Fairfield House News: 90th anniversary special announcement edition
Bath to mark 90th anniversary of Ethiopian Royal Family’s arrival with a significant programme of commemorative events
Fairfield House News
News from Fairfield House Bath, former home of HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I, where Ethiopian, Rastafari and local communities work together to preserve and celebrate HIM's legacy and fulfil his wish to provide a home for the aged in Bath.
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Fairfield House end of year review: part 2
We complete the review of an outstanding 2025, and look forward to 2026, the 90th anniversary of the Imperial family’s arrival in the city of Bath.
Fairfield House 2025 review: the first six months
Part one of two: here's a first taste of life at Fairfield House in 2025.
Fairfield House News #20 Dec 2025
This month we thank volunteers and businesses that work here, spread the message about HIM's legacy to Wells Cathedral and Bath Spa University, celebrate refugee culture, and more (as ever)
News #19 October: massive handover from Pauline, global accolade, a wallet and more
Pauline hands over to Norma, Black History Month, Fairfield House in top 10% globally, HIM's wallet acquired and more
News #18 July 2025
Bath Refugee Festival; HIM's legacy day; University "partner of the year"; special visitors
News #17 April: victory, securing the future and raising the royal profile
Ethiopian Victory; Heritage Fund project under way; new Partnership Board; visit from the Ethiopian deputy foreign minister and a mention to the King. Plus: an award for Ras Habakuk
News #16 Feb 2025: Adwa, Girma, Ethiojazz and potholes
Month of music, celebration and sadness as we look to make key appointments and even get the drive (slightly) fixed.
Special mini-edition: Girma Yifrashewa plays Bath Abbey for Fairfield House
Globally respected pianist Girma Yifrashewa comes to Bath in March. He plays Bath Abbey Fri 7th. Plus: applications for three Fairfield House job vacancies are open until Fri 21 Feb.
News #15 Jan 2025: we're hiring
We're hiring three new roles, with Heritage Fund support. In other news: we get to see HIM's other Fairfield House (and it's very different); Toni Swaby is the new Bemsca chair.