Musings from the Manse

Catch up with Reverend Mark Smith’s seasonal thoughts, comments and wonderings in his “Musings from the Manse” blog.

Musings – November 2024

Nov 12, 20243 min read
Musings – November 2024

As Remembrance passes, how do you react? Are you reliving the Lawrence of Arabia sequence … Christmas approaching ever so slowly through the haze of life, building the anticipation and […]

Musings – June 2024

Jun 6, 20244 min read
Dunscore Church, Easter Sunday

As we face the usual Summer mish-mash – blazing sun, cold winds, heavy rain – it reminds us to be ready for anything!  Those of you who were Scouts or Guides […]

Musings – January 2024

Jan 13, 20243 min read
Musings – January 2024

Welcome to 2024 … Anno Domini! After the usual cluster of Bank Holidays, the tail-end of school holidays, and the travel chaos of all other holidays, AD2024 is under way. […]

Musings – November 2023

Nov 13, 20233 min read
Musings – November 2023

Remember the past … look to the future! Tatty picking is over … it’s time to look ahead as the year draws to an end. And we start by looking […]

Musings – August 2023

Aug 13, 20233 min read
Flower Festival

Autumn arrives – let’s celebrate!? Whenever you think Autumn normally begins – 1st August (Lammas Day) with the start of harvest, or when the schools go back, or 1st September […]

Musings – June 2023

Jun 13, 20233 min read
Dunscore Church Eco Repair Shop

A Summer to Join in with … Summer is peaking early this year! After the rain and cloud and cold winds, we’re in a heatwave! With the lighter evenings and […]