Friends4Ever

22/05/2026

The Monday Night St.Columba's Youth Club WILL be OPEN on Monday 25th May even though schools are off 👏 so make sure you come along. We have exciting activities planned for Monday night😁

22/05/2026

What were upto the next few weeks at Friends4Ever!
Gemma x

17/05/2026

🚨SUMMER PLAYSCHEME VACANCIES- Additional Support Needs Playleader!🚨

Inverclyde Leisure are seeking suitable individuals to join us this summer to work in our Summer Playschemes on a fixed-term basis.

We are operating activity sites within Inverclyde, commencing Monday 6th July 2026, and require ASN Playleaders.

We are seeking individuals who have experience working with children with additional support needs.

Applicants should ideally be able to work the full 4 weeks; however, special circumstances will be taken into consideration.

If you are interested, please submit your cv and covering letter as early as possible to HR@inverclydeleisure.com

Interview Dates: 21st & 22nd May 2026 however, alternative date and time can be arranged.

16/05/2026

We are absolutely delighted to share that Friends4Ever’s incredible Chairperson, Alison Bethel, has been nominated for the Greenock Telegraph Community Champion of the Year! 💙

A truly well-deserved nomination for everything she has done — not just this year, but over the last 12 years of dedication to our community.

Alison has worked tirelessly to create opportunities and provide a safe, welcoming space for people in Inverclyde with additional support needs and their families. Through Friends4Ever, hundreds of families have found friendship, support, advice, and understanding. From giving our members a place where they can truly be themselves, to helping parents build friendships and support networks of their own, the impact Alison has had on so many lives cannot be measured.

She has helped create opportunities that many ASN children and young adults may never otherwise have experienced — holidays, day trips with friends, social events, activities every Friday night, and so much more.

Yes, there is an amazing team behind Friends4Ever, but Alison has always been the driving force. She has been the organiser, the leader, and the face of the club through every challenge and every success. Even through difficult times, she has always made sure Friends4Ever continued to grow, thrive, and support the people who need it most.

Whether you bring home the award or not, Alison, you are already a champion to all of us and always will be. 💙

Gemma x

13/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 💙

Look after yourself and each other.

Being part of the Friends4Ever community has been life changing for me personally. The friendship, support and understanding within this group means so much, and one of the most special things about our community is how we all look out for each other.

No one should ever feel like they have to face things alone 💙

Gemma x

03/05/2026

Powerchair football!!
Get in touch with Morton in the Community or Claire McCorkindale to get started!
They can provide everything needed to get involved!
What an amazing opportunity!
⚽ 🦽

Gemma x

𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 ⚽

Interested in trying Powerchair Football?

Morton in the Community run Powerchair Football sessions every Sunday from 11am to 12pm at Greenock Sports Centre 🤍

Don’t worry if you don’t have a powerchair, we can provide one on the day 🙌

For more info, drop us an email at enquiries@mortoncommunity.net 📩

🤝 Active Schools Inverclyde, Inverclyde Leisure , Scottish Powerchair Football Association , Scottish Disability Sport

03/05/2026

This Friday we held our Friends4Ever Science Night 🔬✨ — just one of the many activities we offer our amazing members!

Even on a quieter week, we aim to provide at least four different activities for our members and their families to enjoy. None of this would be possible without the incredible support we receive — so thank you! 💙

We’re also excited for our next fundraiser this month… our very first Day Disco! 🕺🎶
We’d love to see as many of you there as possible!

If you’d like tickets, please get in touch with Gemma Percival or Alison Bethel, they're only £5!

Thanks again for your continued and never-ending support — it truly means everything to us! 💫

24/04/2026

Everyone at Friends4Ever would like to wish our amazing Chairperson, Alison Bethel, a very Happy Birthday!! 🎉💐
Thank you for everything you do for our club – your dedication, passion and care never go unnoticed. Nearly 12 years at the helm of Friends4Ever, and it just keeps getting better and better!
We hope you have the most wonderful day — which we know you will, because you’re spending it with us! 💙
We’re so grateful for you and all that you bring to our community 💙

10/04/2026

What we'll be getting upto over the next few weeks! 💙

Gemma x

05/04/2026

Hope you all have a lovely Easter Weekend!
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