Games Night

Club members using virtual golf range

Speaker October 10 2019

President Alan Robertson spoke about his experiences as a Justice of the Peace

Duck Race

A series of duck races were held at Scotland's Boat Show Inverkip. The proceeds from the races were for the End Polio Now Campaign

Speaker November 14 2019

Alex Murphy related his experiences flying Hawk aircraft and delivering weapons training

Speaker November 21 2019

We enjoyed a talk on Scottish rugby by Archie McKinley

Christmas Dinner

Club members and guests

Speaker November 28 2019

Laura Reilly spoke on the Inverclyde Pollinator Corridor

Speaker December 5 2019

We enjoyed a talk on the ambitious plans for the Ocean Terminal delivered by Bob Webster

Speaker December 12 2019

Dr Ian Campbell spoke on some of the difficulties people suffering from gender dyshasia experience

Carols at Gourock Station

Lead by President Allan the carolsingers entertained the rail users

Speaker 19 September 2019

Our 12th meeting of this year was held in the Development Suite of GGC on 18 Sep. Our speaker was Alan Aitken, a well-known local man

District Governor's visit 12 September 2019

On 12 September 2019, we welcomed our District Governor Jimmy Johnston who gave us an inspirational talk on this Rotary year. Governor Jimmy is pictured with President Allan.

Waverley Boiler Appeal

Alan presenting cheque to Peter Reid

Speaker 29 August 2019

Ralph Roberts CEO McGills Buses

Guest Speaker

Danny Chundoo spoke on clef palate project

Guest Speaker

Alan Beck spoke on Burns Statue project

Speaker Thursday 8 August 2019

On 8th of August, our guest speaker was Stewart Fisher, chief sports writer of the Herald.

Presidential Handover June 2019

Boyd Thomson handed over the chain of office to Allan Robertson on Thursday 27 June at Gourock Golf Club

Speaker 11 April 2019

Boyd Thomson on NHS Nursing

Speaker 28 March 2019

Emma Parker and Jim Snoddy spoke on Victim Support

Speaker 21 March 2019

Vincent Gillen spoke on the 5th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

Quiz Night

Quiz Night run by Archie Livingstone

Speaker 28 February 2019

Lorna MacKinlay spoke on the history of rail travel in the local area

Speaker 14 February 2019

Matt Gemmell spoke Disaster Aid UK

Speaker 31 January 2019

Elizabeth Terris spoke on local Burns connections

Quiz Night

Anne Hill delivered an interesting quiz

Speaker 17 January 2019

Allister Boyle spoke on RAF100

Speaker 17 January 2019

Gavin McDonagh President of Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Dinner 2018

Our first Christmas dinner at Gouropck Golf Club

St Andrews Night

On Thursday 29 November we celebrated St Andrews day with a few guests. Entertainment was provided by President Boyd and Secretary Bob

Speaker 15 November 2018

Craig Collins spoke on Greenock Ocean Terminal

Speaker 8 November 2018

Isobel Lind former headmistress of Ravenscraig Primary

Speaker 25 October 2018

Alan Sorenson recounted his experiences as a radio broadcaster

Speaker 11 October 2018

Dr Glenda White spoke on david Stow

Speaker 27 September 2018

On 27 September we enjoyed a presentation on 70 years of NHS Pharmacies by our own Norman Pettigrew

Charity Collection at Garden Centre

A busy weekend at Cardwell Garden Centre collecting for our AED in schools project.

Speaker 13 September 2018

On 13 Sep we enjoyed a talk given by Ann McLeod on her new career, accompanied by John, as a cruise ship lecturer. Ann is pictured with President Boyd Thomson, picture taken by Alex Murphy.

District Governor's visit

On 30 Aug, at our last meeting in the Royal Gourock Yacht Club we were joined by District Governor Jim Ross. Jim had made the short trip across the water from Dunoon to give us an inspirational talk on the year ahead.

Historic Walk

On Wednesday 5 Sep a group of the club had a very interesting stroll

Speaker 23 August 2018

Anne McGregor spoke on Inverclyde Music Festival

Speaker 14 June 2018

Puneet Gupta on PG Paper

Speaker 31 May 2018

Assistant District Governor Danny Chundoo

Speaker 17 May 2018

Allister Boyle on Danube river cruise

Speaker 3 May 2018

Shona Morris of Cycling UK

Speakers 19 April 2018

At our 42nd meeting of this Rotary year, we were treated to a talk by Lorna MacKinlay and Anne McGregor about the Inverclyde Tourist Group (ITG) and in particular the new booklet produced by ITG on the Greenock Historic Quarter Walking Trail.

Speaker 12 April 2018

On 12 Apr we were thoroughly entertained by our very own John Pow who talked on an epic voyage to Norway on the yacht Green Hackle. John is pictured with President Elect Boyd and a photo of the yacht borrowed from the RGYC wall. Photo taken by Alex Murphy

Speaker 15th March 2018

Katie McMillan gave a talk on Marine Pollution

Speaker 29th March 2018

On 29 March, Ian Campbell gave us an entertaining talk on international travel along with many helpful hints and tips to help us enjoy our trips to the full. Ian is pictured with President Elect Boyd Thomson

Young Photographer Competition

On Friday 16 March, our Youth Convenor Norman Pettigrew, accompanied by President Elect Boyd Thomson presented certificates and cheques to the prize winners of the Young Photographer competition at a Clydeview Academy assembly.

Quiz Night

On 8 Mar 18, we enjoyed a short, topical quiz, at least it would have been topical the week before but had to be postponed due to the snow!

Club visit to Gourock Golf Club

On 22 Feb we deserted our usual venue of RGYC for a visit to Gourock Golf Club organised by our sports officer and Gourock Golf Club Captain Ian Mcnaughton.

Speaker 15th February 2018

Author Megan Murray

Burns Evening

Burns Evening

Speaker 18th January 2018

Hugh McClure spoke on his Rotary experience

Speaker 11th January 2018

Mike Halcombe with John Macleod and President John Williams

Speaker 4th January 2018

Speaker Eve Anderson on Scout World Jamboree

Christmas Dinner

John Williams presided with Jimmy Law providing the entertainment

Carols at the Station

Another Carols at the Station = Christmas has begun! Good turnout from the club, The WOOPIs, the Brownies, and our musical accompanists David Burnie and Alan Hunter. Great singing and good fun - despite the cold. Well done to the singers, musicians

Young Musician Competition

Annual Young Musicians Competition held this year at Port Glasgow High School

McGonagall Supper

McGonagall Supper

The Glenlee

A talk by Mr Alan Blackwood.

Laser Matrix Challenge

Gourock versus Greenock Laser Matrix Challenge at Funworld.

Travels in Morrocco.

A talk by Ms Heather Wilmott.

Open Meeting

The Club will hold an Open Meeting.

Outward Bound Tust.

A talk by Ms Harriet Barr on the Outward bound Trust.

Visit to Greenock Fire Brigade Museum.

Our own Bob webster arranged a visit for Club Members to the Greenock Fire Brigade Museum.

Burns Night

The Club held its annual Burns Night Supper this evening.

FunWorld Panda

Penny the Panda unveiled at FunWorld.

Christmas Dinner.

Our annual Christmas Dinner.

Greenock versus Gourock Quiz Night

Greenock versus Gourock Quiz Night

Visit by District Governor

A visit by our District Governor.

Young Musicians of the Year Competition

Our Annual Young Musicians of the Year Competition will be held this evening in the Chartroom, Inverkip.

7:00pm Dinner - Robert Brown

A talk entitled "The Central Station"

7:00pm Dinner - Anne Fawbert

A talk entitled - "St Petersburg Forum".

Curry Night

The members of the Greenock Club have kindly invited us to join them for a Curry Night at the Priyas Palace Indian Restaurant in Greenock.

Bowling Night

Members of our Club challenged a team from the Greenock Club to a friendly game of bowls this evening.

Rothsay Ferry Collection

Some of the Club Members kindly donated their time this weekend to take part in a fundraising collection on the Wemyss Bay to Rothsay ferry. The Rothsay Games were taking place and the ferries were particularly busy.

Installation of President

The outgoing Club President for the year 2011/12, President John Pow, will hand over to the incoming President for the year 2012/13, President John MacLeod.

Cardwell Garden Centre Charity Collection

Charity Collection at Cardwell Garden Centre.

Charter Dinner

The Charter Dinner.

Royal Ordnance Works

A Talk by Mr Jim Adamson.

Open Meeting

This evening will be an Open Meeting.

Fisherman's Mission

A talk by Ms Sharon Kane.

Burns Supper

John piping in the Haggis.

Club Christmas Dinner

Our annual Christmas Dinner was held this evening.

Young Musicians of the Year Competition

Glasgow Humane Society

A talk by Mr George Parsonage

Borneo Raleigh Expedition

A talk by Mr John McFarlane

Dictionaries for Life Presentations

The Rotary Club of Gourock presented dictionaries to all the Primary 7 pupils in the local area.

Hearing Dogs for the Deaf

A talk by Ms Margaret Arthur

Wemyss Bay - Rothsay Ferry Charity collection

The Club held a charity collection on the Wemyss Bay to Rothsay ferry.

Tall Ships Race

The Tall Ships came to Greenock.

Installation

Installation of new Club President for year 2011 - 2012

Paul Harris Fellowship Award

Paul Harris Fellowships were awarded this evening by President Jane to David and Margaret Foggie.

Grumpy Old Men

A talk by Mr Archie Livingston.

Bark in the Park Charity Walk

A charity sponsored dog walk held in Battery Park, Gourock.

McBraynes Harbours and Piers

A talk by Ms Lorna Spencer.

Young Musicians

The annual music competition organized by Gourock Rotary for young musicians from local schools.

A talk by our own John MacLeod.

Photography

A short talk on photography by Alex Murphy

Burns Evening

A Burns Evening will be organized by Allister Boyle and Alex Murphy. All members are encouraged to attend.

"Christmas" by Ian McCrorie

Club Christmas Dinner

McGonagall Dinner

The Club's annual McGonagall Dinner where members and guests come dressed in with flat caps and tartan mufflers. A very fine time was had by all!

Charity Collection

Charity Fund Raising Collection on the CalMac Ferries between Gourock & Dunoon and Wemyss Bay & Rothsay.

Open Meeting.

Caledonian Princess

A talk on the Caledonian Princess by Mr Ken Charlson.

Administration

District Governor Presentations

The District Governor, Mr Ian Mills, presented an award to our past President, Donald Crawford, and received an award from our current President, Jane Cox.

Installation of President

Business Meeting

The Rotary Club of Dunoon 50th Charter Dinner

A visit by members of the Rotary Club of Gourock to the Rotary Club of Dunoon 50 Charter Dinner.

Open Meeting

"Wii Handbell Harmony" introduced by Archie MacKinlay

“Ancestral Redundancy” a talk by Andy Keogh

Memories of John Walker

Christmas Dinner

A McGonagall Dinner

District Governor Andy Slater visits the Club

"The Great Walk of China 2007"

The Trades House who Meet in the Trades Hall Glasgow

Club Assembly & Installation

A McGonagall Supper

Opportunity Walks 2008 The Sponsors

Opportunity Walks The Civic Reception

Opportunity Walks 2008 The Children

Opportunity Walks 2008 The Support

Club Assembly & Installation 2008

Grumpy Old Men 08

A Fellowship Evening at Gourock Yacht Club

Young Musicians Competition 2008

Burns Night 2008

Mount Stuart House Visit

Inverclyde Tourist Group

Rotary Craft, Design and Creative Writing

Charter Dinner 2007

Young Musican's 2007

Holroyd and Douglas Brands

Burns Night 07

Christmas Dinner 06

Farewell Ralph

Gourock YAC

Charity Exhibition at Seagull Gallery

Susan from the Science Centre

RIBI President in Largs

Installation and Other Events

Installation and new member

Charter Dinner

Young Musicians Competition

Burns Night

Anyone seen the Fosters!

Young Musicians' Competition

The Competition Report

A visit to the new Inverclyde Academy

A Quiz Night by John Williams

Burns Evening