The first Monday of August is designated as Cockburn Day in Cobourg, in honour of James Cockburn, our Father of Confederation. For the occasion, we are very pleased to welcome back THE TWO ROBS, Washburn & Franklin, chief members of The Cockburn Society. More details to come....... You are reminded to bring a folding chair.
Our guest musician today will be the BUSKER BROTHERS. Steve Shortt and Jamie Hunt are a pair of musicians who reside in Northumberland County and have been together since 2014 They are an acoustic guitar duo who have a background in community theatre, along with a love of music and performing. They play a great […]
In honour of circus impresario, Port Hope's The Great Farini, the Circus is coming to town! Don't expect lions and tigers, or even a BIG TOP, but do expect fun. We will be featuring Circus Dancers from Premier Dance, Young Magicians, Games of Skill & Strength, Popcorn! Come one, Come all! Admission is FREE!!!!!
Author Shane Peacock and musician Ian Bell wil lead us in a celebration of the greatest Canadian funambulist, William Hunt, AKA The Great Farini. Known chiefly for his tight rope feats over Niagara Falls, Farini was also one of the world’s greatest circus performers and entrepreneurs, an inventor, explorer and author! For most of his […]
Our Friend, the History Guy, DAN BUCHANAN, is author of a number of books relating to the history of this area. One is the detailed story of one of The Heinous, The Heroic & The High Flyers, namely Dr. William King. Dr. King was the last person executed in Northumberland. After he was found guilty […]
