My Account
There will be a taste and glimpse of days gone by when a traditional high tea and historical display is put on at Leigh Hall on Saturday, November 30, from 10am to 2pm.
Old photos, china dolls and vintage crockery will be displayed in a classic parlour setting, and afternoon tea will be served in and on bone china cups and plates. Treats on offer will include mini-scones, little cakes and macaroons, all served by traditionally dressed ‘waitresses’ in mob caps and aprons.
Organiser Helen Parkes says the high tea and historical display will give people the chance to enjoy traditional treats while learning more about Leigh’s history.
“A lot of people don’t know the history of this area,” she says. “But we have a history here and go back a long way. This area was the market garden for Auckland. Everything went by boat and was shipped to the city.”
The display and high tea will cost $10 per person and money raised will be used to buy a much-needed new fridge and microwave for the hall.
The Auckland Council-owned Leigh Hall is scheduled for a $20,000 refurbishment in the Rodney Local Board works programme, but a date for work to be carried out is yet to be finalised.
“We’re on the list for major maintenance, but nothing has been done at all for eight years,” Helen says.
“We’ve got two new water tanks, but generally the hall hasn’t had a lot of attention, so we’re trying to do what we can.”
To that end, the hall committee is planning to establish a Friends of Leigh Hall group to encourage wider use of the hall, help at events and take part in working bees.
Info: Email Helen Parkes at helenp708@gmail.com
