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Sea Island Community Centre

by Val

Burkeville has always been a tight-knit community. Over the years, residents have supported the creation of playgrounds, a church, a school and a community centre.

This building, originally Ernest Cooney’s barn, was given new life as the Sea Island Community Centre. It was the heart of Burkeville and hosted many memorable events. A newspaper report from December 1945 described how the centre was transformed into a “veritable fairyland,” with 300 elves and fairies all waiting to receive gifts from Father Christmas.

Photo Credit: Children’s theatre at Sea Island Community Centre in 1949 or ‘50.
Photo courtesy of Sea Island Heritage Society

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