Author: Joyce

Please check out our Newsletter for all the activities that will be happening on the Peninsula!

2nd Annual Crab Pot Christmas Tree:

Come to the Port de Grave Peninsula for Largest Crab Pot Christmas Tree in Atlantic Canada!(December 8, 2021 – Port de Grave Peninsula, NL) – The Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society is lighting up Christmas again this year, an amazing success in 2020 – the largest Crab Pot Christmas Tree in Atlantic Canada! Over 450 pots – a typical boat load of pots brought to the crab grounds at the beginning of the crab season – are being assembled for Christmas next to St. Mark’s Heritage Church and the Cannon Richard’s Tea Room.

The area is already famous for Christmas lights – with the annual Boat Lighting in Port de Grave Harbour with its display of close to 70 fishing boats fully decked out in Christmas lights, and neighbouring Bay Roberts with its award-winning Festival of Lights.Iris Petten, Chair of the Heritage Society, is very proud of the people of all ages in the community who helped build the tree from crab pots and decorative fishing gear shared by local fishing enterprises. “This is a time to spread some joy as families and businesses show their support for the community.”

The Heritage Society is inviting sponsorship of the crab pots at $75.00 each to help support its programs. Sponsors can contact the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society directly or through its Facebook and Website. The Crab Pot Christmas Tree will be in place until Old Christmas Day on January 6.

The Crab Pot Christmas Tree will be lit on Dec. 8th at 7 pm and we are very excited to announce that the Shearstown Brass Band will in attendance. Come join us!

At this time we are looking for volunteers to help construct the Crab Pot Tree.

Contact: Barbara Dawe, Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society pdgpheritagesociety@gmail.com 709-786-6293.

Donations can be made by cheque made payable to:

https://www.portdegravepeninsula.ca/donate

Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society

We now accept E-Transfers at pdgphs.fundraising

Horse shoe survives 100 years tucked away in the walls of the foyer at St Marks Heritage Church in Bareneed, NL. A rare find indeed with thanks to construction workers who were very observant in finding this horse shoe and realizing its meaning to the people back at least 100 years. It is anticipated that it will become a treasured display for next years come home celebrations!

Stay tuned for more details why the Horseshoe was placed there!

Introducing our very first newsletter     The Anchor!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! On this Thanksgiving weekend we are very thankful for all the blessings and good things that are happening here on the Port de Grave Peninsula! We thank you for your support. We are very excited to be able to share our very first Newsletter with you “The Anchor” Edition #1. HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! If you would like a copy delivered to your email please send me a request at joyce@pdgphs.com.  

Check out our Good Time Gospel Series from 1996. We are sharing one video per day until we have uploaded seven. These videos were made 25 years ago at Hibbs Cove School by Port de Grave Productions – owner Harris Porter. The show featured a number of singers and groups from around the area including some from the Port de Grave Peninsula. The show was hosted by Robert Ball.

We want to thank Harris Porter for allowing us to share these videos on our YouTube channel with you.

Please check out our Youtube channel by clicking on the below link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20bYUTksRfOAhIXPrwjQPQ/playlists

While you checking out this don’t forget to check out our series

“In Conversation” and “Music and Friends!

The Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society is proud to share the new Port de Grave website with you.

To view please click on the following website:

https://www.portdegravepeninsula.ca/

Please continue to follow this website for up to date information and happenings on the peninsula.

 “We are partnering with Tom Alteen of Musubi Drum Circles to bring you this very special event.  Join us at the Lighthouse as Tom leads us in a community drum circle! 
Drum circles are not just about drumming – they are so much more. They are an effective tool for health and wellness and breath of fresh air in our fragmented stressed out world. Research has proven drum circles promote mental clarity, mood enhancement, physical energy, and community connection.  What better way to spend an afternoon!
Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.  There will be food and refreshments available for purchase.  Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Covid-19 protocols will be in place. We will have clean drums and instruments, clean hands, and friendly faces to welcome you!”

Check out the following music videos from our two students Lauren Deering and Phillip Clarke. We will be adding special guest performances in the next few weeks, please check back on a weekly basis for updates:

1. Lauren Deering part 1: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/vokkJTOd7so
2. Lauren Deering part 2: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/_R9LioMFXyo
3. Phillip Clarke part 1: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/fI-VGBwVZ_A
4. Lauren Deering part 3: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/LIO6_3K3EE4
5. Phillip Clarke part 2: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/F-tgiUdM4J8
6. Special guest Wayne & Charlotte Morgan (Barber) Please click on link: https://youtu.be/MFzQWEnXyTY
7. Lauren Deering part 4: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/PvRHPBVblec
8. Phillip Clarke part 3: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/UFXssv1ZlxA
9. Special guest Wayne S. Morgan “The Singing Fisherman” please click on link:https://youtu.be/bBERQZT8Kb8
10. Lauren Deering part 5: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/tavEhQYQbuc
11. Phillip Clarke part 4: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/-tyNk7-4zE0
12. Special Guest Valerie Pearce: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/Jm1rlWI-r10
13. Lauren Deering part 6: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/7A_GL3FIeuA
14. Phillip Clarke part 5: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/DEAjrmJr21g
15. Special Guest Harris Porter: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/dzvp6B4pY-Q
16. We have been sharing some Oldies a Blast from the PAST! Please click on the links to view: 1. The Golden Girls –https://youtu.be/48mcAVvnLCs 2. Fishermens service 1992 – https://youtu.be/2vwt9uKxWyE 3. United Church Memorial Hymn Sing 1996 – https://youtu.be/qbaNgkSpH1g 4. St. Luke’s Old Fashion Concert 1997 – https://youtu.be/C1I7mM5p52I
17. Lauren Deering part 7: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/vZxuMez3mKc
18. Phillip Clarke part 6: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/HnJ_14KLBoc
19. Special Guests Wayne & Charlotte Morgan: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/jWh435S-oE8
20. Lauren Deering part 8: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/8TWHdU-XefI
21. Phillip Clarke part 7: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/BaULcSM-CyA
22. Special Guest Harris Porter: Please Click on link:https://youtu.be/7P0YqSSxa24
23. Lauren Deering part 9: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/x019BnJfjPk
24. Phillip Clarke part 8: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/EdSgOb4LQEk
25. Lauren Deering part 10: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/Y7tK5vbwgQQ
26. Phillip Clarke part 9: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/gtBZnQ-0YCg
27. Lauren Deering part 11: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/yxBc6KJi0hk
28. Phillip Clarke part 10: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/5RzwLH3g0zw
29. Grande Finale with Special Guests: Please click on link: https://youtu.be/-yQhlMRyiKA

PLEASE NOTE: Every day there is a new “Blast from the Past” shared on our Facebook page. You can go directly to YouTube and check out all the amazing videos, from Old Fashion Concerts, Church Anniversaries, Fishermens Services, Loyal Orange Lodge Band, Church services, Halloween parties etc. So much to see please log into this link and check it out! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7YshDN-XJEyn4Uot1oxBw

The Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society is very proud to announce that we have started our Music and Friends 2021 program. This program is for our Seniors and those who are Disabled.

We have hired two Singers/Musicians Lauren Deering, and Phillip Clarke.

Lauren is from Port de Grave and attending University, a beautiful singer and she is looking forward to entertaining you either by in-person visits or virtually.

Phillip Clarke is from Bay Roberts and attending Ascension Colleigate. Phillip plays the guitar and also a beautiful singer. He to is looking forward to entertaining you.

The program runs until March 31, 2021. We will be sharing their performances online, from our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pdgheritage or on our YouTube account https://youtu.be/vokkJTOd7so. If you know of someone that cannot access this please contact Joyce Morgan at 683-3673 and she will make arrangements to come to your home and share it with you.

The Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society is very proud to share with you, that the Crab Pot Christmas tree was a major success! Thousands stopped and view the tree and had photos taken on their way to or from the Port de Grave Boat Lighting. It was definitely the talk of Christmas!

We would like to thank all those who contributed to this fundraiser and we look forward to 2021.

Attached is our Thank You Video recognizing all those who contributed either “In Memory or In Honor”.

Thank you everyone!

Please click on link: https://youtu.be/_7EqOY9cHXc

Iris Petten talks to those involved with the construction of the CP Tree and what it meant to them to be a part of it! https://youtu.be/xbWmopLUwLs