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BOOKarama 2026 Collection has Begun

BOOKarama 2026 Collection has Begun

📚 BOOKarama 2026 – Donation Collection Has Officially Begun! 🎉 We’re excited to announce that our community collection for BOOKarama 2026 is now underway! Thank you to everyone who has been asking when they can start donating — the wait is over! You can now donate...

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Announcing BOOKarama 2026

Announcing BOOKarama 2026

Get Ready, book lovers — BOOKarama 2026 is officially on its way! We’re excited to share that this year’s event will return 17-19 April and its shaping up to be one of our best yest. Whether you're a collector, a casual reader, or someone who simply loves the buzz of...

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Empowering Hope in Samoa: Sewing Machine Donation

Empowering Hope in Samoa: Sewing Machine Donation

✂️Supporting Hope Through Stitching ✂️ The Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside International Committee is proud to announce the donation of 12 sewing machines to the Campus of Hope in Apia, Samoa, a safe haven for survivors supported by the Samoa Victim Support Group....

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Rotary 2024/25 – The Magic of Rotary

July 1st marks the start of a Rotary year with many clubs passing the mantle between last years President and the incoming President. Our club is no exception. The date also sees a change in Rotary theme as designated by the 2024/25 Rotary International World...

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🌸 Guest Speaker Spotlight 🌸Earlier this week, we were delighted to welcome Joy Reid, Co‑Founder of the charity One Mother to Another, as our guest speaker.Joy shared her personal journey and the challenges that became the catalyst for establishing the charity. Founded in Christchurch, One Mother to Another has grown to support mothers, fathers, and families across the South Island.Joy spoke about the many initiatives the charity has undertaken, including their annual Christmas project, which provides much‑needed support to parents and caregivers facing incredibly challenging times with a sick child or newborn during the festive season.Joy also acknowledged the generous contribution made by the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside late last year — support that continues to make a real difference for families in need. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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📚 BOOKarama 2026 – We’re Now Collecting Donations! 🎉Great news, book lovers! Our community collection for BOOKarama 2026 is officially underway — and we couldn’t be more excited.If you’ve been waiting for the right time to clear out your bookshelves, that time is now! Every donation helps support the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside’s community projects, and your pre-loved books get a second life in the hands of eager readers.📘 What we’re collecting:✔️ Good-quality books✔️ Jigsaws✔️ DVDs📍 Drop-off locations: Visit our website for current locations and collection details. bishopdale-burnside-rotary.com/bookarama-2026/Thank you for your ongoing support — together we’re building another incredible BOOKarama for 2026! 🙌#BOOKarama2026 #RotaryBishopdaleBurnside #CommunitySupport #DonateBooks #Christchurch ... See MoreSee Less
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