There’s a lot on offer for vegetarian children and their families in Christchurch. We have regular get-togethers on weekends and mid week to develop support and community for our families. Three active groups offer something for your family, whatever the age of your child.

Vegetarian Families Group

Our general group is the Vegetarian Families Group. This group meets every two months on Sunday mornings from 10-12.00 at Shirley Play Centre for play, organised games and a sit down afternoon tea. Children of all ages and their carers are welcome. Ages range from 0 – 12 years. Bring a plate of vegan food to share and $2 per family to cover hall hire. CLICK HERE for the 2010 programme of meetings. The group co-ordinators are This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Under 5’s Group

Under 5’s meet monthly for play, morning tea and coffee for the parents. We meet at members homes, playgrounds, beaches, and cafes. Samantha and Rachel are the group co-ordinators.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.

Youth Group 

Young teens can meet for fun and cooking lessons at our Friday night Youth Group meetings. Learn about vegetarian nutrition, community and events with other veggie youth at our cool and friendly Youth Group. Bring $3 to cover ingredients and hall hire. Jo Wildish is the Youth Group co-ordinator. CLICK HERE for the 2010 programme of meetings.

Christmas Party 

The highlight of the year for all the groups is our annual Christmas party at Wyenova Organic Farm where all the groups meet together with the wider vegetarian community for a vegan feast and celebration. Vegetarian Santa visits with presents and the children enjoy tractor rides, explore the farm and visit the sheep and hens and know they will never be killed and eaten.

You are invited to contact any of our group co-ordinators by clicking on their names. They will tell you what you need to know about meetings and will add you to the group e mail list so you will be reminded of up coming meetings.