Community groups and activities
500 Card Playing Group
Beginners and new members welcome. Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. $2 donation appreciated per session.
Location: Bishopdale Community Trust, The Hub, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz
Bishop's Box Community Food Pantry
Bishop's Box is a community pantry where families can share their excess food.
Location: 62 Cotswold Ave, outside Kidsfirst Kindergartens Cotswold
Web: https://www.facebook.com/bishopsbox/
Bishopdale Book Clubs
Join our friendly group of readers to discuss your favourite books and current reads. There’s no set book to read, just come along and join our relaxed and friendly social book chat.
Monday Book Club every 2nd Monday of the month at 10am at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library.
Thursday Book Club every 4th Thursday of the month at 1pm-2.30pm at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 03 941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Web: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Events Page
Bishopdale Bridge Group
The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 am - 2:30 pm.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: Janet Stokes on 03 352 1440
Email: c-j.stokes@xtra.co.nz
Bishopdale Community Group on Facebook
A group where residents of Bishopdale, Christchurch can advertise information on community events, crime awareness or anything to do with the Bishopdale area.
Web: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1660765560843966/about
Bishopdale Genealogy Group
The genealogy group meets every 4th Thursday of the month, January to November, at 7:30 pm. $3 door charge. New members and visitors are most welcome.
Location: The Hub, St Margaret's Church, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: Graeme on 03 352 4872 or Fran on 03 352 5605
Email: Bishopdale@genealogy.org.nz
Bishopdale Ladies Friendship Group
Meets on the second Monday of the month, February to December, at 10:00 am.
Location: Bishopdale Reformed Church, 90 Highsted Road
Phone: Lyn on 03 359 6387 or Leonie on 03 359 6401
Bishopdale Menz Shed
Menz Shed brings men together in a community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community).
Location: 55A Kendal Avenue
Phone: Richard on 03 359 7275
Email: rendle@xtra.co.nz
Website: menzshed.org.nz/bishopdale
Bishopdale Spinning Group
To promote and support all spinners, weavers, knitters and all people interested in working with wool. The group meets every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: Jess on 027 202 2038
Web: www.cinch.org.nz/categories/a-z/k/364/entries/1125
Bishopdale Toastmasters Club
A community club dedicated to developing and promoting public speaking and leadership skills. We welcome guests and new members anytime. The club meets every Thursday evening 7:25 pm- 9:00 pm.
Location: Papanui Baptist Church Hall, 144 Sawyers Arms Road
Phone: 021 270 7171 or 027 284 3339
Email: bishopdale@toastmasters.org.nz
Website: www.bishopdaletoastmasters.org.nz
Bolivia Card Group
Bolivia is a card game for four people playing in partnerships. The group plays every Thursday between 1 pm - 3 pm.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: Chris on 027 549 3828 or Genny on 021 607 821
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Website: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Events Page
Burnside Scottish Country Dance Club
A great place for fun, friendship and fitness. We meet at the St Paul's Church Hall from 8:00 pm till 10:00 pm on a Thursday evening. Come and join us for fun, friendship and fitness, experience is not necessary and beginners are welcome. Wear soft soled shoes.
Location: St Paul's Church Hall, 1 Harewood Road
Phone: Margaret Birse on 03 427 0193
Email: bealey47@hotmail.com
Card Making Club
A weekly club for keen card makers who want to meet with others of similar interests, to share ideas and techniques. New members are always welcome. Meets on Mondays at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm during school terms. $5 per week.
Location: Bishopdale Community Trust, The Hub, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741 or 027 459 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz
Chinese Culture Association
A non-profit organisation that promotes vibrant and diversified multiculture.
Phone: Robbin on 021 020 29900
Email: cca2004@gmail.com
Web: http://ccanz.org/CCA-EN/home.htm
Christchurch Bonsai Club
The club supports members in studying, practising, and enjoying the art of bonsai, and teaches this art to others through classes and displays. Usually meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
Location: Cotswold Preschool Hall, 37 Colesbury Street
Email: chchbonsai@yahoo.com
Web: https://christchurchbonsai.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Christchurch-Bonsai-Society-936447359719262
Christchurch Widow and Widowers Social Group
The group meets once a month and welcomes new members aged 60 to 80 years for outings, friendship, movies, walks and dinners.
Phone: Carol 027 448 6973 or Claire 021 131 6646
Coffee and Friendship Group
Great company, lots of fun! Come for morning tea and meet new people. Meets every Monday 10:30 am - 11:30 am. Gold coin donation.
Location: Bishopdale Community Trust, The Hub, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741 or 027 459 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz
Community Lunch
Come and enjoy a shared lunch of yummy soup in winter and sandwiches in summer. Everyone welcome. Great company and lots of laughs. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm every Thursday. $2 Donation Appreciated.
Location: Bishopdale Community Trust, The Hub, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741 or 027 459 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz
Craft Group
An informal, friendly group for knitters, crocheters and crafters - all welcome. Bring your own craftwork. This group is supported by an experienced tutor. Meets Wednesdays at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Gold coin donation.
Location: Bishopdale Community Trust, The Hub, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741 or 027 459 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz
Kiwi Coffin Club
The Christchurch Kiwi Coffin Club makes and decorates caskets for a very reaonable price. All proceeds raised are used to fund Angel Boxes for Christchurch Women's Hosptial. Open Fridays from 1 - 4:30 pm at the Menzshed, 55A Kendal Ave. Everyone is welcome for a chat over coffee.
Location: Bishopdale Menzshed, 55A Kendal Ave
Phone: Donna on 021 360 835
Web: kiwicoffinclubchristchurch.co.nz
Knit 'n' Yarn
Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Bring along your current craft project and enjoy a social crafting time with others.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 03 941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Web: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Events Page
Mahjong
Mahjong is a fun, stimulating game using tiles. Come and join a friendly group with newcomers and experienced, and everyone in between. A fun, stimulating game. Mondays 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Location: Bishopdale Community Trust, The Hub, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741 or 027 459 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz
Papanui Club
The club has a range of activities and groups available to its members including card playing, gardening club, leisure time, SeniorNet North-West Christchurch, travel, and wine and food lovers.
Location: 310 Sawyers Arms Road
Phone: 03 359 9586
Email: reception@papanuiclub.co.nz
Website: www.papanuiclub.co.nz
Rasol-O-Allah Islamic Centre
Rasol-O-Allah Islamic Center is an Islamic Center, Mosque and the home of the United Afghan Association of Canterbury.
Location: 38 Isleworth Road
Rotary Club of Bishopdale/Burnside
Meets on Monday nights 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm for a meal, networking, guest speakers and planning future community projects. Don't wait to be asked, they would love you to be involved.
Location: Quality Hotel Elms, 456 Papanui Road, Papanui
Phone: Liz Shackleton on 021 152 5412
Email: secretary@bishopdale-burnside-rotary.com
Web: www.bishopdale-burnside-rotary.com
Monday Rummikub Club
Come play Rummikub or other board games with others. They have some boards, but feel free to bring your own. Every Monday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 03 941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Web: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Events Page
Wednesday Rummikub Club
Come along and learn to play this easy to learn, fast moving game, which has elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. Every Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Location: Bishopdale Community Trust, The Hub, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741 or 027 459 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz
Scrabble Club
Play a friendly game of scrabble in the library. Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 03 941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Web: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Events Page
Scrabble Group
Come along and play scrabble with a friendly group. Exercise your brain and have fun. Tuesday mornings 9:45am - 12:00pm. Gold coin donation.
Location: Bishopdale Community Trust, The Hub, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741 or 027 459 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz
United Afghan Association of Canterbury
The United Afghan Association of Canterbury aims to provide support and community for Afghanis, including a library, community gatherings and education.
Location: 1 Leacroft Street
Email: uaac.nz@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/uaac.nz