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It's great when you see humble people with passion and focus can see their dreams come true. An example of this was our guest speaker at our Club's Annual Changeover meeting last night. Dame Sue Bagshaw (accompanied by her husband Phil) gave the club an update on...

During May, our Club through its Charitable Trust donated 12 horse blankets to Christchurch Riding for the Disabled (CRDA) to keep their horses warm during our chilly days and nights. CRDA is a non-profit organisation providing riding sessions for people with...

While the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside recently celebrated 50 years, it also celebrated 50 years in Rotary for Founding Member Robin Mundy. We took the time out to ask Robin a few questions. Why did you join Rotary? My father was a Rotarian at Belfast Rotary so...

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...

Earlier this month on a somewhat cooler Sunday a small group of our Club Members spent the day outside Mitre 10 Papanui selling sausages and bacon butties to raise funds in support of the Good Night Sleep Tight Charitable Trust. This event was organised and...

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...