On May 13, 2011, Woody Point celebrated the designation of Woody Point as a Registered Heritage District by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. The celebration included the unveiling of a plaque displayed at the front of the JW Roberts House which is also a provincially designated heritage structure and acts as an information centre for the town. The proceedings were well attended by residents, visitors and especially visible were students from Bonne Bay Academy. The designation ceremony was hosted by Mayor Ken Thomas, who recounted some of the history of Woody Point and informed on how the designation came to be a reality. Government officials in attendance who conveyed congratulatory remarks were Wally Young, MHA for St Barbe, Terry French for Tourism Culture and Recreation and Gerry Byrne, MP for Humber St Barbe. Darrin King, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment was also in attendance.
Following the designation ceremony everyone gathered for light refreshments at the Heritage Theatre.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The JW Roberts House will be open to the public again this summer by July 1st again, as an information centre and representative of a typical early 20th century home. Friday afternoons throughout the summer will see demonstrations of various crafts at the House. This is a “See How It’s Made” Program offered by Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development. Look for postings around town which will show the specific programming as it unfolds. Also visit www.seehowitsmade.ca for the schedules.
Wanted: Volunteers to serve on the heritage committee and to help with events and programming. If you have some time and would like to be involved in supporting heritage activities in Woody Point, please call Rose Dewhirst, Chair – Woody Point Heritage Committee at 453-2035.
