Community Events

Throughout 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:

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Late Afternoon Party - Longford

Date: Saturday 11th February 2012
Place: “Curraghmore”
205 Wellington Street, Longford
Phone: Anne Burman 6391 2256
Time: 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

The President, Mr. Edward Kayser & Members of the Norfolk Plains Group of the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania) Invite you to a “Late Afternoon Party” to be held at “Curraghmore”, the home of Drs. David & Ann Hill

Admission: Donation $20 includes lucky gate ticket
RSVP by Wednesday 6 February 2012 to Mrs. Anne Burman 6391 2256

Bubbly and Breakfast at Franklin House

Date: Sunday 19th February 2012
Place: Franklin House, 413 Hobart Rd Launceston
Phone: 63447824
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

Franklin House invites you to their annual Bubbles and Breakfast in their beautiful gardens. Come and enjoy an elegant, leisurely breakfast under the 180 year old Oak trees and choose from strawberries and cream/yoghurt, fresh rolls, home made jams, and a platter of cold ham, eggs, cheese, tomatoes etc, and of course a glass or two of bubbly.

Admission: is $25.00 and bookings are essential on 63447824.

Clarendon Fair & Penny Farthing Race

Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Place: Clarendon
234 Clarendon Station Road, Near Evandale.
Phone: 63986220
Email: Info@nationaltrusttas.org.au
Time: 10.00 am to 2.30 pm

Enjoy a special day with activities in the grounds of Clarendon. Indulge in the dramatic gardens and entertainment set against the breathtaking backdrop of Clarendon House.
• Garden stalls
• A variety of home produce, books, and wine stalls
• Special entry to House for the day
• See the conserved buildings woolshed, stone barn, dairy, poultry shed
• Walled gardens

Clarendon Penny Farthing Road Race – is held over 30km. Starting from Evandale the race heads north to Perth before going back through Evandale to the finish at historic Clarendon.

Admission: FREE entry to grounds (House special entry)

Early Homesteads in Moonah

Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Place: Meet at Dorset House, 4 Dorset Place, Moonah
Phone: Margot Gray (03) 6234 4857
Time: 1.30 pm (finishes 4.30pm approx)

Hosted by the Hobart Macquarie Group

Join us in visiting the homes of two of the early farming settlers in Moonah, George Gatehouse (1778-1838) and Harry Benjafield (1845-1917) and discover the trials and tribulations of early farming in the area.

Gatehouse Farm, established in 1820 by George Gatehouse, became the site of perhaps the finest garden and orchard in the colony in its time, after a failed attempt at establishing a brewery.

Derwent Park (later known as Albert Park with its homestead Dorset House) was acquired by Harry Benjafield for large-scale dairy farming in 1881, but later prospered as an orchard.

The tour commences at Dorset House, 4 Dorset Place, Moonah at 1:30 pm and concludes at Gatehouse Farm, 15 Hamel Street, Moonah at approximately 4:30 pm.

The two properties are approximately 300 metres apart. Local on-street parking is available.

Afternoon tea will be served at Gatehouse Farm.

R.S.V.P Essential: Please respond by 17th February 2012

Admission: Public - $20, Trust Members $15

Cheques made payable to: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania)
Please return to: Hobart Macquarie Group, c/o 10 Watkins Ave, West Hobart 7000

Heritage Fair - Franklin House (*date changed)

Date: Sunday 18 March 2012 (date changed from the 25th)
Place: Franklin House, 413 Hobart Road, Launceston
Phone: 63447824
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm

Traditionally fairs were common in Victorian times when Franklin House was built. They brought the community together to sing, dance and be merry.

Often animals were brought and sold, even employment was found. We will not have live animals for sale, or employment ( though new volunteers are always welcome)but there will be entertainment for the whole family. Morris dancing, croquet on the lawn, heritage games and face painting for the younger ones, West Tamar brass band and the pipes and drums. Food is always important at fairs and there will be a BBQ, Devonshire teas, sandwiches etc.

The selling of local wares will be in the form of stalls selling plants and produce, including vegetables from our own Victorian kitchen garden, cakes, books, bric a brac and much more.
There is no cost to visit the fair, and a gold coin donation to view the house.

Anyone interested in having a stall, please contact Hilary Keeley, 0363447824, or email

Admission: Free, with a gold coin donation to view the House.

Open Garden - Franklin House

Date: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November 2012
Place: Franklin House, 413 Hobart Road, Launceston
Phone: 63447824
Time: normal open hours

Franklin House grounds will be open as part of the Australian Open garden scheme and the launch of the Magic carpet project

Admission: TBA

Phone 63447824 or email info@nationaltrusttas.org.au

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