Message from the Mayor You know winter is on its way when Daylight Savings Time ends and the days are really getting short! For many of us, the darker days and colder weather signal that we should start thinking about getting ready for seasonal celebrations, and I believe this is a great time to shop local. Plan a family day trip to investigate all that is available at our local on- farm stores and the shops located in our villages and settlement areas. Visit Middlesex, Middlesex County’s tourism website, identifies not only our local Middlesex Centre (MXC) businesses but also those located across our region (www.visitmiddlesex.ca). Your festive menus can feature fresh produce and fruits, meat, eggs, cheese, gelato, various kinds of flour, baked goods, sweets and syrup that are all grown or produced locally. You’ll also find a variety of unique clothing, craft and gift stores. If you need a Christmas tree, finding a fresh tree under which to place your presents won’t be a problem either!
Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca
Ilderton Fair by Colleen Hansen Ilderton and Area Villager Issue #40 November 2024 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Ilderton and Area 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 & Advertising: Tami Martin Tami@villagerpublications.com 519-851-0961 All articles written by Tami Martin unless otherwise noted. Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood 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.
With holiday season events starting in November, keep an eye on both the Visit Middlesex and MXC events web pages so you don’t miss information on the various craft sales, parades, musical gatherings and even the times when Santa will be visiting! Also, this month, please plan to attend one of our local Remembrance Day ceremonies. The services will take place in
Ilderton, Poplar Hill and Delaware as below: November 10th at Ilderton Cenotaph at 3:00 pm November 11th at the Delaware Cenotaph at 10:30 am November 11th at the Poplar Hill Cenotaph at 1:30 pm. Take good care and enjoy the changing seasons, Spirit of Christmas The Church at Nairn, 26459 Bear Creek Rd, Ailsa Craig, is hosting their annual Spirit of Christmas event on Friday, November 29 from 6:30 to 9 pm, and Saturday, November 30 from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy live music, juried crafts and much more! Admission of $5 includes a tearoom to sit and sample some local treats. For more information, please contact Barb at 519-232-4720.
Sue Garrington painting inspired by a poppy garden of the general store in Birr.
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