Friends of Willow Court Special Committee Meeting this Thursday 10 January, 7 pm at a venue to be decided.
End of year celebrations
Last night the Friends of Willow Court celebrated the year that was and thanked all those that were involved in the working bees etc.
Rod and Scott relaxed with a beer or two and some stories at a spit roast hosted by Chris and Anne Salt.
It’s great to have a relaxed time with our hard working and dedicated team of people who love their Community and Willow Court.
Thanks Rod for the wonderful rendition of Banjo Patterson and Henry Lawson’s poems, they added a unique Australian feel to the night and gave us an insight into Rod’s acting which we may see more of during the next open day?
Thanks Anne and Chris for a wonderful night and all the hard work!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all supporters of Willow Court from the team.
Ps. Elections and planning for January events are underway and we look forward to seeing lots of people.
Cheers
Mark
The elusive tunnel?
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE DVC.
The last minutes for the Derwent Valley Council Cr Bester asked the follow question without notice
Can you update us on the search for tunnels beneath Willow Court?
The Mayor Evans advised that the Hon. David Llewellyn had been researching the matter in the state archives and had found historical references to the tunnel dating to 1834.The mayor said he would liaise with the new licensee of the Bush Inn Hotel and a member of the public who had seen the tunnel beneath the hotel.
It is also interesting that Frascati was also built in that year and we know that the Barrel Tunnel runs out next to the Bush Inn Tony Talks about the Barrel Drain that runs from Willow Court to the Derwent River is this one in the same?
Frascati house damaged during break in.
Frascati House was broken into in the last 24 hours, Council on call worker and the Security Guard were there tonight repairing the damage caused by the break in. Continuing damage from people forcing their way into these buildings is still happening despite a Guard being present each night. We are against people entering these sites and discourage this action. These buildings are unsafe and are fragile, which will make the restoration more expensive..
Open Day Tour Guides
Information on the three tour guides for the next open day can be found by clicking in the blue hyperlink. (Subject to change without notice)
It is done!
At long last the fence and old gates are finished. Rod and Scott along with all the various volunteers deserve a beer and a pat on the back. What a transformation!
Just imagine this transformation to the Barracks and Willow Court site? It’s possible within our time but takes a community that is willing and able.
Volunteers are needed, if you have a passion for history to be respectfully and sensitively restored and told, why not put your name down at the next open day on the 18th November.
Open day details HERE
See the full evolution HERE
Meeting of the Friends of Willow Court
When: Tonight
Time: 7pm
Where: New Norfolk Library
Committee Nomination Forms (Friends of Willow Court)
Want to get involved in the sensitive and respectful restoration of Willow Court? Here is your opportunity, download and print the nomination form and return to the General Manager Stephen Mackey DVC via this email address; executiveassistant@dvc.tas.gov.au
Even if you just want to volunteer at the working bees, you will need to be on this committee as a non executive committee member to obtain the insurance cover that is offered by DVC. Those interested in being on the executive or committee should forward their nomination no later than Friday 2 November 2012.
Need to talk about it? mark@willowcourtheritagesite.org
New audio interview with former resident Geoffrey, who helped out with restoration of the Willow Court gates
6th October 2012 Working Bee at the gates of Willow Court Tasmania, former Resident, Geoffrey came to visit and helped us out with some safety tips and told me about some of his life inside Willow Court and outside. How apt to have a former resident visiting us to offer his advice at the first restoration working bee at the entrance to his former home. *LANGUAGE WARNING*
New buisness in private sector of Willow Court
The ongoing collection of local business continues with the adding of two more, Annette Lay is about to open a new business, OH LAH LAY selling her own hand made arts and crafts in the old Nurses Quarters while upstairs there has been reports of a recording studio being set up.
It’s a great place to enjoy a light meal and a brouse through the Artisans shops and Antique dealer. The “local” theme that Haydn and Penny Pearce had chosen has encouraged the small cottage industry in the district.