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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Foot Care Clinic

Barista Training

Community Garden

Community Hub/ Drop-in Centre

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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

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Shirley Summer Holiday Programme

13-15 & 20-22 January 2026

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Shirley Community Trust️ 10 hours ago

Free exercise and banter are available at MacFarlane Park tomorrow night 👟 Social Touch Rugby is on from 6.15pm 🏉

Free exercise and banter are available at MacFarlane Park tomorrow night 👟 Social Touch Rugby is on from 6.15pm 🏉
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Shirley Community Trust️ 16 hours ago

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend 😎 The Neighbourhood Centre is open from 10am tomorrow with barista drinks available for $2 ☕ EFTPOS available too 💳

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend 😎 The Neighbourhood Centre is open from 10am tomorrow with barista drinks available for $2 ☕ EFTPOS available too 💳
We hope you enjoyed the long weekend 😎 The Neighbourhood Centre is open from 10am tomorrow with barista drinks available for $2 ☕ EFTPOS available too 💳
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 1 day ago

Have you put our upcoming AGM in your calendar yet? 📅 Best you do! 😉

Have you put our upcoming AGM in your calendar yet? 📅 Best you do! 😉
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

💫⭐️ Hey, hey it's time for music! 🎶 Well on Monday morning it is 😉 Bring your preschooler/s along to the Shirley Sparkling Stars group and join the fun! ⭐️💫

💫⭐️ Hey, hey it's time for music! 🎶 Well on Monday morning it is 😉 Bring your preschooler/s along to the Shirley Sparkling Stars group and join the fun! ⭐️💫
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Shirley Community Trust️ 3 days ago

We hope you enjoy the day 😁

We hope you enjoy the day 😁
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Shirley Community Trust️ 4 days ago

Tomorrow is Canterbury Anniversary Day (Show Day) so there will be no Community Café 🙅 The Neighbourhood Centre will be open Monday as normal and it will be great to see you there! 🥰

Tomorrow is Canterbury Anniversary Day (Show Day) so there will be no Community Café 🙅 The Neighbourhood Centre will be open Monday as normal and it will be great to see you there! 🥰
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 4 days ago

Need some financial guidance and advice? 💵 There is a Drop-In Clinic at the Shirley Library next week where you can chat with some experts 😊

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Shirley Community Trust️ 5 days ago

Here's the current What's On poster as a helpful reference 😊

Here's the current What's On poster as a helpful reference 😊
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 5 days ago

The Neighbourhood Centre will be a hive of activity tomorrow 🐝Barista trainees will be making drinks, people will be collecting their Fruit & Vege bags and there will be Shirley locals catching up for a chat ⚡You're welcome to come and join the action!

The Neighbourhood Centre will be a hive of activity tomorrow 🐝Barista trainees will be making drinks, people will be collecting their Fruit & Vege bags and there will be Shirley locals catching up for a chat ⚡You're welcome to come and join the action!
The Neighbourhood Centre will be a hive of activity tomorrow 🐝Barista trainees will be making drinks, people will be collecting their Fruit & Vege bags and there will be Shirley locals catching up for a chat ⚡You're welcome to come and join the action!
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 6 days ago

Do you hear people using Te Reo Māori in everyday conversation but you're not sure what they're saying? 🙃 Come along to the free class tomorrow evening and engage with the language 👨‍🏫

Do you hear people using Te Reo Māori in everyday conversation but you're not sure what they're saying? 🙃 Come along to the free tomorrow evening and engage with the language 👨‍🏫
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Shirley Community Trust️ 6 days ago

"It is more blessed to give than to receive" 🥰 Using your knitting skills to create items for charity, not only blesses those who receive the items, but you will feel a sense of purpose and achievement, and hopefully joy, as you contribute to blessing others 🧶

"It is more blessed to give than to receive" 🥰 Using your knitting skills to create items for charity, not only blesses those who receive the items, but you will feel a sense of purpose and achievement, and hopefully joy, as you contribute to blessing others 🧶
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 6 days ago

Have you got your tree up already or are you normal and wait til December? 😆🌲

Have you got your tree up already or are you normal and wait til December? 😆🌲
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Shirley Community Trust️ 7 days ago

Here's hoping your Monday morning doesn't look like this 🫠

Here's hoping your Monday morning doesn't look like this 🫠
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