Whakapiringa Tangata
Buddy Up! is a community-focused programme that brings together people of all ages (and maybe animal friends as well) based on their common interests or skills. Friendship groups are formed over time and provide fabulous opportunities for social interaction on many levels.
You can get involved with Buddy up! in a number of ways:
- Start a new group
- Join an existing group
- Become a local coordinator
The joys of belonging to a Buddy Up! group include:
- Rekindle an old interest
- Learn something new
- Work alongside others
- Teach others
- Encourage improvers
- Chat, research, watch or read
A Buddy Up! group is initially lead by a coordinator for the first ten weeks. They will assist the members to get the programme up and running. During this time, the coordinator will support one (or two) of the members to become a “Champion” and assist them towards operating and developing the group after the first ten weeks. The coordinator will offer ongoing support to the Champion.
Start a new Buddy Up! group
Whether you are an avid knitter, a crafty scrapbooker or a crossword enthusiast, whatever your skill we would love to hear from you if you are keen to share your talents with others.
Join an existing Buddy Up! group
You may be interested in joining an existing group or know someone who does. The groups we currently have cater to all ages, all levels. Everyone is welcome – no registration required. Come along and give it a go or get in touch if you would like to learn more about the groups currently running
Beginning 22 October
Books Alive! – each Tuesday morning at Masterton Library
A book club with a difference! Explore books by listening to others read aloud or by reading aloud yourself.
11:00am
Beginning 25 October
Buddy Up! Line Dancing – each Friday afternoon at St Andrew’s Church, Dublin St, Martinborough
1:45 – 2:45pm
Have fun and keep fit – beginner class
Cost: gold coin
Bring: comfortable shoes (track shoes/sneakers) and a water bottle
Fantastic Friday - fill your Friday with a range of fabulous activities!
Walk and Talk – each week, meet outside Dish Café
9:30am
Enjoy walking at a pace that suits you, finish with a coffee and scone at Dish Contact Petra for more information: 06 378 2629
Band – each week at Mahi Tahi Tātou Trust (old Festival Hire premises Queen St)
9:30am – 11:30am.
Bring along your ukulele, guitar, percussion or any other instrument that you play. Or come along and sing!
Cribbage – each week in the Kitchen Prefab, Masterton Library
11:30am – 12:45pm.
All ages, all levels, all welcome!
Ukulele for Beginners – each week in the Kitchen Prefab, Masterton Library
1:00 – 2:00pm.
Come along and learn to play this wonderful instrument. If you don’t have one, try one of ours before you buy! Tutor: Stefan Kingsford-Brown
Become a local coordinator
We’re always looking for fabulous people in our community who are available to help establish and provide ongoing support to Buddy Up! groups. Please get in touch if you think you can help.
If you would like to start a new group, join an existing one or become a local coordinator please contact us.
Ní neart go cur le chéile | We are better together
