Pin given out as part of fundraising for the Bradford Public Library. Fundraising was run in order to help raise money to build a new library, which was the library location (100 Holland Court) that finished construction in 1988.

A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included is a newspaper photograph of (L-R): George Breedon (Dept. Treasurer), Merle McKnight (Firefighter), Ted Bulpit (Dept. Fire Chief), Gord Church (Dept. Captain), Eleanor Sherbo (Library Board Chairperson)

"BRADFORD'S VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS rasided $1,500 for th Library Building Fund from an October draw, and made the presentation to library board chair..."

A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"SOME OF the resident of Mason street got together to issue a challenge to all streets in Bradford. They've raised the $250 necessary to purchase a specially-inscribed brick in the new library, in exchange for their donation. They challenge other streets to do the same thing, so the specially-designed wall will have bricks with most streets in town listed."

A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"A large crowd came out on Saturday to witness the initiation of the library fundraising committee's new sign...The brick wall signifies the group's major project, selling inscribed bricks for a special wall in the new building. The bricks sell for $250 each..."

Photograph of two children who were chosen as ambassadors for Easter Seals Ontario. The photograph was presented to recognize the Town of Bradford's involvement in that year's Persechini Run/Walkathon. As ambassadors they were titled “Timmy” and “Tammy.” (Framed)

A newspaper photograph of Anne Wagg and Susan West with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

Caption Reads:
"The Bradford Public Library Building Fund received its first fundraising boost last week from the members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority when they donated $300 to the cause..."

Photograph of a cheque presentation during fundraising for a new library at 100 Holland Court.

From Left: Lorraine Tompkins (Chariperson of the Library Board), Peter Mizzoni (President of Bradford Rotary Club), Anne Wagg (Chairperson of Library Committee), Dennis Roughley (Town Councillor)

"One of the groups celebrating Bradford's 150th Anniversary is the Gwillim Group - a group of history buffs, under the aegis of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association, that is turning the spotlight on Upper Canada's First Lady.
Elizabeth Posthuma Gwillim was not only the wife of Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, she was an ardent traveller, a hostess equally at home in the wilderness and high society, and an accomplished artist. The Gwillim Group has commissioned a bronze and rock sculpture, by artist Brenda Wainman Goulet, which will be placed in the parkette beside the Post Office on Barrie St.
The Gwillim Group is holding a fundraising Dinner Theatre event tonight, June 9, in partnership with the Bradford District High School Drama Club. The students will present a homorous production of "Happy Birthday Bradford, or Who want a carrot for a mascot?" - while the Group serve up a Spaghetti Dinner, with Strawberry Shortcake for dessert, and there will be a silent auction of items that include an original painting by local artist Kathryn Bury."

Participants from a Heart & Stroke Awareness Bike Ride. If you are or know anyone in this photograph, please let us know.

"Bradford - The Second annual Bradford Jail-N-Bail for the Canadian Cancer Society will be taking place at CarrotFest this Saturday - a fundraiser that lightheartedly locks up prominent citizens, and requires them to raise at least $250 each in "bail" to get out from behind bars. ..."