Our Programmes and Events
WHAT WE DO
Awapuni Community Gardens offer land access for growing food and the opportunity to share knowledge and resources. The gardens work on an allotment-style where individuals (usually families) take ‘ownership’ of a bed to grow food for themselves. There are also shared community beds at the gardens. There are currently 20 community plots and 86 whānau plots.
WHERE
Behind the Awapuni Community Centre, 22 Newbury Street, Awapuni, Palmerston North
ABOUT
The Gardens originally began in Crewe Cres, in September 2011 as the Crewe Community Gardens. After housing development forced a relocation, the gardens were established at the Awapuni site in December 2018. Groups that use the gardens are: Let’s Grow Palmy, Manawatu Food Action Network, Sports Manawatu, Fonterra, local schools including Awatapu College and more. Our composting system is working well and Dave runs regular community garden working bees.
Watch this video created by our Kaiako - Dave Mollard
GET INVOLVED
Working bees most Saturday mornings from 8.30am. Contact Dave Mollard to check about working bees or to inquire about a garden bed.
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In the heart of the Crewe Crescent community we offer an after school programme for local primary aged kids. The sessions help the children develop confidence and relationships while having fun; playing games and sharing great kai. The homework programme is run on Wednesdays and partnerships have been formed with local schools to run other communities initiatives together.
WHERE
Crewe Crescent Park, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North
WHEN
3.30-5pm every Tuesday & Wednesday during term time only
GET INVOLVED
Contact admin@psct.org.nz to find out more.
The Karu Kanakana programme teaches through storytelling, games, waiata and fun for all of the whānau. Karu Kanakana translates as ‘The Sparkle in their Eyes’ which relates to the sparkle you see in children's eyes when they learn a new concept or word. A bilingual Te Reo/English session for preschoolers and their kaitiaki (caregivers). We partner with our community libraries, and are currently offering sessions in 3 libraries, including Awapuni, Te Patikitiki and Roslyn, and are looking to extend into all 4 community libraries.
WHERE
Awapuni, Te Patikitiki, and Roslyn Community Libraries
WHEN
Visit our Facebook page for term time session details.
GET INVOLVED
Contact admin@psct.org.nz to find out more.
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Kids Club is a free school holiday programme for primary aged kids in years 1-6. Packed with activities for learning new skills, having fun together and sharing kai. The leaders have just as much fun as the kids. We have a crew of young adults who are mentors and volunteer to be Kids Club Leaders.
WHERE
Christian Community Church, 54 Pascal Street, Palmerston North
WHEN
Visit our Facebook page for the dates for the next school holidays.
GET INVOLVED
Contact admin@psct.org.nz to find out more.
The annual free Community Christmas Party is our main event each year. A huge welcoming street party that brings our community together attracting around 1500-2000 people each year. The event has many free fun activities and loads of great kai. It is open to everyone in the community to attend.
WHERE
Christian Community Church, 54 Pascal Street, Palmerston North
WHEN
Visit our Facebook page for this years party details.
GET INVOLVED
Contact admin@psct.org.nz to find out more.
During the colder winter months we hold a free event for the whole community. Offering a safe place to bring children, relax, have a meal and watch a movie with snacks provided. This event is open to anyone in the community to attend.
WHERE
Christian Community Church, 54 Pascal Street, Palmerston North
WHEN
Visit our Facebook page for the next event.
GET INVOLVED
Contact admin@psct.org.nz to find out more.