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A Variety Concert will be held at the Warkworth Town Hall next month to raise money for flood victims in the local area.
The event is being organised jointly by Warkworth Lions, Warkworth Rotary and the Warkworth Town Hall.
Lions member Peter Henderson says the devastation caused by the weather events at the start of the year is still affecting people’s lives.
“Much has been heard of the devastation in the Hawkes Bay but, closer to home, people have had their homes and businesses red stickered, and are sleeping wherever they can until this is resolved.
“Every cent raised by the concert will go to helping these people, whether they live in Muriwai or Ruawai.”
The money will be distributed through Lions and Rotary networks.
The evening’s programme is still being arranged, but it will include several musical items, a magic show and a skit by the Warkworth Theatre Company.
Henderson says that given that this is also the day that King Charles III will be crowned, he is expecting a royal touch to the evening.
Rodney Local Board member Guy Wishart will give a short talk on the extent of the flooding out west and Warkworth’s town crier will also be present.
The concert will be held at the town hall on Saturday May 6, starting at 6pm. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $5 for children, and are available from Mahurangi Matters and the Warkworth Town Hall.
