Hespeler’s Hidden Secret Book & Beer Launch, Oct. 14th, 2023 In cooperation with Sparrow Brewing/Roasting, historian Paul Langan will release his latest booklet Hespeler’s Hidden Secret - The Coombe Home 1905-1947 on October 14th, 2023 from Noon-1pm. Sparrow Brewing will also be producing a limited edition of 100 cans of special label Hespeler’s Hidden Secret Lager Beer to celebrate the occasion. For immediate release...Hespeler, Ontario... 10 7 2023. Smyly Homes, Dublin Ireland personnel came to Canada in 1905 to look for a home to send boys and girls in their care. The Coombe home in Hespeler was purchased by Smyly Homes and is where the children first arrived before being sent out to the farms to live and work. This 75 page booklet details the history of the home and includes interviews with the children that lived there. A difficult part of our Canadian past to come to terms with. Here are details of the launch of the book and lager. When: Noon-1pm, Saturday, October 14th Where
4 Artists of Hespeler Booklet Author Paul Langan will be moving up the release date of The Four Artists of Hespeler booklet to October 2024. Originally scheduled to be released in 2024, the booklet featuring Frank Panabaker, Vera Rosenberger, Shirley (Cox) Brent and Debbie Ellis will give a biography on each person and feature selections of their work. Signed copies of the paperback will be available from the author. It will be available at local independent bookstores in Waterloo Region and Amazon worldwide. Paul Langan states ," It has been a rewarding experience for me to research these artists. I am sure anyone that enjoys local history and art will love this publication." For more information, go to http://paullangan.com