Fairfield House :

Friends of Old Fairfield Inc.

Friends of Old Fairfield's (FOOF's) Mission Statement, which was written in the early 1990s, encapsulates the early aspirations and continuing focus of FOOF for Fairfield:

"To administer the Fairfield Reserve in order to retain and enhance its unique character, linking the past with the present and future community growth".

Community involvement in Fairfield has enabled the restoration and development to date. FOOF manages this community resource on a self-funding basis. We rely on grants, events income, voluntary work and membership subscriptions to upkeep this wonderful, unique historic house and heritage woodland. Below, you will find details of our current development and maintenance projects.

We are officially registered with the Charities Commission. Our official registration number is CC41609. To see our listing on the national register, please go to this URL: http://www.register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/CharitySummary.aspx?id=b370a1e8-1343-dd11-84f2-0015c5f3da29

You will also find information about how you can become a FOOF member or renew your current membership. If you are interested in doing voluntary work with us, please contact us on 03 548 3640 or e mail us at fairfieldnelson@paradise.net.nz

Current News:

Autumn Colours at Fairfield 2010

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February 2010 - Tower Repairs
We have made good progress with the building repairs to the tower. In December 2007 rot was discovered within the tower's structure and it was immediately closed off for public use. With the generous assistance of a grant from The Canterbury Community Trust, we began the repairs to this unique and wonderful feature of Fairfield House. The work is unfortunately now on hold as we are in need of $10,000 to complete the repairs.

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Become a Member of FOOF (Friends of Old Fairfield)

We would like to invite you to begin or to renew your membership of Friends of Old Fairfield. The range of activities that happen here include educational, spiritual, environmental and cultural events as well as corporate. The beautiful grounds and reserve, open to the public, are cared for by Friends of Old Fairfield. The house, lovingly restored, is available for hire by the wider community.

Your subscription will enable FOOF to continue to maintain and develop Fairfield.

Membership subscription and / or donation
Internet banking; your membership subscription of $25 can be paid directly, please put your name and 2009 Subs as reference for our records.

Westpac Bank
Friends of Old Fairfield Account
0307 030491854 02

Alternatively, you can post a cheque made payable to Fairfield House.

All donations over $5 are tax deductible.

Would all new members please fill out the form below and email or post to Fairfield.

MAY WE OFFER A HUGE THANK YOU IN ANTICIPATION OF YOUR GENEROUS

SUPPORT OF FAIRFIELD HOUSE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!

Ginny Ward-Brown
Chair of Friends of Old Fairfield

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I enclose a cheque for $25 for my 2009 Friends of Old Fairfield membership subscription.

And / or I enclose a cheque for a donation of $ ________ to Fairfield House.

Please send to: Fairfield House, Trafalgar Street South, Nelson, 701 Or email fairfieldnelson@paradise.net.nz