Here is a special mum that we can read about on Mother’s Day, someone who knew that her rights were clearly being ignored. She was  clearly well educated and knew the power that the Newspaper had in finding answers for what must have been a personal tragedy of loosing her 12 year old son and not hearing about this til well after his death, nor did she hear of what ailed the boy. Willow Court’s history is rich and is dotted with tragedy, loss and the perils of institutionalisation. Yet we also hear of many good stories over such personal and institutional adversity. This weekend the Friends Of Willow Court will have two events to celebrate Heritage month, the first is the play about Dr Meyers at Frascati House. The play is set in 1853 when Dr Meyer was the Medical Superintendent of the Asylum at New Norfolk and after the loss of his own four children he heads off to the Crimean War. The play is set at his farewell afternoon tea.

The second event is a display which shows the connection between war and the consequences suffered by individuals. The positiveness of those that supported people on their return at the Hospital is a feature of each display. Each story is connected by the history of the Hospital and the community that was around it.

Cost:

• Play and Display: Adults $25, children 12 and under $10, including afternoon tea. Also includes entry to the display.
• Play without entry to display: Adults $20, children 12 and under $10 (includes afternoon tea).
• Display: Adults $5, children 12 and under $2.

Bookings for play to Derwent Valley Council 6261 8500, door sales available. (Some tickets still available for both days)