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2024 Rotary Science & Technology Forum

2024 Rotary Science & Technology Forum

The Rotary Science and Technology forum was held once again in Auckland this January, marking its 34th year. This prestigious event provides attendees with a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of science, mathematics, and technology courses available for...

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Collection Opens for BOOKarama 2024

Collection Opens for BOOKarama 2024

With BOOKarama 2024 just next month on April 26th to 28th, we are now inviting donations of good quality Books, CD's, DVD's, Records and Jigsaws. No magazines please. This is our 18th BOOKarama and the venue is the same as last year - it just has a different name  -...

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Rotary Gearing Up for BOOKarama 2024

Rotary Gearing Up for BOOKarama 2024

During 2024 our club will celebrate 50 years of service within the Bishopdale Burnside and greater Christchurch area. Throughout those 50 years we have held a number of fund raising projects from Raffles, Rugby Programme Selling at Lancaster Park, Gala Days to BBQ's....

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50 Years of Rotary Involvement in Bishopdale Burnside

50 Years of Rotary Involvement in Bishopdale Burnside

As we embark on a new calendar year, 2024 holds great significance for the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside as we celebrate 50 years of devoted Rotary Service in Christchurch. Back in 1969, the Papanui Rotary Club established an offshoot club in Belfast, which...

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Generous Support for Cancer Society’s New Home

Generous Support for Cancer Society’s New Home

Heather Locke Fundraising Manager and Nicola Coom Chief Executive, receiving the cheque from Rod Finch, President and Keith Walker from Bishopdale-Burnside RotaryAt the end of September the Canterbury West Coast Cancer Society officially opened their new support...

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Community Action for Fresh Water (CAFW) is the flagship initiative of Rotary’s partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Through this initiative, Rotary and Rotaract members work with their local communities and partners to protect, restore, and sustain freshwater ecosystems in alignment with the environmental area of focus.So how does that translate locally to NZ and particularly to Christchurch?This is done in several ways, Rotary Clubs throughout the South Island under District 9999 are working with their respective communities.In Christchurch local clubs are Working with the Styx Living Laboratory Trust (SLLT) developing learning and research in the Pūharakekenui (Styx) River catchment, a spring-fed ecosystem on the northern edge of the city. Courtney Reid, Education Officer for SLLT outlined the involvement of Rotary clubs in the School Biodiversity Education Project whereby funding is provided to participating schools in their area to allow free transport, morning tea and lunch for the attendees. Also speaking at our Monday meeting was Prawindra Mukhia lead for CAFW D9999 and member of Rotary Club of Riccarton who overviewed the role of CAFW. Tanya Jenkins a member of Ferrymead Rotary outlined her involvement in the environmental field as a Education Consultant since 1995. She is currently employed as a part-time manager for the Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust. Tanya provided an overview of the Trust, The Estuary environs and its inhabitants.All three speakers were thanked for their interesting presentations by RCBB member Keith Walker. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our collection of donated items for our Book Sale + more finished on Friday 12th April due to the great support we have received and limitations on our storage facility. Over the next couple of weeks, we will finish our preparation for BOOKarama 2024 on Friday, the 26th, Saturday, the 27th and Sunday, the 28th of April at the Bishopdale Recreation Centre starting each day at 10am.We look forward to seeing you. ... See MoreSee Less
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