We were very grateful to Jean from Tayside Bat Group who came along to talk to us about all things bat! It was very interesting to hear about the work she does in rescuing and caring for injured and sick bats. We watched videos about different species and learned about their habitat, feeding, communication…
We were delighted to be presented with our Eco Gold Award by Bishop Andrew at last weekend’s Masses and, for most of us, to meet the Bishop for the first time. We enjoyed a cup of tea and a slice of celebration cake afterwards! As always, we are grateful to everyone in St Ninian’s…
The CC Juniors met for their monthly meeting on Thursday. It was a lovely afternoon despite the rain and the expected meeting with the Park Ranger postponed Their spirits weren’t dampened at all. They enjoyed the healthy snacks and checked out the daffodils they’d planted and which are now in full glory.
Lent is a special season for reflection and action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, when we celebrate the memory of our Lord Jesus Christ in His passion, death, and resurrection. We know that Creation also eagerly awaits for redemption (cf. Rm 8:19-23), therefore Lent can be an opportunity every year for Catholics worldwide to…
Sustainable eating is not only healthier for us but it also helps the planet. This month could you consider choosing more plant based food and less meat? Choose days when you drop the chop and do tofu?? Eating meat and dairy products generates a lot of the world’s total gas emissions. Ultra processed foods…
Today spring is in the air as the daffodils and spring bulbs that we planted last year are really making an appearance! We tried out some healthy snacks like pea hummus with chopped veg and mixed veggie crisps! The crisps were definitely a hit! It seems pea hummus is not for everyone….😄 Then it was…
As the weather (mainly) becomes a bit more pleasant, the garden gang were back doing some tidying up after the storms. It was good to be back in the tranquility of the Mary Garden and good to see our robin ever present, as well as some new visitors. Great to see our CC Juniors…
Many thanks to the children of the Rights Respecting Team at St Ninians Primary for their lovely posters supporting our eco challenge this month, which is to reduce our use of plastics. We can never have enough reminders of how we can make a small change within the bigger picture. The children can teach us…