Some of the other groups and organisations at the Phillipstown Hub
Arts & crafts and "learn how to..." groups
ICEcycles ( Te Whare Roimata)
Inner City East cycles are a group of volunteers who restore donated bicycles and teach cycle maintenance skills. Free weekly bike maintenance workshops: - Linwood Tiny Shops, 108, Thursday 1-3pm; - Phillipstown Hub, Room 7, Monday 5-8pm. Contact: Margaret 027 7344 403 or Email |
Viti CreatioNZ
We are a group of ladies from the beautiful islands of Fiji, residing in Christchurch, who puts a lot of love into all the individual craft pieces that is made, reflecting our culture and each lady's unique sense of creative designs. Visit the facebook page |
Auahatanga Wellbeing
Art and wellbeing activities combined. Friday (during term time) 12.30-3pm | Room 1| Email |
Music and theatre
Impulse Theatre
Impulse Theatre is Christchurch’s home of long-form improvisation. Their shows range from full-on comedic, to gritty drama, musicals, sci-fi, and everything in between. Weekly drop-in improvisation class Monday and Wednesday 6.30-9.30pm | Room 1 | visit the Website K-on Japanese Society
Sponsored by the Japanese Society of Canterbury, since 2008 the K-on band performs a range of music, focusing on Japanese folk, jazz, rock, as well as instrumental songs, growing trust and friendship with music as another language. The band uses the Phillipstown Community Hub for practice. | Email |
Ngati Kahungunu Whanau
Ukulele for everyone in a fun and friendly environment. For info, contact the office | Room 10 Plunket - Toes & Giggles
Two great classes run on Monday: Toes & Giggles 12-1pm! Registration is required. Contact: rebecca.brundell@plunket.org.nz | Room 1 Song Merchants
Christchurch based song writers. Currently composed of Marcel Mcanally, Grant McIver, Richard Payne, Sarah Lean-Massey, and Drew Meates. Follow their facebook page for project updates. |
Community and ethnic groups
Canterbury Somali association
To promote, protect and enhance the interests of the Somali community of Canterbury through advocacy, encouragement and enablement of families and individuals. Contact: Sahra Ahmed (Chair) Mobile 021-061-3568 Visit the website |
Charleston Residents Association
The residents' association for Charleston area. Meeting: the 4th Thursday of each month from 7.30pm, Room 1 Contact: John Hoskin (Chairperson), 389 3584 Email jenny.hoskin@gmail.com |
Deutsch in Christchurch
German in Christchurch is an initiative to bring Germans and German lovers of all ages together and to give German in Christchurch new impetus. We want to set up a center with weekly German courses and a monthly cultural event. Visit the facebook page |
Friends of Edmonds Factory Garden Inc
The Friends look after the rose garden and scented garden of the Edmonds Factory Garden in Ferry Road. Committee meets every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7pm, Room 1 Contact: John Hoskin, 389-3584 Email jenny.hoskin@gmail.com |
Christchurch Vegan Society
Vegan market on the last Saturday of each month from 3.30 to 7pm pm in winter and from 5 to 8pm in summer. Sun or rain! Contact the Vegan Society |
Welsh Cambrian Society of Canterbury
For Welsh immigrants and their descendants or anyone interested in Wales and Welsh things. Contact Angela Davies: Email |
Learning and improving skills
English Language Partners
ESOL Classes teaching new Kiwis English for work and everyday life. Contact: 03 377 3141 | Email Tuesday Room 10A | Wednesday Room 1 NZSL4U
New Zealand Sign Language classes, three times a week during term time. Room 10A | Contact: Anna nzsl4u.co.nz |
Te Reo Maori classes
Alicia was born and raised in Christchurch and have lived in and around this area for most of her life. However, her whakapapa Māori takes her up the Whanganui river. Alicia runs Te Reo Maori classes Cost : koha Contact: Alicia |
Sport and fitness groups
Better Breathing Exercise and Coffee Group
To support those with asthma, COPD or other respiratory conditions. Cost: $2 per session. Contact: Pauline Mohi 381 0547. Monday 10-11am | Room 5 |
DIY Dance
DIY Dance is about having a daytime boogie to a flexible playlist. Dance however you dance. Cost: PP 1x non-perishable food item for Community Pantry. Contact Jan on facebook Fortnightly Thursdays 1pm | Room 5 |
Sit & Be Fit
Seated balance and fitness classes for elderly people. Cost: $4 a session. For more information, contact the Hub Office. Thursdays 10-11.30am | Room 10 |
Youth Olympic Wrestling
Wrestling, under the guidance of a skilled coach, is safe and a lot of fun. Training sessions for children. Friday 4-7pm | Room 5 Contact Tristan: 021 66 1040 |
Health and wellbeing services
B4 School Checks
The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for 4-year-olds. For info contact Jan Harris: 383 6877 ext 9961, jan.harris@cdhb.health.nz | Rooms 11 |
Babywearing Christchurch
To support people who are keen to babywear and form a group of volunteers to help other parents meet the needs of their children. Second Sunday of the month 11.30am-2m | Room 10a |
Birthright
Connect 'n learn parents group is a single-parent group. Come along and join us for a cup of tea/coffee and different activities every time (craft, walking, baking, foraging...) Friday from 10am to 12pm | Roos 1 (School terms only) Visit the website |
Early Start
Triple P - Positive Parenting focuses on positive parenting practices and addresses childhood behaviour problems. Tuesday from 8.30am to 1.30pm | For more info visit the website |
Narcotics Anonymous
NA is a global organisation of recovering addicts. NA members are men and women from all walks of life for whom drugs had become a major problem, who meet regularly to help each other stay clean, and recover from the effects of addiction in their lives. Website | Wednesday 7.00pm | Room 1 |
Plunket
Pregnancy and Parenting Education. Free interactive classes shaped to give you the information you want and need for pregnancy, labour and life as new parent in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. Thursday from 6pm | Room 10 Contact Rachel for info |
Faith-based organisations