This facility has a small hall available for meetings, functions, exercise classes and educational activities. In addition to this a small meeting room is available for hire.

Street view of Woolston library and community centre

Address

689 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023(external link)

Bookings

Contact us for hiring requests and information or phone 03 941 8999.

 

 

Cost Hall 
  • $15.30 per hour community group
  • $31.50 per hour self employed tutor
  • $52.50 per hour private social functions 
  • $99.80 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events 
  • $51.00 per hour community events and fundraisers

Meeting Room 1

  • $12.30 per hour community group 
  • $21.00 per hour self employed tutor
  • $31.50 per hour private social functions 
  • $63.00 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events 
  • $30.50 per hour community events and fundraisers.

General

  • $66.50 after hours security check on bookings outside of business hours
  • $500 bond on private social functions 
  • $150 cleaning charge retained from event bond if facility deemed not left fit for purpose
Capacity

Hall: 45

Meeting Room: 4
Conditions of hire

Conditions of use when hiring a Council facility
Health and safety

As part of the rental agreement the hirer accepts legal responsibilities to meet evacuation plans, health and safety responsibilities and to act as the facility warden.

All users are required to complete a 'pre-use' form before using the Bishopdale Community Centre. This must be signed, dated and left in the plastic drop box in the foyer of the centre. The box is cleared once a week.
Hours of hire 8am to 11pm daily
User guide There is a user guide on site for you to read. Please leave it on site.
Familiarisation tour A Council staff member is available to provide you with a familiarisation tour. Please contact the call centre on (03) 941 8999 to arrange.
Alcohol  The consumption and supply of alcohol is not permitted at this facility.
Equipment available

Hall

Meeting Room 1

  • 1 round tables
  • 4 chairs

Kitchen Facilities

  • Under bench oven (no cooktop available)
  • Small fridge
  • dish drawer
  • Microwave
  • Bench mounted Hydro Tap for continuous boiling water
  • Some crockery provided

All users are required to supply their own tea towels, wash up cloths, rubbish bags and cleaning liquids.

Heating and Cooling Instructions for the Woolston Library / Community Centre. [PDF, 140 KB]
Storage There is limited storage available.
Catering No organised catering is offered.
Wheelchair access This centre has wheelchair access and wheelchair-access toilet
Parking There are 7 car parks available