Get Out! – The Circle of the Seasons
Spring is generally considered the start of the round of the seasons; but surely I’m not alone in thinking it’s the fall. The grip of the school year remains firm in my soul, I suppose. But then again I love the fall and why can’t it be regarded as the beginning of the…
Celebrate Millbrook Garden Club’s 25 Anniversary With Special Guest Lecturer Paul Zammit
You are invited to share a special night on Wednesday September 6th, 2017 at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 16 Centre Street in Millbrook . Those who have heard Paul Zammit speak know how enthusiastic and passionate he is and he will be presenting one of his favourite talks: “Feeding the Garden From the Garden.” Those unfamiliar…
Frenchs’ Beef
This June, Susan and John French celebrated their 39th year operating their farm on the 4th Line. They produced milk with their 70 head of Holstein cattle, keeping bull calves for beef. Raised on a farm in Cookstown, John knew what he was getting into when they purchased the farm, but Susan was a…
Babble – Back on the Bicycle
Until recently, I have always had a hate-hate relationship with the bicycle. I got my first bike when I was already old enough to know what it felt like to fall. The appeal of balancing myself on two wheels completely evaded me. My parents both worked full-time and although they gave me the…
New Vegetarian Festival Takes Root in Our Region This Fall
I am delighted and grateful to be part of a group of local volunteers who, for the past few months, have been working very hard planning the first vegetarian festival for our region! Peterborough VegFest will be an opportunity for people in Peterborough and the Kawarthas to sample and learn about the delicious benefits…
Family Centre Provides Free Programs for Young Children
Incorporated in 2001, the Old Millbrook School Family Centre is a community based, non-profit agency dedicated to the care, nurturing, and well-being of local children and their families. From Stay ‘n’ Play programs for youngsters and their caregivers, to drop in gym and music programs, the organization provides a variety of free programming designed…