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Sumner Bays Union Trust
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Sumner Bays Union Trust offers a range of initiatives in order to build strong communities in Sumner and Redcliffs. A particular focus is on combating social isolation among seniors in this area.
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Contact Details
| Detail | |
| Address | 4 Augusta Street View Map |
| Suburb | Redcliffs |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| Postal Address | PO Box 17733 Sumner Christchurch 8840 |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 3764020 |
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Updated: 30 Oct 2009 |
Community Group Types
| Community Group Types | Status | Details |
| Health and Disability Support Groups and Contacts |
No |
Our community development worker's role is broad ranging in approach and if a need for health and disability support groups to be developed is identified, we would certainly consider doing so. |
| Community Organisations |
Yes |
Sumner Bays Union Trust is a registered charitable trust. |
| Relationship and Counselling Services |
No |
Our community development worker will support those who need to attend such services although we do not provide these ourselves. |
| Fitness and Recreation |
Yes |
We provide opportunities for social interaction, an Art & Craft Market and we are working on providing community education opportunities. In addition, we have started a community garden in Redcliffs. |
| Church/Religious Group |
No |
We work in partnership with the Sumner Redcliffs Lyttelton Union Parish; we are, however, a separate secular entity in our own right. |
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Updated: 16 Apr 2009 |
Description
Coffee & Conversation group: meets every Thursday 10.30 am - 12 noon at the Redcliffs Union Church hall on Augusta Street. All welcome.
Sumner Art & Craft Market: Held on the first Saturday of the month, September - April, 10 am - 3 pm, Sumner Union Church facilities, corner of Nayland and Hardwicke Streets
email: sumnerarts@orcon.net.nz
Redcliffs Community Garden 'The Onion Patch': We meet regularly on Thursday mornings between 10 am and 12 pm. We are located behind the Union church facilities on Augusta Street. All welcome.
Sumner LunchBreak: This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 12noon - 1 pm at the Sumner Union Church lounge on Nayland Street. Bring your own lunch; tea and coffee provided. All welcome
Sumner Community Garden: This is now in development behind the Anglican Church on Wakefield Avenue. Contact our office for further information.
Other activities/projects are being planned for the future including computer classes, a Community Men's Shed, and craft groups/classes. |
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Updated: 1 Mar 2010 |
Special Features
All Sumner Bays Union Trust initiatives welcome seniors.
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Updated: 21 May 2009 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
| Dutch |
No |
We have had Dutch people attend our Coffee & Conversation group and hold stalls at the Sumner Art & Craft Market |
| English |
Yes |
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| German |
No |
A native speaker of German has often attended Coffee & Conversation. |
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Updated: 15 Apr 2009 |
Companionship
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Lunch |
Yes |
No |
No |
Sumner LunchBreak: Meets 12 noon - 1 pm, 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. Bring your own lunch; tea and coffee provided. Sumner Union Church lounge, Nayland Street |
| Club/Drop in Centre |
No |
No |
No |
Coffee & Conversation group: Meets 10.30 am - 12 noon every Thursday in the Redcliffs Union Church hall. All welcome |
| Activities/Exercise Programme |
No |
No |
No |
Redcliffs Community Garden is open to all. Contact our office for details of our next meeting |
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Updated: 15 Apr 2009 |
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