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 […]
Community Singing Day Success!
Today we had over 50 people from the local community join Stephen Williams and our wonderful pianist, Miriam Harden for another of our Community Singing Days. The theme of today’s event was “Spring” and saw the group welcome in the new season with tunes such as Here Comes the Sun, Flow Gently Sweet Afton, Don’t […]
Changes at the Tearoom
We were pleased to receive so much interest from people wanting to run the Kirk Tearoom. After much deliberation we are delighted to announce that the new manager is Christine Grier. Christine has already started preparing for the season and is planning to open from Sunday, 30th March, Mother’s Day. The menu will be based […]
New Cushions for Antique Chairs
Last week one of our great supporters, Joy Blakeney, brought the 8th and final of a series of lovely cushions which she has been making over the past 2 or 3 years. Joy has been learning the art of upholstery and decided to use her new skills to add to the ambience of the interior […]
A Film Club for St Conan’s?
Now that our nearest cinema in Oban has closed there may be an opportunity, and a need, to establish a community film club. What we do should reflect the fact that people’s viewing habits have changed due to the rise of on-demand film and TV services and we need to test if there really is […]
Friends of St Conan’s Kirk AGM 2024
St Conan’s Kirk is at the moment supported by two separate organisations:- St Conan’s Church, Lochawe (SC012643) and Friends of St Conan’s Kirk (SCIO – SC045006). This separate status is very much under review as we consider the benefits of a unified structure. The Friends of St Conan’s Kirk is hosting its 2024 AGM on […]
Exciting Opportunity!
Run the Tearoom at St Conan’s Kirk! Are you passionate about great food, warm hospitality, and a truly unique setting? We’re looking for someone to take the reins of the Kirk Tearoom from April to October, serving visitors in the stunning surroundings of St Conan’s Kirk. Flexible hours: Ideally 11am – 4pm, but we’re happy […]
New Website Launched!
So, our volunteers have been beavering away for the last few months and working with the brilliant Iwan Roberts from https://derwdigital.co.uk/ who is based in Taynuilt (we love supporting local talent!), we are delighted to launch our brand new website today! In addition, we also have new branding and logo based around our wonderful Griffons […]
