Programmes & Activities

Supporting and empowering the Shirley Community

Connecting the community

Growing from the original initiative - the Friday Night Meal - the Trust now oversees more than 25 initiatives and events. These initiatives enable people to feel connected, supported and involved in their community, and provide opportunities for people to interact, form relationships, share experiences and develop capacity and resilience.

The initiatives are predominantly community driven with support from Trust staff, and their great range reflects the diversity of the Shirley community. Programmes cater to different age groups, cultures and interests.

Programme details

Activities for everyone!

All Programmes
Children
Everybody
Older adults
Pre-schoolers

Close-up of barista frothing milk while making coffee

Barista Training

Children’s Gardening Club

Community Garden

Community Hub/ Drop-in Centre

Foot Care Clinic

Friday Night Fun

Fresh fruit and vegetables from the coop. Yellow banana, silver beet, brocoli, apples and kiwifruit in this bin ready for delivery by the Shirley Community Trust

Fruit & Vege Co-Op

Home vegetable gardens with Shirley Community Trust

Home Vege Gardens

Kidzone

Knit & Knatter

MacFarlanes on the Park Cafe

Shirley Sparkling Stars

Social Touch Rugby

Sunshine in Shirley

Te Reo classes by Shirley Community Trust

Te Reo classes

Wise Up Wednesday

Testimonials

I have never had a bad coffee at the cafe, yet so often do in cafes around town where the coffees are twice the price!

McFarlanes on the Park Cafe customer

Excellent training. I learned so much about the art of making coffee and the theory of coffee.

Barista trainee

I’ve enjoyed how much hands-on experience the kids have had in the garden. Getting their hands in there and doing the work is how they learn best.

Parent of child in Children's Gardening Club

Friendly and helpful tutors and class.

Te Reo student