The Old Millbrook School now boasts a quilt block. It is the latest addition to the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trails. The steering committee thanks the Township Council for permission to install the block. Barn quilt trails are now common across the United States and Canada. They beautify the landscape… Continue reading
Millbrook and District Food Share volunteers are getting organized for this year’s Christmas Hamper program which distributes hampers each year to local families. Hampers are prepared for registered recipients and includes non-perishable food items, fresh local produce, a grocery voucher from Foodland and Walmart vouchers for each child in the… Continue reading
March Luncheon: Thursday March 16th at noon at the Millbrook Legion featuring Don Van Halteren on the electric accordion. Beef Stew, $15. Call 705-932-2011 for details. Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic: Wednesday Mar. 15th, Clinic # 1 10am – Millbrook Manor, Clinic # 2 12:30pm – Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion. Line… Continue reading
We can’t say it enough, it’s our volunteers that make the difference and allow us to grow our reach. Without the over 750 local volunteers and brokered helpers contributing over 91,000 hours of service to clients and our agency, we simply wouldn’t be able to do the work that we… Continue reading
Last winter, One Roof Community Centre was collecting donations of warm clothing including coats, hats, socks and mitts to distribute to their customers. It is one of the many services the outreach program offers to people facing challenges of homelessness, food insecurity and social isolation in Peterborough. A Ministry of… Continue reading
Angela Lloyd, Michelle and Emily Horner at Millbrook Farm Supply have continued to collection bottle donations on behalf of local organizations. Lately they have provided $1500 to the Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute to help with their renovations. They also supported Five Counties with $2000.00 to help with their work in… Continue reading
Black Diamond Golf Course in Pontypool is hosting a charity golf tournament this summer on July 7th. The Emma Purdie Memorial Golf Tournament was established by Emma’s parents Barb and Bryan Purdie. This summer marks the tenth anniversary of her tragic passing at the age of 20. Home for the… Continue reading
