Author Archives: Fearnan Village Association

Many thanks to those who got in touch after the last Blog posting with thoughts and suggestions. Kenmore Bakery We’re pleased to be able to pass on the news from Kenmore Bakery that they will be running a mobile bakery … Continue reading →

This week we are passing on helpful advice from Neighbourhood Watch about protecting yourself, your loved ones and your community in these somewhat unsettling times. We are also reproducing a chart issued by the World Health Organisation that helps to … Continue reading →

Leap Year Pudding Night The Fearnan Winter Pudding Night is a firm fixture in the diary. Some say it is something to look forward to during the worst days of the winter, others think it actually marks the coming of … Continue reading →

Fearnan – Seventy Five Years in Pictures In the last Blog, we were able to share these 2 views of Fearnan from the south bank of the loch – one from the 1940s and one from the 1970s: Since publishing … Continue reading →

Nostalgia Corner This week we start with two fabulous views of Fearnan, one from about 70 years ago and one from 50 years ago. Both are taken from the other side of the loch. The wonderful image above was taken … Continue reading →

In this cold, wet week, the Blog is delighted to be able to transport you to sunnier climes and blue skies through Jason Oliver’s account of his recent study trip to Cyprus. Before coming to Fearnan, Jason worked as a … Continue reading →

As we enter 2020, retrospectives of the past 10 years are all over the press – so let’s have one for Fearnan! Over the past decade, we have taken hundreds of photos at FVA events, and we are using these … Continue reading →

Mulled Wine and Mince Pies There were plentiful supplies of mulled wine and mince pies on offer in the Hall last week, along with a selection of traditional home baking, including ginger bread and a veritable forest of shortbread Christmas … Continue reading →

Remembrance Sunday Last Sunday was a fine bright autumnal day and group of around 40 locals and visitors gathered at the war memorial for our Remembrance Day Service.  The memorial had been decorated for 2019 with some of the poppies … Continue reading →

October Coffee Shop The Coffee Shop popped up again last week to celebrate the approach of Halloween and attracted a number of villagers, a trio of witchy women and enough pretend-y spiders to have even those with the mildest form … Continue reading →