A housing association has marked its 50th anniversary by launching a book about the history of Greenock and its role in the town

Cloch Housing staff, board members and tenants took part in a heritage project providing a picture of the town as it has developed over the years and shared personal stories from over the last half century.

The material was then turned into a comic book with the help of Paul Bristow of Magic Torch.

Cloch director Paul McVey said: “The book features stories, facts and interesting anecdotes about Cloch and the communities we have served since 1968.

"It gives a fascinating insight into the history of the places before they became housing estates.

"The project has been a culmination of six months of work where we offered opportunities for customers and staff to share their experiences and to dig in to the archives, bringing back a lot of funny and poignant moments.”

Local history expert Mr Bristow added: "I think it’s great that Cloch have decided to celebrate and share their story in different ways.

"There are personal stories from tenants and staff, a few laughs, but also a look at everything the association has developed and built over the years - and that is definitely a story worth telling.”

After the launch of the book, the invited guests were invited to watch a new short film about Cloch.

The film is being made available on Cloch's website to give customers, prospective employees and contractors and any other interested parties, an idea of its culture and values.

The book project was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, with the film created by Fawn Russell of Tenants Information Service.

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From left Jim McFarlane, Paul Bristow, Liz Bowden, Corporate Services manager, Eleanor Robertson, Isobel McCarney, Adam Wallace.