Stones Fabric Industries Ltd ( Clothing Bins )
Age Concern Canterbury have a number of clothing bins. Please take a message and telephone Stones for the callers who wish to contact them ie full bins, bins for removal etc.
Heron’s Steam Museum
See steam-powered farm machines; traction engines, threshing mill,steam hammer; early leather and shoe making machinery etc. Please ring between 10am-5pm.
Clan Donald Society of New Zealand Canterbury
Preservation of Scottish interests and traditions. Help with genealogy. Social activities include wine trails, ten pin bowling, mini golf, dinners, socialise with other Clans .Contact Margaret for further information.
North Canterbury Rehab Centre
Short term rehab with the aim for patients to return to their home. 10 bed facility. Referral from DHB.
Returned Services Association – Rangiora
Have Volunteer Drivers available and offer a visiting service. Provide welfare grants for those with RSA Membership , widows are included.( ie spectacles etc ) For further information ring the RSA on 03 3137123
Paula’s Gentle Exercise to music
Exercise classes for older men and women.’Suitable for absolute beginner who wants to take it slowly’ TUESDAYS: Held at Scottish Society Hall, cnr Caledonian & Edgeware Roads WEDNESDAYS: Held at the Somerfield Community Centre in Studholme Street Newcomers are welcome. For further information re cost and times of sessions, contact either Paula or Margaret on … Continued
Yellow Brickroad (formerly SF)
Formerly known as Supporting Families NZ and before that Schizophrenia Fellowship Canterbury, we’re Yellow Brick Road; a national organisation that provides support for whānau who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges. After 40 years of experience working with people around New Zealand, we know that if the family of a loved one experiencing … Continued
Sport Canterbury
Sport Canterbury is the Lead Agent for ACC Approved Community Strength & Balance classes. Feel free to contact us via email, text or call (or a referral by a health professional) for us to support you with finding the right exercise class for you. In Canterbury there are over 300 weekly ACC Approved strength & … Continued
Post Polio Support Group Christchurch
Post Polio Syndrome is a ‘second’ disease affecting a large number of Polio Survivors. The support group meets 4th Wednesday of the month, 10am, at the Cashmere Club. They have a variety of speakers and entertainers. . On Sunday mornings use the Hydrotherapy Pool at Burwood. Arrange social outings. Have access to a wheelchair bus. … Continued
Respiratory Relief Society
The aims of the Society are to support improve and educate people who have respiratory problems. Hospital Physiotherapists take appropriate exercises at meetings on: Tuesdays, 1pm to 2.15pm at the Aldred Methodist Church, Nancy Avenue (just off Innes Road), St Albans and on Thursdays, 1pm to 2.15pm at the Pioneer Stadium, Lyttelton Street, Spreydon. Sessions … Continued
