INVERCLYDE S music scene is in mourning following the sudden death of a legendary local performer and mentor. James G Creighton, most famous for being in the rockabilly band The Shakin Pyramids, passed away on February 17 aged 62. Greenock-born James suffered a stroke at home and tragically lost his life in hospital after medics discovered an inoperable bleed on his brain. James brother Billy, 54, lives in Jersey and was sadly unable to be with him when he took ill. He told the Tele he is struggling to take in the tragedy. Billy said: It was such a shock. It s really hard to deal with.
A VITAL community hub which helped to reduce isolation and loneliness in 2020 is set to support even more people this year. The team at Inverclyde Shed got involved in a myriad of eco-focused activities in communities across the district last year. Shed members didn t let the coronavirus pandemic stop them from keeping in touch and working on lots of different initiatives. From building orchards and setting up a digital shed, to delivering vegetables to the elderly and creating a remembrance garden, the team s dedication made life better for hundreds of people. Chairman Bruce Newlands says the Shed - crowned Scottish Men s Shed Association Shed of the Year in October - is a community where people can be comfortable and share their interests.