Peter Davies and Janet Brady started Brambles Art Retreat 12 years ago. They found a beautiful cottage deep in the Devonshire countryside, hidden away in the tiny hamlet of Sprytown. Inspired to paint by the beautiful surroundings and relaxed pace, they opened an Art Retreat. A place to unwind in an idyllic setting where you can indulge your creativity. Janet's first love is Watercolour, her speciality is dramatic landscapes in rich deep colours achieved by using only transparent paints. More topics she covers are seascapes sunsets and flowers. She also teaches abstract acrylic, seascapes, sunsets and flowers. At Brambles you can also learn to draw, anything from the fundamentals to the more challenging aspects of Life drawing.
The Ontario Ginseng Growers Association is a nonprofit organization of producers of Panax quinquefolius who grow, harvest and sell the root. The Association supports research into new varieties of ginseng, new production methods and harvesting advances. It also develops strategic marketing directions for the industry as a whole, while working with government partners and others to develop a larger market for North American ginseng.
Located in Port Dover, Ontario, near the shores of beautiful Lake Erie, the Lynn Meadows Golf & Country Club is easily accessible using Highway 403 and Highway 6. Lynn Meadows features a championship 18-hole golf course, L.L.B.O. licensed indoor and outdoor dining facilities, fully stocked pro-shop, and an excellent practice range. We are open to the public at affordable rates.
Choose Carefully When Buying Fresh Asparagus. Look For Bright Green Stalks With Tightly Closed, Compact Tips. Stalks Should Be Straight, Firm And About 6 To 11 Inches In Length. Try To Avoid Asparagus With White Butts Because The White Portion Is Unusable. One Pound Of Fresh Asparagus Will Make 4 Servings.
SIMCOE - A banjo signed by Mumford & Sons has fetched $5,900 US for the Norfolk Association for Community Living.The instrument, crafted by Deering Banjo, the Great American Banjo Company, earned 48 bids over the week-long online auction.All of the proceeds from the auction will go to NACL.''We are really proud to be the recipients,said Stella Barker, executive director of NACL, on Monday morning. ''This really is the highlight of our diamond anniversary.''NACL provides services to about 160 people in Norfolk County with disabilities, assisting them with employment and recreational services.NACL strives to ensure all residents are involved and true citizens. The agency also provides education dealing with inclusion to area youth and adults.Deering Banjos will auction of a one-of-a-kind banjo designed for each of the five Gentlemen of the Road Stopovers this year.The first banjo designed for the Lewes Stopover had a winning bid of $2,948.89 (about $4,793 in Canadian dollars).Barker noted it was exciting to watch the bids change over the week.