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Study Trip to Cyprus

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

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Photo Retrospective 2010 – 2020

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

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Christmas Edition

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

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November Update

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

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October Blog

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

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November Update

Community Council Elections 7th November 2019 There is to be an election, by postal ballot, to elect 3 members to represent Fearnan on the Glenlyon and Loch Tay Community Council.  If you are on the electoral register for this area, … Continue reading

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Larch Trees Under Threat

Highland Perthshire (a.k.a. Big Tree Country) has some 200,000 acres of woodlands, including some of Scotland’s most spectacular trees, along with swathes of larches. These tall and elegant trees change with the seasons, from lime green in the spring through … Continue reading

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Strawberries, Ospreys and Cut Out Cops

Last Saturday’s Strawberry TeaZ was one of the best ever, with around 60 folk arriving to help consume a pretty impressive table of strawberry delights, both sweet and savoury.  We were delighted to welcome so many local residents, as well … Continue reading

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Fearnan School 1785 – 1968

The year is 1785.  Plans are being laid for a building, approximately 33′ x 18′, that will provide a schoolroom, along with a bedroom and kitchen for the schoolmaster. The calculation allows for five windows and one outside door. The … Continue reading

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July Blog

Roads and road safety are a big feature this time, as well as some sources of help to get those really annoying, unwanted callers off your phone line. Heart 200 The issues that have come to the fore with the … Continue reading

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