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Children and young people.

Babytimes / Wā pēpi

Rhymes, movement and music. Kōrero pukapuka, pūoru, korikori.
Fridays 10.30am -11.00am 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 10:30am. 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 11.50am. We ask for a gold coin donation. Contact the church office on 03 359 0149 or Maree on 027 359 3559.

Location: Isleworth School Hall, 59A Farrington Avenue
Phone: Fiona on 03 359 0149 or Maree on 027 359 3559
Email: fiona@stmargaretschurch.org.nz

Bishopdale-Harewood Scout Group

Keas: Monday 4.30-5.50pm and Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm
Cubs: Monday and Thursday, 6.30-8.00pm
Scouts: Wednesday, 7.00-9.00pm

Location: 31 Raleigh Street
Phone: Marie Lory on 03 358 4647 or 021 672 712
Email: bishopdalegl@gmail.com

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 7.15-9.00pm
Team: Thursdays at 6.15-8.00pm
Anchor: Thursdays at 5.00-6.00pm

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.  A six week league starts in term 4 on 26th October 2017.

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 age 5+.

Location: Breens Intermediate School, 85 Breens Road
Phone: Sarah on 03 354 5552
Email: sarah@hookerfamily.co.nz
Web: www.facebook.com/deltarhythmicgymnastics

Fantastic Friday Fun

Come along to Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and join our Fantastic Friday Fun sessions using technology, craft and more! These sessions run every second Friday afternoon, 3.30 to 4.30pm. Free, no bookings required. Please check the library web calendar for dates.

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

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 5.30-7.00pm.

Location: St Margaret's Presbyterian Church, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: Denice van Beurten on 03 352 6533 or 029 771 2549
Email: office@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: Anthony Kaiaruna on 021 030 8376
Email: akaiaruna@gkrkarate.com
Web: www.facebook.com/GKRRegion22NZ

Harewood Play Centre

Playcentre offers fun and friendships for you and your preschool children in endless experiences that last a lifetime. Playcentre fosters the involvement of whanau through early childhood education. Sessions Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 12 noon, come in anytime we offer three free visits. Licenced ECE provider.

Location: 719 Harewood Road
Phone: 022 314 7248
Web: www.facebook.com/Harewood-Playcentre-277728235591699

Jui Jitsu

Juniors (8-11 years) (All Grades) - Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:00pm – 7:20pm / Intermediates (12-15 years) - Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:00 pm – 7:20pm / Adults (16 years and up)
Monday, Wednesday nights, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 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, 31 Raleigh Street
Phone: 027 432 8149 or 022 680 8866
Email: chcdojo@jiujitsu.org.nz
Web: www.jiujitsu.org.nz

Jumpstart

A free, fun programme offered to children from ages 6-11 years.  Held fortnightly on Fridays during school terms from 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Includes games, lessons, crafts and snacks.

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

Mainly Music - St John's

St John's has a thriving Mainly Music session on Tuesdays at 10.00am at St John’s Church Hall. For pre-school children (0-5 years) and their caregivers. Finishes with morning tea.

Location: St John's Anglican Church, 2 Chedworth Avenue
Phone: Lynne on 03 359 9692
Email: lynne.murray9@gmail.com

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

Playball Christchurch

Playball is a sport programme for 3-7 year olds. The Bishopdale session for 3 and 4 year olds teaches children the basics in 8 sports as well as catering to their emotional and social development.

Location: Upstairs, Bishopdale Mall, 129 Farrington Avenue
Phone: Alistair Malcolm on 03 366 6711 or 021 991 554
Email: coachali@playball.co.nz

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.
Penguins - 5.30-6.30pm
Green/Blue level cadets - 6.30-8.00pm
Gold Level Cadets - 6.30-8.45pm

Location: Cotswold School, 50 Cotswold Avenue
Phone: Judy Wright on 03 353 7110 ext 3331
Email: youth.southisland@stjohn.org.nz
Web: youth.stjohn.org.nz

Storytimes / Wā kōrero

Stories, movement and music. Kōrero pukapuka, pūoru, korikori.
Wednesdays 10.30am -11.00am 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

Wildish Yoga

Yoga and mindfulness classes for children aged 2-5 years and 6-10 years.
Birthday parties, workplace evenings, and preschool open days are also available. Every Saturday at 11.00am.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 022 185 7932
Email: wildishyoga@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/wildishyogachch/

YMCA Bishopdale Recreation Centre

Basketball training for children aged 5-16 years
Gymnastics training for children aged 1-14 years
Jazz Hip-Hop classes for children aged 5-14 years

Location: 13A Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall
Phone: 03 359 8320
Email: fitness@ymcachch.org.nz or recreaction@ymcachch.org.nz
Website: www.ymcachch.org.nz
Please note: While great care has been taken in preparing this directory, Bishopdale Community Trust cannot accept any legal responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from reliance on the information contained on this site.
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