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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’s Highest Honour Awarded

The highest award presented by Rotary world-wide is named after Rotary’s founder Paul Harris who started the organisation more than 100 years ago. Recipients of a Paul Harris Fellow are special people who have made a significant contribution in their community through...

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2020 Rotary Speech Contest Winners

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...

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ARTarama 2020 Winners

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...

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ARTarama 2020 – The Competition

ARTarama 2020 – The Competition

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 emrerging artists, with...

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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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🌟 Inspiring Evening with Dan Allen Gordon – Graeme Dingle Foundation 🌟Earlier this week our had the privilege of hosting Dan Allen Gordon, a deeply respected community leader and long standing champion for youth development in New Zealand and a fellow Rotarian.Dan shared powerful insights into the incredible impact of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, an organisation he has led in the Western Bay of Plenty for nearly 25 years. Through programmes like Kiwi Can, Stars, Career Navigator, and the life changing Project K, Dan and his team have helped thousands of young people build confidence, resilience, leadership, and real world skills.From whole school values education, to peer mentoring, to wilderness adventures and year long mentoring relationships—Dan’s work has transformed lives and strengthened communities across the region.It was inspiring to hear firsthand how these programmes continue to shape brighter futures for young people who need it most.A huge thank you to Dan for his passion, humility, and remarkable long term service—including being appointed a Companion of the King’s Service Order (KSO) for his contributions to youth and charitable leadership.Ngā mihi nui, Dan, for the difference you make every day. ... See MoreSee Less
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