Richmond Gala 2024–What a Fantastic Day Out!
The Richmond Gala wan an amazing community day. We appreciate everyone coming out and joining in. What amazing work done with all of the massive effort from Avebury House, Richmond Community Garden, and Riverlution
We are Richmond is in charge of coordinating the Children’s Play Area, and enjoys creating a free/ low cost space for families to come to play. Thank you to all of the groups that came along to our special play area. Lily Peas Blossom Reuben Davidson MP for Christchurch East Pop Up Party Christchurch City Libraries Eastern Community Sport and Recreation Inc Creative Junk – Early Childhood Resource Centre
Thank you to Meepleopolis, The Richmond Club, and Eastern Community Sport and Recreation, Inc for generous donations of vouchers as prizes for our Fair.
We couldn’t do it without dozens of volunteers! If you ever want to help out at our next bi-annual event, please get in touch!
Take a look at what is happening around Richmond
Tidy Up Session Medway Parklet
Local neighbours gather together to tidy their corner parklet on Medway Street.
Petrie Park BBQ and Maintenance Session
Neighbours came together to tidy the Petrie Park plantings and to add bark over them. Followed by a community BBQ.
Swanns Rd Tidy Up Session with Richmond Community Garden
Richmond Community Garden volunteers worked with We are Richmond to tidy up the Swanns Rd Parklet
Meet-Your-Neighbours Tidy Up Session at Medway Parklet
The Medway Parklet needed a good tidy and local neighbours wanted to meet to see if they could maintain this area in the future.
Vape Information Community Talk
Anna Stewart of Vape-Free Kids NZ spoke to the community about vape’s effects and regulations in New Zealand.
Spring Fair 2025
The RRBA had a fabulous day helping run the Spring Fair alongside Avebury House and Richmond Community Garden. They helped activate the children’s play area and also interacted with the public at their infomation stall.