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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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Talented Youth

Over several weeks in September and October the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside conducted its 2019 Junior Speech Competition. We had a record number of entries this year. 114 entrants from 15 schools participated in the Semi-finals at Isleworth School on Wednesday...

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New Rotary Year – the International Perspective

July 1st marks the start of a new Rotary Year.  It's also time for rotation (excuse the pun) of Club and District Officers and the Global Rotary International President. This year's World President is Mark Daniel Maloney. Mark hails from the Rotary Club of Decatur,...

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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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