Abbeyfield Christchurch
A new beginning.......
Abbeyfield is currently evaluating a range of possible options to develop an Abbeyfield house, or
possibly houses, in Christchurch.
Abbeyfield has formed a steering committee comprised of interested local volunteers. These
'champions' of Abbeyfield are seeking support from the community to develop an Abbeyfield
house.
Initially the new group will assess the demand for Abbeyfield style accommodation, then once a
demand has been confirmed they will seek additional community support in the form of volunteers and
funding to develop an appropriate proposal.
At this time the work has begun. The Steering committee has joined with other not-for-profit
community housing providers who are negotiating with the local council to jointly develop a
community housing project that will include an Abbeyfield house. Initial fundraising is
underway.
Contact Abbeyfield Christchurch
For more information, or to join our local steering committee and bring an Abbeyfield home to
Christchurch please contact:
Chairperson
Fenn Shaw
Phone: cell 021 276 2966 or home (03) 354 0066
email: fshaw@clear.net.nz
Treasurer
Rosalind Black
Phone: home (03) 388 4741 (evenings)
email: rosalind.black@paradise.net.nz
Secretary
Margaret Yorke
132 Brookside Terrace
Beyndwr
Christchurch 8053
email: randmyorke@inet.net.nz