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Community groups and activities.

500 Card Playing Group

Beginners and new members welcome. Wednesday 1.00pm-3.00pm. $2 per session.

Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz

Avon Bonsai Society

A group of bonsai enthusiasts that meet on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at 7.30pm. Visitors are always most welcome to attend.

Location: Isleworth School, 59A Farrington Avenue
Email: avonbonsai@hotmail.co.nz
Web: www.avonbonsai.org.nz

Bishopdale Book Club

Second Monday of the month at 10am OR fourth Thursday of the month at 1pm. 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.  Meets monthly.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 03 941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Web: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/locations/BISHOPDALE/ 

Bishopdale Bridge Group

The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 11.00am-2.30pm starting 16 August 2017.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: Janet Stokes on 03 352 1440
Email: c-j.stokes@xtra.co.nz

Bishopdale Genealogy Group

The genealogy group meets every 4th Thursday of the month, January to November, at 7.30pm. $3 door charge. New members and visitors are most welcome.

Location: The Hub, St Margaret's Church, 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: Lis on 03 354 3933, Fran on 03 352 5605 or David on 03 360 2133
Email: Bishopdale@genealogy.org.nz
Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nzlsgbb/

Bishopdale Ladies Club (formerly Probus)

Meets on the second Monday of the month, February to December, at 10.00am.

Location: Bishopdale Reformed Church, 90 Highsted Road
Phone: Lyn on 03 359 6387 or Eileen on 03 550 3032

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 10.00am-1.00pm.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: Jan on 03 342 4188 or 021 128 3616

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 7:30pm-9:15pm.

Location: Upstairs at Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Avenue.
Phone: Ian on 03 359 9444 or Joanna on 03 420 0665.
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 1pm-3pm.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: Chris on 027 549 3828 or Genny on 021 607 821

Book and Jigsaw Library

Pop in and borrow a book or jigsaw from our collection. Perfect for a rainy afternoon.

Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz

Burnside Scottish Country Dance Club

A great place for fun, friendship and fitness. We meet at the Isleworth School Hall from 8.00pm till 10.00pm on a Thursday evening. No experience needed. Wear soft soled shoes and bring a friend.

Location: Isleworth School, 59A Farrington Avenue.
Phone: Margaret Birse on 03 327 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 1:00pm-2:30pm during school terms. $4 per week.

Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz

Card Making Courses

A three part course for those interested in learning more about card making or just want to get started. Contact the Bishopdale Community Trust to register.

Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz

Chinese Culture Association

A non-profit organisation that promotes the vibrant and diversified multiculture. Meets 2pm every Sunday.

Phone: Robbin on 021 020 29900
Email: cca2004@gmail.com
Web: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004900276115

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. Meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.

Location: Cotswold Preschool Hall, 37 Colesbury Street
Phone: Wendy on 03 981 8594 or 021 024 65093
Email: chchbonsai@yahoo.com
Web: christchurchbonsaisociety.royalwebhosting.net/Index.html or www.facebook.com/Christchurch-Bonsai-Society-936447359719262

Christchurch Widow and Widowers Social Group

The group meets once a month and welcomes new members aged late 50s and up for outings, friendship, movies, walks and dinners.

Phone: Claire on 03 354 3976 or Carol on 03 981 4125

Coffee and Friendship Group

Great company, lots of fun! Come for morning tea and meet new people. Meets every Monday 10:30am - 11:30am. Gold coin donation. Guest speaker every second Monday of the month.

Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 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. 11.30am - 12.30pm every Thursday. Gold coin donation.

Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz

Craft, Crochet and Knitters 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 1.00pm-3.00pm. Gold coin donation.

Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz

Kathleen's Dances

An evening of sequence dancing. Enjoy dances like the destiny waltz, alpha waltz, gypsy tap and Madison swing. Every fourth Saturday of the month at 7.30pm-10.00pm.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: Kathleen on 03 349 6929
Email: kathleenmorris@paradise.net.nz

Knit 'n' Yarn

Tuesdays 1.00pm-3.00pm. 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: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/locations/BISHOPDALE/ 

Le Le Line Dance

Line dancing with Vicky Hamilton. Mondays 10.30am - 12.00pm and Fridays 1.00pm - 2.30pm. $3 per session.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 027 388 8929

Man Up Bishopdale

A group that helps empower men to overcome any challenges in life.  Aims to strengthen men to become better fathers, husbands, brothers and leaders in their home and community.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 021 359 894
Web: www.facebook.com/manupcanterbury

Papanui Club

The club has a range of activities and groups available to its members including card playing, gardening club, leisure time section, SeniorNet North-West Christchurch, travel section, 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

Location: 1 Leacroft Street

Rotary Club of Bishopdale/Burnside

Meets on Monday nights 6.00pm-7.30pm for networking, guest speakers and planning future community projects. Don't wait to asked, we'd love you to be involved.

Location: Papanui Club, 310 Sawyers Arms Road
Phone: John Walsh on 027 733 4284
Email: secretary@bishopdale-burnside-rotary.com
Web: www.bishopdale-burnside-rotary.com

Scrabble Club

Join us for a friendly game of scrabble in the library. Wednesdays 1.00pm-3.00pm.

Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 03 941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Web: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/locations/BISHOPDALE/ 

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: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz

Social Housie

Every first Thursday of the month at 1.00pm. Gold coin donation.

Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz

Southern Cities Toastmasters Club

The club meets fortnightly on Thursdays at 7:00am.

Location: St Gregory's Church Hall, 26 Cotswold Avenue
Phone: Marc van Irsel on 021 513 394
Website: 6944.toastmastersclubs.org

Sundbye Community House

Bishopdale Community Trust operates Sundbye Community House as a drop-in community centre for locals from Monday-Thursday, 10am-3pm. All are welcome! The house runs a wide variety of groups and activities, and is also available for hire.

Location: 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz

United Afghan Association of Canterbury

Location: 1 Leacroft Street
Email: uaac.nz@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/uaac.nz

Wishing Wardrobe

Clothing exchange. Pick up something new to wear!

Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.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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