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The Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside Annual Junior Speech Contest is one of the key highlights of our club's Rotary year. This year was no exception albeit that COVID-19 had a slight impact in the preparation of the students that took part. This competition has been...

Best in Show The winner of Best in Show award at our recent ARTarama 2020 was Roberta Carvalho with her entry "Blooming" who was presented with her prize by Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside President Matt Ellery.Judges for this years ARTarama were Adrienne Pavelka...

Originally organised by long-term Rotarian and competent artist, the late Chris Turland, ARTarama has provided over the past 16 years; a forum for artists to show their work and to sell at a competitive commission recognition of established and emerging artists, with...

Visitors visiting the House of Travel Rotary ARTarama 2020 had the the chance to determine which of the two works on display is either the original or the high quality giclee print. After recording your details each entrant was require to nominate p "A" or "B" as to...

  Our House of Travel Rotary ARTarama 2020 kicks off this weekend at St Andrews College. Our Friday Night Gala Opening and Auction will take place at 6pm on Friday 9th October with the chance to preview the art and pre-purchase.  Entry for this event is by ticket...

The Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside Charitable Trust is proud to announce dates for ARTarama 2020 to be held on the 9th to 11th October at St Andrews College. ARTarama is normally held every two years and provides a showcase to local Artists to display their works...

Sometimes you can make a small amount go a long way. The Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside recently donated $1,000 towards the purchases of items for the Goodnight, Sleep Tight  Charitable Trust (GNST).  Club organiser and Youth Director Keith Walker, assisted by...

Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19), it is with regret that the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside have decided to cancel their weekly meetings until further notice. We are all facing some unusual challenges at present and hope that measures taken by all of us...

BOOKarama 2020 Cancelled Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19), it is with regret that the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside have decided to cancel their BOOKarama 2020 event that was scheduled to be held on the 17th to the 19th April 2020 at the YMCA Bishopdale...

Established in 1985, Odyssey House Trust Christchurch has led the way in the local provision of therapeutic treatment and support for people affected by alcohol and drug addiction. However, as a result of the the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 the main...