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Open Days 28th 29th September

Diane from Levin

Thompson House 4 Kent Street, Levin 5510 . A gracious old home, set in lovely grounds and dates from the1920s. It is one of Levin’s finest recreational venues and is the Hub of many community activities – cultural, artistic, educational, business and social. Thompson Memorial Cultural Centre Inc. To give it its formal name was established in 1974 through the joint initiatives of the Levin Borough Council (as it was then) and a steering committee of citizens from many societies and clubs. In order to make the best use of a fine building (the former home and surgery of a respected and long serving Doctor, Dr Jim Thompson) the Council presented his house which they had purchased to the people of Levin as a Cultural and Arts centre. Thereby providing Horowhenua with a unique venue in lovely quiet garden surroundings. Bookings can be made for room hire at the House--Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am until 12pm. Phone 06 368 5023.
Thompson House will be open to the public on 28th 29th September 2024 from 10am until 4pm. Craft & Art sales and activities along with Historic information will be a feature of those days. .
Homestead Creative Crafts Levin will also be open to display and they sell beautiful quality items made by local Crafters. So come along and enjoy a walk in the Thompson House Park and experience just what the Art/Craft Hub of Levin has to offer.

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