Avebury House a gem hidden on the edge of the red zone
Avebury House a gem hidden on the edge of the red zone, owned by the CCC, run by a community Trust. Built in 1851 by the Flesher Family Avebury House was one of the founding farms in Christchurch. The Flesher family gifted the house and remaining land to the Government in XXX and then it was regifted to the CCC in XXX.
These days the house is nestled in a heritage park and is seen as the hub of Richmond, holding low cost groups, events and resources targeted at the local community.
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Matariki Decoration Session 1
One of two workshops to make fabric decorations for our Ururangi tree, celebrating Matariki.
History Posters Installed/ Parklet Tidied Stanmore Rd
Finally we have installed the History Panels we have wanted on the corner of Swanns and Stanmore Rd for years. After a proper tidy up a year ago, look at it now!
Adventure Avenue Wander 2025
A wander through the forest and gardens around Richmond and Dallington Red Zone, guided by Hayley Guglietta of Avon Otakaro Network, hosted by We are Richmond.
Te Oraka Community Pools Co-Hosted Cleanup 2&3
Volunteers were back, from different Shirley, Richmond and Dallington groups. Their second and third cleanup sessions at Te Oraka Community Pools were a success!