We have proof that time really does fly. Would you belief the Wilson Home will reach the grand old age of 75 next year? Plans are well advanced to celebrate the 75th anniversary during April 21st - 23rd 2012.
In the lead up to next year’s anniversary, The Wilson Home Trust has created a webpage, urging former residents, nurses, gardeners, supporters, fundraisers and others to register online and be kept in touch with plans for the celebrations.
The webpage can be viewed at: www.jubilee.wilsonhometrust.org.nz
“We would greatly appreciate those who’ve been in any way involved with the Trust, making contact and providing us with their ideas for the celebrations,” says The Wilson Home Trust’s Director, Russell Ness.
“We’d also love to hear from them concerning their memories and we’d be delighted to know about any photographs or other items they might have, as these could form part of an anniversary exhibition,” continued Russell.
Plans are still in the developmental stage but tours of our upgraded facilities and highly scenic gardens will clearly be part of the programme, as will a barbeque function and ‘mix and mingle’ events, with plenty of opportunities to talk about days gone by.
Those who benefited from their time at the home included the legendary racing car driver and designer, the late Bruce McLaren, as well as Mick Brown, who became New Zealand’s first Principal Youth Court Judge. It is anticipated that Judge Brown will be amongst those playing a role in the anniversary celebrations, as will members of the McLaren family and descendents of Mr and Mrs Wilson.
By the 1990s, changing attitudes increasingly favoured children with disabilities living in their own homes, attending local schools and participating as fully as possible in the community. Reflecting this trend, The Wilson Home Trust became active in facilitating a wide range of educational, social and health services across the Auckland region and beyond. |
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