The Bishopdale Community Trust was established in 1999 to support people in the North-West area of Christchurch, in particular Bishopdale. We do this by helping people feel part of the community and offering a warm welcome when they join us at The Hub at 94 Farrington Avenue.
We run a number of groups and activities including:
MONDAY
Tech Support: Needing some help with your computer, laptop or phone? We have a team of computer whizzes who are here to help! 9am – 12pm. Grab a cuppa while you wait. This service is free; however donations are very much appreciated.
Coffee & Friendship: Come along and enjoy morning tea with others. We’d love to see you. 10:30am – 11:30am.
Mahjong Group: Come along and play mahjong with a friendly group. 12:30pm-2:30pm.
Card Making Club: Mondays during school term at 1pm – 3pm, $5 per session. A weekly club for keen card makers wanting to meet with others with similar interests to share ideas and techniques. New members welcome.
TUESDAY
Scrabble Group: Come along and play scrabble with a friendly group. 9:45am – 12pm.
Parenting Neuro-diverse Children (POND): Support group for parents to chat with other parents with similar challenges, to share ideas and tools that work. School term time, 10:00am to 11:30am.
Women’s Social Walking Group: Meets at Sundbye House, Tuesdays 9:30am (summer) or 10am (winter). Come along and try us out for free. Cost is $20 per year, including morning tea at the Hub after the walk. Enjoy a range of walks around the local area.
WEDNESDAY
Rummikub Group: Come along and learn to play this easy to learn, fast moving game. 10am-12pm.
Craft Group: An informal, friendly group, open for knitters, crocheters, crafters – all welcome. Bring your own craftwork. The group is supported by an experienced tutor. 1pm-3pm.
500 Card Playing Group: Includes a light afternoon tea. New members are always very welcome. 1pm – 3pm.
THURSDAY
Community Lunch: Sandwiches in the summer and hot soup in the winter. Yummy food and good company. 11:30am-12:30pm. All welcome!
Christmas Craft Group: Make handmade Christmas items to be sold to raise funds for the trust. Materials are provided. 1pm to 3pm. Everybody is welcome.
A gold coin donation is appreciated for the majority of our activities.
From time to time we are also able to offer special workshops and events. For more information keep an eye on our website or feel free to call us on 027 459 1741 or 03 359 1741.
