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For many in our communities, this is a chance to come together and celebrate the arrival of spring with family and friends. Whether through shared traditions, community events, or simply enjoying the longer days, Easter offers us an opportunity to pause and appreciate the positive changes around us. As winter fades, this is a chance to reflect on the past year while looking ahead with hope.
For some, Easter also has deep religious significance, marking themes of hope, renewal, and redemption. And for those who have observed Lent, it is the conclusion of a period of sacrifice. These are values that resonate beyond just our Christian communities, and we can see all around us.
In Inverclyde, Easter is also a time for people to come together and lots of local organisations are getting involved. Local libraries are opening their doors for themed events including creative sessions and games, and families can skate with the Easter Bunny at Greenock’s ice rink. It is also inspiring to see how we use this time to give back in our community and many of our local community organisations and businesses find ways to contribute.
Many organisations and businesses have taken part in fundraising and donation drives this year to make sure that children locally get an Easter egg. In the past few weeks, the Tele has been full of brilliant examples. Specsavers in Greenock donated 100 Easter eggs to Compassionate Inverclyde for their Back Home Boxes.
And Oak Tree Housing Association and their contractors made donations to Children in Poverty Inverclyde, Mind Mosaic Children and Family Therapies, Inverclyde Women’s Aid and many others. Easter also serves as a reminder of the importance of hope and resilience. Just as nature renews itself each year, we can reflect on the challenges we’ve faced and the opportunities ahead.
It’s a moment to reset, reconnect, and think about how we can make Inverclyde an even better place to live. The community spirit that thrives in our area, where neighbours support and look out for each other, continues to inspire me every day. I’m so proud to represent so many organisations doing good work to support our the most vulnerable across Inverclyde, such as The Anchor, who focus on suicide prevention and supporting loved ones impacted by suicide, Ardgowan Hospice who provide physical, medical, and emotional support to those with life-limiting illnesses and their families, and community centres such as those in Broomhill and Craigend who work to provide vital and inviting spaces for local people.
This weekend, as we celebrate Easter, let’s take a moment to appreciate the kindness and generosity that define this community. Whether marking the occasion with a family gathering, participating in a local event, or simply enjoying the season’s changes, I hope this time brings peace, joy, and renewal to all. I’m wishing everyone in Inverclyde a happy and fulfilling Easter - may it bring us all closer together and remind us of the strength we find in our shared community spirit.
The promise of renewal and unity makes this time of year so meaningful and serves as a starting point for positive change in our communities..
