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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.

October ’23

This time round we have an update on forthcoming local events (including one important change of date), info and lots of photos from previous events, an update on our very local recycling in response to changes on PKC’s kerbside collections, … Continue reading

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Diary Dates and Invasive Species

There’s a really good selection of social events lined up for Fearnan and here they are in chronological order: The McLean Hall Committee is holding a MacMillan Coffee Morning on Saturday 30th September from 10.30-12.00. Come along and support a … Continue reading

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You May Have Noticed ……

Yes! We have some fantastic new noticeboards, designed and constructed by John Eve, and put in place by John and Alistair Grier. This follows agreement by members at the last Annual General Meeting that the FVA should fund replacements for … Continue reading

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May, June and July

This is a bit of a catch up Blog covering the last two and a half months, so we’re going in chronological order, starting with the Coronation: Coronation Celebration Linda writes: A well-attended Coronation Celebration was held in the hall … Continue reading

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Visiting Tigh-an-Loan Hotel Fearnan in the 1920s & ’50s

This wonderful photo was sent to the FVA website by Andy Waugh.  It was taken by his grandfather James Waugh, who was a keen motorist and photographer, during a visit to the Tigh an Loan Hotel in Fearnan in the … Continue reading

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April 2023

Daffodil Tea To celebrate the arrival of Spring, a Daffodil Tea was held in the Hall in the run up to Easter – although it was touch and go as to whether the local daffodils would open in time. Happily, … Continue reading

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Pancakes, Parties and the Northern Lights!

Never let it be said that Fearnan folk don’t enjoy their pancakes!  The Pancake Pop-Up attracted over 30 people (plus one dog, some visitors staying at Shoreside and the local Refuse Collectors who called in for a takeaway) for an … Continue reading

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February 2023

Pop-Up Pancakes Flippin’ ‘eck, it’s nearly Pancake Day! By happy coincidence, the Pop-Up Café is back in the Hall this Tuesday, 21st February, and we will be celebrating Pancake Day! There will be lots of warm, freshly made pancakes along … Continue reading

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January 2023

Alistair Halden 1929 – 2022 We were all saddened to hear of the passing of Fearnan resident Alistair Halden, just before Christmas. Alistair came to live in Fearnan in 1994, when he and Joyce retired from long and successful careers … Continue reading

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Introducing the McKenzies!

Yes, introducing Mr and Mrs McKenzie! Peter and Sheila are seen here relaxing after tying the knot at Airds Hotel, Port Appin, a couple of weeks back!  It was, said Peter, an absolutely wonderful and memorable day. The big smiles … Continue reading

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