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

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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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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

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Saturday, 31 October 2026

The Book Nook will be accessible tomorrow (but not Friday this week) 📖 Have a peruse and find some fresh reading material 🤓

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The Neighbourhood Centre will be open tomorrow (no barista drinks) so you could order and pay for your Fruit & Vege bag 💵 The Co-op recommences the following week so you would have a bag of fresh produce to collect 🛍️

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If knitting and knattering are your cup of tea, join the Knit and Knatter group tomorrow 🧶 They use their skills to knit for charities 🥰

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Get out there and be awesome! 😁

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Jack from TechMate will be at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow and can give you some support with your device 📱💻 Pop in and see if he has some free time to help you 😊

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It was great getting together on Friday night and connecting over food and fun 😎 The crazy bikes from Pedalmania were a hit 🚲 What a great community Shirley is to live in! 👏🏻

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The Fruit & Vege Co-op will be restarting on Feb 11th and so orders need to be made and paid for by Feb 6th 🍎🥦 It's a super affordable way to get fresh fruit & veges 😁

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💫⭐️ Shirley Sparkling Stars is back for 2026! 🥳 We're looking forward to seeing you all this coming Monday from 9.30am 🤗 How exciting! ⭐️💫

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Kidzone Holiday Programme 2026 was a blast! 🤩 Loads of fun over the 2 weeks playing games, doing craft, going to Willowbank and QE2 and lots more 🤸🏼‍♀️

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It's looking like a great one! 😎 Kicking off with the Neighbourhood BBQ in an hour! 🤙

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Today's the day! 🤩 Join other Shirley locals for a Neighbourhood BBQ at MacFarlane Park, outside the Community Park Centre 📍There will be kai, Pedalmania, games and more, all for free! 🎊

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