Capturing Collective Memories continues as Jane Von Bredow recounts childhood memories of living with her grandparents Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Murchison. This beautifully detailed account is the perfect gift of reading during this extended St. Patrick’s snow storm. When my mother (Isabelle Murchison Johnstone) died of leukemia in 1933, I was sent to live with my grandparents, Dr. and […]
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Memories of my Childhood in the Murchison Home
Posted in History, Murchison Place Park on March 16, 2015| 2 Comments »
Murchison Place Park Cleanup, Saturday, Oct. 18th, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Posted in Friends of Clyde River, Murchison Place Park on October 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
We invite community volunteers to join together for Clean Up time at Murchison Place Park this coming Saturday, 9:00 to 12:00 noon. Anyone who has participated in this event knows that working together in the park is great fun and good exercise. It is a great chance to enjoy this beautiful place at the end of the […]
New Improvements to Murchison Place Park
Posted in History on August 11, 2014| 1 Comment »
On Saturday morning, the community came out to spread soil and re-seed parts of Murchison Place Park. We banked extra soil up against the boardwalk and around tree roots. Volunteers were Jo-Ann MacPhail, Lisa Ross with her two ‘hired hands” John & Jake, Alex Dixon, David and Donna Woodside, with the help of Philip Clark and […]
Volunteers Needed! Saturday, August 9th at Murchison Place Park
Posted in History on August 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Volunteers needed on Saturday, August 9th! We are having topsoil delivered to Murchison Place Park to fill in the different areas that need fixing up. There will be a bobcat and operator there to distribute and level the soil but we need folks to rake it out, fertilize and plant grass seed. Starting at 9 […]
Save the Date: Garden Party in Murchison Place Park, August 3rd
Posted in Entertainment, Events, Murchison Place Park on May 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Clyde River is organizing a 2014 celebration with a Garden Party in Murchison Place Park on Sunday, August 3rd. More details to follow, so stay tuned.
Great Show of Support for Murchison Place Park at Pancake Breakfast
Posted in Events, Friends of Clyde River, Murchison Place Park, Youth on November 17, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Almost 100 people of all ages turned out for this morning’s pancake breakfast hosted by the Friends of Clyde River, Community Spirit group. Proceeds from the breakfast will support the maintenance of Murchison Place Park. The Friends thank all of you for attending. We also wish to recognize the many volunteers that made this event […]
Reminder: Murchison Place Park Cleanup Tomorrow, Oct. 19th, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Posted in History on October 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow morning is Clean Up time at Murchison Place Park. Anyone who has participated in this event knows that working together in the park is great fun and good exercise. It is a wonderful chance to enjoy this beautiful place at the end of the season. Refreshments will be provided. And there will be great […]
Tickets Available for Murchison Place Park Painting
Posted in Central Parish Presbyterian Church, Community Centre news, Murchison Place Park on September 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Local artist Millie Kikkert is selling tickets on her painting of Murchison Place Park. The proceeds will be split evenly between Burnside Presbyterian Church and the Clyde River Community Centre. Tickets are $2 each and the draw will be October 19th, 2013. To purchase a ticket/tickets, please contact Millie at 675-3061.
Looking for Murchison Place Park Volunteers
Posted in History, Murchison Place Park on May 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Each park season we have a list of volunteers who agree to oversee the park for a one or two-week period. It means visiting the park every couple of days, doing a walk around and making sure all is in order. If there are issues that need attention, they can be reported to someone on […]
Another successful clean-up day at Murchison Place Park
Posted in Events, Murchison Place Park on May 20, 2013| 1 Comment »
Luckily Monday, May 20, 2013 was a nice day as 30+ volunteers created a little magic as they prepared the lovely Murchison Place park for summer fun. It’s amazing how quickly this can happen now that the park has some years of maturity and volunteers know how to approach the task. The trees were trimmed […]