Plains FM 96.9
Community Access Radio – Community Notices taken (no charge). Training available for groups, organisations and individuals to produce and broadcast their own programme. (Language of their own choice). A small charge does apply.
Facet Friendship Club
A non-profit friendship / social club for single men, women and couples, suitable for people over the age of 50.. Activities include dining out, dancing, cards, theatre going etc.
Canterbury Fiji Social Service Trust
Provide support and advocacy for older adults, especially Pasifika Programmes.
Wheelchairs for Shoppers
A number of shopping centres in Christchurch have wheelchairs available for shoppers. There is no charge to have the use of a wheelchair, however bookings are advised. Most require ID. The malls include: FreshChoice, (Avonhead Shopping Centre) 358 7775 Ballantynes 379 7400 – ring first as sometimes it needs to be booked. Barrington Mall 332 … Continued
Te Puawaitanga (Maori Health)
Concerned with the health of Maori women and actively promotes healthy lifestyles. Programmes include: Well child – Tamarikiora Outreach immunisation Parents as first teachers programme Incredible years programme Breast feeding advocacy service Early childhood transition programme Disease state management – outreach nurses Wakaura workshops Kaitoko whanau – social and housing issues
Justices of the Peace Canterbury Association Inc
The Association provides training and sets standards for Justices of the Peace of whom there are over approx. 705 in Canterbury. See Justices of the Peace list (categorised under suburb names) in Yellow Pages. Their ministerial duties are extensive. They witness, take oaths and declarations, certify true copies, take information and complaints and can even … Continued
Handiscope Centres
Handiscope groups provide craft activities for people with intellectual and physical disabilities in various locations around the city. The Centres are located in: Hoon Hay, – Dot , Ph 942 8043 Hornby – Gaye, Ph 349 5411 Papanui – Pat, Ph 351 8814 Woolston – Val, Ph 331 7328 Ashburton – Janet, Ph 03 308 … Continued
Gardening – grow station
Grow station is a work bench, a green house and a storage unit. A compact but durable raised garden bed with strong aluminium frame and clear polycarbonate glazing. Give your seedlings an early start and protect them from frost and pests.
Table Tennis Canterbury
Available for all ages in all seasons. Located at the Table Tennis Canterbury Stadium, 294 Blenheim Road, Riccarton opposite the Warehouse. Inter-club play available. If you wish to play competitively we encourage enquiries. The Canterbury Table Tennis Stadium is open every day or casual play, for a hit with your partner, work colleague or with … Continued
Homesteadcare Ilam
A privately owned home and hospital with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Aims to provide a caring and safe environment which people will find supportive and homely. Every room has an ensuite. Rest home and Hospital care beds. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before … Continued
