Local horselovers find like-minded colleagues at The Kawartha Pony club. It is one of 150 branches of the Canadian Association which boasts a membership of about 3,500 and is supported by almost 1,000 volunteers. Managed by volunteers, this association is dedicated to teaching equestrian skills to youth aged 6 to… Continue reading
Millbrook’s frugal “fashionistas” have a secret they don’t want you to know. The local Community Care office has a fantastic “New to You” store that sells gently used clothing, shoes, and other smaller items. This store is a hidden gem that offers amazing, high-quality finds for bargain hunters, the environmentally… Continue reading
For over 25 years, East Central Therapy Dog Volunteers and their dogs have been visiting hospital wards, long term care homes and VON Day Centres in Peterborough, Lakefield and Millbrook. They also visit schools including local high schools, Trent University and Fleming College to help students destress at exam time. … Continue reading
Millbrook TOPS members lost weight and wanted to share their success by making a Heart Felt Donation on February 14 to the local food bank. By donating in dollars, the number of pounds the chapter lost in 2018, the goal is to provide others with opportunities for healthier food choices…. Continue reading
Council was introduced to an interesting recreational opportunity at last month’s Council meeting when biking enthusiasts John Frizzle and David D’Agostino outlined their proposal for a local Pump Track. These installations consist of a continuous bike loop that users can ride without pedaling, which incorporates berms, criss-crossing lines and smooth… Continue reading
It should be no surprise that building activity in the township was extraordinary last year. According to the Building Permit Activity Report filed by Chief Building Official Kyle Phillips at the January 14th Council meeting, permit count more than doubled, total dwellings created increased almost five-fold, the value of construction… Continue reading
Pictured is Bev Hilditch receiving a gift of a crock pot from Nancy Britton, representing the Millbrook Home Hardware store. Bev expressed her appreciation for the contribution to the Annual Belize Auction. The auction was held on January 26th at St John’s Anglican Church in Ida. St. John’s has been… Continue reading
Pictured are Bev Hilditch who is volunteering in Belize this year and Angela Penello representing the Maple Leaf Cavan FC standing in front of a vehicle full of donated soccer equipment destined for Belize. This is the third time the local soccer club has cleaned out their cupboards of socks,… Continue reading
