Friends of the Orphan Schools

Later at the St John’s Park Precinct, New Town, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the Friends of the Orphan Schools Open Day and Descendants’ Gathering and also launch the book, ‘Hidden Histories of the Orphan Schools’.

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'Woodbridge', New Norfolk

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Opening of the Legal Year 2025

Later at St David’s Cathedral, the Governor, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, read a Lesson at an ecumenical service to mark the opening of the 2025 Legal Year.

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