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Monthly meetings

6.30pm for 7pm

Light refreshments available, gold coin donation appreciated.

Meeting dates for 2010

Venue: IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Road (off Redland Bay Road), Capalaba 4157, (07) 3824 8611 www.indigiscapes.redland.qld.gov.au

Working Bees

Lend a hand to help maintain the buildings and surrounding environment. The only way to stay overnight at the Lazaret and spend time appreciating the island.

One weekend per month is scheduled, subject to weather conditions. Maximum of 6 people - FoPI Members only - per weekend. Information available on transport, accommodation and meal arrangements.

For enquiries, or to make a booking, contact Scott Fowle: 3821 7470 / 0407 934 147 sfowle@tpg.com.au

Book available

FoPIA's book "going to the gums...the lazaret on Peel Island " received a Silver Governor's Heritage Award from the National Trust of Queensland.

Thanks to a Q150 Community Grant for $10,000, and further support from the Queensland Heritage Council, FoPIA has published a book titled "going to the gums..." which is based on the exhibition of the same name held in 2007 to commemorate the Centenary of the Lazaret.        Edited by FoPIA members Tracy Ryan, Rhonda Bryce and Gabrielle van Willigen, this bookwill contribute to the public's awarenessof the Lazaret, and the lasting
impacts Hansen's disease and the health policies of the 20th century had on patients and their families. Launched 24 Feburary 2009 by Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley, AO, at the Redcliffe Museum. This is also the venue for FoPIA's travelling exhibition "going to the gums...".
Copies of the book (88 pages, full colour) are available directly from FoPIA, and Fort Lytton National Park. FoPIA members price is $16.00 Non-members price is $39.95, plus postage. Availabe by contacting Rosaleen Carroll (treasurer) rosaleencaroll@bigpond.com

2008 Events

• Lazaret families visit Peel
• Boat trip fundraiser

2007 Events

• Centenary of Lazaret opening
• Talk by Mrs Gabriel at the Queensland Museum
• Opening of the exhibition "going to the gums..." at the Redland Museum
• Wildflower tour on Stradbroke Island
• CRL $11,000 Grant for carvings

Newsletters

Keep up-to-date with the activities, articles, good reading and useful links related to Peel Island's history and natural environment. All available for download and require Adobe Reader*.

• December 2009
• August 2009
• March 2009
• December 2008
• October 2008
• August 2008
• April 2008
• December 2007
• November 2007
• July 2007
• April 2007

*Adobe Reader available for free download

Last updated February 1 2006
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