Up Coming Events:
‘Stories from the Asylum’
‘Stories from the Asylum’ marks the 20th anniversary of the closure of Willow Court that falls on 28th November, 2020. The event seeks to acknowledge this milestone in the asylum’s 193 year history through talks by guest speakers, poetry, music, storyboards, and podcasts (QR code only) recordings of former staff reflecting on their time at the hospital, and the Roses from the Heart bonnet tribute to the convict women who spent time at the New Norfolk asylum.
Saturday 28 November
10 – 11:30 Punishment and Health in convict Van Diemen’s Land – Hamish Maxwell- Stewart
11:30 – 12 Renovating Madness – Liz McQuilkin poetry readings
12 – 1 pm Music – Derwent Valley Band Brass Quintet
1 – 1:30 Renovating Madness – Liz McQuilkin poetry readings
2-3 pm Sharing Some Insights into the Closure of Willow Court – Pete Smith
Sunday 29th November
10 – 12 Digital Future for Tasmanian History – Hamish Maxwell-Stewart
12-1 pm Music Derwent Valley Band Saxophone Quartet
1 – 2 pm Punishment and Health in convict Van Diemen’s Land – Hamish Maxwell- Stewart
2 – 3 pm Reflections on Lachlan Park Hospital school – Margaret Reynolds – former teacher
3:30 – 4 pm Music Derwent Valley Band Saxophone Quartet
Past Events:
Willow Court Tasmania History Group are NOT associated with the Derwent Valley Council, Friends of Willow Court or any paranormal groups.
We reserve the right to not advertise, support and promote activities that are detrimental to the previous Residents, Staff and Management of the institution.
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