On behalf of Terry Dawe and his family we would like to thank everyone who purchased a cold plate and sent along a donation. It is greatly appreciated by Terry and his family. Sending all our prayers and love to Terry and his family.
Thank you to everyone who supporter this great cause!
The Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society is very pleased to be able to support one of our residents:
We will be having a Cold Plate Takeout on January 6th starting at 4 pm from the Tearoom. Brenda will making one of her delicious cold plates with real turkey!
Check out the poster on how to order!
Deadline to order is Tuesday, Jan. 4th at 8 pm. Pay when you pick up! Don’t be disappointed! Thanking you all in advance for supporting this fundraiser in aid of Terry Dawe.
R. John Efford; January 6, 1944 to January 2, 2022
On behalf of the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of the late John Efford, resident of the Port de Grave Peninsula.
We want to thank him for all that he did and his support of his community, district, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and for our great country of Canada. We had the privilege of honoring John back before COVID entered our lives, at the 1st Annual Fishers Feast Gala John Efford was our first honoree and was so happy along with the PDG Harbour Authority to be able to name the road on the Marginal Wharf to the John Efford Drive.
Last year when we did “In Conversation with our Seniors”, John was eager to take part.
To Madonna, Jackie, John and Lee and all the family, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. And may God bless you all during this difficult time.
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.
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!
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:
“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:
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
Port De Grave Peninsula Heritage Society Inc. 