FIFTY YEARS AGO Thursday June 17 1971

Fifty years of the Conventicle

This year’s Columba Conventicle will take place as usual at the site of the footsteps of the famous missionary at Southend.

It is, however, of special importance. Because it was 50 years ago that the first service was preached by the late Rev Angus MacVicar, affectionately known in later years as ‘The Padre’.

And on Sunday, the Padre’s Son, the Rev Kenneth MacVicar, will be taking the service, which will be held in the evening.