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venue hire View all of our spaces ​ ​ Book Now Our Blockhouse Bay Community Centre has a number of rooms and halls available for venue hire. ​ Main Hall (Jim Gilbert Room) A large multipurpose space with a stage area and upstairs mezzanine floor. Maximum capacity 260 guests Suitable for weddings, birthdays, recitals, conferences and dance groups Large catering kitchen with serving area, seating and tables provided. Basic lighting rig, grand piano, projector and screen, heating and fans ​ ​ Book Now ​ Small Hall (Ivan Burgess Room) This space is suitable for meetings and smaller functions. Maximum capacity 50 guests Small kitchen, tables and chair Heating, projector and screen, whiteboard and small hall mirrors suitable for dance/exercise classes ​ Book Now Armanasco House This historic house is nestled in the main shopping village of Blockhouse Bay. Maximum capacity 25 guests Suitable for intimate functions, private meetings, music practice or small recitals. Modern piano, tables and chairs with a kitchen attached ​ ​ Book Now Mezz Room Maximum capacity 20 guests $15 - $20 per hour Suitable for meetings, tutorials, workshops Tables and chairs, Apple TV, whiteboard, sink and electric jug ​ ​ ​ Book Now ​Green Room Maximum capacity 15 guests $10 - $15 per hour Suitable for meetings, tutorials, workshops, backstage changing room Modern piano, whiteboards, tables and chairs ​ Book Now The Lodge Maximum capacity 25 guests $15 - $20 per hour Suitable for meetings, tutorials, workshops, craft groups Tables and chairs, kitchen, oven, microwave, electric jug, fridge, whiteboard, private bathrooms ​ Book Now Iona Scouts Hall Maximum capacity 50 guests $15 - $20 per hour Suitable for gatherings, meetings, dance practice and workshops Tables and chairs, kitchen, oven, fridge, whiteboard, private bathrooms ​ ​ Book No Hireage Rates Our on site manager would be delighted to provide a quote for your next function. The Centre offers a range of affordable rates appropriate to your organization and function. Simply contact us as follows to discuss your requirements: ​ ​

1/7 our people. our place. Welcome to the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre, situated in the heart of Blockhouse Bay shops. ​ ​We provide , and for our community. It's a great place to make new friends and learn new skills, a place to belong. social educational recreational activities ​ your body with one of our many exercise and wellbeing classes, a beautiful piece of art or try . We have a class and activity for everyone so come along, join in and become a friend of the centre! Activate create embroidery ​ Keep the kids busy during the school holidays at our programme. Offering a wide variety of experiences and a great team of supervisors who promise a huge amount of fun! Our hub is the place to be during the school holidays! kids holiday hub ​ ​Planning a function or event? Look no further, Blockhouse Bay Community Centre is the perfect place for . We have seven spaces available for hire including three main community halls, meeting rooms and the historic Armanasco House facility. Feel free to discuss your options with us, phone . venue hire 09-6264980 ​ Keep an eye on our for important information and something to do. Enjoy free community events, workshops and activities, our Market Day and Antiques, Collectables and Crafts Fair. news and events ​ Browse our classes / activites below or check out our weekly timetable. classes / activities activate dance create support kids social games clubs & groups culture connect community initiatives friends of the centre Do you have an active interest in the Blockhouse Bay Community? Join our Friends of the Centre. Sign up to our database for updates on what's happening at the Centre. Receive your special invite to gatherings and our AGM. ​ You can even consider becoming a committee member. sign up me up >

kids holiday hub The next School Holiday Programme runs from 18th - 29th January 2021. ​ The School Holiday Programme activities vary each term and are suitable for 5 to 13 years. Check out our exciting timetable below! ​ Hours & Prices In-Centre Day Programme: 9am-3pm – $30 Excursion Day Programme: 9am-3pm – $35 Before care available 8.30 to 9am – $3/day After care available 3pm to 3.30pm – $3/day ​ The organisers of this programme have adopted the Auckland City Holiday Programme “Standards & Guidelines for Holiday Programmes” and all care will be taken to provide Supervision of children in accordance with those Standards & Guidelines. ​ Our programme is accredited through MSD to deliver OSCAR services. From time to time, personal details may be viewed by authorised personnel for auditing purposes. ​ Enrolment for School Holiday Programme Pre-enrolment for holiday programmes is essential. You can call in to the Centre to collect an enrolment form or . You will need to register your child on the booking system first if you are booking on this system for the first time. After that, you simply login to book next time. enrol online ​ Feedback of the School Holiday Programme If you have attending a School Holiday programme at Blockhouse Bay Community Centre we would appreciate your feedback via the feeback form. ​ enrol for kids holiday hub > holiday hub gallery > feedback form > Mon 18 January Event Cinemas New Market Enjoy a day out at the movies in New Market. Junior combo option $6.50 cash on the day (optional). Tue 19 January Art with Leilani Work together to create a work of art to be displayed here at the Centre for our community to enjoy! Wed 20 January Museum & Gardens Spend a day at the Auckland Domain, visiting the museum and gardens. Bring your hat, sunscreen & water bottle! Thur 21 January Pool Party & Sports Day Splish & splash the day away at the BHB Primary Pool and turf. Bring sunblock & water bottle and a plate of food to share for a picnic! Fri 22 January Our Kitchen Rules: Waffle Wonderland Waffle Wonderland! Make your own delicious waffles with plenty of tasty toppings to choose from. Mon 25 January Potters Water Park Slip, slop, slap for a day at Potters Park water playground. Be sure to bring your hat, sunscreen, water bottle & towel! Tue 26 January Just Crafting Get creative with our friends from Just Crafting! Get your hands messy and make something special to take home. Wed 27 January Ferry to Devonport Come and join us for some fantastic fun on the ferry to Devonport. Sit on the beach and enjoy some hot chip butties with us, YUM! Thu 28 January Playball Come and join us for a day of fun, games and sport with the team from Playball. Wear sports shoes and bring a water bottle. Fri 29 January Our Kitchen Rules: Scrumptious Salads & Wraps Design & make your own healthy & delicious salad or wrap. Information for Parents and Caregivers We hope your children will enjoy the programme of activities we have planned. Please take careful note of the following to ensure their safety while they are in our care. Please provide lunch, drink and snacks for your child. No sick child will be admitted to the programme, if a child becomes ill they will be made comfortable and parents notified to collect child. If your child becomes sick and cannot attend the programme please notify the office. Make sure you have signed a permission slip for the excursions. Any changes to bookings or cancellations must be notified to the office one week prior to the programme commencing. Changes or cancellations made after this time will NOT receive a refund. The office must be notified of any absences prior to the programme commencing (626 4980). Daybook - Any information we need to know about your child can be written in our daybook. (On table in foyer) This includes - a) Specific written consent for children walking home. b) Any medical condition and medication taken. c) Person collecting your child if different to enrolment form. d) Any custody arrangement. There is a written policy covering supervision, safety, behaviour management etc. Ask office staff for a copy if you wish to read it. The staff/child ratios are 1 : 8 or in some circumstances 1 : 7. or 1 : 6. The programme will try to look after children’s property but will accept no responsibility for lost or damaged possessions. In summer – Sun Safety policy - please provide a hat each day, the children are required to wear a hat when outside. Make sure your child is wearing shoes and appropriate sun-coverage clothing. We aim to minimize time spent in the sun during burn-time periods. In the event of an accident or emergency, staff will perform appropriate first aid and if necessary call an ambulance. We do have a Medical Centre across the road. Parents will be contacted immediately. Unless there is a serious emergency children will not be transported in private vehicles. In accordance with process outlined in the behaviour management policy, the supervisor reserves the right to exclude from the programme any child who is constantly disruptive, unable to follow the programme rules, or a threat to the safety of themselves or others. ​ ​ COLLECTING YOUR CHILD Please collect your child at 3 pm. If a person arrives to collect your child whose name is not on your enrolment form, then we are obliged (for your child’s safety) to keep your child in our care until you have been located for consent. Prior notification is required by writing information in the daybook (on table in foyer) SIGNING YOUR CHILD IN AND OUT Each day when you collect your child, it is essential that you sign your child out in the daily roll book. (on table in foyer). We need to know that your child has gone home safely. You will also have to sign your child in. CHILD SAFETY The programme has a detailed child protection policy, which includes the reporting of any suspected child abuse to the Dept. of Child, Youth and Family Services. COMPLAINTS The programme has a complaints procedure. If you have any problems please approach the Main Supervisor, or if necessary the Manager or member of the Management Committee and they will be happy to help you with your concerns. LOST PROPERTY Please check at the office, we have a lost property box.