Community Groups
North New Brighton Community Development Project
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St Andrew’s House seeks to:
Offer a base for local residents to work together in ways that enhance their sense of community awareness, spirit and personal worth Offer fellowship and mutual support to community members Develop and support local initiatives that empower the community and break down isolation and loneliness Facilitate and/or support groups and activities that involve the local community Provide information about activities and services available within the local and wider community Work alongside the community to identify needs and challenge issues affecting social justice and support community-driven responses to them. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 107 Marriotts Road View Map |
| Suburb | New Brighton |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | 03 382 0995 |
| Manager | Shelley Walker (Phone: 03 382 0995) |
| Updated: 28 Dec 2006 | |
| Community Group Types | Status | Details |
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| Fitness and Recreation | Yes | Gentle Exercise on Thursdays,10:30 - 11:30. Craft Group, Mondays,1:30-3:30. Music and Movement,Fridays during school term,10:30-11:30. Games afternoon,4th Friday of the month,January - November. Coffee morning for mothers and caregivers,1st/3rd Wednesday |
| Updated: 21 Sep 2006 | ||
| About St Andrew’s House
St Andrew’s House is a community development project which works within the North New Brighton area. We are a locally managed and run group, and welcome the participation of the local community. We support and facilitate a number of groups, activities and services in response to locally identified needs. If you would like to become involved, or to know more, please ring Shelley Walker, the Community Development Worker, at the house 382-0995 – or feel free to drop in. We acknowledge and thank our funders, who include the Christchurch City Council, the Burwood Pegasus Community Board, C.O.G.S., NZ Lotteries, The Community Trust, Anglican Care and the St Andrew’s Parish. To all our supporters: our grateful thanks. |
| Updated: 19 Sep 2006 |
| What’s on at St Andrew’s House . . .
Community Café Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am – 12 noon Drop in for a cup of coffee (or tea!) and a chat. Pre-loved Clothing Clothing Room open during Community Café hours. A variety of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing are available. Cost: a donation, please. Good quality used clothing always accepted. Craft Group Mondays throughout the year 1:30 – 3:30 pm A varied programme of craft activities is on offer, from card-making to toy-making, glass painting to origami. Budget Tours Monthly. For dates and times, please contact St Andrew’s House. This is an opportunity to visit factory outlets and wholesalers around Christchurch. Gentle Exercise Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 am Sit-and-be-fit for those who are recovering from illnesses or injuries, or those with limited mobility. Sessions are held at New Brighton Community Gardens, Rawhiti Domain. Music and Movement Fridays during school terms 10:30 – 11:30 am held in St Andrew’s Church Hall. For pre-schoolers and their caregivers Games Afternoon 4th Friday of the month January to November A pot-luck lunch followed by games (scrabble, trivial pursuit, etc). Come along and share the fun! Coffee Morning For mothers/caregivers with young children. An opportunity to meet others, share ideas and take time out. Other activities arranged as requested. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month during school terms. |
| Updated: 19 Sep 2006 |
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Club/Drop in Centre | Yes | No | No | Community Cafe, Monday, Tuesday. Thursday and Friday, 10:00-12 noon |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Yes | No | No | |
| Other Social Support | Yes | No | No | Pre loved clothing, budget tours to outlet shops and wholesalers. |
| Updated: 21 Sep 2006 | ||||