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About Fearnan Village Association

Fearnan Village Association was formed in 2007 to provide a means through which those who live in the village can come together to discuss and respond to issues of importance to the village, particularly those that will have an impact on our quality of life. We also organise social events, such as the very popular Pancake Pop-Up in February, Strawberry TeaZ in July, and other events and coffee mornings throughout the year.

Halloween Special

October Coffee Morning At first glance, it looked like some of Harry Potter’s witch-y chums had turned up at the Fearnan Coffee Morning, but at least they had brought a fairly decent spread of baking and goodies with them.  Happily, … Continue reading

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October Update

Poppy Brigade Work has started on transforming the +800 knitted poppies into the panels that will decorate the war memorial on 11th November in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1. A small group of ‘stitchers’ met … Continue reading

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Excavations, Commemorations, Donations – and some Old Film Footage

Crannog Archaeologists at Boreland Back in July, The Blog reported on the Living on Water archaeologists’ visit to investigate Fearnan Crannog, and their associated diving work. This week past, the same team has been carrying out some excavation work at … Continue reading

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September Already

Now that summer is more or less over, Fearnan’s Poppy Project will be entering the final straight leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1. We are hoping that our faithful band of knitters will be able … Continue reading

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Strawberries, Ospreys …. and Hawks!

There was, we were told last Saturday, a delicious aroma of strawberries wafting out of the hall and into the village.  This news shouldn’t have come as a surprise, given that our annual Strawberry TeaZ was underway with this wonderful … Continue reading

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Salute to Archie and Crannog

Last week, two local lads, born and bred in Fearnan, set off on the next stage of adventure in their lives. Archie and Crannog (a.k.a. Noggie) were held in much affection by many in the village, and even had their … Continue reading

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Making Connections

The number and range of people that this little blog reaches is a constant source interest. On a single day recently, people in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Russia, Germany, New Zealand and China all read items on the … Continue reading

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It’s Sunny June!

Art Club Open Day Last Monday, Fearnan Art Club held an Open Day in the Hall.  Not only were there examples of the Club’s own work on display, but there was also an opportunity for visitors to have a little … Continue reading

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May Update

This month, Fearnan Art Club has been getting out and about and members paid a visit to Highland Safaris at Dull for the first of this year’s outdoor sketching and painting sessions. It was a glorious day with wonderful blue … Continue reading

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April Update

This week we have news from Fraser and Tricia about their recent move, a tale of ‘derring-do’ by Peter in aid of the Birks Cinema refurbishment fund, and the latest from the Book Club. First of all, Fraser gave the … Continue reading

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