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I am constantly amazed and delighted by the contacts that this little blog generates from all over the world. Recently, an email containing a fascinating link to Fearnan’s past landed in my inbox. It was from Anna Belorusova, writing to … Continue reading →

For the sweet-toothed among us, February brings the annual treat of the Pudding Night – a feast of calorific wonderfulness for one night only.  This year did not disappoint with an excellent spread of traditional baked puddings, mousses, tarts, gateaux, … Continue reading →

It looks like an ordinary jotter – the type of exercise book used by generations of school children. But this is no ordinary school jotter. It is, in fact, the Minutes Book of the Fernan Literary Society and records their … Continue reading →

New Year’s Eve saw another successful Hogmanay Hoolie, with villagers gathering in the Hall to welcome in 2016. In years past, it was the custom to gather at the Pottery with Andy Burt after The Bells, and the news that … Continue reading →

It was beginning to feel a bit like Christmas, with the smell of mulled wine and taste of mince pies in the village hall at the beginning of the month. Despite the bad weather, there was a good turnout for … Continue reading →

It’s always fascinating to find out about life in Fearnan in the past and, if we turned the clock back to the first half of the 20th century, we would find not just a hotel, but a shop, a post … Continue reading →

Last Sunday, the prosecco was chilled, the glasses polished and the afternoon teas laid  out, as the residents of Fearnan (past and present) gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Village Hall.  The Hall itself was … Continue reading →

We’ve had another response to the article on the Mclean Hall, this time from Alex McEwen: Congratulations on your 60th Anniversary. I remember the day 60 years ago when I had to present the flowers to (???) after the opening … Continue reading →

We have received this great response to the recent post on the 60th Anniversary of the McLean Hall.  It is from Alastair Barnett in British Columbia – regular readers of this blog will remember the article he wrote on his … Continue reading →

For seventy years now, the McLean Hall has been at the centre of Fearnan’s social life and its leisure activities. The availability of a communal space has allowed groups such as the Bowling Club, the Art Club and the Book … Continue reading →