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Carols at Russell s Pompallier Mission on again
21 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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It s the time of the year again for the Pompallier Mission Christmas concert in Russell. Photo / File
Northern Advocate
Christmas cheer will come to Russell again this year at the annual Carols @ Pompallier concert at Pompallier Mission, the historic property in Russell cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
Every Christmas, Pompallier Mission and New Zealand s oldest church, Russell s Christ Church, come together to host community carols for locals and visitors alike.
Local groups and soloists will perform traditional festive favourites as well as modern Christmas songs as part of the show, which takes place on December 23, from 6pm.