HOLDIN' GROUND PROJECT
Bay Roberts 50Plus Club
Interviews with seniors
in the 50 Plus Club Community about their "holdin' ground"
by Students from Ascension Collegiate, in a variety of formats: video, audio, etc.
10 New Wayside Signs
Describing Significant Places
in Bay Roberts.
Sponsored by Cupids 400 Inc, Town of Bay Roberts, Tourism Committee & Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation
Email: sroach@pigeoninlet.ca
Welcome to the Website of the Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation, incorporated in 2009 as a not-for-profit,
registered charitable organization.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ALL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES,
PLEASE CALL: 683-6377 or 683-1195
New Project - Ted Russell Legacy Activity
Kelly Russell (Ted Russell's son who is a NL Tradition Bearer) and Ray Johnson (Rural Rights Activist and member of Buddywasisname and the Other Fellers) are working with High School Students to Create Oral Stories and Recitations.
The Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation, with financial support from the Provincial Commemorations Program, have organized a Ted Russell Legacy Activity for two Theatre Arts Classes at Ascension Collegiate Senior High School.
The objective of this Activity is to encourage high school students in the writing of recitations and oral stories in the spirit of the works of local native son Ted Russell, a Person of Provincial Significance.
Throughout the month of February, renowned musicians and story tellers, Kelly Russel and Ray Johnson will work with students to help them create stories with characters, situations and issues reflecting traditional lifestyles and values. By the end of the month, it is not only hoped that the students will have a number of new pieces to present, but there will be a renewed interest in this art form. From Press Release by Marilyn Dawe of the BRCF.
Events of Fall and Christmas
Grand Old Christmas Time - December 7, 2011
Organized by the Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation
Featuring music, skits, and mummers.
A highlight of the show was "A Christmas Guest"
which reflects the true meaning of Christmas.
Culture Days - 2011
September 30, October 1 & 2
Three Community Events - Sponsored by Local Businesses
Included a Mussells & Music at the Three Sisters
60th Anniversary
Municipality of Bay Roberts [1951-2011]
2011 is the 60th Anniversary of the Incorportation of the municipality of Bay Roberts, so a number of special events will be held. Be sure to visit over the summer!!
The town of Bay Roberts has matured from its humble beginning as a fishing settlement to one of the most prosperous towns in the province.
[l-r] Kelly Russell and Clarence Mercer,
Chair, Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation
The Foundtion was delighted when the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation announced the latest designations under the Provincial Historic Commemorations. Ted Russell was named a Person of Provincial Significance. Clarence Mercer, as Chair of the BRCF accepted the plaque outlining the designation at a ceremony at The Rooms in St. John's on June 8, 2011.
Plaque for Ted Russell, Person of Provcial Significance
[l-r] The Honourable Terry French (Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation), Françoise Enguehard (Chair, Provincial Historic Commemorations Board), Clarence Mercer (Chair, Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation)
Photo Courtesy of Provincial Historic Commemorations Program
Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation. Sandra Roach: General Manager
PO Box 1759, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0 Canada
Telephone: 709-683-1195 Fax: (709) 786-2128
Email: sroach@pigeoninlet.ca
