THE grass is greener at a Greenock sheltered housing complex after its garden was given an upgrade.

Residents who live in Bagatelle Court in Eldon Street will now be able to enjoy the great outdoors after a beautiful new patio garden was unveiled at the complex.

Local dignitaries joined the residents for an official opening ceremony.

Charles Young, chief executive of local charity Greenock Medical Aid Society, which runs Bagatelle, says the new patio will make a huge difference to the residents.

He said: “On behalf of the tenants and the society, I am extremely grateful to the many local organisations that have so willingly contributed the creation of this new patio area for the benefits of tenants.

Inverclyde is blessed with many charitable and non-profit organisations, and this is a wonderful example of it working in practice. 

“All we need now is some good weather so the facility can be used to its full potential!”

The honour of officially opening the new patio garden went to Ian Halliday, pictured top right.

Ian, 91, was instrumental in forging the agreement between Inverclyde Council and the society to build 28 sheltered housing flats in the grounds of Bagatelle care home. 

Charles added: “It was quite fitting that Ian opened the new garden.”

Charles was keen to thank the tenants’ organisation, as well as Agnes Little, Bagatelle Court manager, and River Clyde Homes (RCH), which operates the complex in partnership with the Greenock Medical Aid Society.

Special thanks also go to Louise Bacon from Community Links, Robert Dowds, a project co-ordinator from Trust Employability, Parklea Community Garden and Russell Smith of RCH.