Planted Planters!
Today we had great fun working in the garden with our friends from Castlewood Croft. We were delighted to welcome Soldis on her first visit and to welcome back Elspeth, Robert and Dave together with Anna. This is the second year that the Castlewood team have helped to make the garden look lovely for spring […]
Pilates in the Pews!
Yesterday the Coffee & Cake Club hosted a pilates session, a first for St Conan’s and the Club’s most active activity so far! Sue Burden, who runs a series of pilates classes in the area, Pilates Near Me, had agreed to trial a seated pilates class in the pews. Around 12-14 took part. Some were […]
First Presbyterian Chancel Choir
Today we were delighted to welcome, all the way from Spartanburg, South Carolina in United States, the First Presbyterian Chancel Choir, who have a small tour of Scotland planned. St Conan’s was their first stop, so perhaps some nerves may show? But no. The weeks of rehearshing had obviously paid off as they gave a […]
Dynamic Lighting Funding
Last year, the team at St Conan’s invested a small amount of money to allow us to experiment with dynamic coloured lighting that could be used at some of our events, such as the Pumpkin and Christmas Tree festivals. These waterproof (always a must in Argyll) LED lights are extremely low powered, but can add […]
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Yesterday, May 21st, was a very special day for a lovely couple who chose St Conan’s as the perfect place to renew their marriage vows. Jenny and Matt travelled all the way from Michigan for a week-long tour of Scotland, culminating in their visit to St Conan’s. The short ceremony was conducted by the Rev. […]
Sportive in the Sun!
We were happy to again act as a Feed Station for Oban Sportive yesterday, Sunday May 18th. For the third successive year, two of our volunteers handed out water and cakes to the saddle weary but impressively fit cyclists taking part. This event is a true “sportive” and not a race. The organisers say “We […]
Songs of the Sea – Community Singing
Today saw another fun filled and joyful singing event at St Conan’s, led by the masterful and funny Stephen Williams with Miriam Harden accompanying on Piano. Over 60 enthusiastic singers turned up in the beautiful early May Argyll sunshine to give their vocal chords some exercise. The theme for today as Songs of the Sea […]
QR Code Trail Launched
We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new way to experience the beauty and history of St Conan’s Kirk – a self-guided QR Code trail that brings the stories behind the stones to life. From today, visitors can explore the Kirk with their smartphones in hand. Discreet QR codes placed throughout the building now […]
Birds at The Kirk
By Phil Ashby Earlier this month, our army of volunteers set about Spring cleaning the Kirk, both inside and out. I was tasked, along with others, with moving the millions of leaves from the pathways and flower beds. As the weather was glorious, it wasn’t a bad job to be given. The other plus was […]
Spring Clean at the Kirk
The weather was glorious today as our intrepid team of volunteers donned their rubber gloves and rolled out the Henry hoovers or grabbed a rake or trowel and headed out to the gardens. Our list of achievements included a thorough clean of St Bride’s and St Conval’s Chapels. The South Aisle was swept and hoovered […]
