Royal N Z Foundation of the Blind

Ring the above number, or 0800 24 33 33 for information about services, to enrol as new members, to order Talking Books etc.  RNZFB offers a craft group; training; education and support for blind persons and their families. Ph. 355 8381- News ‘phone – this service has recorded extracts from newspapers, read by volunteers. Approved … Continued

Avice Hill Arts & Craft Centre

The Centre offers a variety of classes each term: Painting, Folk Art etc.It’s a facility for educational, arts and crafts tuition and a meeting place for art and craft interest groups set on 1.5 acres of public reserve with lovely gardens and established trees. Phone the number above to enquire about groups and courses or … Continued

All Saints Anglican Church

Mah Jong Classes- Monday and Fridays at 1:30pm. Card Making-1st and 2nd Thursday at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Also 5th Thursday. Elder Care- Every Wednesday between 12:30pm and 4:00pm. Foot Clinic- Wednesdays (every 6 weeks). 22 July, 2 September, 14 October, 25 October 2020. Bookings by appointment between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Shirley Friendship Club meets second Wednesday … Continued

Bishopdale Community Trust

The Bishopdale Community Trust was established in 1999 to support people in the northwest area of Christchurch, in particular Bishopdale. We do this by helping people feel part of the community and offering a warm welcome, listening ear and a drink when they drop in to Sundbye House (100 Farrington Ave). We operate Sundbye House … Continued

Bernina Sewing Centre

Bernina Christchurch Sewing Centre formerly known as Bernina Dress Sundries has been operating for over 40 years in Christchurch. They specialize in the sales and service of Bernina and Bernette sewing machines and overlockers. They also cater for all your sewing supplies and accessories with our huge range of quality products including an extensive colour … Continued

Hands Craft Shop

Sells a wide variety of craft supplies and handcraft materials: Knitting, needlecraft, art supplies, fibrecraft etc traditional and contemporary material supplies. Offers a wide variety of classes, Embroidery, Spinning, , etc. Classes and timetable are listed on the website.

Federation of Country Women’s Institutes

Co-ordinate the Country Women’s  Institutes in Canterbury district. The groups offer friendship and companionship, arts and crafts and hold annual National competitions. Speakers, walking & social groups. Monthly meetings There are five institutes in the Canterbury District Federation: Burnside Hillsborough / Heathcote North Beach Redwood Westburn Ring the above contact for further information. The Christchurch … Continued

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church

Community Groups Craft Group, every 2nd & 4th Wednesday in Church Lounge. Scottish Country Dancing, Wednesday nights in Church Hall at 7.30p.m. Steady as You Go (SayGo) Friday at 9.30 am There are two halls & a lounge that are available for hire.

Whareora House of Life/Spreydon Community House

Open Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm. Monday morning tea and outing. A community house offering hospitality, local information and a range of activities including craft groups, cards, book swap and a community lunch held on the last Friday of each month, 12.00 midday. All welcome. Pre loved clothing shop open Mon-Fri 10.00am – 1.00pm. … Continued

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