Longford Academy aims to run the summer school in 2022 — pencil in 6–12 February 2022 and APT will keep you posted. Those enrolled or who have expressed interest for this year’s course (2021) will be put on our mailing list for Summer School 2022 so you get the earliest notification of registrations opening. This should happen in early December … Read More
Woolmers Festival of Roses 2020
The Festival of Roses at historic World Heritage listed Woolmer’s Includes an Antique Fair and Photography displays. Over 120 stalls. 10am – 3pm.
Longford Academy Autumn Masterclass 11-16 May 2020
Autumn: Practical Building Conservation This six-day course introduces participants to the practical aspects of building conservation. Topics covered include documentation of works, dealing with damp and extracting salts, lime-based materials, diagnosing timber decay and repair needs, roofing and metals. Practical activities are reinforced by theory sessions and discussions. Suitable for all those involved in building conservation (whether specifiers or those … Read More
V8 SUPERCARS TYREPOWER TASMANIA SUPERSPRINT
The Tyrepower Tasmania SuperSprint, the largest sporting event in Tasmania, returns from 3-5 April at Symmons Plains, in northern Tasmania.
Penny Farthing Festival 2020.
Events held throughout the day include: – The feature race of the day, the National Penny Farthing Championship. The fastest eight riders advance through heats in to the final, which is over 4 laps of the circuit, a total distance of one mile. – Separate championship races for ladies, juniors (under 16), veterans 1 (50+), 2 (60+), 3 … Read More
Longford Academy Summer School in Building Conservation
This seven-day course focuses on traditional building materials including stone, brick, mortar, plaster, wood, metals and finishes. It covers their properties, how they weather and decay, and how they are best conserved. Topics include salt attack and rising damp, repointing of mortar joints, timber decay and termites, and galvanic corrosion of metals. Theory sessions are supported by inspections on the … Read More
Woolmers Estate Festival of Roses 2019
Woolmers will be displaying thousands of roses, as well as over 80 stalls ranging from wine, food, jewellery, art and crafts, at their annual Festival of Roses. There will be some wonderful activities for children on the day. Woolmers Estate, near the historic town of Longford, is a unique and fascinating reflection of colonial life in Tasmania and is one … Read More
Entally Gardenfest 2019
Gardenfest is Entally House’s annual celebration of spring. Featuring a wide variety of stalls from plants, garden ornaments & homewares, there is something for the whole family. Our Farmyard is full of delicious food & beverage options, to keep you fuelled as you enjoy the stunning gardens & outbuilding, all maintained by the Friends of Entally volunteer group. Your furry, … Read More
Tasmanian Craft Fair
Held annually in the picturesque township of Deloraine in northern Tasmania, an amazing array of talented artists and craftspeople exhibit and demonstrate their work as part of the Tasmanian Craft Fair. The Tasmanian Craft Fair is the largest display, sale and working demonstration of all types of crafts in the Southern Hemisphere, held annually over 4 days at the start … Read More
Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival 2019
The Chamber Music Festival returns to the exquisite Georgian village of Evandale and then moves through glorious countryside to Longford and Hagley. Another stop at the remarkable World heritage listed Brickendon Estate for the final gala concert will be a real highlight, as will lunch with the musicians overlooking the lake at Josef Chromy Vineyard. Musically, there are well-known chamber … Read More