Merry Christmas to all Ramblers and their families; together with our parish families at home or overseas!

Our Hallowe'en Ramblers Night was an enjoyable event. Although we didn't go out Trick or Treating: we shared some story-telling; most notable was "The Devil in The Dance Hall", accompanied by some spooky noises.

Following on from that; we had a lively discussion about events we may like to attend in the lead up to the Festive Season….

Following on from the receipt of a surprise invitation: a first for our group; to attend an event outside the boundaries of the Learning Forum, ten Ramblers travelled to Belderrig Creative Community Events Centre, to listen to local Belderrig man, Tommy Maloney, sing and play Guitar, with musicians from other locations blending in on Uilleann Pipes, Accordion and Hammered Dulcimer.

Thursday night last, September 19th, flew by for the Ramblers in a haze of laughter and banter, blended together by the aroma of essential oils.

The Bowen Technique Workshop demonstration given by Mary Loftus, introduced us briefly to the seven essential oils: Lavender; Peppermint, Tee Tree, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Frankincnse and Rosemary, which are used to improve both mental and physical health.

Mary then demonstrated the Bowen Therapy on the many willing volunteers, both male and female...