Congratulations to DI Members Friends of Wemyss Bay Station on winning their category “Best Station Adopter” in the recent national awards, and to Sheena Inglis as the runner up in the “Outstanding Volunteer” category. See Inverclyde Now for full details
http://www.inverclydenow.com/index.php/news/local/3365-station-volunteers-win-national-award
Well done to DI member Robert Alexander Butchers for their award winning slice. Full story on Inverclyde Now
http://www.inverclydenow.com/index.php/news/local/3424-slice-of-success-for-port-butcher
You Tube footage of Old Greenock
GREENOCK Morton FC is throwing its support behind next year’s Tall Ships Races, which will come to Greenock between 9 and 12 July 2011, by displaying a Tall Ships banner at the Cappielow stadium.
Full report on Inverclyde Now
http://www.inverclydenow.com/index.php/news/local/3317-morton-support-for-tall-ships-race
The Comet Rebuilt project is open to the public as part of the Doors Open Days this weekend. For those who cannot get along, or are interested in progress, there is a blog, complete with pictures. See below.
Following renovation work in Greenock, The Glenlee will be returning to Glasgow today – check out the photo gallery on Inverclyde Now.
Great to see work starting on the new arts centre. Congratulations to Greenock Arts Guild. Report of the First Minister’s vist on Inverclyde Now.
Piper OD Championships hosted by Royal Gourock Yacht Club, took place on the middle weekend of August. Good weather for sunbathing, too little wind for great sailing but Gourock looks good in the sunshine. Link to photographs on the Piper OD website below.
Flexible Training Opportunities gives businesses with under 50 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £5,000 towards employee training costs.
Launched by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and supported by the European Social Fund, it aims to help small businesses become more resilient and to boost productivity and success.
Funding is available for up to 10 employees per business and the money is not a loan so there’s no need to pay it back.
SDS will refund up to 50% of each episode of employee training up to a maximum of £500 per employee.
It effectively means you can double your training investment. Or it might help you introduce some training when you thought it wouldn’t be possible.
The application process is simple and the rewards can really make a difference. Many businesses have already taken advantage of the offer. Click here to find out more, or go onto the Skills Development Scotland website and click on ‘Flexible Training’
For advice on how to apply, call free on 0800 783 6000.
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