Trespassers Welcome

The Derwent Valley Players will be performing two plays written and performed by Sharon Hutchison (the Matron) based on stories from Willow Court’s history. The plays will be either side of a wonderful High Tea served in The Barracks, the Avenue, New Norfolk.

“Meet the Matron”
&

High Tea

&
“Tea & Charity”

All tickets $25.00 cash only at the door. Saturday and Sunday, 11th and 12th. February, 11.30 am and 2 pm. Bookings advised 0411 744 248.

Tickets for the 11.30 am show on Saturday have nearly sold out! 

There is still space left in the Saturday afternoon show 2 pm and both Sunday’s shows 11.30 & 2 pm have spaces spare.

Three events for this cost is great value and a wonderful way to see and hear the site’s history!

Presented as part of Willow Court’s Unearthed Weekend. 

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Congratulations

CERTIFICATES recognising the community service of a number of local residents were presented at the Derwent Valley Council’s Australia Day celebration on Saturday including Friends of Willow Courts own, Sharon Hutchison.

Sharon Hutchison: Long-term community service through Derwent Valley
Regional Arts, Derwent Valley Community Choir, Tyga FM, Derwent Valley Players
and the Friends of Willow Court

You may know her as “The Matron” or part of the Derwent Valley Community Choir, both performing at the last open day.

Meet the Matron Follow The New Norfolk News click  HERE

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Willow Court Open Day 18 November 2012

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Willow Court & BarracksOpen Day 18 November 2012, The Avenue, New Norfolk. Tasmania 10am – 4pm

The beautiful and historic Willow Court & Barracks precinct will be open for tours and a full program of activities in a not to be missed opportunity to explore and learn about Australia’s oldest continually run mental hospital and Military Barracks that pre-dates Port Arthur.

Open day coincides with Frescati garden tours—once the Hospital Superintendent’s residence

 

This is a rare opportunity not to be  missed!

Willow Court & Barracks Open Day Flyer

 

 

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