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| Ruahine White Water Club (RWWC) | Whitewater Kayaking, Sea kayaking, Multisport, Canoe Polo, Weekend social kayaking & overnight trips | | ViewMap |
| Palmerston North Community Patrol (incorporating Ashhurst area) | While Ashhurst residents are sleeping at night 2 members of Community Patrol are out in our marked vehicle patrolling the streets acting as eyes and ears for the Police taking some responsibility to help make our community a safe place in which to live and work. Volunteers are rostered to do a 4 hour shift approximately once a month. Members know they are doing a worthwhile service to the Community and get satisfaction knowing they are helping others. | | ViewMap |
| 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. | | ViewMap |
| Victim Support | Victim Support is a community agency that offers 24-hour support to people who are affected by crime or trauma. Examples of support provided may include immediate support in a crisis, ongoing support/referral to specialist agencies, support through court trials and hearings, help with Victim Impact Statements, and financial assistance. | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu 4 Wheel Drive Club | Use of 4wd vehicles for recreation | | ViewMap |
| 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. | | ViewMap |
| Palmerton North Neighbourhood Support Groups Inc. | To encourage Community networks to form Neighbourhood groups to support each other – to help Police reduce criminal offending in Neighborhoods and to help ensure people are prepared to react effectively to natural disasters in their Neighbourhood. | | ViewMap |
| Grove of the Four Dragons | This open-to-all, community-based grove gathers several times a year--especially at solstices and equinoxes--to bring people together to support one another's spiritual development, to build a sense of community, and to participate in ceremonies that honour the participation of humans in the natural world. The grove is led by Adrian Bill Phillips, a Druid Of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. "Wild Bill" also offers Druidic services in a variety of other contexts, e.g. weddings, home and business blessings, naming ceremonies, and more. | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Gorge Biodiversity Project | The Stakeholders Group of the Manawatu Gorge Biodiversity Project are area landowners (including iwi/hapu, private landowners, and councils) who work together to develop environmental and cultural values in the Manawatu Gorge area. | | ViewMap |
| Womens Institute | The motto is: For Home & Country. Join an atmosphere of fun & enthusiasm that encourages craft, cooking, home gardening & friendships. All ages are welcome including preschool children. Meet on 2nd Tuesday of month at 1.30pm in Methodist Hall, Bamfield St, Ashhurst. | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina School Reserve | The group is a registered charity. The Pohangina School Reserve is a community recreational park available for use by families and community groups. It features 100 yr old restored school building & landscaped grounds including swimming pool, tennis court, playground, toilets & BBQ. The group supervises the maintenance, development and use of the facility. Hall Hire: contact Kim Couper. Pool Keys-$10, annual pool subscription $25. | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Home Budgeting Service Inc. | The Ashhurst Service is an outpost of the Manawatu Home Budgeting Service Inc. The Ashhurst Service sees clients by appointment. Accommodation and facilities are currently provided by St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Cambridge Ave, Ashhurst. One on One Advice includes Rescue or Crisis advice and On-going support through regular contact. Sorry, our service does not undertake custodial budgeting – we do not take your money and pay your bills for you. We do offer free, confidential, non-judgmental budgeting assistance: Budget Work Sheet to support application for assistance to Work and Income; Cash flow sheet, allocating next income payment; Statement of Means to support Creditor negotiations to set up affordable payment arrangements; Advice and assistance relating to insolvency procedures: Summary Instalment Order, No Asset Procedure, Bankruptcy. | | ViewMap |
| 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. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Bunnythorpe Pohangina Methodist Church Parish - POHANGINA location | 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. Service times are:- 1st Sunday - Bunnythorpe 10.30am
- 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays - Ashhurst 10.00am
- 3rd Sunday - Pohangina 10.30am
- 1st Sunday - Pohangina 7.00pm*
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| Ashhurst Gymnastics Club | Teaching gymnastics for ages 2 ½ up to approximately 13 years of age on Wednesday afternoons at the Village Valley Centre | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Aquatic and Fitness Centre | Swimming lessonsBabies & Parents, Toddlers, Pre-School, School Age, Squad, Adults. We use the Total Immersion method of beautiful and graceful swimming: www.totalimmersion.net. Winter 2014 swim school from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Swim and gym times for Winter 2014Monday to Friday: 6:30am to 10:00am; 5:30pm to 7:30pmSunday: 1:00pm to 5:00pmBirthday PartiesIf you wish to hold your child's birthday party at the pool you are most welcome to do so. The cost is $2.00 per child if you wish to do this during public swimming hours and we will supply balloons and table coverings for the group. We will have the tables and chairs set up for you and section off an area for your use.If you wish to book the whole pool for your child's party, we can take bookings for weekends from 10am to 11:30am. This would include the use of the small bouncy castle (if not out for repair), flotation devices and the Aqua Run (if not out for repair - 8 years and over) for the 25m pool. It will also include balloons, chip[pies, table coverings, serviettes and flags for the party. The cost is $90.00 and also includes an AA&FC staff member to help with supervising games in the pool and swimming. For more information ring us on 06 357 5583 of pool@ashhurst.netAqua Run and the Sausage - the Sausage is up at the pool on a Saturday and there is no charge for this. The Aqua Run is up on a Sunday and there is a $1.00 charge for using it. You will need a wristband from reception for access to the Aqua Run. (Note: Contact the pool for up-to-date information). | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Creative Fibre (NZ Spinning and Weaving) | Susan of this Woodville fibre group has offered to provide assistance to Ashhurst and Pohangina area folks interested in getting a group going as well. Thanks, Susan! | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Netball Club | Social and competitive Netball Club | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst and Districts Senior Citizens Assn Inc | Social afternoon, First Thursday of each month, 2pm start at the Methodist Hall, Bamfield St Ashhurst | | ViewMap |
| WEA Book Discussion Group | Sets of books which the group selects are sent out monthly from WEA in Christchurch, with accompanying notes. On the second Tuesday of each month we meet in the Pohangina Library for coffee and a chat, to exchange our books and to discuss the previous month’s book. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Lions Club | Serving the local community where help is needed, supporting and raising funds for other community organisations and individuals, caring and mentoring the young, building projects. | | ViewMap |
| Anglican Parish of Pohangina | See 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. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Scottish Country Dance Club | Scottish Country Dancing. Weekly on Wednesdays from beginning of March to end of November starting 7.00pm for beginners & 7.30pm for others. Held at Whakarongo Community Hall, Cnr Napier Highway & Stoney Creek Road, Whakarongo. Annual Dance. Occasional social events. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst / Pohangina Basketball Club | Provides a basketball league for women and men throughout the year on Tuesday nights | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Squash Club Inc. | Promotion of squash in Ashhurst and the surrounding community as sport for fun, fitness, and competition. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Rugby Football Club | Promotion of Rugby Football in Ashhurst at senior & junior levels. Two rugby grounds (one with floodlights) & clubrooms located at Lincoln Park, 2 Lincoln St. Hall hire available.Junior Rugby: contact Pete Fowell: peterf@bennettcurrie.co.nz; 06 356 5511; or 021 616 436. | | ViewMap |
| Tararua Television Trust | Produce and Broadcast Regional TV throughout the Manawatu, Horowhenua, Rangitikei and Tararua Districts. Promote local and groups and events through our Televised Community Noticeboard. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Police | Policing of Ashhurst/Pohangina Valley | | ViewMap |
| Royal New Zealand Plunket Society | Plunket provides a range of services for families and children under 5 including Well Child health checks, Before School Checks, Parents as First Teachers, Playgroups, Car Seat Rentals, Coffee Groups, Furniture Hire, Puzzle Library, Parent book Library, Room hire and much more | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Playcentre | Playcentre. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Village Voice Committee | Organise the content and printing of a monthly newsletter that is distributed to both Ashhurst & Pohangina | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Red Cross Op Shop | Op Shop with good quality clean clothes, linen, china & small articles of furniture. Hours: Mon-Wed 12.30-2.30pm, Thurs 1.00-3.30pm, Fri 10.00-1.00pm. Located on Cambridge Ave. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Memorial Returned Services Association (Inc) | Mon-Thurs: 4.00pm-7.30pmFri:4.00pm-midnightSat:11.00am-7.30pmRSA people rally to help fellow New Zealanders in need and the ex-service community in particular. They are a part of a national network of over 170 Returned Services’ Associations each affiliated to the Royal New Zealand Returned Services’ Association.RSA help is available to eligible war veterans and their families whether or not they are RSA members, and to the wider New Zealand community. RSA is one of the largest voluntary welfare organisations in New Zealand. Above all, the RSA movement is committed to ensuring that every ex-serviceman and woman receives the pensions and other benefits to which they are entitled, whether or not they are members of a Returned Services’ Association.RSA in the Community: RSA plays a central role in community life and gives generous sponsorship to all kinds of community projects. Many New Zealanders have at some time visited a local RSA, dined in an RSA family restaurant, or benefited from RSA support of a community event or national charity. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Model Flyers Club | Model aircraft flying-Control Line, Freeflight, Radio Control, Glider- indoor and outdoor of all forms. Club flying is on weekends at the Ashhurst Domain. | | ViewMap |
| 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. | | ViewMap |
| Gumboots & Coffee | Meets on the last Wednesday of each month excluding January. A combination of visits to local homes & gardens: 10.00am- 12.00pm and visits to other gardens, nurseries or places of interest in other localities. Timeframe is dependent on distance away. Occasionally the group meets for purely social occasions including movies and walks.The group has an "email tree" of over 60 contacts that members regularly use for communicating amongst one another. | | ViewMap |
| 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. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Ukebox - Ukulele Orchestra | Meet fortnightly, Tuesday evenings, to play ukuleles for fun & also to rehearse for any upcoming performances. | | ViewMap |
| Lodge Otangaki | Masonic Lodge | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Community Fruit Harvesting | Manawatu Community Fruit Harvesting works with tree-owners who have spare fruit or nuts on trees they are unable to pick for any reason and connects them with volunteers who are willing to pick the trees--leaving some with the owners if wanted--and then distribute the fruit for free to those who can use them. | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Valley Community Library | Library available on key request during week days or evenings by phoning either contact above. Open in weekends during County Fayre hours: Saturday 2.00-4.00pm and Sunday 1.30-4.30pm. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Scout Group | Learning programs and fun activities for young people (8-14 years); to equip them with life skills and enhance their independence and self-confidence. Meeting weekly during school terms in Ashhurst at Lincoln Park clubrooms, Thursday evenings (5pm - 6.30pm cubs, 6.30pm - 8pm scouts);. Games, singing, storytelling, rope work, fires, camping, fishing, map and compass, swimming, athletics, conservation and public service. | | ViewMap |
| LEAP, the Society for the Local Economy of Ashhurst and Pohangina, Inc. | LEAP currently runs the Ashhurst Community Market on the 2nd Saturday of every month, outside of winter. It is also piloting LOAVES, a complementary currency. LEAP welcomes new volunteers and new projects that are consistent with our mission to increase economic resilience in our local area. | June 29th, 2016 | ViewMap |
| Kids 'n Motion | Kids`n`Motion is a half hour Preschool music & movement programme which involves parents/caregivers participating with their children. The session incorporates singing, rhymes, action songs, use of musical instruments and creative free movement. The music session is followed by morning tea and a 1/2 hr free playtime allowing interaction for both parents/caregivers and children. Kids`n`Motion is held during term time at 9.45 at the Village & Valley Centre, access off Cambridge Avenue. There is no charge for attendance but a gold coin donation is appreciated. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Football Club | Junior soccer. Training 3:30pm on Thursdays in Ashhurst Domain | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst School Primary & Intermediate Age Hockey | Hockey teams for the area's school-aged children. | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Valley Community Hall | Hall available for community activities. Hire: $50 per full night or day; $25 per half day. Special concession where used weekly: $10/wk | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Canine Centre | Grounds & Buildings next to the Ashhurst Domain & Sports Grounds used for any dog-related activity such as training & showing days. There is discretionary consideration given to other groups who would like to hire the facilities. Hire fees are negotiable depending on numbers & type of usage. | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Valley Guide Club | For Girls aged 7- 14. Follows the Guiding New Zealand program (see website); Girls have the opportunity to work in small groups and as individuals to complete Guide and Brownie badges of varying topics. Camps held twice yearly. Meetings: weekly during school term time at the Pohangina Old School Reserve, Finnis Road at 3.45pm – 5.30pm on Mondays. | | ViewMap |
| 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. Phone or email for times. | | ViewMap |