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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Take a look at Richmond’s other heritage treasures
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.
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.