What a great atmosphere there was in the hall yesterday for our Christmas lunch. The boys and girls were treated to some delicious turkey or steak pie, with all the trimmings, and a choice of five different desserts. A massive thank you to Susan and Sandra in the kitchen for all their hard work preparing for the biggest St Bart’s meal of the year, especially all those wee extras like table decorations and beautifully folded napkins. We were all treated like kings and queens!

Primary 5 and 7 will be off to St Bartholomew’s chapel hall with Mrs MacFarlane and I this morning to entertain parishioners with a selection of Christmas carols. This annual event is always a highlight of the Christmas season for all involved. The ladies always set out a fantastic buffet in the hall before the children arrive and this acts a bit like a carrot on a stick: the boys and girls to sing their wee hearts out knowing that there are biscuits, crisps, cakes and juice waiting for them after the last song!

Finally, two sports winners popped down to see me in my office this week. One P3 boy was keen to show off his blue belt in Tae Kwan Do, and one of our P7 girls was equally proud of her trophy for cheer leading. Well done to both of you!