– By Geoff Burrowes
People tell me I have a good memory because I can remember things that happened nearly 80 year’s ago. Not true – when you reach my age those things are fresher in memory than what I had for breakfast this morning! But I must admit that I often remember more impressions and flavours than actual events!
Ask any kid who grew up in BG in the 40s 50s or 60s about cake shops and calculate the wattage of their smiles and be impressed! Cake shops were generally single floor buildings got to by a board bridge over a gutter or trench and containing a plethora of delights within the price range of most children! For example 3 cents for a small lemonade. or a penny for butterscotch, colourful soury, pink nuttin or fat white peppermints, all wrapped in thin greaseproof paper. Slightly sweet tennis rolls and satisfyingly sweet, crunchy, rock buns, all were within reach. Continue reading
Guyana Charities (Canada) Inc. – GCC- October 2021 Newsletter
DOWNLOAD: GCC Newsletter – October 2021
Dear Friends/Members/Volunteers/Donors/Supporters:
Attached please find our October 2021 Newsletter. As usual, we would appreciate it if you could forward this on to members of your family and friends.
Due to the pandemic we have had to cancel all of our fundraising events for most of 2020 and 2021. Again, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all who have been supportive to us during this time.
We are hoping that there might be a possibility for us to be able to do a fundraising event during the earlier part of the coming year. Your continued support is always valued and welcomed. Continue reading →
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