Afterschool Activity Zone

Come along to Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and join in some fun afterschool crafts. These sessions run every second Friday afternoon, 3:30 - 4:30 pm during the term. Free and no bookings required. Please check our web calendar for dates.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
Phone: 03 941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Web: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com

Angela Eastwood Photographer

Angela specialises in maternity and family photography.

Location: 61 Highsted Road
Phone: 021 148 5742
Web: www.angelaeastwood.co.nz

Ayvu Art Studio

Art classses for adults and children taught by Carolina Nery, an artist and trained teacher.

Location: 66a Highsted Road
Phone: 027 616 6427
​Email: ayvuartstudio@gmail.com
Web: carolinanery.wixsite.com/ayvu

Babytimes / Wā pēpi

Rhymes, movement and music. Kōrero pukapuka, pūoru, korikori.
Fridays 10:30 am - 11:00 am during term time for under 2 year olds.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 03 941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz

Billy's Little Boppers

St. Margaret’s Preschool Support Group aka Billy’s Little Boppers meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 am. The program starts with a 30 minute music session, followed by morning tea and a play group for the kids. We aim to finish by 11:50 am. We ask for a gold coin donation. Contact the church office on 03 359 0149 or Maree on 027 359 3559.

Location: St Margaret's Church, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: Fiona on 03 359 0149 or Maree on 027 359 3559
Email: fiona@stmargaretschurch.org.nz

Bishopdale-Harewood Scout Group

Keas (Age 5 - 8): Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Cubs (Age 8 - 11): Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Scouts (Age 11 - 14): Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Location: 31 Raleigh Street
Phone: Marie Lory on 021 672 712
Email: bishopdalegl@gmail.com
Website: scouts.nz/groups/bishopdale-harewood-scout-group

Boys' Brigade 4th Christchurch Company

Boys' Brigade is the original uniformed youth organisation in which boys can meet, have fun and earn badges comprising social, educational, spiritual, physical and adventure activities.
Eligibility: Anchor boys: 6 - 8 years; Team: 8 - 11 years; Company: 11 - 18 years
Company: Thursdays at 7:15 - 9:00 pm
Team: Thursdays at 6:15 - 8:00 pm
Anchor: Thursdays at 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: St Margaret's Presbyterian Church, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: Phil Mardon on 027 759 8008
Email: philmardon@gmail.com

Checkers Miniball League

The Checkers Basketball Club deliver a miniball league in terms 1 and 4 at Bishopdale YMCA. 

Location: Bishopdale YMCA, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: Heather Devlin on 03 345 9106
Email: checkersminiball@outlook.com

Delta Rythmic Gymnastics

Delta Rhythmic Gymnastics Club is affiliated with Gymnastics New Zealand and offers recreational and competitive rhythmic gymnastics to girls and boys age 5+.

Location: Breens Intermediate School, 85 Breens Road
Email: delwyn.ralston@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/deltarhythmicgymnastics

Girls Brigade 47th Christchurch Company

Girl's Brigade provides a personal development programe for New Zealand girls and young women. Its caring Christian environment encourages development of each girl's unique individual talents. Girls' Brigade equips girls and young women with the social, physical, intellectual and spiritual qualities necessary to take a vital role in our society.
The brigade meets on Tuesdays at 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

Location: St Margaret's Presbyterian Church, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: Stephanie Redhead on 027 235 9670
Email: fiona@stmargaretschurch.org.nz
Web: www.girlsbrigade.nz

GKR Karate Bishopdale

Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR) is a traditional Japanese style of karate. GKR karate is taught in a non-contact environment and promotes both character and physical development. GKR is a club for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, coordination, discipline, confidence and stress relief. People of all walks of life can train together and learn the art of karate in a safe, fun and encouraging environment.

Location: Isleworth School, 59A Farrington Avenue
Phone: Jessica Patterson on 021 030 8376
Email: jpatterson@gkrkarate.com
Web: www.gkrkarate.com/locations/listing/gkr-karate-bishopdale/

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy hosts a Drama Club which aims to assist children with development, mental health, confidence and identity by using drama as a tool.

Location: Cotswold Primary School Hall, Cotswold Ave
Phone: 0800 161 131
Email: enquiries@helenogrady.co.nz
Web: helenogrady.co.nz

Jumpstart

A free, fun programme offered to children from ages 5-12 years.  Held fortnightly on Fridays during school terms from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Includes games, lessons, crafts and snacks.

Location: Wairakei Road Bible Church, 392 Wairakei Road
Phone: 03 359 9247
Web: www.wrbc.org.nz

Kaimai Brownies

Kaimai Brownies meet at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre on Wednesday between 4:00 and 5:30 pm during term time. If you have a girl between 7 to 9 who would like to visit, please contact Girl Guiding NZ at www.girlguidingnz.org.nz or 0800 22 22 92.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Phone: 0800 22 22 92
Web: www.girlguidingnz.org.nz

Little Annie Pop-In Portraits

Have a photograph taken monthly of your growing baby by photographer Angela Eastwood. No fuss and very affordable.

Location: 61 Highsted Road
Phone: 021 148 5742
Web: www.angelaeastwood.co.nz/pop-ins.html

Merlins Netball Club

A mainly social club with one team playing in the second grade, four senior teams playing in the third Grade and eight teams playing in the junior grades.

Location: Papanui Club, 301 Sawyers Arms Road
Phone: Deraulle on 03 352 2400 or 027 243 1248
Email: michaelhope@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.sporty.co.nz/merlinsnetball

Playgroup

Have a chat and a cuppa while the children play. 10:00 am on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month during school term time.

Location: Wairakei Road Bible Church, 392 Wairakei Road.
Phone: Kathryn on 027 251 7934 or Dorothy on 03 351 5981
Web: www.wrbc.org.nz/Children.html

St John Bishopdale/Cranmer Youth Division

Trains and develops young people's skills in regards to First Aid, leadership and general life skills. A fun and interactive organisation that is proud of its status as the fastest growing uniformed youth organisation in the country.

Wednesday, term-time only.
Location: St Pauls Church Hall, 1 Harewood Road
Divisional Manager: Brenda Columbus, brenda.columbus@stjohn.org.nz

Phone: SI Regional Office, 03 353 7110 extension 3321
Email: youth.southisland@stjohn.org.nz
Web: youth.stjohn.org.nz

Sakura Kan Jui Jitsu

Juniors (8-11 years) (All Grades) - Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Intermediates (12-15 years) - Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Adults (16 years and up) - Monday, Wednesday nights, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am, other sessions by appointment.

Children: $50.00 per term - Adults: $50.00 per month - Casual Fee: $10.00 per person/session - Yearly Registration fee: 60.00 per Student - Grading Fee: Varies according to grade

Location: Bishopdale-Harewood Scout Den, 18 Raleigh Street
Phone: 027 432 8149 or 022 680 8866
Email: chcdojo@jiujitsu.org.nz
Web: www.jiujitsu.org.nz

Storytimes / Wā kōrero

Stories, movement and music. Kōrero pukapuka, pūoru, korikori.
Wednesdays 10:30 am - 11:00 am during term time for over 2 year olds and over.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 03 941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz

Tiny Tots Music & Play

Tiny Tots Music & Play is a fun interactive morning for babies and preschoolers. It runs every second Tuesday (during school terms) starting at 10:30 am. Morning tea is provided for little ones, parents and helpers.

Location: Bishopdale Reformed Church, 90 Highsted Road, Bishopdale
Phone or Text: Andrea 0273910169
Email: office@bishopdale.org.nz
Website: facebook.com/tinytotsmusicandplay

YMCA Bishopdale Recreation Centre

Basketball training for children aged 5 - 16 years
Gymnastics training for children aged 18 months - 14 years
Jazz Hip-Hop classes for children aged 5 - 8 years

Location: 13A Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall
Phone: 03 359 8320
Email: recreation@ymcachch.org.nz
Website: www.ymcachch.org.nz