Treemendous trees return

A dazzling display of dozens of Christmas trees is coming to Warkworth again this December, thanks to the efforts of the Lions Club of Kowhai Coast.

Their seventh annual Treemendous Christmas Tree Display will be open daily from 10am between Tuesday, December 4, and Saturday, December 8, in the Old Masonic Hall in Baxter Street.

As well as trees of every size, shape and colour, the display will feature a wide range of fairy lights, festive decorations and other Yuletide ornaments.

Santa will be calling in every day to say hello to younger visitors between 3pm and 4pm from Tuesday to Friday, then from 10am to noon on Saturday and, finally, between 1pm and 2pm also on Saturday.

Entry is by donation. There will also be trading tables and raffles, with all proceeds going to the Mahurangi River Restoration Trust.

The Kowhai Club Lions put on their first Treemendous Christmas Tree Display in 2012 as a one-off event, but it proved so popular that it has become an annual fixture on the local festive calendar.

Organisers say that while it takes a lot of work from members and their families, it is worth it to see the enjoyment the display brings, and they are always striving for new ideas and themes to keep it fresh.

Treemendous will be open from 10am to 4pm during the week and from 10am to 3pm on Saturday.

Info: Liz on 09 425 0969 or 027 620 6006