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PICTURES: Picnic in the park hailed huge success for Port Glasgow New Parish Church

HUNDREDS of people of all ages from a Port Glasgow Church had fun in the sun at their annual park picnic last weekend. On Saturday, July 12 up to 100 people gathered at Coronation Park to enjoy a day in the sun at the Port Glasgow New Parish Church picnic in the park – on one of the warmest days Scotland has had this year. Not only did families enjoy lunch under the sun, but also badminton, crafts, parachute games and even some line dancing. (Image: alex craig) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: alex craig) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) The picnic has been running for four years having started after the Covid pandemic when church members where reminiscing on Sunday school trips down the coast and wanted to host day's out for the whole church community. Reverend William Boyle says the day is always a huge success with both young and old, and that last weekend the warm temperatures and bule skies made the day even more special. He said: 'We have such great assets on our doorstep so why not make the most of the beautiful outdoor area we have in Inverclyde. (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: ALEX CRAIG)'We are very much a community church, and we are always finding ways to connect with the Port Glasgow community. 'For us it is about finding things for families to take part in that doesn't cost a lot of money and the picnic in the park is a perfect event which is fun for everyone but also completely free." (Image: alex craig) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: alex craig) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) The church is open to the area seven days a week and Rev William says that running events like the picnic and the fun day held at the start of the month are all part of keeping up community spirit. He added: 'We have a brilliant church family of a variety of ages, from babies up to members who are 100 years old. 'It is wonderful to be a part of such a welcoming community of people. 'It was great to see families of all ages from within the church and the wider Port Glasgow community come together.' (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) (Image: alex craig) (Image: ALEX CRAIG) Rev William thanked everyone who helped make picnic in the park possible and says it will 'most definitely' be returning for its fifth year in a row next summer.