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International Harvest Festival
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This past weekend, as part of the Season of Creation, an “International Harvest Festival” was held during both Masses at St Ninian’s . Parishioners were encouraged to come dressed in their traditional attire or in bright clothing and many did! They were also asked to bring gifts of fruit and…
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Supporting wildlife this Winter
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It’s time to admit to feeling that “chill in the air” as the days grow shorter. We know the autumn and winter are setting in, not just because “Strictly” has returned to our televisions but because we are seeing less of the summer wildlife. However, they need our help just…
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From Garden to Jar
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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…
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Fatima Pilgrimage
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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…
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Civil Rights Party
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On Monday evening 19th June, the group who had attended Jim Ashwood’s very interesting and entertaining talks about the American Civil Rights, met for a fun evening of chat, quiz and refreshments. Jim had encouraged them to dress up or bring along something with an American theme, and as you…
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Summer 2023
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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…
