Newcastle Community Hall

Mark your calendars! British Home Children in Clarington A Presentation by Sheila Dodd Explore the history and lives of the British Home Children who were placed in Clarington. Sheila Dodd will highlight the sending agencies, receiving homes, and the challenges many British Home Children faced once in Canada. Free admission Accredited speaker with Home Children…

Mark your calendars! NVDHS General Meeting Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7 p.m. Newcastle Community Hall The family behind the novel: The Farncombs of Newcastle Katherine Le Gresley, author of the The Lightkeeper Come and hear about the Farncomb family of Ebor House and the influence they had on the town of Newcastle and beyond. Free…

Mark your calendars! Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. Historical Room, Newcastle Community Hall Find out what we’ve been doing for the past year Elect the 2026-2027 Board of Directors Participate in our fun and informative Show and Tell Enjoy a light lunch afterward The meeting portion will be short and then it will…

Speakers: JJ MacLellan, Renovation Project Manager, Fred Graham, former Belmont House resident Learn about the home’s history, the preservation efforts that brought it back to life, and its place in our community’s heritage. All are welcome! Free admission, but please RSVP.  Enjoy free refreshments following the talk