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The bi-annual Summer Magic Music in the Gardens at Couldrey House in Wenderholm will return next year to support the historic building.
Couldrey House was built in 1857 by Robert Graham and was expanded over the years before Auckland Council acquired it in the 1970s.
The concert will see the Opera Factory perform theatre and opera classics on February 24 from 6.30pm, with all ticket holders entitled to a walk-through of the building from 5pm.
Historic house museum manager Michelle Gimblett says funds this year will go towards upkeep, and promoting interest in the house.
“We have a focus on encouraging more children to visit and would like to hold more events at the house to achieve this,” Michelle says.
“Visitor numbers are definitely up, but we could do with more families and groups coming through.”
She says volunteer numbers are strong, with 25 actively involved, but welcomes anyone keen to get involved.
“The main job is opening up the house for people to walk-through, which is only four hours work a month.
“Volunteers also get benefits like free entry to any events at the house.”
Couldrey House is open from 1pm to 4pm on weekends and then the same times, seven days a week, from Boxing Day to Easter Monday.
The house gardens will also play host to Shakespeare’s As You Like It performed by Orewa College from February 13 to 22.
Summer Magic is free for children and $30 for adults, tickets available from eventfinda.co.nz/2019/summer-magic/auckland/puhoi
For those interested in volunteering at Couldrey House email Michelle info@couldreyhouse.org.nz
