With two churches and a Village Hall, the Parish of Heathcote and Mt Pleasant can and does offer ideal facilities to host a variety of groups in our neighbourhood. Some of these groups are directly affiliated with the Church, and others are for the benefit of our communities and social groups in our corner of Christchurch. Below are some of the groups and their contacts for you and your family to get involved.
PARISH GROUPS
Cafe Crawl
Tuesday Mornings at 10:30am
September 06 Dotcom , Marriner St Sumner
September 13 Shroom Room, London St , Lyttelton
September 20 Cafe Metro, Ferrymead
September 27 The Brewery at The Tannery 3 Garlands Rd, Woolston
We meet for a cuppa at cafes in and around the parish. Each week a different venue is chosen
Smiling Cyclists
9:30am Antigua Boatsheds
We meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month with a local Rotary Club and travel some of the many off-street cycling routes throughout the city. We stop for refreshments part way along our journey and return around lunchtime. We normally travel 50-60km and most use e-bikes. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Please contact vicar@heathcote-mtpleasant.org.nz for more information
Meal @ Valley Inn
6:00 at the Valley Inn, 3 Flavell St, Heathcote
We meet for a weekly meal following Evensong. Its good to meet with local identities and have a good quality reasonably priced meal. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Please contact vicar@heathcote-mtpleasant.org.nz for more information
Parish Swim Team
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings
8:00am at Aquagym
We meet for about an hour working at our own pace and program. Following the session we meet for a cuppa at Under the Red Verandah, 29 Tancred St. Everyone is welcome to join the group.
Please contact swimmers@heathcote-mtpleasant.org.nz for more information.
Theatre Group
Monday September 12
6:30pm at the Court Theatre, "Flagons and Foxtrots
We have secured a number of tickets for Flagons and Foxtrots. Please contact Viki Brinkman for a ticket. brinkmanfamily@gmail.com
Weekly Bible Study
TuesdaThursday
pm at the Church of St Mary, cnr Martindales/Truscotts Rds
Each week we meet and look at the readings for the coming Sunday. This is a small but lively group with lots of good discussion and challenge. Sometimes our discussion leads us into a more concentrated topical study. Please feel free to join us, everyone is welcome and no prior notification of attendance is necessary. Some stay on for Sung Evensong at 5pm.
TuesdaThursday
4pm at the Church of St Mary, cnr Martindales/Truscotts Rds
Each week we meet and look at the readings for the coming Sunday. This is a small but lively group with lots of good discussion and challenge. Sometimes our discussion leads us into a more concentrated topical study. Please feel free to join us, everyone is welcome and no prior notification of attendance is necessary. Some stay on for Sung Evensong at 5pm.
TuesdaThursday
3pm at the Church of St Mary, cnr Martindales/Truscotts Rds
Each week we meet and look at the readings for the coming Sunday. This is a small but lively group with lots of good discussion and challenge. Sometimes our discussion leads us into a more concentrated topical study. Please feel free to join us, everyone is welcome and no prior notification of attendance is necessary. Some stay on for Sung Evensong at 5pm.
Mah Jong Group
1:00pm Wednesdays at the Church of the Ascension, 39 Major Hornbrook Rd, Mt Peasant.
This group of enthusiasts meets weekly to play Mahjong for social enjoyment. Anyone is welcome to join. Contact Judy at (03) 384 0027.
Twinkle Tots
10:30am Friday mornings during the school term in the Village Hall, Church of St Mary, cnr Martindales/Truscotts Rds, Heathcote
Twinkle Tots is a song and dance activity for pre-school children up to four years of age accompanied by a parent or care-giver. It is followed by a relaxed morning tea/coffee/water and a nibble. It is operated by the parish.
Contacts: Suzanne Stewart, phone 027 285 1843
The Association of Anglican Women
3rd Tuesday of the month
5:00pm meeting at the Church of the Ascension, 39 Major Hornbrook Rd, Mt Pleasant
The Association of Anglican Women is an organisation whose aim is to promote Christian family life. The group has an ecumenical flavour, and is open to any women in the district who are interested.
Please contact treasurer@heathcote-mtpleasant.org.nz for more information.
NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS
Community Lunch
Lunch is served for mainly older people living alone or who enjoy meeting up with friends. See the weekly news for the next lunch
Brownies
Tuesdays during Terms, 6.00-7:30pm at the Village Hall, cnr Martindales/Truscotts Rds, Heathcote.
For 7-to-9½ year olds. Brownies is all about fun.
For more information contact Jane Walders Rapaki.District@gmail.com
Otautahi Aikido
Meet in the Village Hall, at the Village Hall, cnr Martindales/Truscotts Rds, Heathcote.
The group has taken a long-term lease of the Village Hall, though it will be available by arrangement for other functions. Details of Otautahi Aikido and the childrens' and other classes are on their web pages (www.aikido.gen.nz)
Contact: Liam O'Donoghue 021 727 690.
Heathcote Valley Wool Craft Group
9:15am Thursdays in the Village hall, Church of St Mary, cnr Martingales/Truscotts Rds, Heathcote
This group of enthusiasts meets weekly to spin, knit and create with wool. Anyone is welcome to join.
Contact Felicity at thebackhouses@slingshot.co.nz or (03) 384-1755.
Sumner Guides
Mondays during Terms, 6:30-8.00 pm at the Village Hall, at the Village Hall, cnr Martindales/Truscotts Rds, Heathcote.
For more information contact Jane Walders Rapaki.District@gmail.com
These facilities are available for hire, either for a single event, or to host regular group meetings. To arrange for your own event or group, refer to the Facilities pages. Please contact facilities@heathcote-mtpleasant.org.nz for further details.