Thom to Greenock. The visitor centre is surrounded by moorland, at the start of several walks including Dunrod Hill with panoramic views of the Clyde and the Isles.

Join the Rangers for a short guided walk from the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre along the Greenock Cut. Learn a bit about the history behind the construction of the aqueduct and how it changed the lives of the people of Greenock for the better.

A ranger led guided walk along the Greenock Cut Aqueduct leaving the Greenock Cut Visitors Centre at 1:30 pm on Sunday returning to the centre at 3:30pm.

Great for kids!, Walking tours

Greenock Fire Station

08.09.12 (10.30-16.00)

Greenock Fire Station, Rue End Street, Greenock, PA15 1HA

This Fire Station was designed by the architects for West Area Fire Service and is an exciting venue for all the family to visit. The station was refurbished and redicated in 2009. It houses the Marine Policing and Her Majesties Coastguard as well as the Fire Service. The station aslo includes the Marine Incident Response Group, a joint partnership between Her Majesties Coastguard and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue.
Building Date: 1960

As it is a working station, it should be remembered that the duty crew could be called out and access may be restricted.

Greenock Municipal Buildings

08.09.09 (10.00-16.00)

Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1LX

H & D Barclay won an architectural competition to design the Municipal Buildings with its ornate sculptures and landmark Victoria Tower. The intricate plasterwork on the Grand Corridor ceiling, the restored Council Chambers and the District Court are well worth seeing. Category 'A' listed building.
Architect: H & D Barclay
Building Date: 1879-84

Opportunity to view this Category 'A' listed building.

Greenock Sheriff Court

08.09.12 (9.00-15.00)

1 Nelson Street, Greenock, PA15 1TR

The buildings, designed by Peddie & Kinnear of Edinburgh, opened in 1869 and provided accommodation for the Sheriff, Sheriff Clerk and the Procurator Fiscal plus living quarters for the caretaker and his family. The two storey building is in the Scottish Baronial style with corner turrets and a 140 ft high central tower. The new court building by the PSA architects was added in 1980-81. The former District Court (now called the Justince of the Peace Court) now sits within the Sheriff Court building and is operated by the Scottish Courts Service rather than the local authority.
Architect: Peddie & Kinnear, PSA
Building Date: 1867

Tours of the building, court rooms, cell area all day. Last tour approximately 14.30

Greenock West United Reform Church

08.09.12 (10.00-16.00)

George Square, Greenock, PA15 1QP

Greenock West United Reform Church - Image 1

Sited on the corner of Union Street and George Square, this B listed building was formerly called George Square Congregational Church and more recently George Square United Church.
Architect: John Blair
Building Date: 1839-40

It was designed by John Blair and is rectangular in plan with Tudor Gothic detailing. It is suggested that the architect used a sketch design produced by a member of the congregation for the south front. The stained glass, vaulted ceiling and pipe organ are of particular interest.

Greenock Westburn Church of Scotland

08.09.12 (10.00-16.00) - 09.09.12 (13.00-15.00)

9 Nelson Street, Greenock, PA15 1TP

Greenock Westburn Church of Scotland - Image 1

The present building has been used for public worship since 1841. In 1855, the steeple was added to the church structure. Over the years, union and re-adjustment has been ongoing. As a result of this the building has changed its name several times - 'The West Kirk', 'The Old Kirk', ' St. Lukes' and now the Westburn Church.
Building Date: 1841

Full details about the church can be found at www.greenockwestburn.org.uk

Inverclyde Tourist Group Tours

08.09.12 (Tours start at 11:00 and 14:00)

15 Kelly Street, Greenock, PA16 8JX

Inverclyde Tourist Group Tours - Image 1

11.00am “Be a tourist in your own town” tour of Greenock incorporating a visit to Lyle Kirk / Esplanade. Learn about the area’s heritage and the riverfront regeneration. Duration approx. 2 hours. 14.00pm “East Inverclyde” circular tour. Discover the heritage of the area and view the regeneration of the riverfront. The tour will include parts of Port Glasgow; Kilmacolm; guided tour of Quarriers Village; Old Kilmacolm / Greenock Road; east end of Greenock. Duration approx. 3 hours. 14.00pm “West Inverclyde” circular tour via Lyle Hill; Inverkip; Weymss Bay incorporating a brief historical talk by the Friends of Weymss Bay Station; returning by coastal route and an optional visit to Lyle Kirk Esplanade. Duration approx 3 hours. As places on the buses are limited pre booking is essential. Please phone 01475 720044 or Email info@inverclydetouristgroup.co.uk to reserve your places.

As places on the buses are limited pre booking is essential. Please phone 01475 720044 or Email info@inverclydetouristgroup.co.uk to reserve your places.

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