We are a Probus Club, which provides fellowship, fun and friendship to all retirees. We meet on the second Friday of each month except January from 10 am to noon. We have coffee mornings, a walking group, a group subscribing to the Malvern Theatre company and we also have day activities visiting places of interest. Cost: contact club for details.

Learn sustainable horticultural practices in our tranquil working garden whilst supporting our social enterprise cafe.

Blokes in the Kitchen is a great way for men to learn some simple easy-to-cook-at-home recipes in the company of other men. Come along and learn to cook under the guidance of chef Shawn and then share a meal and some great conversation together. This is a friendly and welcoming group who enjoy good food and company.

BASSCARE offers these sessions four times a week. Volunteers can assist you with understanding your device, adding apps and even how internet banking works.

Croquet and gateball are games are played by all genders and ages, using mallets to hit balls through hoops on a grass court. Skills and strategies develop over time, and the club offers four codes to suit social and competitive play. Games are available every day of the week. Try it out with 3 free training sessions. We supply all equipment and training needed. Flat-soled shoes required. After your 3 free sessions, there is a membership fee of $150 per year (our year begins in July - if you join later you will be charged pro rata) and a greens fee of $4 for each day of play.

Playing association, golf croquet, gateball, and ricochet.

Chinese seniors get together for activities such as table tennis, mah-jong, English language lessons, Tai-Chi, choir singing and other cultural activities. Runs on Thursdays. Cost: $15 annual membership.

296 High Street, Ashburton.