See the Older Voices troupe in action at the Wellington County Musem on Sunday, March 3rd at 2:00 p.m. for a performance of "Strong Spirits vs. Temperate Tea". The show features Gary Bryant as Professor Ritchie, David McCormick as Constable Gill, Camille Slack as Ava LeClaire and Al Koop as Joseph Wood. A special guest vocalist will also be on the card. Set in the 1880s, the program will include temperance poems, drinking songs and banjo tunes. Suitable for ages 10 to 100, the performance is free with admission to the musem.
As in past years, Elora Fergus Tourism will be sponsering free outdoor historical walks this season. Here is the schedule to date:
APRIL 14, 2 PM FERGUS TARTAN TOUR FROM FERGUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY 26, 1 PM YOUTH PLANET FESTIVAL TOUR FROM ELORA TOURISM CENTRE
JUNE 22, 11 AM DOORS OPEN WALK FROM FERGUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
JUNE 22, 2 PM DOORS OPEN WALK FROM ELORA TOURISM CENTRE
JULY 1, 7 PM FERGUS CANADA DAY PERFORMANCE AT SPORTPLEX PARK
AUGUST 9, 11 AM & 2 PM FERGUS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL FROM FERGUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
AUGUST 10, 11 AM FERGUS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL FROM FERGUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER 29, 2 PM CULTURAL DAYS FESTIVAL FROM ELORA'S NEW GREEN SPACE
OCTOBER 19, 8 PM MONSTER MARCH LANTERN WALK - ELORA TOURISM CENTRE
OCTOBER 25, 7 PM ELORA LANTERN WALK FROM ELORA TOURISM CENTRE
OCTOBER 30, 7 PM FERGUS LANTERN WALK FROM FERGUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Friday, October 19, 2012
FEATURED EVENTS IN FERGUS
Mark your calendars for two upcoming Older Voices events in downtown Fergus this autumn:
Saturday October 27th at 8 pm
Join us at Brewhouse on the Grand for our second annual BELSYDE CEMETERY LANTERN TOUR. The cost is $5.00 per person. The memory of Dr. Groves continues to haunt his old mill (current location of the Brewhouse) and the Belsyde Graveyard where he is buried. Over the span of his five decade career, Groves was often accused of grave robbing - all in the name of the advancement of medical science, of course. The tour begins and ends at the Brewhouse where complimentary goodies will be served to participants at 9 pm. Come in costume or come as you are for a fun night in Ontario's most haunted town.
Saturday November 10th at 1 pm
The book launch of Hugh Templin's novel of early Fergus titled: "The Precious Seed", takes place at the Fergus Library. Templin was the storied editor of the Fergus News Record newspaper in the early and middle decades of the 20th century. Some of his grandchildren have recently joined forces to have his only novel published and launched in his old home town. The setting of Templin's book is the early settlement days in Fergus. OLDER VOICES will be there to portray characters of that period and to highlight some of the momentous events that transpired including The Rebellion of 1837, disruption in the Church of Scotland and attempts to control the pig population in the fledgling village. Join us for an interesting afternoon.
This winter, we will be offering special tours for book clubs in the area. Stay tuned for details in the next blog.
Saturday October 27th at 8 pm
Join us at Brewhouse on the Grand for our second annual BELSYDE CEMETERY LANTERN TOUR. The cost is $5.00 per person. The memory of Dr. Groves continues to haunt his old mill (current location of the Brewhouse) and the Belsyde Graveyard where he is buried. Over the span of his five decade career, Groves was often accused of grave robbing - all in the name of the advancement of medical science, of course. The tour begins and ends at the Brewhouse where complimentary goodies will be served to participants at 9 pm. Come in costume or come as you are for a fun night in Ontario's most haunted town.
Saturday November 10th at 1 pm
The book launch of Hugh Templin's novel of early Fergus titled: "The Precious Seed", takes place at the Fergus Library. Templin was the storied editor of the Fergus News Record newspaper in the early and middle decades of the 20th century. Some of his grandchildren have recently joined forces to have his only novel published and launched in his old home town. The setting of Templin's book is the early settlement days in Fergus. OLDER VOICES will be there to portray characters of that period and to highlight some of the momentous events that transpired including The Rebellion of 1837, disruption in the Church of Scotland and attempts to control the pig population in the fledgling village. Join us for an interesting afternoon.
This winter, we will be offering special tours for book clubs in the area. Stay tuned for details in the next blog.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
LANTERN WALKS FEATURED IN 2012
Evening Lantern Walking Tours are great for parties, family reunions and other events. Fergus and Elora's buildings, hidden lanes and river paths take on a special look at twilight and, for the more adventurous, graveyard visits provide an added measure of suspense and mystery. Regular rates are $5 per person however ask about our discounts for larger groups.
As in past years, Older Voices has been booked to host several community events and tours. Admission is free for those listed below:
April 15 at 2 pm Tartan Day, Fergus Public Library
May 27 at 1 pm Youth Planet Event, Elora Info Centre
June 23 at 11 am Doors Open, Fergus Public Library
June 23 at 2 pm Doors Open, Elora Info Centre
June 29 at noon Elora's Dominion Day, Bissell Park
August 10 at 11 am Scottish Games, Fergus Public Library
August 10 at 2 pm Scottish Games, Fergus Public Library
August 11 at 11 am Scottish Games, Fergus Public Library
September 23 at 2 pm Studio Tour Walk, Elora Info Centre
October 20 at 8 pm Monster Month, Elora Arts Centre
October 26 at 7 pm Monster Month, Elora Info Centre
October 30 at 7 pm Graveyard Walk, Fergus Public Library
Evening Lantern Walking Tours are great for parties, family reunions and other events. Fergus and Elora's buildings, hidden lanes and river paths take on a special look at twilight and, for the more adventurous, graveyard visits provide an added measure of suspense and mystery. Regular rates are $5 per person however ask about our discounts for larger groups.
As in past years, Older Voices has been booked to host several community events and tours. Admission is free for those listed below:
April 15 at 2 pm Tartan Day, Fergus Public Library
May 27 at 1 pm Youth Planet Event, Elora Info Centre
June 23 at 11 am Doors Open, Fergus Public Library
June 23 at 2 pm Doors Open, Elora Info Centre
June 29 at noon Elora's Dominion Day, Bissell Park
August 10 at 11 am Scottish Games, Fergus Public Library
August 10 at 2 pm Scottish Games, Fergus Public Library
August 11 at 11 am Scottish Games, Fergus Public Library
September 23 at 2 pm Studio Tour Walk, Elora Info Centre
October 20 at 8 pm Monster Month, Elora Arts Centre
October 26 at 7 pm Monster Month, Elora Info Centre
October 30 at 7 pm Graveyard Walk, Fergus Public Library
Friday, September 23, 2011
JOIN US FOR OCTOBER LANTERN WALKS
October 4 at 6 pm Fergus Pub Walk (for ticket info call Sensational Elora at 846- 5638)
October 6 at 6 pm Elora Moveable Feast (for ticket info call Sensational Elora 846-5638)
October 22 at 8 pm Lantern Walk from Elora Welcome Centre, 9 East Mill St. - admission is free!
October 22 at 9 pm meet at Elora's Scare Fair (Arts Centre), 75 Melville St. - $5.00 per person
October 29 at 7 pm Lantern Walk from Elora Welcome Centre, 9 East Mill St. - admission is free!
October 31 at 8 pm Fergus Brewhouse Spirit Walk, meet at 170 St. David St. - $ 5.00 per person
October 6 at 6 pm Elora Moveable Feast (for ticket info call Sensational Elora 846-5638)
October 22 at 8 pm Lantern Walk from Elora Welcome Centre, 9 East Mill St. - admission is free!
October 22 at 9 pm meet at Elora's Scare Fair (Arts Centre), 75 Melville St. - $5.00 per person
October 29 at 7 pm Lantern Walk from Elora Welcome Centre, 9 East Mill St. - admission is free!
October 31 at 8 pm Fergus Brewhouse Spirit Walk, meet at 170 St. David St. - $ 5.00 per person
Friday, March 11, 2011
The Older Voices performance at the Wellington County Museum on Heritage Day was a great success. Upcoming tours will feature "Changing Tastes in Elora and Fergus leading up to the Railroad Age". More details to follow in our April blog. Please note that the Tartan Day Tour in Fergus has been re-scheduled for Sunday April 10th at 2 pm.
Friday, February 11, 2011
A New Season for Older Voices
Our 2011 walking tours and historical performances will begin in February and run through to the end of October. Stay tuned as new events will be listed when they are confirmed. The following dates have already been booked.
February 27 at 2 pm Heritage Day, Wellington County Museum
April 9 at 2 pm Tartan Day, Downtown Fergus
May 15 at 1 pm Youth Planet Event, Elora Info Centre
June 25 at 11 am Doors Open, Downtown Fergus
June 25 at 2 pm Doors Open, Elora Info Centre
July 1 at 12 noon Dominion Day Event, Bissell Park (Elora)
August 12 at 10 am Fergus Scottish Festival, Fergus Downtown
August 12 at 2 pm Fergus Scottish Festival, Fergus Downtown
August 13 at 2 pm Fergus Scottish Festival, Fergus Downtown
September 25 at 2 pm Elora Studio Tour Event, Elora Info Centre
October 3 at 6 pm Moveable Feast Tour, Sensational Elora
October 6 at 6 pm Fergus Pub Walk, Downtown Fergus
October 22 at 7 pm Monster Month Lantern Walk, Elora Info Centre
October 29 at 8 pm Monster March Lantern Walk, Elora Info Centre
Private tours or performances can be booked at anytime by email at oldervoices@ sympatico.ca
or by phoning 519 846 6685.
February 27 at 2 pm Heritage Day, Wellington County Museum
April 9 at 2 pm Tartan Day, Downtown Fergus
May 15 at 1 pm Youth Planet Event, Elora Info Centre
June 25 at 11 am Doors Open, Downtown Fergus
June 25 at 2 pm Doors Open, Elora Info Centre
July 1 at 12 noon Dominion Day Event, Bissell Park (Elora)
August 12 at 10 am Fergus Scottish Festival, Fergus Downtown
August 12 at 2 pm Fergus Scottish Festival, Fergus Downtown
August 13 at 2 pm Fergus Scottish Festival, Fergus Downtown
September 25 at 2 pm Elora Studio Tour Event, Elora Info Centre
October 3 at 6 pm Moveable Feast Tour, Sensational Elora
October 6 at 6 pm Fergus Pub Walk, Downtown Fergus
October 22 at 7 pm Monster Month Lantern Walk, Elora Info Centre
October 29 at 8 pm Monster March Lantern Walk, Elora Info Centre
Private tours or performances can be booked at anytime by email at oldervoices@ sympatico.ca
or by phoning 519 846 6685.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Inaugural Older Voices Entry
Greetings to all for the 2010 season of historical tours.
The following are our public walking tours and performances booked for the coming months. New events will be listed when they are confirmed.
May 16 at 1 pm Youth Planet Celebration,
Elora Gorge Cinema
May 18 at 10 am - 2 pm Wellington County Museum
June 26 at 11 am & 2 pm Doors Open, Fergus Public Library
July 1 at 1 pm Canada Day, Bissell Park, Elora
July 11 at 2 pm Elora Info Centre, 9 Mill St. E.
August 1 at 2pm Elora Info Centre, 9 Mill St. E.
August 13 at 2 pm Scottish Festival, Fergus Public Library
August 14 at 2 pm Scottish Festival, Fergus Public Library
October 23 at 7 pm Lantern Walk, Elora Info Centre
October 29th 7pm Lantern Walk Elora Info Centre
Private tours or performances can be booked at anytime by email at oldervoices@sympatico.ca or calling 519 846 6685
(The photo on the upper left is Al Koop in action as Henry Clarke, a prominent 19th century Elora resident.) 
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