Program description: The historic Sheringham Point Lighthouse is an iconic example of Vancouver Island’s maritime history. In 2015, the site was taken over by the Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society, protected as a Canadian Heritage Lighthouse and fully restored. In session one, conservation consultant Ian Fawcett will present the history of the lighthouse, its operations and functions, as well as the efforts of the local community to protect the site and see it conserved for future generations. In session two, Ian examines the preservation work done and the rationale behind it, both to protect the historic structures and animate the lighthouse and grounds, securing its relevance today and into the future.
Program Leader: Ian Fawcett
Ian Fawcett is project manager and heritage coordinator for the Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society. He created and manages the Society’s website and is a primary fundraiser. A principal with Change Canada Consultants Ltd., he also serves as secretary-treasurer of the National Trust for Land & Culture, a BC-based conservation charity. He previously worked in fisheries research, spent 15 years as a political staffer at the House of Commons and Queen’s Park, and managed several community-based charitable organizations, including the Land Conservancy of British Columbia. He is semi-retired and lives in Sooke.
Number of sessions: 2
Dates and time of session: Tuesdays, September 17 and 24 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm.
Program Location: Sooke Library Multipurpose Room (in-person only).
To register, please make your request to Sooke Region Lifelong Learning by email: sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com
Sooke Region Lifelong Learning is a volunteer organization offering educational programs and workshops for adults in the Sooke region. Based on the Elder College model, we provide stimulating and enjoyable learning environments which address the unique and diverse interests of participants.
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