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May 30, 2025
Angus Bonnyman
May 30, 2025
Certainly a fragrant time of year
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Welcome!
Wow, last time I asked about favourite rhubarb recipes, and many of you were very generous in sharing them - everything from Shelley’s Rhubarb muffins to some wonderful crisps and drinks, and, and, and 🙂 Thank you all for sharing. The winner of the contest for a $30 gift card from Sisterhood Fibres was Chris Thistle-English who shared this recipe
Rhubarb Punch ~ Makes about 2.5 litres syrup
4 litres chopped rhubarb 750 ml water
Combine rhubarb and water in a large pot. Simmer until tender. Strain, then chill juice. There will be about 1 - 1.5 litres of juice. ( may be frozen at this point.)
To the chilled juice, add 180 ml frozen lemonade concentrate ( thawed), 360 ml water and 125 ml sugar.
Mix well. When ready to serve, mix with ginger ale. ( about 3:1 ginger ale to syrup, or to taste. ) This keeps well, refrigerated for several weeks. For an adult version, combine a little syrup with gin and tonic!
I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to strawberry season - Margaret Minney tells me that they expect to open their u-pick in late June.
My thanks go out to everyone who has shared their events, news ‘nuggets’ and feedback. I am also thrilled to have more advertisers joining us for the print edition of The Nuggets - it’s my plan to have the next one out in July.
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A Few Nuggets … ICYMI
Creamery Square Heritage Museum is featuring an exhibit, “Tatamagouche Doctors Through the Years’. Free admission 9-10am Saturdays.
The Fraser’s Annual “Youth Art Show” delighted audiences - lots of talent on display, kudos to the teachers and volunteers who made this possible.
NSRC Youth Summer Soccer will run on Monday nights June 2- July 21 (Ages 4+ 6-6:45pm and Older Group 6:45-7:30pm) - register by June 1st. $30 ($25 siblings) e-transfers to Kelly [email protected]
Bill Mundle Marina, operated by Pugwash Yacht Club, is beginning a Capital Project that involves dredging, which will allow for increased dock space, installation of a fuel station, and finally, a public boat launch.
Anyone interested in joining a Tatamagouche book club is welcome to its first gathering on Friday, June 20, 6 pm at the Tata library to discuss Lesley Crewe’s book, Recipe for a Good Life.
Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
Dexter’s Butcher Block - looking for an energetic, customer-oriented individual
AM Kayak Rental - hiring “on call” staff for their kayak shack. Call 902-953-1052
Ebbett’s Farm Market - Part & Full-Time, must be available evening & weekend shifts. Pls phone Lorenda 902-890-3615
Red Knot Bakery - 2-3 days/wk. Tatamagouche & Truro - email [email protected]
Wallace & Area Development - Student Coordinator. $18/hr - email resume & cover letter to [email protected]
Kids Best Afterschool Program is hiring - 1 Lead Program Staff; 1-2 Program Staff Helper(s); Student Helpers (high school students 16+ welcome). Send resume to [email protected]
Learn to Sail @ Barrachois Harbour Yacht Club $300- July 21-25 & July 28 - Aug 1. 9-4pm for youth 9-12. [email protected] (stay tuned for info & dates for Pugwash)
Cumberland Water Utility Source Water Advisory Committee is looking for citizen members. Email [email protected]
Call for vendors - Sunset Community Fall Fair - September 13th - contact [email protected]
The Central Nova Scotia Tourism Development Society is looking for board members from the accommodations sector (hotels, B&Bs, short-term rentals) and tourism operators (festivals, attractions, experiences, outdoor rec, food & drink, etc.) to help shape the future of tourism in our region. Apply by June 12 at 12PM to: [email protected]
Live Music
Wednesdays 7pm
River John & District Lions Club - Donald’s Music Circle
Fridays 5pm – 7pm
Chowder House on Main – Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-2223
May 30th Jim King
Jun 6th David & Brian
Jun 7th Kaden & Abbey (1-3pm)
Jun 13th Jim King
Fridays 5pm – 7pm
Tatamagouche Brewing Co
Friday, May 30, 2025 - Live Music with 11th & Duke 5-7PM
Friday, June 6, 2025 - Live Music with Ol’ Soles 5-7PM
Friday, June 13, 2025 - Live Music with Kaden Mattinson and Abbey Letcher 5-7PM
Fridays & every other Saturday 5pm
Big Al’s Family Restaurant & Lounge - Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-3341
Fridays - Route 6
Saturdays - Terry Crombie
Saturdays 6-9pm
Wiley’s By the Wharf – Reservations: [email protected]
May 31st - Live Music with Drew Polegato
Mark your calendars!
May 30th noon-2pm | Inclusion in Action Sunset Industries, Pugwash | BBQ lunch, music & games, coffee, market and info about adaptive & assistive devices. |
May 31st | Wallace Dandelion Festival | 6:30am - Sunrise Bike Ride 8:30-noon Wallace Fire Dept Open House, Breakfast on a Bun takeout $5 1pm - Leisure Paddle, leaving from Kerrs Mill Bridge Kids Fun Zone at Charman’s Fireplace Thrift - 50% off Clothing, Shoes & Purses Yard sales galore! |
May 31 9-2 | Yard Sale & BBQ Bayhead Hall | Rain or shine. To book a table, pls call Katherine 902-657-3219 or Marilyn 902-657-3328 |
June 1st 2-4pm | Spring Fashion Show. River John Legion Proceeds to RJCAS | Tickets $20 available at Ladies Consignment Shop (Tata) and River John Motor Co. Snacks & door prizes |
June 1st 7pm | Tatamagouche & Area Singers Spring Concert Sharon United Church | Admission by donation |
June 4 7:30pm | Tatamagouche Pickleball Club Trivia Night North Shore Rec Centre | $15/person, Max 6/team. Call/text 902-899-5018 to register |
June 5th 11-5pm | Public Health Mobile Unit - All Ages Vaccination & Testing Clinic Tatamagouche Fire Hall | Pls bring your health card. |
June 5th 6-7:30pm | Community Info Session & Mobile Health & Wellness Team Pugwash Curling Club | |
June 6 | Salem United Lobster Dinner Take out only. 4-5:30pm at St George's Church | 1 market lobster (cracked), potato salad, green salad, roll and pie. $25 Pre order 902-351-2552 |
June 6th 6:30pm | “The Three Questions” The Grace Arts Centre | A dance performance for kids and families presented by Phin Performing Arts |
June 6th 7-9pm | 35th Anniversary Celebration Farm Equipment Museum 73 Ryland Ave, Bible Hill | Discover the stories behind the equipment, enjoy entertainment, refreshments, live demos and special anniversary exhibits. |
June 7th 7am – 5pm | 31st Annual Fishing Derby. Isaac’s Lake, Westchester | No license required. All ages welcome. $10 Adults/$5 children under 12. Lots of prizes to be won, boats welcome, BBQ onsite. Westchester Volunteer Fire Dept. Justin Rushton 902-897-7706 |
June 7th 9am | 2nd Annual Adrian Martynkiw Memorial Ball Tournament | Deadline to register teams is May 29th . There will be fun, food trucks and prizes. All in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colchester East Hants. |
June 7 9am-1pm | Pugwash Fire Dept – Spring Vendor Market | Great morning of shopping from local vendors, with coffee and donuts from the firefighters. To book a table contact Laura Wells 902-694-2888. |
June 7 Take-out 4-4:30pm Eat-in 4:30-6:30pm | North Shore Snowmobile Club Lobster or Steak Dinner | $30. Pre-order by June 4th by calling 902-233-1948 |
June 7th 7-9pm | Route 6 Music Concert (Dana Jefferson, Darryl Heighton, Jeff Alcorn & George Power) Barrachois Community Hall | Light lunch to be served. Admission by donation to assist in renovation of the hall. |
June 7th 7-11pm | Music and Dance by The Island Boys Royal Cdn Legion Tatamagouche | Advance tickets only. $10. 19+ Call 902-657-2172 Cash Bar & 50/50. Doors open at 6:30pm. |
June 11 6-8pm | Talent Night Roach Hall, Hills of Annan | Donations at the door for TRA Grads of 2025 Prom. Contact Mindy 902-899-7762 |
June 12 6:30-9:30 | Fashions For A Cause. Proceeds to Kait Saxton Memorial Scholarship Fund Lobster Factory, Pugwash | $25. An evening of fashion and fun. Hors d’oeuvres & cash bar. Tickets available at SeaShell BeachWear & Gifts. |
June 13 | Pottery Workshop at Wallace & Area Museum | Pre-register by calling 902-893-0710 by June 9th |
June 14 | Father’s Day Pugwash Legion. 10778 Durham St | BBQ, Pool, Shuffle Board, Darts and Crib. |
June 14 8:30 - sold out | Slam Dunk Pancake Breakfast North Shore Rec Centre | GF pancakes available. Proceeds to support U15 Colchester Kings |
June 14 9-noon Registration 9-10am | Russ Durling Memorial Walk-a-thon Malagash Community Hall | Funds raised will support an accessible washroom project. Debbie 902-957-0857 |
June 15 9-1pm | Father’s Day Breakfast Tatamagouche Legion | Everyone welcome. Takeouts available |
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