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| 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 |
| Awahou Playgroup | Awahou Playgroup provides a place for parents and preschool children to meet on a regular basis. It is funded by the Ministry of Education. We meet at Awahou School on Wednesdays, from 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon, during the school terms. We aim to provide a range of educational activities to foster children's learning and development, along with a chance for parents/carers to get to know each other in an informal setting. The children have the opportunity to play in a child centered environment using a wide range of toys suitable for preschoolers. There is also an outdoor play area suitable for the under 5s, within the school boundaries. All parents and caregivers are encouraged to share actively in the organisation and running of our Playgroup. | | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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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| County Fayre | Cafe & Historical Photo Gallery. Open Saturday: 2.00-4.00 pm. Sunday 1.30-4.30 pm. Open at other times by arrangement and available to hire for meetings/gatherings. Donation only, if a Community Group. | | 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 |
| Ashhurst Taekwondo Club | A family orientated martial arts club. Learn self defence & gain confidence; get fit (need to start with basic level of fitness); compete if you wish (not compulsory);. Holistic personal development- mental, physical, emotional, social. Very supportive environment. Adhere to tenets of Taekwondo: perseverance, courtesy, integrity, self control, indomitable spirit. Black belt instructors. Start age of 9 years. (Club has members from age 9 to 61 years)Parent Body: Taekwondo of NZ which provides pathway to Olympics for anyone wishing to compete.Meeting Time: Tuesday evenings: 6-7.30pm. Dress in loose sports clothing. Wear bare feet. Bring a water bottle.Fees: $20/term/person; family discount rates. $35 per year to parent body for administration of examinations, seminars, tournaments. Uniform ordered through club instructors who get a 20% discount from Martial Art suppliers. | | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ashhurst Branch Library | Branch Library | | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Village Valley Centre | Community Hall/Leisure Centre-available for hire. Link to details on website. Includes full stadium (can be halved using folding doors), 1 basketball or 4 badminton courts, portable stage, lounge/kitchen, Centennial Rooms. | | 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 |
| 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 Police | Policing of Ashhurst/Pohangina Valley | | 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 |
| Pohangina Taekwondo Club | Family or individual oriented martial arts club meeting at Pohangina Hall, Pohangina Village, emphasising self-defence, fitness and technical skill development but also offering skill development in competition sparring and forms . | | ViewMap |
| Ruahine White Water Club (RWWC) | Whitewater Kayaking, Sea kayaking, Multisport, Canoe Polo, Weekend social kayaking & overnight trips | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Ukebox - Ukulele Orchestra | Meet fortnightly, Tuesday evenings, to play ukuleles for fun & also to rehearse for any upcoming performances. | | ViewMap |
| Team Ashhurst Sports Cycling Charitable Trust | Cycle instruction. Cycling events. Road, Track and Mtb | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Village Voice Committee | Organise the content and printing of a monthly newsletter that is distributed to both Ashhurst & Pohangina | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Squash Club Inc. | Promotion of squash in Ashhurst and the surrounding community as sport for fun, fitness, and competition. | | ViewMap |
| 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 |
| Manawatu 4 Wheel Drive Club | Use of 4wd vehicles for recreation | | 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 Pohangina Pony Club | A club dedicated to teaching young people horsemanship and riding skills. Structured rallies are held during the season (September – May); at our grounds at the Ashhurst Domain. The club also run events and are part of the Manawatu Pony Club. | | 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 |
| Ashhurst Playcentre | Playcentre. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Foodbank | Foodbank open Thursday each week from 2.00-3.00 pm | | 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 |
| Lodge Otangaki | Masonic Lodge | | 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Ashhurst Christian Fellowship | Church activities, morning worship (Sundays at 10:00 a.m.), youth programme. See separate listing for ACF's Kids'n Motion programme for children. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Drama Group | Drama productions to local Ashhurst community. Meeting in the Old Schoolhouse/Arts Centre Building on Winchester St. | | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Pohangina Art Group | An art group with a teacher available that meets weekly for painting & drawing. Held in the Pohangina Old School, Finnis Road, Pohangina from 10-12 each Thursday of the school term. Both beginner learners and independent learners are welcome and catered for. Use acrylic & water colours. Occasional outings such as visits to art galleries. | | 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 Pohangina Netball Club | Social and competitive Netball Club | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst School Primary & Intermediate Age Hockey | Hockey teams for the area's school-aged children. | | ViewMap |