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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MacFarlanes on the Park Cafe

Knit & Knatter

Fruit & Vege Co-Op

Community Hub/ Drop-in Centre

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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

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Light Party 1

Light Party

Saturday, 31 October 2026

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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 8 hours ago

Recent graduates Noah (with Sharyn cheering him on), Sonnie and Jaxon showing off their certificates for completing the barista training programme 👨‍🎓 Well done! 👏

Recent graduates Noah (with Sharyn cheering him on), Sonnie and Jaxon showing off their certificates for completing the barista training programme 👨‍🎓 Well done! 👏
Recent graduates Noah (with Sharyn cheering him on), Sonnie and Jaxon showing off their certificates for completing the barista training programme 👨‍🎓 Well done! 👏 Recent graduates Noah (with Sharyn cheering him on), Sonnie and Jaxon showing off their certificates for completing the barista training programme 👨‍🎓 Well done! 👏
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Shirley Community Trust️ 14 hours ago

Grab a drink with a friend at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow ☕ Or just turn up and see who's there and join them 😊

Grab a drink with a friend at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow ☕ Or just turn up and see who's there and join them 😊
Grab a drink with a friend at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow ☕ Or just turn up and see who's there and join them 😊
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 15 hours ago

Light Party 2026 is coming up fast 🏝️ It's a fun, family event that is a safe alternative to trick or treating 🍬 Come and join us 'At the Beach' 🏖️

Light Party 2026 is coming up fast 🏝️ It's a fun, family event that is a safe alternative to trick or treating 🍬 Come and join us 'At the Beach' 🏖️
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Shirley Community Trust️ 1 day ago

Reuben Davidson MP for Christchurch East will be at the Community Café on Friday for a catch up ☕

Reuben Davidson MP for Christchurch East will be at the Community Café on Friday for a catch up ☕
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Shirley Community Trust️ 1 day ago

The Cost of Saying Goodbye event is happening tomorrow morning 😁 An important topic that is good to think and learn about ⚰

The Cost of Saying Goodbye event is happening tomorrow morning 😁 An important topic that is good to think and learn about ⚰
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days 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 3 days 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 3 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 4 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 Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 4 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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