CLAN LESLIE GATHERING, LESLIEVILLE, SATURDAY, MAY 5 2012
On Saturday May 5, 2012, Clan Leslie will be gathering in Leslieville for a day of history and celebration. This event is, of course, of great interest to Leslies, but also to local historians and others interested in Leslieville.
QUEEN STREET EAST PRESBYTERIAN STREET CHURCH
We will meet at the Queen Street East Presbyterian Street Church, (founded by Robert and George Leslie and others), 947 Queen Street East, (and corner of Carlaw Street), M4M 1J9, Toronto, ON.
Parking: Meters on Queen Street East, free parking on side streets, longer term metered parking 2 blocks north of Queen off Logan Avenue in the Value Village Parking Lot.
THE PLAN FOR THE MAY 5th LESLIE GATHERING IN LESLIEVILLE
Meet at the Queen Street East Presbyterian Church in the main part of the Church. Presentations will be held here, then we will drive over to McGugan’s Scottish Pub where we will have lunch in the Banquet Room. The walking tour will take place from here. Those who wish to visit the Leslie Log House (original home of George Leslie and family, 1826) will go to Mississauga to tour the house.
SCHEDULE
9:15 to 9:30 – Everyone arrives and signs in. (See parking details above).
There is a Bazaar upstairs in the Church so you can purchase coffee and cookies there.
10:00 – Joanne Doucette – A Power Point show on George Leslie’s history.
11:30 – William Leslie, Commissioner, Clan Leslie, North America –
Origin of the Family of Leslie, the Clan Leslie and the Clan Leslie Society International.
12:30 – Lunch – Banquet Room, McGugan’s Pub. You can order your own lunch here.
Parking: Meters on Gerrard, free parking on side streets, free parking 2 blocks west at Gerrard Square. Telephone Number: (416) 901-9859
1:30 – Tour of Leslieville. Within easy walking distance are the Leslie Post Office/General Store; Leslie Grove Park, the site of the Leslie Nurseries, some of the remaining street trees planted by George Leslie, Caroline Avenue (after Caroline Davis, George Leslie’s first wife), the site of the Orange Hall, the Duke of York Tavern, Leslie Street, and Maple Leaf Forever Park and back to Maple Cottage and the Maple Leaf Forever Tree.
2:30 – Meet and greet and questions
4:00 – Anne Byard has obtained permission to open the Leslie Log House Museum for those who are interested. The Leslie Log House is located at 4415 Mississauga Road, on the east side of the street, north of Highway 403, in the City of Mississauga.
There is a small charge for using the Church, $80, so small donations would be appreciated.
Queen Street East Presbyterian Church
McGugan’s Scottish Pub
If anyone gets lost, you can call my cell phone # 647-236-4980.
Best wishes
Joanne Doucette
Apparently, kids are spending too much time playing video games…so the National Trust in the UK has come up with a list things every kid should do before age 12.
From the National Trust:
Here’s the list:
1.Climb a tree
- Make sure there is nothing under the tree which could hurt you in the event of a fall
- Don’t climb on windy or wet day
- Read more about tree climbing here.
2. Roll down a really big hill
- Use hills with gentle slope
- Avoid areas recently occupied by livestock
3. Camp out in the wild
4. Build a den
- Download a PDF about building a den safely here (PDF/ 448KB)
7. Fly a kite
8. Catch a fish with a net
- Be gentle when fishing with a net
- Always put the fish back quickly in the water
- Keep cuts and wounds covered with waterproof plasters
- Get more pond safety advice.
9. Eat an apple straight from a tree
- Give the apple a wash before eating it and look out for maggot holes
- Ask the owner of the tree for permission beforehand
10. Play conkers
- Help prepare the conker for your child.
- If you drill the hole with a power drill it means the conker is less likely to split when playing and is safer than making a hole with a sharp object
11. Throw some snow
- Watch out for stones in the soft fresh snow
- Get more snow saftey tips here
12. Hunt for treasure on the beach
14. Dam a stream
- Be careful of any wildlife that may be living in the area
- Small streams with gentle currents are safest
15. Go sledging
- Make sure there is nothing around to run over, into or fall off
- Read more snow safety
- More on sledging safety
16. Bury someone in the sand
- Keep away well away from the shore line and wait until the tide is out
- Lie on top of the sand and cover the person with soft sand that’s around rather than digging a hole
- Keep sand away from your face
- Get more sand safety tips here (PDF /2.6 MB)
17. Set up a snail race
- Be sure to return the snails back home after the race and don’t forget to wash your hands
- Get more information on how to set up a snail race here
18. Balance on a fallen tree
- Often trees fall as they have rotted or are diseased, so make sure you select a tree with branches that are sturdy enough to take your child’s weight
- Avoid trees with short, sharp branches that you could hurt yourself on
- Pick a day which is not wet and/or windy
19. Swing on a rope swing
- Find out more about how to have fun on rope swings safely (PDF/ 448KB)
21. Eat blackberries growing in the wild
22. Take a look inside a tree
- Pick a sturdy tree that’s not likely to fall
- To be super safe, it’s best to avoid windy or wet weather
23. Visit an island
- If visiting an island in a tidal area, ensure you are aware of the times when you will be able to leave the island safely
26. Hunt for fossils and bones
28. Climb a huge hill
- Stay away from hidden dangers such as crevices or old mine shafts
29. Get behind a waterfall
- Join an organised walk
- Find out more about waterfalls in Wales
32. Find some frogspawn
33. Catch a butterfly in a net
- It’s against the law to catch some butterflies – identify the butterfly before catching it to make sure it is not a rare variety
- Catch the butterfly with care as they can easily get damaged – get an experienced person to show you how to use a butterfly net if you don’t know how to use one
- Don’t catch butterflies on a nature reserve unless you are with the warden or ranger. It should be ok to catch butterflies in your garden or in countryside places that are not nature reserves, but if in doubt, ask first!
- Release the butterfly as soon as possible where you caught them especially if they are getting unhappy
- Read more about catching butterflies
35. Discover what’s in a pond
36. Call an owl
- Be careful: Male owls (that you’re impersonating) can be very aggressive, especially when they are near the nest.
- Nesting season lasts from February through to August so it may be best to try outside of this time
- Read more on Owls (RSPB), Tawny Owl facts (RSPB), BBC Tawny Owl videos
37. Check out the crazy creatures in a rock pool
- Rocks can be slippery – supervise your child at all times and watch out for hidden dangers such as crevices
- Make sure you choose an area that won’t get cut off by the tide
39. Catch a crab
- Check the surroundings and make sure it’s safe
- Male crabs can be aggressive towards each other so don’t put too many of them together in a small bucket
- Keep crabs in a bucket full of sea water away from direct sunlight
- Be sure to release the crabs back into the water afterwards
40. Go on a nature walk at night
- It can be difficult to spot hazards at night, so walk the route in the daylight before attempting it at night
- Don’t forget to take a torch
42. Go wild swimming
- Read more about Outdoor Swimming
- Read more on Beach Safety (PDF)
43. Go rafting
- Join a local club or attend an organised event
- Keep cuts and wounds covered with waterproof plasters
- Read more about rafing safely here
44. Light a fire without matches
45. Find your way with a map and a compass
46. Try bouldering
- Join a local club or attend an organised event. Download a PDF for more information (PDF)
47. Cook on a campfire
- Read more about Campfire Safety, Camping Food Safety
48. Try abseiling
49. Find a geocache
50. Canoe down a river
- Join a local club or attend an organised event. Find out more about canoeing safely here
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