August 29th preview at Wesleyville of fascinating new Dave Carley play

Posted on:
http://davecarley.com/plays-full-length/canadian-rajah/Canadian Rajah at the Wesleyville Arts Centre

Chick Reid stars in a sneak preview of Dave's new play Canadian Rajah. The staged reading is taking place at the enchanting Wesleyville Arts Centre on Monday, August 29.

Canadian Rajah tells the bizarre but true story of Esca Brooke Daykin, who was exiled from Sarawak (now part of Malaysia) and ended up in Madoc, Ontario. The eldest son of the then independent country's rajah, Esca by rights should have been the Rajah of Sarawak - but that country's loss is our gain. Join actors Chick Reid and Richard Lee (below), as well as some of Esca's descendents -  and hear discover more about the incredible life of Esca.

The reading is at 7 pm - exact directions will be posted here soon. Admission is free but donations will be happily accepted.

Rain doesn't daunt her

Our wonderful summer employee, Alison, made new friends for Wesleyville today by participating in the Arts Festival in Memorial Park.

BBQ Huge Success

Thanks to all who contributed, the annual keynote BBQ raised over $1000 for Wesleyville Village this year.
The Ganaraska Chordsmen were fabulous. Best entertainment yet.
Great summer for Wesleyville.
See our Facebook page Friends of Wesleyville Village for Sue Hurlburt's photos.

Gearing up for a great BBQ on Saturday

The Ganaraska Chordsmen will perform and the food will be great at Wesleyville on Saturday August 6th. Come at 5:30 pm to 2082 Lakeshore Road Port Hope L1A 3V7. Tickets $15 each at  Holton Flowers or at the door. 
Door prizes and 50/50 draw. Fund-raiser for village revitalization.

Visit Wesleyville This Summer

Step Inside Sundays

Starting this Sunday, July 3rd, Wesleyville Church will be open for visits from noon to 4 pm.

Heritage learning experience in the works for Wesleyville

Interpretive signs for Wesleyville Village are being installed this June. Designed by our chair, Kathryn McHolm, and sponsored by Ontario Power Generation, these signs will enhance our visitor's experience and educate Waterfront Trail / Lakeshore Road travellers regarding this Provincially listed cultural heritage landscape. Draft below.

FOWV enters a new era

The Friends of Wesleyville Village is an incorporated charitable organization as of March and will now become an employer.

Our new Board of Directors applied for and received a Canada Summer Jobs grant for an 8 week student employment term. Our chair, Kathryn McHolm, vice-chair Jade Calver and secretary, Sue Stickley are currently interviewing some very promising student candidates.