Eco

  • From Garden to Jar

    Last week we had a bumper crop of strawberries, thanks to the dedication of our fabulous Garden Gang and of course, Mother Nature who provided the sun and rain (a lot).  Brian was our official taster and with the help of his trusty ‘sidekick’ Jim, picked 3kg of strawberries which have now been made into…

  • Fatima Pilgrimage

    14 Pilgrims from St Ninians and St Clements recently spent 5 days in Fatima and Lisbon. Unfortunately Fr Johney could not join them since he could not obtain his visa .  Bernadette Dailly was the organiser of this pilgrimage ( what a great organiser she is too!) and has written this account of their trip…

  • Summer 2023

    The Mary Garden is blooming after all the heat and rain the last couple of weeks. It looks so lovely! We are happy to find our first Cherries appearing, strawberries, cucumbers, salad leaves and tomatoes are all nearly ready for the first pickings. The bees are happy in the wildflower garden and hopefully some…

  • Eco News

    Eco News

    A case study has been compiled by Local Energy Scotland which gives details of the recent upgrades to St Ninian’s church. It discusses the background of the project, technologies used and the funding granted, amongst other things. It is an interesting read and highlights the huge strides the church is making to become greener.…

  • May Flower Procession

    Today the children celebrated our Mother Mary with a lovely contribution during Mass. They distributed flowers to the ladies in the congregation and laid a ring of flowers at the foot of the statue in the Mary Garden. The children did a wonderful job and we are very proud of them. We would like…

  • This week in the Mary Garden

    These are some of the lovely flowers in bloom at the moment!

  • Earth Day

    Earth Day

    UK nature is beautiful and precious – but it’s in crisis. That’s why from 28th April – 1st May it’s important that people come together to sow, grow, and create thriving habitats for the nature on our doorstep. Whether it’s a garden, a balcony, or an unloved community space, any outdoor area can become…