Greenock club holds birthday party to mark two years

Oor Club in Greenock marked its second anniversary with a party at St Margaret's Church featuring a silent disco and food from Luigi's; the group was set up in 2024 and now welcomes 60 members with additional support needs across weekly sessions.

Oor Club in Greenock marked its second anniversary with a celebration at St Margaret's Church. The event included a silent disco and pizza and chips from Luigi's. The club was set up by Michelle Hamil in 2024 to provide a safe space where people with additional support needs can build confidence and develop friendships. Sessions run across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and the group now welcomes 60 members aged six to 43. Key details: - The second birthday party featured a silent disco, and attendees enjoyed pizza and chips from Luigi's in Greenock. - Michelle Hamil founded the club in 2024; a team of 15 leaders helps run activities, and some leaders have additional support needs themselves. - The club welcomes 60 members aged 6 to 43 and holds Wednesday night sessions for all ages, with Thursday and Friday afternoons focused on lifelong learning for young adults. - Guests at the celebration included representatives from The Newark Trust, Inverclyde Community Learning and Development, The Innerkip Society, Gourock Park Bowling Club, and Brass Sounds Inverclyde; the club also thanked Shamanic Echoes and fundraiser Tracy Fay. - Regular activities and outings have included trips to The Garage in Glasgow for the George Bowie Experience, games nights and karaoke at the Horseshoe Bar, and varied weekly sessions aimed at practical skills and social confidence. Summary: The party underscored the club's role in offering social and learning activities that help members develop practical skills, confidence and friendships. The group continues its regular Wednesday to Friday sessions for about 60 members. Undetermined at this time.