Recreation:
Walking in Christchurch
Published by the Leisure Unit,
Christchurch City Council October 1998
Walk Christchurch: 60 short walks that explore your city
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LEISURE CLUBS
Come along and enjoy a social outing with afternoon tea and lots of chatter! The Leisure Club for Older Adults is a fun programme featuring games, ten pin bowling, indoor bowls, guest speakers, mystery tours, outings and some art and crafts. The programme runs each week and is a great way to meet new people and do interesting activities.
Phillipstown Leisure Club for Older Adults
Where: -- Phillipstown Community Centre, Nursery Road (next to the school)
When: -- Tuesdays afternoons, 1.15 - 3 pm.
Cost: -- Usually $3 per week, which covers venue, afternoon tea and transport cost. Some outings will require extra costs and are advised on the programme.
Transport: -- If transport is a problem and you live in the Phillipstown area area, we can arrange a pick up service for you.
Please call us for further information:
Yani (Co-ordinator), 388 1880
Delia Walker (Community Recreation Advisor), 389 1477
Shirley Leisure Club for Older Adults
Where: -- Shirley Community Centre, cnr Shirley Rd and Slater St
When: -- Tuesdays afternoons, 1 - 3 pm.
Cost: -- Usually $3 per week, which covers venue, afternoon tea and transport cost. Some outings will require extra costs and are advised on the programme.
Transport: -- If transport is a problem and you live in the Shirley/Papanui area, we can arrange a pick up service for you.
Please call us for further information:
Maria Moran (Community Recreation Advisor), 352 8117
Hei Hei Leisure Club for Older Adults
Where: -- Hei Hei Community Centre, Wycola Avenue
When: -- Thursday afternoons, 1 - 3 pm.
Cost: -- Usually $3 per week, which covers venue, afternoon tea and transport cost. Some outings will require extra costs and are advised on the programme.
Further information:
Community Recreation Advisor, 348 5119
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A major revision is planned for publication in early November 2001. This will include 10-15 new walks, the redesign of a large number of walks to avoid main traffic areas and incorporate new reserves as well as 30 minute walking options on all walks.
Buried and often overlooked within the city limits are idyllic rivers, secret wetlands, bush reserves and many public parks that offer a private and peaceful interlude in the hubbub of city life.
This comprehensive walking guide contains 180 pages and features 60 walks will enable people of all ages and abilities to explore their city.
Each walk is accompanied by a detailed map, information on children’s playgrounds, wheelchair access, walks you can take your dog on, special sections on local history and plants and wildlife.
The book is divided into chapters that focus on a particular area of Christchurch for example; Coast, Cliffs and Caves, Into the Hills and Old Homes and Gardens. The walks have been selected so that they may be linked together to make a longer walk and designed merely as a basis for further exploring.
The book has been produced in a format slightly larger than A5 size and spiral bound for practicality. Appendices provide further information on first aid, environmental care and walking group contacts in the Christchurch area.
To get a copy, please call on Ph: (03) 372 2840, fax 371 1267, or write to: Recreation
Co-ordinator, Christchurch City Council Leisure, P.O. Box 237, Christchurch.
