A mainstay business in Puslinch is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Congratulations Bryan’s!
While Bryan’s was first founded in 1970 by Brian Lillycrop to help other farmers find affordable equipment, it wasn’t until 1972 to the company held its first auction.
It started out as just agricultural and farm-related items but as the company became more successful the auction frequency increased as did the variety of items.
Now Bryan’s not only continues to do live auctions but the company also offers online auctions with an expertise in re-marketing surplus equipment from the municipal, construction and agriculture sectors.
The company owns its main auction area in Puslinch as well as a facility in Trenton.
I haven’t been to a ton of auctions but I can remember going out early one Saturday morning with my dad to somewhere near St. Jacobs to look for a dresser.
I’m not sure how he chose that specific auction but I had the best time. I don’t recall us actually purchasing anything but I really enjoyed myself.
There’s something about an auction atmosphere that is quite exciting.
So thank you Bryan’s for providing such a service in Puslinch. While I’m not the one to purchase any sort of equipment in my household I may just suggest to my fiancé that we take a look at a Bryan’s auction if we’re ever in need of a new lawnmower or snowblower or general power tools.
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Look out Neob, a new lavender store is in town.
Flowers to Fragrance was originally based on a farm between Harriston and Mount Forest and now owner Nick Morris has opened a retail store in Elora.
The store is located at 237 Geddes Street just north of the Elora Café.
As a diehard lavender advocate this makes me happy. I wrote a story about Flowers to Fragrance in the first ever Business Leader back in 2016 and I’m glad that Nick has found a way to keep the business going.
You’d better believe that I’ll be stopping in. There can never been too much lavender in your life.
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A new makers space opened in Elora last fall. The Sparrows Nest is located beside Campino Studio and Studio Kampina at 140 Metcalfe Street in Elora.
Sparrows Nest founder Stephanie Lines-Toohill takes donated art supplies and finds projects for young creators and community groups.
At the Sparrow’s Nest locally handcrated items, pre-loved art materials, found objects, curios and notions are sold.
Donations will be accepted at any time and if the store isn’t open donors can leave their items on the doorstep.
Researching for this column is the first time I’ve heard about this space.
As a clay painting enthusiast a makers space of this sort sounds very appealing. I may just have to check it out.
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