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Our Christmas tree is up ... not sure I'm ready for this
November 28, 2025
Angus Bonnyman
November 28, 2025
Wallace Bay - November 20, 2025
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Welcome!
As we whisk our way into the last weekend in November, I feel a bit like Santa, making a list and checking it twice, more so because my memory isn’t quite what it used to be.
It seems my last newsletter had a few errors in it, and one of them reminds me just how bad my geography is - turns out “Lismore Hall” is not only not where I thought it was, it’s nowhere near us, more towards Digby. My apologies.
What a wonderful event/crowd/vibe at Tatamagouche Rural Academy last night for their inaugural Holiday Auction. Looking forward to next year ;)
Race to 1000 - We’re at 984 subscribers. Will we make it to 1,000 in time for Christmas?? Please share :)
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A Few Nuggets … ICYMI
The 2026 Tatamagouche and Area Historical Calendar, “Odds and Ends” is now available for $20 in support of the North Shore Archives. Available at CG Fulton’s Pharmacy, Elsie’s 2.0 Corner Store, Earltown General Store or from Joyce Ferguson - 902-657-0074.
A representative from MLA Tom Taggart’s office will be available at the Tatamagouche Library to meet with constituents from 10am-3pm - Dec 16th. Get help completing Seniors Care Grant or Heating Rebate forms, bring your concerns or just come say hello.
Thanks to support from local businesses and organizations, there is a busy schedule of free community skates planned this Winter at NSRC - most Saturdays (11:30-12:30pm) & Sundays (12-1pm)
Also at NSRC – Adult Skating M/W/F 11am-1pm $5/day, $30/half-season pass; Adult Pick-up Hockey M/W/F 10-11am; Women’s Pick-up Hockey Sundays @ 7pm, $10
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Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
Colchester County is hiring a Finance Analyst. https://colchester.applytojobs.ca
Creamery Square Assn is looking for a volunteer Treasurer - email [email protected] if you’d like to join the Board.
Anyone interested in decorating a tree for The Festival of the Trees Decorating Day – Dec 4th 10-4pm (or by appt), trees and stands provided. Contact Shelley for info/register 902-957-0662 or [email protected]
Mark your calendars!
*Nov 29 9-5pm Nov 30 10-4pm | Vintage Christmas Decoration Sale, Christmas Walk & More Ashton’s Garden Centre | Decorations and gifts galore! Pine and balsam fir Christmas trees. Free Christmas-themed woodland walk. Live music & Food on Saturday. |
Nov 29 9-noon | Christmas Sale Sedgewick Memorial Church |
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Nov 29 11-2pm | Tata Air Cadets Bottle Drive Tata Home Centre | Pick-up also available, contact Jamie Cripps 902-957-7554 |
Nov 29 1-3pm | Malagash Community Park Decorating | Help decorate, enjoy treats and hot drink. Live music from 2-3pm. Hosted by the Malagash Heritage Assn. |
Nov 29 7pm | 9th Annual Josie-Lynn Crawford Tree Lighting Wentworth Learning Centre | Celebrate the holiday season with us. Santa Claus will make a special appearance with a special treat for each child. |
Nov 30 1:30-4:30pm | Christmas Market Old River John School |
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Nov 30 1pm | Spirit of Christmas St Michael’s, Brule | An afternoon of festive music. Reception to follow. |
Dec 3 2-4pm | Coping with the Holidays Tata Fire Hall | Join us for refreshments, conversations and an activity for the holidays. No registration required. Call 902-893-3265 or email [email protected] for more info. |
Dec 3 5:30-7:30pm | Opening Reception “Quietude: an exhibit of textile art by Deb Plestid” deCoste Culture Hub, Pictou | Show runs Nov 26 – Jan 12th . |
Dec 4 7pm | A Very Very Cassie & Maggie Christmas The Grace Arts Centre | $35 |
Dec 5 6:30pm | 2nd Annual Christmas Parade – Pugwash | “A Traditional Christmas”. Parade will begin on Church St, continue on Victoria St, head up Water St and finish on King St. |
Dec 5-7th | Festival of the Trees The Fraser Art Gallery | Decorating Day – Dec 4th 10-4pm (or by appt), trees and stands provided. Contact Shelley for info/register 902-957-0662 or [email protected] |
Dec 5 7:30pm | Cumberland Singers Christmas Concert Wentworth Rec Centre | $15, U12 $10, U6 free. “The Sounds of Christmas: A Christmas Farewell”. Proceeds to various local charities to be announced at the show |
Dec 6 9-1pm | Breaking the Silence Annual Christmas Sale Tata Farmers’ Market | In support of UPAVIM, a women’s cooperative in Guatemala City |
Dec 6 6pm | Tatamagouche Christmas Parade | Always the first Saturday of December, this is sure to be a fun event. |
Dec 11-20 | The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Grace Arts Centre | The North Shore Players will perform: Dec 11, 12, 13, 18 & 19 at 6:30pm Dec 13, 14 & 20 at 2pm For tickets call 902-657-3500 or visit gracejollymore.com |
Dec 12 6pm | Family Christmas Movie RJ Lions Club | Admission by donation. Doors open at 5:30pm. Enjoy a holiday movie (“The Santa Clause”) with family and friends. Canteen will be open (cash only) |
Dec 12 6pm | NSRC Paint Night North Shore Rec Centre | 19+. Cash bar. $35/kit. Reserve your spot by contacting Mindy or Christine at [email protected] |
Dec 13 Noon-2pm | Malagash Community Christmas Bazaar 1926 North Shore Rd, Malagash Mine | Santa Sack Raffle – 4 prizes to be won. Free lunch. Bake sale. Food bank drive. Live Music. Hosted by the Malagash Heritage Assn. |
Dec 13 6-7:30pm | Holiday Dance Party Skate North Shore Rec Centre | Free hot chocolate and snacks. Sponsored by the North Shore Community Connection Society. |
Dec 13 (Storm date: Dec 14) | Wallace Country Christmas | See image below for the full line-up of activities! |
Dec 14 7pm | Tata Area Singers Christmas Concert Sharon United Church | Admission by donation. |
Dec 15 6:30-8:30pm | A Christmas Gift of author readings Tatamagouche Library | Free. Music. Light refreshments. Hosted by North Shore Writers |
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