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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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Hands on with Christchurch Foodbank

Hands on with Christchurch Foodbank

Once a month a small team of members, honorary members and partners assist at Foodbank Canterbury. Foodbank Canterbury is a food rescue organisation with a singular mission in mind: to fight hunger, feed hope and reduce food waste. As you know Covid, increased housing...

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Rotary Facilitates Youth Leadership – RYLA 2021

Rotary Facilitates Youth Leadership – RYLA 2021

One of our annual Rotary Youth projects is the sponsorship of one or more attendees to our Rotary District intensive leadership experience organised where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. Known as RYLA we accept applications...

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Odyssey House New Facilities helped by Rotary

Odyssey House New Facilities helped by Rotary

Wednesday 21st October 2021 marked the official opening of a combined 24 bed male facility and 8 bed female facility at Odyssey House. Based locally in Greers Road, the Odyssey House Trust Christchurch provides therapeutic support and education to clients with drug...

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Support for Foodbank Canterbury

Support for Foodbank Canterbury

You may have seen the new Foodbank Canterbury Delivery Truck navigating the streets of Christchurch delivering food to those in need. In conjunction with 5 other local Rotary Clubs, the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside was able to provide funding to Foodbank...

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We Recognise Local Achievements At Our 2020 Community Awards

On Monday 16 November 2020, the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside celebrated the achievements of local business and community people when it conducted its Community Award Presentations.   The Small Business Excellence Award for 2020 was presented to Wayne and Janet...

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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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A few weeks back the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside in conjunction with Spotlight and Brother NZ loaded 12 sewing machines into a container bound for Samoa. As you can see by this shared posted they have arrived. ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 **May is Youth Month in Rotary!** 🌟In the Rotary calendar, May is dedicated to celebrating and supporting **youth development**—a cause that sits right at the heart of everything we do at the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside.We’re proud to invest in young people across our community, helping them build confidence, leadership skills, and opportunities for the future. Some of our key youth-focused initiatives include:🔹 **Scholarships and Awards** – recognising and encouraging achievement 🔹 **RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)** – shaping future leaders 🔹 **Youth Exchange** – life-changing international experiences 🔹 **Support for local schools and programmes** – strengthening our community 🔹 **Partnerships with youth organisations** – building service and leadership💬 *“RYLA pushed me outside my comfort zone and helped me realise the kind of leader I want to be. It’s an experience I’ll carry with me for life.”*These programmes embody Rotary’s commitment to empowering young people to thrive and make a difference—both locally and globally.👉 Learn more about our youth initiatives here: <https://bishopdale-burnside-rotary.com/youth/>;Let’s celebrate the passion, potential, and achievements of our youth this May! 💙 \#Rotary #YouthMonth #PeopleOfAction ... See MoreSee Less
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A fantastic evening of Rotary fellowship and inspiration on Monday night!The Rotary Clubs of Bishopdale Burnside and Rangiora came together for a joint meeting, enjoying great company and an outstanding guest speaker.We were privileged to hear from Louisa Stewart, co-founder of Clothed in Love. Louise shared the story behind this remarkable organisation—how it began in 2020 and the meaningful difference it is making in our community. As a teacher and a mum of three, her passion and commitment to supporting families in need truly shone through.It was also special to learn that both Louisa and co-founder Kim Steetskamp are past participants in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), highlighting the lasting impact of Rotary’s investment in future leaders.We were especially pleased to note that Clothed in Love was one of the community groups invited to receive books at the conclusion of our recent BOOKarama. These books are now included in the clothing packs delivered to children—adding the gift of reading to an already invaluable act of care and support.Thank you, Louisa, for an inspiring presentation and for the incredible work you and your team are doing.#Rotary #ServiceAboveSelf #ClothedInLove #RYLA #CommunityImpact #BOOKarama ... See MoreSee Less
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