Organisation Directory
Coming soon:
* A Community Calendar, with events forwarded to Ashhurst dot org, Event Finder, local newsletters, news, and radio;
* Organisation logins to update directory information.
This directory is provided as a service to the Ashhurst-Pohangina community by RECAP on behalf of the organisations listed. If you have a group that you would like to see included in the directory, please contact info@recap.org.nz.
Project purposes:
- To share information that can help people engage in community life as participants and volunteers;
- To maintain information for civil defence purposes, including information about social networks and local resources (hidden from public view); This information has been volunteered by the organisations listed and is shared with the Emergency Response Team and Ashhurst Police.
Organisation name (click to sort) |
Activities available |
|---|---|
| Anglican Parish of Pohangina |
Link to website for details of all activities. Worship Services. Births, Marriages, Funerals. Special Memorial & Other Services eg: ANZAC, House Blessings. Christian Community Serving Local Community: Little Kiwis-Pre -School Playgroup. Side-by-Side Mentoring- Help for families. Seasons-grief and loss programme for children. Social Activities. Drives to Hospital. Home Communions. Visits. Hall Bookings. |
| Ashhurst / Pohangina Basketball Club |
Provides a basketball league for women and men throughout the year on Tuesday nights |
| Ashhurst Action Group |
To foster pride in the Ashhurst community by promoting the development of the living environment and of a community spirit in the Ashhurst area. |
| Ashhurst and Districts Senior Citizens Assn Inc |
Social afternoon, First Thursday of each month, 2pm start at the Methodist Hall, Bamfield St Ashhurst |
| Ashhurst Art Explorers |
Meets at: The Anglican Church Hall, Cambridge Ave., every Monday at 7:30 p.m. The Art Explorers are a group ranging from absolute beginners to experienced artists. There is no formal teaching: group members encourage each other and those with a bit more experience are very happy to offer advice and demonstrate their methods. There is no subscription fee and free tea or coffee. |
| Ashhurst Athletics Club |
We run weekly meetings over the two summer school terms on a Tuesday night at Lincoln Park down Lincoln Street. We cater for 3 year olds up to 13 year olds and provide tuition and support in track and field activities. |
| Ashhurst Bowling Club |
The Ashhurst Bowling Club is one of 16 sister clubs within the Manawatu for the sport of outdoor bowls. The season generally runs from mid September to mid April each year and people of all ages and gender are encouraged to become members. |
| Ashhurst Branch Library |
Branch Library |
| Ashhurst Bunnythorpe Pohangina Methodist Church |
The ABP parish is part of the Manawatu Region of the Methodist Church of New Zealand, administered through a office located at Wesley Broadway Church in Palmerston North. Monthly services are held at Pohangina on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10.30 a.m. |
| Ashhurst Bunnythorpe Pohangina Methodist Church Parish |
The APB parish is part of the Manawatu Region of the Methodist Church of NZ; administered through the Wesley Church Office, Broadway, Palmerston North. Two services at St Johns Church Ashhurst monthly. Also every 5th Sunday during the year. St Johns Youth Group every fortnight. Ashhurst Country Craft Group 1st and 3rd Monday. |
| Ashhurst Christian Fellowship |
Church activities, morning worship, childrens programme, youth programme. |
| Ashhurst Christmas Parade |
Coordinate the organization of the parade with local emergency services and volunteer organizations, arrange funding and publicity, liaise with PNCC regarding road closures and traffic management, organize entertainment and food sellers for the event. |
| Ashhurst Community Pool (Splashhurst) |
Swimming lessons: Babies & Parents, Toddlers, Pre-School, School Age, Squad, Adults. Aqua Aerobics (Aqua Fit);-help with fitness & mobility. Water Safety Courses-Boat Skills, Water Survival, Water Polo, Canoe Polo. Lane Swimming- lanes available morning & evenings. Public Swimming-time for whole family to enjoy the pool. |
| Ashhurst Country Crafts |
a social group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 9.30am. Activities include doing crafts together as well as outings. |
| Ashhurst Domain |
Sports- soccer & rugby fields. Picnic areas- Link to website-follow: Leisure, Sightseeing & Picnics, Ashhurst Domain. Bush Walks. Cemetry. Dog Walking Trails. Tree Trail- Link to map & quiz sheet on website |
| Ashhurst Drama Group (currently in recession) |
Drama productions to local Ashhurst community. |
| Ashhurst Foodbank |
Foodbank open Thursday each week from 2.00-3.00 pm |
| Ashhurst GirlGuides |
For Girls aged 7 to 14. Follows the Guiding New Zealand program (see website). Girls have the opportunity to work in small groups and as individuals to complete Guide, Brownie and Pippin badges of varying topics. Meetings: weekly during school term time at the St Magdalene Church Hall on Wednesdays (5 - 9 ½ year olds 5.30 to 7pm and 9 ½ to 14 year olds 7 to 8.30pm) |
| Ashhurst Gymnastics Club |
Teaching gymnastics for ages 2 ½ up to approximately 13 years of age on Wednesday afternoons at the Village Valley Centre |
| Ashhurst Indoor Bowling Club |
Meets weekly from 3rd week of March to 1st week of October in the Village Valley Centre at 7.30pm. There are social and competitive options including the Nationals which are held annually in June. Summer Club play is also available. National Fees are required on an annual basis. Students over the age of 13 are welcome with the opportunity of playing Junior Representative Bowls. |