Choirs and carols at classic Christmas concert

It’s time to unpack the picnic blanket and limber up the vocal chords for one of Warkworth’s best-loved Christmas traditions, Rotary’s Carols in the Park, which takes place this year on Friday, December 6.

The event will take place at Lucy Moore Park at the end of Baxter Street, with a start time of 6.30pm.

The singing will be led by choirs from Warkworth and Horizon primary schools, with Warkworth Brass Band accompanying. Emily Martin from Mahurangi College will be the solo vocalist. There will also be performances from the Matakana Primary School Kapa Haka group and the Warkworth School Pasifika Group.

Rodney MP Mark Mitchell will once again be acting as main MC and encouraging everyone to sing along with classic Christmas songs and carols.

There will also be refreshments available, including a coffee cart and a sausage sizzle. There is no entry fee, although a gold coin donation would be appreciated by Rotary.

To coincide with Carols in the Park, the Kowhai Lions’ Christmas Tree display at the nearby Old Masonic Hall will stay open for the concert.

Info: Mick Saunders on 021 643 060