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BOOKarama 2026 Donation Collection Ends Tuesday 7 April

BOOKarama 2026 Donation Collection Ends Tuesday 7 April

📚 BOOKarama 2026 – 📚 Final Call for Donations! 📚 Our BOOKarama 2026 donation collection is now in its final stretch, and we want to thank the community for the fantastic support so far. With the sale fast approaching, donation collections will officially close on...

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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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🌿 More than a wellness centre, a community that understands 🧠💚BrainTree Wellness Centre opened in 2022 with a simple idea: people living with neurological conditions should have a place where they can keep living well 🤝✨Located on Langdons Road in Papanui, it brings together exercise 💪, cognitive support 🧩, nutrition 🥗, and social connection 🗣️ — all under one roof 🏡. Founded by Simon Challies following his own Parkinson’s diagnosis, the centre was built through strong community support ❤️ and continues to grow through partnerships that believe in its mission 🌱.That support includes the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside 🔵⚙️, who have backed BrainTree through hands on volunteering 🙌, car sponsorship, regular gardening days 🌳, manning the BBQ at Braintree's Golf days and fundraising initiatives such as ARTarama and BOOKarama 🎨, with event proceeds donated directly to the centre. Rotary has also formally recognised Simon Challies’ leadership and advocacy for the BrainTree community 🏅.Today, BrainTree operates as a joint initiative between Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson’s Canterbury and Dementia Canterbury, welcoming care partners and whānau 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 alongside those living with diagnosis — because no one should have to navigate this alone 💚💬#BrainTree #ParkinsonsNZ #MSNZ #DementiaCanterbury #Christchurch #PeopleOfAction #RotaryNZ ... See MoreSee Less
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💙 Rotary Meeting Highlight 💙Our most recent Rotary meeting featured an inspiring and informative talk from Tim Webster, who spoke passionately about “Exercise as Medicine.”Tim reminded us that movement isn’t just about fitness — it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to improve physical health, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life. From small daily habits to long‑term lifestyle changes, his message was clear: exercise is something everyone can benefit from, at any age or stage.Thank you, Tim, for sharing your knowledge and motivating us to keep active, informed, and connected as a community. 👏🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️#Rotary #RotaryCommunity #ExerciseAsMedicine #HealthyLiving #Wellbeing #GuestSpeaker #CommunityConnections #ServiceAboveSelf ... See MoreSee Less
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📚 BOOKarama – Easter Weekend Collection Update 📚A quick reminder that most BOOKarama collection bins will be unavailable on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.✅ Bins will be available on:SaturdayEaster MondayTuesday⏰ Final day to drop off donated items:Tuesday 7 April🌟 BOOKarama 2026 🌟📍 Bishopdale Recreation Centre🗓 17–19 April 2026🕘 Opening hours:Friday & Saturday: 9am – 6pmSunday: 9am – 2pmThank you for your continued support — every donation helps! 💙📖#BOOKarama #BookLoversNZ #SupportLocal #CommunityEvents #ChristchurchEvents #DonateBooks #NZEvents #EasterWeekend #BookSale #LiteracyMatters #Bishopdale ... See MoreSee Less
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