Tradition has it that the wax used is from the stub ends of the candles used through the darkest part of the year. The melted wax is poured into a small depression in ground. The hardy members of the community gathered in the rain to pour the candles in the later morning. Then, at sunset, everyone returned to light the candles, again in the rain.
According to the folklore, if it is raining then Winter is on the wane…
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The shaded veranda provides a welcome alternative to being indoors. Craft Workshop feels the heat too. In woodwork, tea-break is a welcome time to cool down Up in the field, the chicks are out in their new area whilst our farm workshop leader checks the weather forecast. Down on the…
Six! Beach selfie Paddling not for me! Now everyone wants to paddle! Paddling joy That is enough paddling now Enjoying a bracing paddle Beach trip singing with a friendly dog Cricket not football Your turn to bat Enjoying ice cream. Looking cool! Chariots of Fire style Is this far enough?…
Leading the walk Walking through the heather Picnic time at the top Enjoying the views Wrapped up against the cool breeze Cottage and Lindisfarne picnic spot Turach and Skye picnic spot Surveying the farmland Choosing the most sheltered spot Kite flying Kite Flying Kite flying Lochran picnic spot
Kicking the ball. Jason meets with Josh and Niamh from Saints in the Community Playing football Playing football Playing football Playing football Playing football Playing football Saints in the Community bring football to Corbenic
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