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ARTarama 2020 Kicks Off This Weekend

  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...

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ARTarama 2020 Entries Closing September 28th

.A reminder to all interested artists that entries for the House of Travel Rotary ARTarama 2020 to be held on the 9th to 11th October at St Andrews College CLOSES 28th September. Entry Forms are available here  Principal sponsor for this years event is the House of...

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A Little Bit Can Go a Long Way

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...

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Odyssey House Rebuild

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...

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Lawrence Pithie Continues to Shine

Last month, young Christchurch based Double Junior World Champion Laurence Pithie provided an update on his recent cycling achievements. Lawrence who was nominated as a finalist for the Emerging Talent category at the 2020 Halberg Awards held recently has also been...

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Letters of Appreciation – Burnside Primary School

Students show appreciation for Rotary Support. For a few years now our Rotary club has supported two low decile primary schools in our area. One of the schools, Burnside Primary, recently received a large order of 'Duffy Books' funded by our club and hugely...

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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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