Monday, December 9, 2013
WARTIME FARM CHRISTMAS - on TVO
BBC's turn-back-the-clock `Farm' series continue with this look at the efforts of historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn, who run Manor Farm as if it was during the Second World War.
The programme focuses on all aspects of domestic and farming life of the period, with the team managing livestock, attempting to cultivate unused land, tackling new tools and technologies, and learning the basics of civil defence, while all the time confronting shortages.
They face one of the biggest challenges ever seen in the history of the British countryside - what Winston Churchill called `the frontline of freedom'.
Christmas Special
Ruth Goodman and archaeologist Peter Ginn return to Manor Farm in Hampshire to recreate the conditions of the Christmas of 1944.
Airtimes on TVO (Cable 2):
Monday, December 9th, 2013
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, December 10th
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, December 12th
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday, November 25, 2013
BARN QUILT DESIGNS UNVEILED WEDS. NOV. 27th
Please join the South Dumfries Historical Society as we
welcome the members and families of the Brant County 4-H this Wednesday,
November 27th.
We will have a joint meeting at 7:30pm at the Memorial Hall in
St. George as the six young participants in a 4-H project unveil their
designs for six “Barn Quilt” squares.
The project leaders Joan Crawford-Wehrstein and Edith Stone have
worked over several sessions with the students to research and design Barn
Quilts that will be installed in and around St. George to mark the Bicentennial
year in 2014.
Barn Quilts are the large (painted wooden) squares you may have
seen in and around Paris, Ontario and other locations in Ontario.
We will be tying into a trail that runs through Brant, Elgin,
Middlesex, Norfolk and Oxford Counties.
Thanks to the leadership of this group, advised by Cliff Jones of
our Historical Society, a series of bright, bold and relevant squares will be
unveiled.
Each student will explain the background and research behind each
design in brief talks. They have painted ¼ - sized mock-ups of what the finished products
will look like.
For more information on Barn Quilts, please visit: http://www.barnquilttrails.ca/
(Sneak peek - the photo shows Abbie Simpson with her design commemorating the Artesian spring)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
COMING SOON - THE 26th ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW!
26th Annual Labour Day
weekend
ST. GEORGE ANTIQUE SHOW
*** 35 Quality Dealers ***
Sat. Aug. 31, 2013 from 10am –5pm; and
Sun. Sept. 1, 2013, from 11am – 5pm.
Amid the many Fall events across Southern Ontario the St. George Antique Show has become a favourite with both collectors and the general public.
Whether you are searching for the rare and unusual or just browsing through memories of yesteryear and enjoying a fine home-cooked meal, the St. George Arena is the place for you!
Known for its depth of quality and diversification, the show offers fine and rustic furniture, silver and paintings, formal and funky jewellery, postcards and memorabilia, formal and functional glass, wonderful Persian carpets, and everything from traditional items of classical beauty to the everyday items of years gone by.
The show is staffed by professional dealers who are experts in their fields and who are happy to chat about their items and experiences.
Leave the world of plastic and deadlines for a beautiful day in the quaint village of St. George.
Walk the historical main street after the show and browse through its shops, tea rooms, pub, and museum.
The St. George Arena is located on Hwy 5 just a few miles north of Brantford (watch for the signs).
Admission is still $5 and the show is run under the auspices of The South Dumfries Historical Society.
For more information, please call: 905.659.1166.
ST. GEORGE ANTIQUE SHOW
*** 35 Quality Dealers ***
Sat. Aug. 31, 2013 from 10am –5pm; and
Sun. Sept. 1, 2013, from 11am – 5pm.
Amid the many Fall events across Southern Ontario the St. George Antique Show has become a favourite with both collectors and the general public.
Whether you are searching for the rare and unusual or just browsing through memories of yesteryear and enjoying a fine home-cooked meal, the St. George Arena is the place for you!
Known for its depth of quality and diversification, the show offers fine and rustic furniture, silver and paintings, formal and funky jewellery, postcards and memorabilia, formal and functional glass, wonderful Persian carpets, and everything from traditional items of classical beauty to the everyday items of years gone by.
The show is staffed by professional dealers who are experts in their fields and who are happy to chat about their items and experiences.
Leave the world of plastic and deadlines for a beautiful day in the quaint village of St. George.
Walk the historical main street after the show and browse through its shops, tea rooms, pub, and museum.
The St. George Arena is located on Hwy 5 just a few miles north of Brantford (watch for the signs).
Admission is still $5 and the show is run under the auspices of The South Dumfries Historical Society.
For more information, please call: 905.659.1166.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
CANADA DAY IN ST GEORGE - MUSIC LINE-UP
Here is the
music line-up for Canada Day.
We will have a stage just south of the lights on the Main Street.
11 am
–
James Gordon - Children's songs to start the day
12 Noon –
Jean St. Pierre
(STOMPierre) - a tribute to Stompin' Tom Connors
1pm –
Gary Gray & The Nature of Things - local hero and hideaway barber
2pm –
Danielle Beaudin (with Tim Allard) - rising Hamilton singer
3pm –
Terry Kelly - 7 times East Coast Music Awards winner
4pm –
“CJ” Chandler Berardi - talented Brantford singer
5pm –
Re-Dedication Ceremony at the Cenotaph:
Danielle Beaudin to lead "O, Canada"
Terry Kelly to sing 2-3 songs, including "A Pittance of Time"
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
CANADA DAY IN ST GEORGE - MONDAY JULY 1st, 2013
There is a lot planned for this year to celebrate Canada Day in St. George.
You may have noticed that the St. George Cenotaph was missing for a few weeks - it was being restored up in Kitchener at the Nelson Stone Centre. It is back now and there is a new base that has been poured to support the Cenotaph and a new walkway and benches will be installed.
The unveiling and Re-Dedication of the Cenotaph will be taking place on July 1st at 5 pm.
Our special guest for this event will be seven time East Coast Music Award winner TERRY KELLY.
On the base of the Cenotaph we have received permission to inscribe lines from Terry Kelly`s touching song, A Pittance of Time.
There will be speeches, a song or two from Terry Kelly, laying of wreaths and then the serving of Birthday Cake and other refreshments afterwards.
During the morning and afternoon there will also be a lot to do.
The St George Volunteer Firefighters, teaming up with the St. George Lions Club, are hosting a pancake breakfast at the Fire Station to start the day.
On the Main Street of St. George, which will be closed for most of the day from the lights down to the post office corner, there will be lots of music and other activities to enjoy.
Musical guests include JAMES GORDON - who we have asked to perform a children's music set. He is well know to many adults for his work with the band Tamarack and also his songs on the CBC radio show Basic Black. We have invited James to do a children's show as an introduction to a project we are planning for the Fall - where he will work with local students to compose, perform and produce a CD of original songs to celebrate the St George BICENTENNIAL in 2014.
James Gordon is scheduled to kick off the music schedule at 11am. For more information on James, visit www. jamesgordon.ca
Also on the stage will be local favorite GARY GRAY with his band THE NATURE OF THINGS. Gary has played many times for us on Canada Day, last year as a solo act, but he is especially excited about his band and how well their practices have been going. He is a master of the guitar solo and his fingers will be flying on Canada Day.
We have invited back JEAN ST. PIERRE - also known as STOMPIERRE - who performs the music of the late Stompin' Tom Connors in English and French (but mostly in English for us).
DANIELLE BEAUDIN will be making her first appearance at one of our Canada Day events, but she has played shows at the St George Legion as well as in venues in Hamilton, Burlington, Stoney Creek and Brantford. She has several videos on her website and is working towards finishing her first CD. To get a sample of what to expect visit www.daniellebeaudin.com
We have asked Danielle to sing O Canada at the Cenotaph ceremony as well - which will be fitting as her grandfather is one of our local veterans.
TERRY KELLY will be playing a full set on our Main Street Stage before joining us for the Cenotaph Re-Dedication ceremony. He has a brand new CD out and is excited to be a part of our celebrations. Visit www.terry-kelly.com to learn more and to watch his videos.
We will also have clowns on hand and other children's activities.
Bring a lawn chair to enjoy all the great music on the Main Street - between 11 am and 5 pm.
Independent of the Main Street events, the St. George Firefighters will again host their FIRE AND THUNDER Fireworks Display at King William Park starting at approx. 10 pm.
You may have noticed that the St. George Cenotaph was missing for a few weeks - it was being restored up in Kitchener at the Nelson Stone Centre. It is back now and there is a new base that has been poured to support the Cenotaph and a new walkway and benches will be installed.
The unveiling and Re-Dedication of the Cenotaph will be taking place on July 1st at 5 pm.
Our special guest for this event will be seven time East Coast Music Award winner TERRY KELLY.
On the base of the Cenotaph we have received permission to inscribe lines from Terry Kelly`s touching song, A Pittance of Time.
There will be speeches, a song or two from Terry Kelly, laying of wreaths and then the serving of Birthday Cake and other refreshments afterwards.
During the morning and afternoon there will also be a lot to do.
The St George Volunteer Firefighters, teaming up with the St. George Lions Club, are hosting a pancake breakfast at the Fire Station to start the day.
On the Main Street of St. George, which will be closed for most of the day from the lights down to the post office corner, there will be lots of music and other activities to enjoy.
Musical guests include JAMES GORDON - who we have asked to perform a children's music set. He is well know to many adults for his work with the band Tamarack and also his songs on the CBC radio show Basic Black. We have invited James to do a children's show as an introduction to a project we are planning for the Fall - where he will work with local students to compose, perform and produce a CD of original songs to celebrate the St George BICENTENNIAL in 2014.
James Gordon is scheduled to kick off the music schedule at 11am. For more information on James, visit www. jamesgordon.ca
Also on the stage will be local favorite GARY GRAY with his band THE NATURE OF THINGS. Gary has played many times for us on Canada Day, last year as a solo act, but he is especially excited about his band and how well their practices have been going. He is a master of the guitar solo and his fingers will be flying on Canada Day.
We have invited back JEAN ST. PIERRE - also known as STOMPIERRE - who performs the music of the late Stompin' Tom Connors in English and French (but mostly in English for us).
We have asked Danielle to sing O Canada at the Cenotaph ceremony as well - which will be fitting as her grandfather is one of our local veterans.
TERRY KELLY will be playing a full set on our Main Street Stage before joining us for the Cenotaph Re-Dedication ceremony. He has a brand new CD out and is excited to be a part of our celebrations. Visit www.terry-kelly.com to learn more and to watch his videos.
We will also have clowns on hand and other children's activities.
Bring a lawn chair to enjoy all the great music on the Main Street - between 11 am and 5 pm.
Independent of the Main Street events, the St. George Firefighters will again host their FIRE AND THUNDER Fireworks Display at King William Park starting at approx. 10 pm.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
“THE LAND BETWEEN” DEBUTS ON TVO TONIGHT!
The Land Between – a new series airing on TVO (and available on DVD)
Premiere of the first of three episodes airs:
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 – 7:00pm and
Saturday, March 30, 2013 – 4:00pm
This visually spectacular 3-part series explores the newly recognized area in Ontario, Canada, that many people are calling The Land Between.
Watch The Land Between series on TVOntario. Airing March 26th, April 2nd and April 9th at 7:00pm. Each episode repeats on Saturday at 4:00 P.M.
It has been produced by the same peope who created the County of Brant history for the Ontario VIsual Heritage Project series.
They have a page on their website devoted to this new series at www.visualheritage.ca.
You can also find bonus content there:
There are so many amazing stories in The Land Between, that we couldn’t possibly fit them all into a three part series.
Visit the “additional stories” playlist on our YouTube channel to learn even more about The Land Between, including: the story of the Whetung Store, the mysterious French Clochette artifact found near Sparrow Lake, the Pheylonian Candle Makers, the Otonabee Conservation Authority, and more.
More details from the website:
This visually spectacular, three-part, high-definition documentary series explores the newly recognized area in Ontario, Canada, that many people are calling The Land Between.
Directed by Zach Melnick and Narrated by R.H. Thomson, the series uses aerial and time-lapse videography, cinematic historical re-enactments, animation, an original musical score, and hundreds of rare historical photographs and films to introduce you to The Land Between, and the ever-changing story of how humans have interacted with this special region throughout time.
Known as an “ecotone”, The Land Between is a liminal space between the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands. It is home to a host of overlapping species from the north and the south, which has encouraged sharing between First Nations cultures for thousands of years.
But European settlers couldn’t figure out what to do with its incredibly diverse patchwork of rock barrens, rivers, lakes and marshlands. It was not until the Victorian fascination with “wilderness” that The Land Between found a place in the collective psyche of Canadians – when people gave parts of it names like “Muskoka” and “The Kawarthas.”
And it’s only recently that recreational use and urban resource needs have placed this biologically diverse region under threat.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 – 7:00pm and
Saturday, March 30, 2013 – 4:00pm
This visually spectacular 3-part series explores the newly recognized area in Ontario, Canada, that many people are calling The Land Between.
Watch The Land Between series on TVOntario. Airing March 26th, April 2nd and April 9th at 7:00pm. Each episode repeats on Saturday at 4:00 P.M.
It has been produced by the same peope who created the County of Brant history for the Ontario VIsual Heritage Project series.
They have a page on their website devoted to this new series at www.visualheritage.ca.
You can also find bonus content there:
There are so many amazing stories in The Land Between, that we couldn’t possibly fit them all into a three part series.
Visit the “additional stories” playlist on our YouTube channel to learn even more about The Land Between, including: the story of the Whetung Store, the mysterious French Clochette artifact found near Sparrow Lake, the Pheylonian Candle Makers, the Otonabee Conservation Authority, and more.
More details from the website:
This visually spectacular, three-part, high-definition documentary series explores the newly recognized area in Ontario, Canada, that many people are calling The Land Between.
Directed by Zach Melnick and Narrated by R.H. Thomson, the series uses aerial and time-lapse videography, cinematic historical re-enactments, animation, an original musical score, and hundreds of rare historical photographs and films to introduce you to The Land Between, and the ever-changing story of how humans have interacted with this special region throughout time.
Known as an “ecotone”, The Land Between is a liminal space between the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands. It is home to a host of overlapping species from the north and the south, which has encouraged sharing between First Nations cultures for thousands of years.
But European settlers couldn’t figure out what to do with its incredibly diverse patchwork of rock barrens, rivers, lakes and marshlands. It was not until the Victorian fascination with “wilderness” that The Land Between found a place in the collective psyche of Canadians – when people gave parts of it names like “Muskoka” and “The Kawarthas.”
And it’s only recently that recreational use and urban resource needs have placed this biologically diverse region under threat.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
LECTURE WEDNESDAY ON: SPORT, THE FIRST WORLD WAR AND CANADA
Join the Great War Centenary Association for the 3rd event in their lecture series on March 20th.
Matt Symes author and editor of canadianmilitaryhistory.ca will be presenting a talk on the subject "Sport, The First World War and Canada"
The lecture will be at the SC Johnson Building, Room 127, starting at 7 pm.
You will find the building at 38 Market Street in downtown Brantford.
Admission is free (donations welcome!)
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