Tag: Millbrook
New Spinning Star Block Quilt Welcomes Visitors Entering the Village
Another block quilt telling the story of the area has been installed at the home of Ray and Fran Lowery on County Rd 21 West. This traditional quilt pattern is the oddly named “Spinning…
Handcrafted Quilt and Stained Glass Image Pay Homage to Blocks and Blooms Event
These unique panels have been crafted by Anne and Peter Ramsay for the Blocks and Blooms event being held Saturday, June 23, 10 am to 4 pm in Millbrook. The event is organized by…
A Different Kind of Catch and Release at Millbrook Dam
While we miss the traditional catch and release action that is part of the Annual Fishing Derby that is cancelled this year, early in March the millpond was the location of a different and…
The Active Light
Isn’t it wonderful how the days are getting longer! I cursed the time change because it meant I was getting up in the dark (again!) but it got me thinking about light. And…
Why I Love Spring
Spring is one of my favourite times of the year, and a clear sign that Easter is coming. There are lots of chocolate treats to buy and I enjoy some of them, particularly…
Another Page in the History of Needler’s Mill
They did it! Last week, the papers were signed, officially transferring ownership of Needler’s Mill to the hands of the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society from the Otonabee Regional Conservation Authority which had assumed…
Millbrook Manor’s Wait List Underlines Local Need for Affordable Housing
Ideally located within walking distance to Foodland and the downtown, Millbrook Manor has been a popular destination for seniors seeking affordable rental housing in town when they are no longer interested in maintaining a…