There’s a lot going on this month at your local libraries and the events are not just about books. On August 4th, work on your needle skills with another session of Knit it Forward at the Millbrook branch. This month the group will be tackling a knit headband, with patterns… Continue reading
On June 24th of this year, everyone was invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Millbrook. The planning for this event took place months prior as volunteers reached out to former parishioners and clergy as well as the larger community of Millbrook and beyond… Continue reading
It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it: contributors at the Ladies’ Night Out Workshop on July 9th. Pictured from left to right: seated are Fran Lowery, Liz Avery, Jeanne Shields and Shelley Lambe; standing are: Tina Grant, Dave Moore, Sue French, Margie Moore, Nancy Robinson, Susan Rice,… Continue reading
Last Saturday the rain held off for a wonderful community event hosted by the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society. Travelling on foot or on a complimentary ride on a stylish horse-drawn wagon, visitors were treated to an array of creative displays of local gardening and quilting talents in twenty venues… Continue reading
Motorcycles lined King Street on June 2nd preparing for the Legion’s annual Bike Ride. Forty seven riders travelled to Bancroft for lunch at the Bancroft Legion and returned to a hot dinner prepared and donated by the Millbrook Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary. With a small top up from the coffers of… Continue reading
If you haven’t yet been to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market, here are a few reasons to whet your appetite. The produce at the market is fresh – often picked that very morning. It is at or very near its peak of ripeness. If you haven’t eaten farm fresh produce before,… Continue reading
Many local residents still remember some unusual features in their local telephone service as recently as the 1980’s. Calling neighbours only required dialing the last four digits of their telephone number, and some residents still had “party lines” where a special ring indicated the intended recipient of the incoming call…. Continue reading
