500 Card Playing Group
Beginners and new members welcome. Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. $2 per session. Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue Phone: 03 359 1741 Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz Bishop's Box Community Food PantryBishop'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 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 GroupMeets 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: 021 026 03842 or 021 026 96633 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 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 ClubA 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. $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 vibrant and diversified multiculture. Phone: Robbin on 021 020 29900 Email: cca2004@gmail.com Web: http://ccanz.org/CCA-EN/home.htm Christchurch Bonsai ClubThe 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 GroupThe group meets once a month and welcomes new members aged late 50s - late 70s 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 10:30 am - 11:30 am. $2. 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. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm every Thursday. $2. Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue Phone: 03 359 1741 Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz Craft GroupAn 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: 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 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm. No dance in February, October & December. Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Phone: Kathleen on 03 349 6929 Email: kathleen.morris010@gmail.com Kiwi Coffin ClubThe 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 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 CentreRasol-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 ClubCome 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 ClubCome 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: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue Phone: 03 359 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 9:45 am - 12:00 pm. 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
The first Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm. Gold coin donation. Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue Phone: 03 359 1741 Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz Sundbye Community House
Bishopdale Community Trust operates Sundbye Community House as a drop-in community centre for locals from Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 3 pm. All are welcome! The house runs a wide variety of groups and activities. Location: 100 Farrington Avenue Phone: 03 359 1741 Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz United Afghan Association of CanterburyThe 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 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 |
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