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The Western Community Centre Since 1979 the centre has been providing a wide range of support services, programmes, activities and events. Our two facilities are at 46 Hyde Ave and 108 Grandview Road in Nawton. The centre is owned by the community and overseen by a board of community members elected at the AGM.
What we Offer
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unique services and programmes are offered each year for all ages to improve the quality of life for the residents of Hamilton.
127 community groups, clubs, organisations, schools and churches use our venue each year.
88 individual, private family/whanau bookings took place. Community information hub Free legal advice Justice of the Peace Tues 10.30-12pm Whanau Support Worker - family support Plunket outreach clinic Fruit/veggie co-op, 46 Hyde ave Western Community Newspaper Playgroups and children's programmes 50+ events, trips, tai chi, luncheons, shopping Exercise and fitness classes ht One O Eigw ie v d Western Wheels learner licence course – 10 per year Gran Western Community Centre Radio Show - Fridays 10.30am Free FM Youth activities and programmes, leadership development Holiday /after school programmes/park based sports programmes Community education and training English language classes Free public phone and computer Photocopying and fax services, table and chair hire Free fruit exchange Supporting initiatives through providing staff / resources to build capacity Registered kitchen Community development projects Working with community to find local solutions for our local issues & challenges and heaps, heaps more!
Whanau Support Worker
Providing family support, information, advice, parenting help and one on one assistance. Contact Karina Cootes 847-4873 ext. 3, karina@wccham.org.nz
Free public phone
Free public
We have tons of
to make calls.
computers to use.
information.
Free Legal Services wednesdays
10.30am - 12pm
9am - 9.20am 9.20am - 9.40am 9.40am-10am
by appointment Niemand Peebles Hoult
We have Tables and Chairs for Hire! Weekend Deal!
Chairs $2, Tables $6 each, Pick up Friday drop back Monday.
(Minimum $50 bond)
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$2 Weekend Deal! Pick up Friday, drop back Monday.
We also have tables & chairs for Hire!
Want to get a program off the ground? We can help with this too.
Use our fantastic community centre to run your next event, training seminar, meeting, programme or activity.
e c a p s E U OUR VEN r o f e l b IS availa hir e!
Lounge, Board Room, Training Room, Registered Kitchen, Health Room, Community Room, Child Centre for play groups and great for children’s birthday parties!
We have photocopying and printing services available. We can print from your USB, laminate those documents or scan to email.
A4 B&W 10c A4 Colour 50c, A3 B&W 15c, A3 Colour $1 Scan to email $1 Laminating A4 $1, A3 $1.50 If you have large quantities talk to us and we may be able to sharpen the pencil.
Children Plunket Nurse
We have a number of Fantastic Plunket Nurse Wanetta based at the centre throughout the week.
To book an appointment contact the Plunket oďŹƒce 839 3982
Little Stars play group
Held on a Wednesday 9.30- 11.30am at 108 Grandview Road. Bring a snack with a drink and a change of clothes. Western Community Centre 8474874 ex 1
Based at 108 Grandview Road.
For more information please contact 0800 323 543
Facebook: Moko Club Hamilton
Monday 9.30am-12.30pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 12.30pm, Wed 1-4pm, Thurs 1-4pm,
Spanish Playgroup
A place in Hamilton, New Zealand where preschool children learn the Spanish language and the hispanic culture through music, food, friends and family. Held on a Wednesday 9.30-11.30am at 108 Grandview Road.
Iloha Club Japanese Playgroup
A Japanese playgroup for mums and dads who can speak Japanese and for children aged 0 to 5 who are learning Japanese in the Waikato. Donation 50 cents per child. Fridays 10am at 108 Grandview Road.
Contact hamiltonilohaclub@gmail.com
After School Programme
Providing fun and stimulating activities as well as afternoon tea for the children.
Children are collected and brought to our centre from Nawton School. Programme runs till 5.30pm, $14 per day, oscar subsidies may be available. Enrolments can be made at our website.
Holiday Programmes
8 weeks of programmes are facilitated for children aged 5-13 years. 1st week based at Fraser High school, 2nd week based at WCC. 8am-5.30pm, cost $170, $34 per day.
Enrolments can be made at our website.
Playgroup Times Monday 9.30am-12.30pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 12.30pm Wed 1-4pm, Thurs 1-4pm,
youth Leadership Development
Throughout the year we have a number of youth events, programmes and activities. Youth are given an opportunity to be actively involved within their community. The centre has a large number of youth volunteers assisting within our holiday programmes, after school programme, events activities and community development opportunities. Contact Youth Development Worker - Nathan Morgan for info.
email nathan.morgan@wccham.org.nz or call 8474873 ex 5
Western Wheels Learner Licence
This course prepares you for your learner licence test.
We have programmes running throughout the year, ages 15+
Check out the dates near the back of this booklet.
Fabulosity Girls Programme This 7 session programme is designed for year 9 high school girls and incorporates a range of fun activities held after school. Put your name down for the next sessions.
Goal setting, Eating Good food Master Chef Beauty My Future, My Education Get your Art on helping out my community Celebration
Fridays 3.15pm - 5pm Western Brotherhood Boys Programme This 7 session programme is designed for year 9 high school boys and incorporates a range of fun activities held after school. Contact the centre for the next session.
Goal setting, Eating Good food Master Chef Get your DJ on My Future, My Education Get your Art on helping out my community Celebration
Thursdays 3.15pm - 5pm
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Tai Chi Luncheons
Shopping Bus Trips The Woolly Club
Swap Meets
Walking Group
EHP 4OP Tai Chi has been proven to improve
mobility, flexibility and balance. Held every Tuesday and Friday 10:30am-11:30am. Maureen Leong is the primary tutor. $3 per session.
All ages are welcome to attend.
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opportunity for people in our area to meet, socialise, interact. Transport is provided for those unable to drive. Monthly on third Thurs of each month at 12pm. A different theme is planned each month and it’s free!
EOL G SS 4S I Fun Craft group, bring your own, learn from others or just enjoy the company. Wednesday 10am-12pm. It’s free!
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Wednesday just after 9am. It is run by volunteers who collect those who have no transport. Trips to Pak n Save or Countdown.
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attended by 30-70 people each trip. A great opportunity for people to get together and have a day out of fun, food, travel and company. Cost depending on trip.
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Over the years the centre supports and facilitates a number of community events. These involve hundreds of volunteers all willing to contribute to their community. Over three decades the Western Community Centre has seen the value in bringing our residents together and making this community a great place for our Kids!
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Each year our events attract over 10,000+ people Hamilton West is the Community that likes to get together! All our events are dependant on funding, we do our best to make sure we have a good selection of low cost events running in our community.
Tuesday 31st October 3.15pm
Health & wellbeing
Yoga
Join April on the mat for a 60min vinyasa flow. A sequence designed to gently build strength, increase general flexibility, range of motion and reduce stress levels. All levels welcome! MONDAY 5.45pm Western Stars Room $12 casual class or bring a friend special BOTH pay only $10! NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED - BYO YOGA MAT About April: April has over 10 years experience in personal training and teaching in NZ and Australia with levels 3 & 4 NZ fitness qualifications and RYS200 yoga alliance qualification. April has the experience and knowledge to guide and support your yoga experience while creating a warm and welcoming environment. For further enquiries, contact April on 020 413 68006 or email at twistinglotusyoga@gmail.com
Order online or drop into the centre before Wednesday 5pm, pick up after Thursday 11am
www.foodtogether.co.nz | info@foodtogether.co.nz
Great produce from just $10. Order yours today.
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Education
Industry Training Solutions courses during the year at the centre are developed to be engaging, stimulating and fun. Basic Food Safety Course, NZQA Unit 167, Advanced Food Safety Course, NZQA 168, Managing Licensed Premises Course, Service that Sells Course. Contact ITS to see when the next course is. Phone 0800 464 487 Website http://www.its.ac.nz
English Language Classes
ESOL-Literacy
Classes are for adult learners who have Permanent Residence and only 0-6 years of schooling in their own country. 0800 487 475 info@tripleonecare.co.nz www.tripleonecare.co.nz
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9.30am-12pm
waikato@englishlanguage.org.nz
Phone 853 2188
Hamilton Dinsdale Toastmasters District 72, Division B, Area 3, Club Number 5493
You are invited a-end our Toastmasters Mee2ng!
Every Tuesday at 7:15 pm We are a group that focuses on building speaking skills to improve communica7on and leadership. We cater for speakers of all abili7es. Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton
Contact Karen at 07 850 4187. Look forward to seeing you there.
Monthly
Date Last Saturday of the Month! Time: 10am to 11am Location: Western Community Centre Carpark. What to bring ? Do you or a member of your family have a bicycle that could do with some TLC, we will assist you in some basic bicycle maintenance to get that bike back on the road. Want to help out ? Do you have experience in fixing bicycles ? We would love you to be part of the Chain Link Hamilton Group. Want to donate ? Do you have tools that you never use, puncture repair kits, tubes, bicycle parts ? Please send us a private message on our facebook page (chain link hamilton) or call James on 0211116709. We would love you to be part of the Chain Link Hamilton Group. Hope to see you there !
2017 6th March 1st May 3rd July 11th Sept 20th Nov
This Network mee.ng is designed to give agencies, groups, organisa.ons and residents the opportunity to network with others working and living in their area and hear of ac.vity that is occurring.
(Monday’s)
More Info contact Ioana Manu 021 359 878 or contact the community centre
1pm - 2.15pm
07 8474873 Ex0 admin@wccham.org.nz
Held at
The Western Community Centre
46 Hyde ave, Nawton
Tiger Worms
$15
WESTERN CITY SPORTS at ELLIOT PARK, Senior Touch Competition, 5.30pm onwards, Wednesday Evenings CONTACT: 021 180 9893 westerncitysports@hotmail.com Grades Available: Open Mens, Womens, Mixed, Social Mixed, Social mixed Family. Module Start Date: October
The Western Community Centre Radio Show
Friday’s 11am-11.30am
Tune in to 89FM for our weekly show with Max and Neil! Stay informed and up to date with what is happening at our centre.
Looking for Work? Based at 108 Grandview Rd
Western Wheels
Learner Licence Course
9am - 3pm
18th - 21st April 24th - 28th April 10th - 13st July 17th - 21st July 2nd - 5th October 9th -12th October 4th -7th December
Costs WCC Course Fee $40 Licence Test fee $93.90
(paid directly to VTNZ on test day)
The Western Community Centre 46 Hyde ave Hamilton
T: 07 8474873 ex 0 admin@wccham.org.nz
To secure your place! or message us on our facebook page Course Fee and Enrolment must www.westerncommunitycentre.org be completed the Thursday prior to the course. Supported by FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau Places are limited. ADULT and COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Nawton Crawshaw Healthy Living Projects and
2,104 Fruit Trees planted
Since 2012 with the help of a large amount of volunteers we have planted 2,104 Fruit Trees across Nawton and Crawshaw.
1682 in 308 homes and 422 in public spaces Our goal is to have planted 500 homes with fruit trees.
To provide a home with 5 fruit trees and materials costs just $100. Any donation towards this project will be greatly received. Donations can be made at the WCC or by direct debit. SBS Bank Hamilton Branch
03-1355-0693330-000
Tax deductible receipt can be issued
Nawton and Crawshaw Healthy Living Projects The Western Community Centre
For more info contact Neil Tolan neil.tolan@wccham.org.nz 8474873 ex 9
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Pukete,Te Rapa, Brymer, Nawton, Crawshaw, Rotokauri,Templeview, Dinsdale, Maeroa, Frankton, Brymer, Aberdeen, Western Heights ,Forest Lake, Beerescourt, St Andrews,
Volunteer We have an fantastic team of over 250 volunteers that assist at the centre in a wide range of roles throughout the year. We couldn’t do what we do without them!
Our Board Jamie Toko (Chairperson) Pare Ruha (Secretary) Wendy Katipo (Treasurer) Shanti Ralm Moses Cherrington Renu Cherrington Aaron Woolley Carl Jackson Bill Rees
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staff services co-ordinator Anaru Terry holiday programme staff Joan Marshall funding coordinator Karina Cootes whanau support worker Matthew Shadbolt centre custodian Max Dillon Coyle front of house/administration Nathan Morgan youth development worker Neil Tolan manager Reegan Tata reception after school care coordinator and holiday prog. staff Thomas Hunt youth programmes and after school care Tina Tanoa holiday programme staff, after school care reliever Trish Terry holiday programme coordinator Wendy Katipo financial administrator (temp) Aileen Rangi - Whaikawa - Mills
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Neil Tina
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Help us , do what we do! The Western Community Centre has been supporting the Hamilton west community since 1979. With almost 40 years behind us we have appreciated and enjoyed a tremendous amount of community support and backing over that time.
Tens of thousands of people have attended our programmes, activities, community events, hired the venue or accessed the many support services on offer. Our team work very hard every year raising funds to pay for the growing services we provide. We can do more but we need your help! Every dollar helps. Neil Tolan Manager
Together we are strong! Some ways to partner with us • Purchase a fruit and veggie pack for a family. • Sponsor a child on our holiday programme. • Sponsor a family with 5 fruit trees for their home. • Make a donation towards our community events. • Make a donation towards our youth programmes. • Advertise your business in this paper. • Make a donation towards our general operating costs. • Sign up to make an automatic payment of any amount. • You can also hire our venue, tables and chairs, use our photocopying service. • Check out our little wish list on page 10.
Our Vision Thriving, vibrant, healthy and self reliant communities. T: 07 8474873 ex 9 manager@wccham.org.nz westerncommunitycentre.org
SBS Bank Hamilton Branch 03-1355-0693330-000
neil.tolan@wccham.org.nz WESTERN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC 46 Hyde are ave,tax Nawton, 8474873 Donations deductible
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