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October 25, 2024
Honoring Irene Joyce Shelton: Local Artist, Mother, and Friend
At New to You Fergus, we often have the privilege of discovering hidden local treasures, each piece imbued with its own history and significance. Recently, during one of our auctions, we were honored to sell a breathtaking watercolour painting by local artist Irene Joyce Shelton. The proceeds from this sale were donated to Groves Hospital, helping us continue our mission of giving back to the community through the generosity of both donors and buyers.
August 20, 2024
Returning History to Its Roots: The Story of the Beatty Bros. Plate
At New to You, we recently had the privilege of facilitating a meaningful homecoming for a remarkable piece of local heritage through our auction, all in support of Groves Hospital. The story begins with a collector’s plate—a commemorative Royal Doulton Beatty Brothers plate from 1934—donated to us by GHVA volunteer Marlene Tosh. Marlene received the plate from her sister, who had inherited it from her father-in-law, Wesley Ham, the former General Manager at Beatty Brothers.