Empowering People, Changing Lives
Shirley Community Trust is for everyone in Shirley, providing spaces to connect, contribute, have fun and belong. People can meet at our Community Centres or our Community Garden, and join in with a wide range of activities … or just sit and chat with others.
For over 20 years the Trust has aimed to support all who work, live and play in Shirley, together growing community. We are privileged to be a part of this wonderful journey.
Our Values
- Hauora – a holistic approach, physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing
- Listening to the people of Shirley – their voices guide what we do
- Trust – earned through building strong connections and relationships
- Collaboration – with community and other organisations
- Entrepreneurship – looking to the future and trying new things
- Commitment – here for the long haul
Programmes for All Ages
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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley
Looking for a simple way to connect and get support for your tamariki? 🌱 Our Shirley Community Drop-Ins are a relaxed space where whānau can: ~ Ask questions ~ Get practical ideas ~ Connect with local support No booking needed – just come along when it suits you during the session. 📍 Macfarlane Park Centre (around the back of the café and kindergarten), 19 Acheson Avenue, Christchurch 🕘 Between 9am and 12pm, Thursday 14th June Cost: Free Pop in and say hi – we’d love to see you there 👋
If you want more trees in MacFarlane Park, click the link and have your say 🌳It only takes a couple of minutes 😁 https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/macfarlane-park-tree-planting-plan?fbclid=IwY2xjawSS7bZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwMDJUUmlzanJHeHN6dGZxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrvYPP5-VXc-c7e6GYBiOiJIaR-8bInvwp7Phl-sAbQk_Iu29KGEHSVt4frw_aem_tgDSp2R0MgUclI3mh2b8bg
To celebrate the Māori new year, Shirley Library is running a 30 minute bilingual story times session 📖 All info can be found here -
