Lambeth Villager
November 2024 ISSUE 89
What You and Your Family Should Know About Poppy Day When I was a kid, everything to do with Remembrance Day was denoted as honouring and remembering those who had served and/or died during the two World Wars. Plus having to stand up in class and recite a memorized “In Flander’s Fields” and get marked on the whole presentation. No pressure, right? But that inclusion was why we all bought and wore poppies proudly, not to mention many of our fathers were veterans of WWII and members of their local Legion.
• Comforts for Veterans and their surviving spouses who are hospitalized and in need • Veterans’ visits, transportation and day trips • Accessibility modifications to assist Veterans with disabilities • Educational bursaries for children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren of Veterans • Support of cadet units • Veteran drop-in centres and services in communities where Veterans would benefit • Community medical appliances, medical training and medical research which will assist in the care of Veterans in the community • Donations for relief of disasters declared by federal or provincial governments which impact Veterans in those communities • Promotion and administering of Remembrance activities to ensure Canadians never forget the sacrifices of ALL Canada’s Veterans and their families. So you see those little red poppies you buy and pin on every year are so very important in ways no one outside of Legion members and their poppy volunteers ever suspect.
Today, because there are so few WWII vets still living, things have changed with what the poppy fund is about. It’s not all about the World War veterans, it’s about ALL veterans within the Canadian Armed Forces, through all wars that these men and women have served in, since 1945. Through your donations to the Legion Poppy Fund, the Legion provides financial assistance and support to Veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families who are in need. Poppy Funds may be used for: • Grants for food, heating costs, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances and equipment, essential home repairs and emergency shelter or assistance for Veterans and their families in need • Housing accommodation and care facilities for Veterans • Funding for Veteran Transition Programs that are directly related to the training, education and support needs of Veterans and their families Painting by London artist Sue Garrington (susangarrington.com)
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Lambeth United Church Breakfast Speaker Event About four or five times a year, Lambeth United Church holds a Breakfast Before Church Speaker Event in the church’s auditorium. Breakfast is muffins and fruit provided by attendees with coffee or juice included. The speakers are usually church members, and the topics are a variety of interesting subjects. Many times, it is about a member’s interesting career. On Sunday, September 29th, we heard from church member, Dick Walker. Dick had a very interesting career as a test pilot in the Canadian Armed Forces for about 20 years and then he moved on to be a test pilot for Transport Canada for another 27 years. Overall, Dick flew 80 different types of aircraft and accumulated over 6000 flying hours. February 3, 2024 10:00 – 11:00 am (Drop-In) Drop-in to explore a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math related activities! AlvegoRoot Theatre Trivia Night Manor Park Memorial Hall, 11 Briscoe Street For ticket information and to learn more about AlvegoRoot’s 2024 season, visit www.alvegoroottheatre.com
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Remembrance Day Community Services November 3rd is the Community Remembrance Day Service at 12:00 pm at the Lambeth Cenotaph. The cadets will be standing vigil on the morning of November 3rd from 8 am until the end of the service. After the service, all are invited back to the Legion for a light lunch. November 11th at 10:55 am: Remembrance Day Service at the Lambeth Cenotaph. All are invited back to the Legion for a light lunch. Lest We Forget
Lambeth Villager Issue #89 November 2024 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Lambeth Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Managing Editor and Ad Sales: Gloria Rae Gloria@villagerpublications.com (519) 495-4564 Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood All articles by Gloria Rae unless indicated otherwise. We’d love to hear from you. Contact Gloria@villagerpublications.com Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Ladies of the Lambeth Legion sorting out poppies for their poppy boxes.
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Pebbles and Pine – and everything fine by Cathy Wood Pebbles & Pine began during the pandemic when the full-time daycare that Shantalle Gregory had been running for over a decade in Lambeth, came to a halt. “During that downtime, I found new ways to put my creativity to use,” explained Shantalle. “Once the world opened back up again I decided to create Pebbles & Pine as a part-time business, while I continued to care for my daycare kidlets and home school. In the Fall of 2023, I transitioned Pebbles & Pine to full-time and I’ve been loving every minute of it. My family and I are neurodivergent and I wanted to create a brand that my family and others could see themselves in and be proud of, by wearing the change and shattering the stigma of ADHD, Autism and mental health struggles” Pebbles & Pine offers custom-designed sweatshirts, t-shirts and totes for all sizes – newborn to 5XL. A graphic artist, designing is Shantalle’s passion and she wanted to incorporate custom designing to create on a regular basis and bring joy to people’s milestones, celebrations and achievements. “In 2022 we partnered with Anova London, a local charity that provides safe places, shelter and support for victims of gender- based violence and their children, as well as pflag London, a local 2SLGBTQIA+ peer support group that helps people and loved ones connect with resources and find a supportive community.” $1 from every item sold by Pebbles & Pine goes to one of these charities. $1 of every item sold from the Lambeth-wear line goes to support Harvestfest. Shantalle explains that her mental health collection is one of their most popular lines. “It’s a common struggle that many of us face and we’ve shipped our collection all across Canada to those who can relate. Custom designs remains another top seller as we are able to create one-of-a-kind designs from an idea you may have or inspiration you may have seen, with no minimums. We have also worked with many companies across the country creating branded apparel and merchandise – anything you can imagine.” The Lambeth and Pride lines are also popular. Pebbles & Pine is an online boutique only but customer service is a top priority and customers can try on apparel locally before buying, and Shantalle offers lots of one-on-one help to walk people through the easy design process. “We have no minimum requirements to purchase and lots of different apparel and merchandise to choose from.
Shantalle grew up in a very small town and moved to Lambeth 12 years ago. “Lambeth still has the small town-community- driven vibes where neighbours are friendly and always looking out for one another,” she says. “I was a daycare provider for over a decade here and got to know many families in the neighbourhood. It’s a great place to live and raise a family.” Looking for unique holiday season gifts? Visit pebblesandpine.ca and order soon!
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An update from Anna Hopkins Our Ward 9 City Councillor 519-661-2489, extension 4009 ahopkins@london.ca
Auditorium, located at 1295 Commissioners Road West. During this session, I will present the Budget Update with proposed amendments, and staff will be available to answer your questions. Your input is also vital. If you cannot attend, please share your comments via email at ahopkins@london.ca or call 519-661-5095. The city will hold several Information Sessions throughout the area and conduct a survey to gather feedback on the budget amendments. For more information, please visit Get Involved London.ca. The feedback collected will be shared with the budget committee before deliberations begin. You are also welcome to attend the Public Participation Meeting at SPPC on Tuesday at 4 pm to address Council. Deliberations will commence on Thursday, November 21st, at 9:30 am. Take care of one another, and I look forward to hearing from you.
London’s 2025 Annual Budget Update
In March 2024, Council approved the 2024-2027 Four- Year Budget, which includes increases of 8.7% in 2024, 8.8% in 2025, 5.8% in 2026, and 6.8% in 2027, totalling a 30.1% increase. Recently, Council also approved adjustments to the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates, with a 5.4% increase for wastewater and a 1.5% increase for water, in addition to the already approved increments in the four-year budget. We are now preparing for the 2025 Annual Budget review, which the Mayor will present on Tuesday, October 29th, at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) meeting for Council’s consideration. This annual budget update allows Council the flexibility to make modifications to the budget. The City’s budget supports over 90 municipal services for Londoners, representing the closest level of government that affects our community on a daily basis. Community input is a crucial aspect of this budget update. I will be hosting an Information Session on Wednesday, November 13th, from 6 to 8 pm at the Byron Library
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Yuletide Joys Lambeth United Church, 4268 Colonel Talbot Rd, London Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm Available at: Lambeth United Church (519-652-2093), Long & McQuade North (725 Fanshawe Park Rd W), Grooves (Wortley Village), and online at celticchoir.ca Tickets $30 A Fundraising Concert for Lambeth United Church Tickets $30 available at Lambeth United Church, Long & McQuade (Fanshawe Pk Rd) or Grooves (Wortley Vilage) or at celticchoir.ca (Doors open at 1:30 pm)
I have SIX adorable puppies for sale. They are all very healthy, extremely well-natured and will have their first shots by October 23rd, have been dewormed, and have been lovingly cared for by me. The mother is pure shih tzu and the father is a papillon. I want them to go to good, loving homes where they will be happy. They will be weaned and ready to go on November 1st. I’m asking only $300 each to cover the various medical and vet expenses that have been incurred. If you would love to give one of these pups a forever, loving home and to see them please call Gloria Rae @ 519-495-4564.
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Thames Valley District School Board Update
Community Engagement sessions designed to foster and enhance relationships with various communities in alignment with our Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP). Specifically, these sessions meet our Strategic Directions to create safe spaces for all and work together with communities. We look forward to more sessions in the year to come. If you have an idea about a future session, we would love to hear it! You can find out more about our MYSP on our website: www.tvdsb.ca/en/our-board/strategic-plan.aspx. A New Look for TVDSB Also, in alignment with our new MYSP, Thames Valley in- troduced a new logo. Designed in-house at no additional cost to the board, the new logo was needed to meet accessibility standards and improve usability on digital platforms. Thank you to the staff, students, families and community members who voted for this new design! Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 17 – 23) Beginning on the third Sunday in November, Ontario students, school staff and parents are encouraged to learn more about bullying and its effects on student learning and well-being. We all share the responsibility of creating safe and supportive learning environments. Need Help? Now that the dust has settled on the new school year, parents or caregivers might need assistance with a concern in the classroom. We just want to remind you that the concern should be raised with the teacher first, then the principal, and if you still need assistance, you should reach out to the school’s superintendent. Finally, unresolved issues can be taken up with the Director of Education. If you don’t have kids in the classroom but still have a school- related concern, you should contact the Director of Education. The process is outlined here: www.tvdsb.ca/en/parents/public- concerns.aspx. As always, if you need some advice or a hand navigating the process we encourage you to reach out to either of us for assistance.
While we continue to respond to ongoing challenges in our board this fall, we have also had the pleasure of participating in graduation ceremonies and other community engagement events. As trustees, our mission is to foster environments that support student achievement and well-being. Our focus remains on the continuous improvement of our schools through a transparent, collaborative approach. Local Government Week Last month we recognized Local Government Week , and we enjoyed collaborating with our municipal partners to speak to elementary and secondary students. We always appreciate the chance to discuss the importance of local government and encourage civic engagement. Hopefully, we will inspire future trustees or maybe some future members of a municipal council! School Updates We are excited about the flurry of activity at both the new west and southwest school building sites. Things are on track for the schools to open next fall, which can’t come soon enough for us! And if you’ve been travelling on Oxford St. West lately, you may have seen that the long-awaited addition on Eagle Heights is fully completed. These are significant projects in Thames Valley, in addition to the many improvements that happen across the district every year. Community Engagement Last month, Beth attended a Community Engagement session for Special Education, which gave her an opportunity to listen and learn from families, community members, and students with special education needs as they shared their thoughts about their experiences in our schools. This is part of a series of
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Support London’s Legions Our local legions and other military-related associations offer great social events. Visit them online at: Vimy Legion Branch (www.vimylondon.ca) Victory Legion (www.victorylegion.ca) Byron-Springbank Legion (rclbr533.ca) Lambeth Legion (www.branch501lambethlegion.ca) Royal Canadian Air Force Association, 427 (London) Wing (www.427wing.com) Garrison Community Council (gcclondon.ca) ) HMCS Prevost (facebook.com/HMCSNCSMPrevost) London Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park on November 11 at 10:30 am.
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For the 2024 Christmas Season, Try Vintage Fusion
I wanted to give you my observations for the upcoming themes for this 2024 Christmas décor. During my hunt through stores, flea markets, bazaars and hobby sales I concluded that while we can hardly claim traditional Christmas as a new trend, the desire to rediscover those vintage decorations hidden in the family loft or hunt for preloved ornaments is making a strong comeback. This year, it’s not about a perfectly matched design; it’s about intrigue, variety, and stories to share. Trees brimming with memories, adorned with decorations from across the decades or upcycled for a new lease on life. Out come the retro ceramic Christmas trees and iconic Santa designs, and back come the mid-century inverted glass baubles and Pickwick fairy lights. Embrace kitsch or classic, or a bit of both, and nestle these vintage finds among homemade creations and modern purchases for a truly personal display The holidays have always been an excuse to bring back the memories and styles of yesteryear, but recently, there’s been more of a desire to embrace family heirlooms (yours or someone else’s)and unique vintage holiday decor. “I think we’re getting back into making the holidays more personal and incorporating pieces that mean something to us or have been handed down to us and less about creating a ‘theme’ each year. Incorporating vintage ornaments, being more playful with holiday decor, and mixing old with new can all add a soulful, layered effect. The call for handmade Christmas decor is also strong this year. Custom holiday décor will continue to grow, and people will
gravitate away from big box, store-bought items. With social media, you are seeing a lot of DIY holiday displays, and people naturally want to join in on the creativity—plus it’s fun and a great way to incorporate doing things with the kids. Making your own garland, ornaments, and other decorations brings so much joy back to the holiday season. Plus, these pieces, whether vintage or homemade, are ones you’ll use for years to come. Well, that’s what I’ve observed in my investigations, travels and routings around and while I had a blast doing it and decided to share my observations with our readers so they can be in the know. But more importantly enjoy your Christmas, with either your old traditions or make some new ones, just make sure it includes family, loved ones, and friends! Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts The Facts The urinary tract includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are far more common in women than men. Urinary tract infections have different names depending on which part of the urinary tract is infected. Peter Semchism ▪ Cystitis refers to infection of the bladder ▪ Urethritis refers to infection of the urethra ▪ Pyelonephritis refers to infection of the kidney As many as 50% to 60% of women have had at least one UTI in their lifetime. Among seniors, the gender difference in infection rates diminishes, but rates of infection in seniors living at home or in care facilities or hospitals remain high. Symptoms and Complications Common UTI symptoms may include: ▪ pain or burning during urination ▪ frequent desire to urinate, often urgently and immediately ▪ pressure in the lower pelvis ▪ fever, with or without chills ▪ bedwetting in a person who has normally been dry at night ▪ nausea and vomiting Bladder infections (cystitis) often result in urine that’s dark and cloudy. In addition to the above symptoms, bacterial prostatitis (infection of a man’s prostate gland) can also cause fever, chills, low back pain, and discomfort or pain around the anus or perineal region. In some cases, a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) can follow a bladder infection by a couple of days, causing abdominal pain, flank pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. Seniors don’t necessarily have symptoms that are common to UTIs. Instead, they often have gastrointestinal symptoms including changes in eating habits, or mental signs like confusion. People with catheters or neurologic disorders might only complain of side pains and a fever. Making the Diagnosis ▪ unusual discharge from the urethra ▪ urine that looks cloudy or smells foul Your doctor will consider the symptoms and do a urinalysis. You’ll be asked to give a sample of your urine which will be sent to the
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To advertise here, please contact Gloria@villagerpublications.com Treatment of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worsening behavioural symptoms with a range of medications Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life becomes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills and decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disoriented; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of dementia differ based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progresses. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experience forgetfulness. We may forget where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they may experience memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia often presents itself differently from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of recent events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegration of judgment and reasoning abilities increasing irritability, anxiety, depression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - ing bills). To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s independence and their ability to perform everyday activities.
lab to check for a bacterial infection. You shouldn’t collect the first bit of urine that comes out: it already contains bacteria that are normally found on your skin. Wait until midstream to start collecting the sample. Recurring UTIs might have an underlying cause, and your urinary tract will need to be checked. Ultrasound, CT scan, and cystoscopy, are tests that provide a visual image of the urinary tract, revealing any structural abnormalities. Treatment and Prevention For most UTIs, three days to a week of antibiotics taken by mouth are the best treatment. Your doctor will help decide how long treatment should last. Before beginning any treatment, make sure that you discuss with your doctor any allergies you may have, previous antibiotic use within the last 3 months, and current prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking. Pharmacists can prescribe an antibiotic treatment for simple uncomplicated UTIs. You can ask at the pharmacy for an assessment. To prevent the infection from returning, it’s important to take all of your medication until the end of the prescribed period. Your doctor may also suggest certain medications that relieve pain to help ease the burning that occurs when you urinate. Some strategies for preventing UTIs are: ▪ urinating immediately after intercourse to clear out any bacteria that may have entered ▪ good toilet habits: women should wipe from front to back, to prevent bacterial spread from the anus ▪ drinking plenty of fluids to flush bacteria out from the bladder ▪ not holding in urine for long periods, as this gives bacteria more opportunity to multiply in the bladder ▪ taking showers rather than tub baths ▪ washing the skin around the vagina and anus daily ▪ not using deodorant sprays or feminine products such as douches in the genital area that could irritate the urethra ▪ post-menopausal women may benefit from using va- ginal estrogen While waiting for the antibiotics to take effect, drink plenty of fluids to ease your discomfort, but avoid anything that can irritate the bladder, such as coffee, alcohol, soft drinks with caffeine, citrus juices, and spicy foods, until the infection has cleared. Always keep in mind that we are here for you and your needs. Please feel free to give us a call. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health or medications you can reach us at 519-652-9066. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth.
Lambeth Villager • November 2024 • Page 11 driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It r standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzhe caregiver’s support group in your community may be he Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s con riorate over time and additional full-time personal care m In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in th of the individual and their family. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmac information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and gett viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, a ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possi furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low tempe scalding. There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s diseas medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage cau ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms the progression of the disease. Medications such as astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. I blood pressure or cholesterol, transient ischemic attacks had a stroke, you should seek continued treatment for th to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is many activities the person can still do safely. Encourage dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social r much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle cise, proper nutrition, and fluid intake. Special diets an are generally unnecessary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the followin ful: reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including and phone numbers to help the person complete the tas structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and distu duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines can reduc and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or i time.
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Home Fires by Julie Sum- mers is the story of the Wo- men’s Institute in the Second World War. Away from the frontlines of World War II, in towns and villages across Great Britain, ordinary women were playing a vital role in their country s war effort. As members of the Women’s Institute, an organization with a presence in a third of Britain’s villages, they ran canteens and knit- ted garments for troops, collected tons of rosehips and other herbs to replace
A Bookworm’s World is today’s stop on the tour for Death in the Mayfair Hotel, the sixth entry in Fliss Chester’s – The Cressida Fawcett Mystery series. It’s Christmas Eve in 1925 London, Cressida Fawcett is at the Mayfair Hotel with her chums and acquaintances – including her wee dog Ruby. The festivities have just begun when Cressida discovers a body. And it’s someone she knows... This is the first book I’ve read in this series. I was easily able to suss out who was who and some background.
Read more from Luanne at luanne-abookwormsworld.blogspot.co m Home Fires , a fascinating social history of the Women’s Institute during the war (when its members included the future Queen Elizabeth II along with her mother and grandmother), provides the remarkable and inspiring true story behind the upcoming PBS Masterpiece series. Through archival material and interviews with current and former Women’s Institute members, Home Fires gives us an intimate look at life on the home front during World War II. medicines that couldn’t be imported, and advised the government on issues ranging from evacuee housing to children s health to postwar reconstruction. But they are best known for making jam: from produce they grew on every available scrap of land, they produced twelve million pounds of jam and preserves to feed a hungry nation.
I really liked the characters. Although she is part of the upper crust, Cressida is keen on helping the local constabulary find out who the culprit is before midnight and the doors are opened. This isn’t the first time she’s helped them. She’s smart, curious, and determined. I liked puzzling over the clues with her. The supporting cast was just as good, especially her best friend Dotty. This setting gives us a large locked room mystery. Chester describes the setting very well and I could imagine the ballrooms and the down belows. The customs, mindsets, expectations and rules of the time period are part of the setting – and the plot. There were a number of choices for the ‘whodunit’. Chester gives us that and some red herrings on the way. Cosy mysteries are my ‘get away from it all, escapist’ reads. Death in the Mayfair Hotel has all the bits that make up a cosy tale. A spunky lead that’s an amateur sleuth, a dog or cat that helps out, a possible love interest yes, there’s one or two of these. And while it’s not a small village, the upper crust are the stand ins for that component. A fun read and a lovely cosy. Thanks Fliss Chester!
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The History of the Lambeth Horticultural Society by Kathy Bayne for the Westminster Township Historical Society Did you know that the Lambeth Horticultural Society had its origins in the Lambeth Ladies’ Garden Club, which was founded in 1955? The Club mainly concentrated on flower arranging and often supplied corsages to the graduating school classes. By 1975, it was becoming increasingly clear that the Lambeth Ladies Garden Club was experiencing major difficulties in maintaining a viable membership. The Executive began to consider transforming the Lambeth Club into a branch of the Ontario Horticultural Association, which operated under the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food. At this time the village of Lambeth still retained its long-time role as a farming community. During August 1975, several meetings were held at the home of Mrs. Thelma Griffin, the Club’s President, to discuss the situation and consider alternatives. With assistance from other societies, the new Club was born. The first meeting of the community- minded executive was held on September 5, 1975. It was agreed that the new name would be The Lambeth Garden Club and Horticultural Society. Regular meetings with programs would be held on the third Monday of the month, except in July, August and December. The Shasta daisy was chosen as the Society’s floral emblem. The Westminster Township Council also adopted the Shasta Daisy as their emblem. Most programs at the regular meetings would be horticultural, oriented by season. Each regular meeting would include prizes and speakers and conclude with cookies, coffee and conversation. In the same month, the “This and That in Lambeth” column in the Lambeth village newspaper, The News Star, posed the following question: “Are we in Lambeth interested in having our own Horticultural Society?” Indeed we are! The first general meeting was held in the Lambeth United Church auditorium and was attended by 46 people. Attendance at subsequent meetings kept growing. By 1979, a one-year membership cost $2.00, and monthly meetings included speakers, films, workshops, field trips, garden tours, plant swaps, and a monthly newsletter called the Hortigram . It was said that the Society could turn that ‘brown thumb’ into a green one, and all ages were encouraged to become interested in gardening. Belonging to the Society was a fun way to get involved in the community. For many years, a float was entered
in the Harvest Fest parade and displays at the Western Fair Farm Show won many ribbons. Throughout the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, young Lambeth people from Brownies, Guides, Cubs, and School classes assisted in civic planting and entered gardening competitions. The annual Rose and Flower Show in Lambeth is considered to be among the top shows for small organizations in Ontario. There were many passionate rose growers and dedicated master gardeners who were often speakers for Society meetings. Entering the 2000s, the Society was still planting and maintaining several village flower beds, holding the Rose and Flower Show and an expanded plant sale, as well as garden tours and planning bus trips. The meetings now included new subjects like climate change, drought tolerant plants, and other environmentally related topics. It was decided that a contribution to the Fanshawe College Horticultural Program be made with a cheque given to a deserving student. During the time when Covid hit in 2020, meetings went online to keep the ‘horticultural spirit’ alive. Since then, Society membership has been down, and there are currently too many spaces on the Executive to fill in order to carry forward. We are currently looking for volunteers to serve on our executive. Visit our website: inquire@lambethhort.com for more information. 2025 is the Society’s 50th anniversary. Let us celebrate our history.
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Lambeth Rotary’s Fundraising Efforts To support their many causes, both locally and internationally, the Lambeth Rotarians have two major fundraising events every year. Both are very successful. In the Spring, the Rotarians hold a Wine Tasting and Dinner gala event. It is held at the beautiful Civic Gardens complex on Springbank Drive. As well as pairing delicious wines from various Countries or Regions around the world with tasty food dishes from the same Country or Region, there is a silent auction portion for the event with lots of great purchases to be had. The event is also the location for the prize draw for Lambeth Rotary’s famous wine lottery. The lottery always has lots of prizes for wine and dining out opportunities. Then, in late November or early December, the Lambeth Rotarians hold a Christmas Dinner and Auction gala event, with both silent and live auctions. The affair is held at the Stoneridge Inn on Colonel Talbot Road and includes a great meal put on by Stoneridge’s famous chefs. The silent and live auction portion of the event sees an abundance of interesting auction items that provide for lots of unique Christmas shopping opportunities. The live auction always provides an entertaining time, and the evening is sprinkled with live Christmas music by Alan Davidson on the keyboard and John P. Allen on the violin. If you would like more information about Lambeth Rotary’s upcoming Christmas Dinner/Auction event, please contact the Club at lambeth.rotaryclub@gmail.com.
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NOVEMBER 2024 EVENTS
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November 9th November to Remember Dinner and Show - Chicken Dinner $40.00 Doors open at 4 Dinner 5 Show 6-9
2 - Two for the Road - 14 - 1962 21 - Embassy Dukes 28 - Versatiles our pre New Years Eve Chicken Dinner & Dance $30.00 Doors open 4:30 pm - Dinner Served 5:30-7 pm - Dance 7-10
Legion OPEN @ 2PM Line Dancing 7-9PM
1962 (upstairs) 2pm-5pm “50/50 DRAW”
Move Better, Feel Better, Live Better
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Community Remembrance Day Service 11:55 a.m. at Lambeth Cenotaph & lunch to follow at the Legion
Biomechanical Assessment Myofascial Release Active Stretching Spinal/Joint Manipulation Targeted Massage Cupping Kinesio-Taping Rehabilitation Exercise
Legion OPEN 2-6
Legion OPEN 6-10 VON Exercise 11-12 Big Band 7-10PM Legion OPEN 6-10 VON Exercise 11-12 Big Band 7-10PM Legion OPEN 6-10 VON Exercise 11-12 Big Band 7-10PM Legion OPEN 6-10 VON Exercise 11-12 Big Band 7-10PM
Legion OPEN @ 2PM Line Dancing 7-9PM
Legion OPEN 6-10
Embassy Dukes (downstairs) 2pm-5pm “50/50 DRAW”
Vet Build10-12 Line Dancing 10-1 & 2-4 Downstairs Air Cadets 7-10
VON Exercise 11-12 Line Dancing 11:45-1:45
Line Dancing 10-1 2-4 Mixed Darts 7-10
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Legion OPEN @ 2PM
Versatiles (downstairs) 2pm-5pm “50/50 DRAW”
Legion Closed
VON Exercise 11-12 Line Dancing 1:45-3:45
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Legion Closed General Meeting 2:00PM Downstairs
Legion OPEN 6-10
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Vet Build10-12 Line Dancing 10-1 & 2-4 Downstairs Air Cadets 7-10
Two for the Road (upstairs) 2pm-5pm “50/50 DRAW”
Line Dancing 10-1 2-4 Mixed Darts 7-10
VON Exercise 11-12 Line Dancing 1:45-3:45
27 Legion CLOSED Buddy Check10-12 Line Dancing
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Legion OPEN @ 2PM Line Dancing 7-9PM
Legion OPEN 6-10
Country Road (downstairs) 2pm-5pm “50/50 DRAW”
Legion Closed
VON Exercise 11-12 Line Dancing 1:45-3:45
Line Dancing 10-1 2-4 Mixed Darts 7-10
10-1 & 2-4 Downstairs Air Cadets 7-10
ShoppingMarket 5-9 Upstairs
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