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PICTURES: Cute wee ones have a ball at Greenock centre's Easter play scheme

CUTE kids had a ball at a Greenock community centre's Easter playscheme. Youngsters enjoyed a range of free fun activities at Branchton Community Centre, including arts and crafts, a bouncy castle and outdoor games. They also tucked into a free lunch afterwards. (Image: George Munro) (Image: George Munro) (Image: George Munro) (Image: George Munro) Shelley McIlroy, chair of the board at Branchton Community Centre, said: "We're delighted to run activities at Branchton, especially with the cost of living crisis "It's difficult for parents in the school holidays with the extra cost of activities, especially if they have two, three or four children. "We are happy to know the activities we run are helping parents. It also means they can spend time doing the activities with their children." (Image: George Munro) (Image: George Munro) (Image: George Munro) (Image: George Munro) Mum Taramichelle McGeown is a frequent visitor to the centre and brought along her daughters Amelia Rose, 7, and six-year-old Willow Eloise. Taramichelle said: "We always come to the activities here. The staff are really lovely and it's great there is the added food option - it saves you going back home to prepare lunch, and it's free. "I think it's useful. It also helps them to meet children in the area. They can form friendships and it helps to break up the school holidays. "I think free playschemes like this are event more important, especially with the cost of living crisis." OTHER NEWS: People tuck in to tasty free meal that is bringing the community together Mirella Medinelli, 26, brought along her seven-year-old twins, Arianna and Amelia, and her son Michele, who is five. She said: "We love coming up here. The kids love the activities, the girls are doing arts and crafts and my wee boy is planning to go out and play in the MUGA and the bouncy castle." Youth workers Steven O'Donnell and Sophie Harrison were on hand to make sure everyone had a great time. Sophie said: "This is the first day and there's been a really good turnout." The playscheme will also run on April 15 and 16 between 10.30am and 12.30pm. All are welcome.