Looking for the ideal location to hold a wedding reception, one that is steeped in history and is surrounded by beauty on every side? Why not hold your reception at the Stanley Bridge Centre, the former ‘church on the hill’ in the enchanting village of Stanley Bridge, which still retains many of its century-old flourishes, including impressive stained glass windows featuring…
It was a very busy day at Wednesday’s farmer’s market at the Stanley Bridge Centre. Among the vendors were four Young Millionaires getting their taste of entrepreneurship. In one of the photos a young vendor just sold one of several mats made from her dad’s lobster rope. The proud dad happens to be a lobster fisherman from the area. …
Buddy MacEwen, joined by moderator Joyce Phillips, regaled attendees at Stanley Bridge’s first ever history circle earlier today at the New London Community Complex. Buddy and others shared stories about two room schools and long walks to class every day, digging potatoes by hand, growing up in homes without running water and electricity, eating lobster sandwiches for lunch (and trading them whenever…
A large crowd was in attendance on Aug 21 at the Stanley Bridge Centre to view a wide range of hand crafted products made by many volunteers. Quilts, both hand and machine-quilted, occupied the centre of the room. Hand-knitting, wood crafters, home baking, mat hooking and beautiful paintings covered most of the wall area. Our local painter, Karen Slater, was on hand to give demonstrations of…
Wednesday, Sept 2 was another busy day at the Stanley Bridge Centre’s farmer’s market, which drew visitors of all ages, including moms and their little ones.
Chad Robinson, from Ottawa, brought his young daughter to the Stanley Bridge Centre’s farmer’s market on Wednesday, Aug 26. The market regularly draws many visitors, young and old, and all ages in between, from across the Island, the country and even as far away as Australia. The market runs 9 am to 1 pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
One of the highlights of the summer season is almost here. The Stanley Bridge Centre is once again hosting a quilt, arts and crafts show, part of River Days. The show will be held on Friday, Aug 21, running 9 am to 2 pm . Anyone interested in participating, by displaying and, or selling their works, is welcome. Call Helen…
Trevor Wadman’s acclaimed wildlife photos from the area, all beautifully framed, are available at the Stanley Bridge Centre’s farmer’s market, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Fiddler Jason Campbell, son of vendors Bruce and Elda Campbell (Bruce and Elda Veggies and Preserves), provided some rousing, toe-tapping entertainment for visitors to Wednesday’s farmer’s market. His parents’ stall, which featured preserved veggies, proved to be a popular attraction for visitors young and old.