Shirley Community Trust

We build community in Shirley through projects and events that give opportunities for people to interact, form relationships, share experiences and develop capacity and resilience.

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Empowering People, Changing Lives

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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
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Programmes for All Ages

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Community Hub/ Drop-in Centre

Knit & Knatter

Kidzone

Sunshine in Shirley

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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

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Light Party

Saturday, 31 October 2026

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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 16 hours ago

In front of the MacFarlane Park Community Centre near the playground is where you'll find the touch rugby crew on Monday early evenings 📍 Feel free to join them 🏉

In front of the MacFarlane Park Community Centre near the playground is where you'll find the touch rugby crew on Monday early evenings 📍 Feel free to join them 🏉
In front of the MacFarlane Park Community Centre near the playground is where you'll find the touch rugby crew on Monday early evenings 📍 Feel free to join them 🏉
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Shirley Community Trust️ 21 hours ago

There's a few things going on at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow 🤗 It's so great to see this community space well used 👏

There's a few things going on at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow 🤗 It's so great to see this community space well used 👏
There's a few things going on at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow 🤗 It's so great to see this community space well used 👏 There's a few things going on at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow 🤗 It's so great to see this community space well used 👏
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

💫⭐️ Loads of fun to be had at the Shirley Sparkling Stars preschool group 👶 We meet Monday mornings during the term from 9.30am at the MacFarlane Park Community Centre 📍Hope to see you there ⭐️💫

💫⭐️ Loads of fun to be had at the Shirley Sparkling Stars preschool group 👶 We meet Monday mornings during the term from 9.30am at the MacFarlane Park Community Centre 📍Hope to see you there ⭐️💫
💫⭐️ Loads of fun to be had at the Shirley Sparkling Stars preschool group 👶 We meet Monday mornings during the term from 9.30am at the MacFarlane Park Community Centre 📍Hope to see you there ⭐️💫
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Shirley Community Trust️ 3 days ago

There's a couple of events coming up at Shirley Library on Sunday and Monday that you might be interested in 😊

There's a couple of events coming up at Shirley Library on Sunday and Monday that you might be interested in 😊
There's a couple of events coming up at Shirley Library on Sunday and Monday that you might be interested in 😊
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Shirley Community Trust️ 3 days ago

Spring in Ōtautahi Christchurch is a lovely time 🪻🌷🌼 Get out and explore! It's so good for your hauora (wellbeing) 😇

Spring in Ōtautahi Christchurch is a lovely time 🪻🌷🌼 Get out and explore! It's so good for your hauora (wellbeing) 😇
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Shirley Community Trust️ 4 days ago

The Community Café reopens for term 4 tomorrow 🥳 Check out the photos of some of the previous options and usual prices 🫖🍪☕️ We hope to see you there and catch up 🫂

The Community Café reopens for term 4 tomorrow 🥳 Check out the photos of some of the previous options and usual prices 🫖🍪☕️ We hope to see you there and catch up 🫂
The Community Café reopens for term 4 tomorrow 🥳 Check out the photos of some of the previous options and usual prices 🫖🍪☕️ We hope to see you there and catch up 🫂 The Community Café reopens for term 4 tomorrow 🥳 Check out the photos of some of the previous options and usual prices 🫖🍪☕️ We hope to see you there and catch up 🫂
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Shirley Community Trust️ 4 days ago

This meeting is on tonight! Be informed before election day 🗳

This meeting is on tonight! Be informed before election day 🗳
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Shirley Community Trust️ 5 days ago

Friendly reminder that the Cost of Saying Goodbye event is coming up next week 💐 It is a topic that affects us all and is good to be informed about ⚰️

Friendly reminder that the Cost of Saying Goodbye event is coming up next week 💐 It is a topic that affects us all and is good to be informed about ⚰️
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Shirley Community Trust️ 5 days ago

This week's delicious contents 🥦🥕🥑🍌🥬🍊 Join the Fruit & Vege Co-op and get a bag for just $15 😁

This week's delicious contents 🥦🥕🥑🍌🥬🍊 Join the Fruit & Vege Co-op and get a bag for just $15 😁
This week's delicious contents 🥦🥕🥑🍌🥬🍊 Join the Fruit & Vege Co-op and get a bag for just $15 😁
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 6 days ago

Purchasing a barista made drink at the Neighbourhood Centre gives our trainees real time experience ☕And they only cost $2! Bargain 🤑

Purchasing a barista made drink at the Neighbourhood Centre gives our trainees real time experience ☕And they only cost $2! Bargain 🤑
Purchasing a barista made drink at the Neighbourhood Centre gives our trainees real time experience ☕And they only cost $2! Bargain 🤑
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 6 days ago

Yellow bins are out and so are the knitting needles 🟡🗑️ Well they will be tomorrow at Knit and Knatter 🧶 This wonderful group make lovely items to give away 👏 You're welcome to join them!

Yellow bins are out and so are the knitting needles 🟡🗑️ Well they will be tomorrow at Knit and Knatter 🧶 This wonderful group make lovely items to give away 👏 You're welcome to join them!
Yellow bins are out and so are the knitting needles 🟡🗑️ Well they will be tomorrow at Knit and Knatter 🧶 This wonderful group make lovely items to give away 👏 You're welcome to join them!
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Shirley Community Trust️ 7 days ago

Our annual Light Party is coming up soon! 🤩 The theme for 2026 is 'At the Beach' 🏝 It will be a swimmingly good time 🤙

Our annual Light Party is coming up soon! 🤩 The theme for 2026 is 'At the Beach' 🏝 It will be a swimmingly good time 🤙
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