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.
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
Here's Jamie, Samuel, Zoe & Stella doing the Youth Barista Course in the school holidays ☕️ They learnt how to make barista drinks, clean the machine and went on a visit to Vivace Roastery 🫘
We hope this morning isn't a mad rush but a pleasant experience for all ☺️
Welcome to term 3! The Neighbourhood Centre will be back open as usual tomorrow 🥰 There will be hot drinks to purchase, tech support available and fresh reading material to browse ☕️📱📚
💫⭐️ Term 3 kicks off tomorrow which means Shirley Sparkling Stars recommences 🥳 We're looking forward to seeing you all with your little ones and catching up ⭐️💫
If you enjoy gardening and have some spare time on Thursdays, join some other Shirley locals at the Community Garden 🌱 They do a wonderful job caring for the produce for everyone to enjoy 🤗
Mānawatia A Matariki (Happy Māori New Year) ✨ May you use this day to reflect, gather with whānau and look to the future 🫶
Following a week of unpredictable conditions, the weather proved more favourable than anticipated. 55 Shirley locals enjoyed a day out in Hanmer Springs today. 🚌
Here's a reminder of when our Community Centres are open over the school holidays 😊
Knit and Knatter continues throughout the school holidays so the group will be meeting tomorrow 🧶 Knitting is a good way to keep your hands active 👐
The national public holiday of Matariki is coming up ✨ If you're not sure what it's all about, you may find this website helpful 😁
