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Community EventsThroughout the year the National Trust holds many events for members and the public as a fundraising opportunity for the organization. For a current program of events click event details below: Calendar of events June - October 2008Click on the activity or event name below to view details. Dr Hardy Wilson Winter Concerts 2008 at ClarendonSunday 1 June Enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the Drawing Room featuring "The Kepler Ensemble" Admission: $10 Adults. Rose Pruning WorkshopThursday 19th June Rose pruners – tackling overgrown roses, correcting past mistakes, correct pruning techniques for various roses. Admission: $20 per person includes morning tea and workshop notes. Booking essential. Lunch available for those wishing to book, otherwise you may BYO and picnic in the beautiful grounds. All proceeds go back into the Franklin House garden. Winter Solstice at RunnymedeFriday 20 June Tasmania's Shorebase Whaling Industry. Admission: $25pp. As numbers are very limited bookings and payment in advance by Thur 12 June to Sandra Halliwell, 1/36 Roope St New Town 7008
DR. HARDY WILSON WINTER CONCERTS 2008 Sunday 6 July 2008 Dr. Hardy Wilson Winter Concerts 2008 Admission: $10 FRUIT TREE PRUNING WORKSHOP – BRIDGETT LYONS Thursday 17 July 2008 Pruning Fruit trees workshop – understanding the need to prune and how to prune a variety of fruit trees. Identifying fruiting habits that need special pruning eg. Spur systems. Where to begin with an overgrown tree, espaliers etc. Admission: $20 per person includes morning tea and workshop notes.
Booking essential. Maximum 14 persons “CHRISTMAS IN JULY DINNER” Friday 18 July 2008 The Norfolk Plains Group of the National Trust invite you and your friends to “Christmas in July Dinner” prepared by the “Happy Chef” from 6.30 p.m. R.S.V.P. 63912256 Anne Burman DR. HARDY WILSON WINTER CONCERTS 2008 Sunday 3 August 2008 Dr. Hardy Wilson Winter Concerts 2008 Admission: $10 BRIAN RIEUSSET AND JO GRANT – WRITING AND RESEARCH Sunday 17 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week - A forum with two authors discussing aspects of writing including research, and self publishing. Speakers Brian Rieusset and Jo Grant. Afternoon tea afterwards Admission: $5 Booking essential to pchs@westnet.com.au TASMANIAN LIVING WRITER’S WEEK – MARGARET MUIR Sunday 17 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week - Margaret Muir, English born author and now living in Tasmania, will talk on her recent historically set publications “Sea Dust” and “The Twisting Vine” Admission: $6 includes afternoon tea. Booking essential. Phone 63982166 AN AFTERNOON WITH GRAEME PHILLIPS Sunday 17 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week - An Afternoon with Graeme Phillips. Graeme Phillips, chef author and wine columnist reflects on the development of the food and wine industry in Tasmania. Afternoon tea included Admission: $15 per person. Booking essential Runnymede 62781269 LORETTA MCCARTHY – DISCUSSION AND WRITING Tuesday 19 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week - Discussion and lunch with Loretta McCarthy. Loretta has written 2 books – “The Bride Price” and ‘The Signet Ring’. The first book came about when researching her own Jewish roots. The second book researched in Israel. Loretta will talk about her research experiences Admission: $15 per person. Note if guests wish to come for the day ie. 2 authors, lunch and afternoon tea cost $25 per person. Booking essential ANNE GREEN – RESEARCH AND WRITING Tuesday 19 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week – Research and Writing. Anne Green historian, and author will lead a discussion on the approach to research and writing about Heritage places. Anne is a flamboyant, knowledgeable speaker Admission: $12 per person includes afternoon tea Booking essential STEVE SOLOMON “GROWING VEGETABLES SOUTH OF AUSTRALIA”Thursday 21 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week - Steve Solomon will be discussing vegetable gardening ‘down under’ with tips and ideas from his book. Admission: $15 per person. Discussion and lunch included. $25 all day - 2 authors, lunch and afternoon tea included. Booking essential SUSAN IRVINE “ROSEHIPS AND CRABAPPLES”Thursday 21 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week - Susan Irvine will be discussing and reading from her latest book “Rosehips and Crabapples”. Susan is an enthusiastic and entertaining author Admission: $12 per person. Discussion and afternoon tea included. $25 all day - 2 authors, lunch and afternoon tea included. Booking essential AUTHORS - JULIE GOUGH AND BRIGITA OZOLINS Saturday 23 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week - What lies beneath: Julie Gough and Brigita Ozolins in the Penitentiary. Artists Julie Gough and Brigita Ozolins discuss how they use text to interrogate the past Admission: Free TRUST POETRY READINGS Sunday 24 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week - “Trust Poetry” a series of poetry readings in the garden. (School room if weather inclement) Admission: Gold coin donation Organiser Cameron Hindrum THE WILD RIDE: REVOLUTIONS THAT SHAPED TASMANIAN BLACK AND WHITE WILDERNESS PHOTOGRAPHY – NIC HAYGARTH Sunday 24 August 2008 Tasmanian Living Writer’s Week - Recently published author Nic Haygarth will be discussing his book “The Wild Ride: Revolutions That Shaped Tasmanian Black-and-White “Wilderness” Photography, published by the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). and launched in April 2008. Afternoon tea will be served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the day Admission: $6 includes afternoon tea. Booking essential. Phone 63982166 PHOTOGRAPHIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE LOST BUILDINGS OF HOBART Friday 29 August Warwick Oakman practices as an architectural historian and antiques dealer in Hobart. He has a Bachelor of Design (Hons.), Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design and Bachelor of Arts. Warwick has extensive professional experience in preparation of conservation management plans for historic buildings throughout Australia Admission: $15 National Trust members $20 non members. DR. HARDY WILSON WINTER CONCERTS 2008 Sunday 14 September 2008 Dr. Hardy Wilson Winter Concerts 2008 Admission: $10 SENIORS GOLD COIN DONATION DAY Sunday 5 October National Trust managed properties throughout the state will be open as apart of Seniors Week Admission: Seniors - gold coin SENIORS WEEK – GOLD COIN DONATON Sunday 5 October Runnymede will be open to all entries by gold coin donation TRADITIONAL SENIOR’S DAY Tuesday 7 October Interactive or observe only traditional wreath making with Jenny Robb followed by a light lunch and a stroll around Franklin Houses beautiful garden with Judy Gardner, Garden coordinator Admission: Bookings essential. Cost $15 inclusive and lunch. Materials for wreath $5 |
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