Neighbours of West Galt magazine is on the way for October!

I’m hearing that people are receiving the October edition in their mailboxes today, after disruptions in Canada Post delivery earlier this fall.

If you want to see the magazine before it lands in your mailbox, it’s available to view here: https://www.bestversionmedia.com/on/neighboursofwestgalt/

The feature story is about long-time West Galt teacher Graham Ponting and his partner Ellen Nelson.  I enjoyed interviewing them and learning how many West Galters remember attending his English classes at Southwood Secondary School, where he worked for 13 years before taking on the Vice Principal role at Preston High School.

Stan Switalski created the photographs for the feature story.

Also featured in the October Edition:

• The history of the Jenny Wren statue at Queen’s Square, erected to remember the thousands of Women’s Royal Canadian Navy service members trained in Galt in the Second World War.
• Glendon Gymnastics is profiled in a business feature.
• A preview story for Ghost the Musical at the Cambridge Arts Theatre October 17-25, 2025
• Four local dogs are featured on the pets of the Month page
• A community calendar lists local events in and around West Galt

I’m the content coordinator for Neighbours of West Galt magazine and used to work at the former Cambridge Reporter newspaper. 

Please share your West Galt story ideas and pet photos with me at kswayze@bestversionmedia.com