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St. Columba Hotel Built in 1846, the Columba was originally a Free Church Manse, but became a hotel in 1868. It is currently owned by an island based partnership of nine individuals, all of whom have a strong connection to Iona, and this local ownership and involvement is an important part of the hotel’s vision and ethos. The St. Columba has a long tradition of hospitality and offers warm and friendly service, comfortable rooms, and superb locally produced and sourced food – much of which comes from the hotel’s own organic gardens. Contact us: The Iona Community, 21 Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP St. Columba Hotel Isle of Iona, Argyll PA76 ISLE t: 44 (0) 141 429 7281 t: 44 (0)1681 700 304 e: [email protected] w: www.iona.org.uk e: [email protected] w: www.stcolumba-hotel.co.uk “SUMMER” HOLIDAY The holiday, in June, of my cousin and me, to Jersey, in “Sunny Jersey” was a lovely holiday. Not only that, though, it also showed us many remnants of the ’39 – ’45 war, and there many books with much information on how Channel Island people suffered during that time, and how mainland Great Britain helped in their rescue. In July, there was the opportunity to sing in The Chorus of Royal School of Church Music, held in Dunblane – the only “New Girl” in the Chorus. As there was “No room at the Inn”, travel daily was suitable, accommodation is booked for 2018! The end of July brought a beautiful and edifying experience over a retreat at Millport Cathedral – a very special place. Yes, it has been – mostly – a summer of NOT good weather, but good films at G.F.T. have been interesting and enlightening. Seeing friends from near and far has been high on the list, including some in hospital – now home, and there are still visits to Pitlochry Theatre. So! “Whatever the weather we’ll weather the weather, whether we like it or not!” Happy Autumn Anne Cowan StOM Page 17