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2024 Rotary Science & Technology Forum

2024 Rotary Science & Technology Forum

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...

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Celebrating Excellence in Business and Community

On Monday 1st October 2018, the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside celebrated the achievements of local business and community people when it conducted its Community Award Presentations. Guest Presenter was former All Black and now Company Director and Pilot - Richie...

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2018-19 Rotary Scholar โ€“ Bernie MacKenzie

The Rotary Foundation and clubs invest in our future leaders and philanthropists by funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study. The Rotary Foundation is a not for profit corporation enabling Rotarians and their partners to achieve sustainable solutions...

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End of an Era

The start of the 2018 Super 15 Rugby season earlier in the year was also the end of a long time fundraising opportunity for the Rotary Club of Bishopdale. Since 1996, our Club has been responsible for selling the match programmes at Crusaders home games and has been...

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New Paul Harris Fellow – John Lamb

This year, in 2018, the Rotary Club of Bishopdale-Burnside recognises an individual who has put others first. This person exhibits a strong sense ofย  community and over many years has displayed a desire, both privately and publically, to โ€˜helpโ€™ others across a wide...

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Good Night Sleep Tight

To ensure children in the greater Christchurch area go to bed warm This is the objective of The Good Night Sleep Tight Charitable Trust which has been operating since March 2017. To do this, they will provide winter sleepwear and bedding to children in need who have...

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Last night saw the culmination of weeks of hard work and preparation with our annual speech contest finals for Years 4 to 8 pupils from schools throughout north west Christchurch. Congratulations goes to all participants. The winners of each age group are pictured with current Club President Garry Hampton. ... See MoreSee Less
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Put it in your diary๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ˜It's exactly one month to go before Celebrate Bishopdale kicks off! Make sure that you've got the date and details down in your diary. Event: Celebrate Bishopdale and Bishopdale Skate JamDate: Saturday 22 November 2025Time: 11 - 2pmVenue: Bishopdale Park, Harewood Road and Bishopdale Skate Bowl, Leacroft StreetIf wet : Sunday 23 November 2025Celebrate Bishopdale is a free annual family event where everyone comes together as a community to celebrate living in Bishopdale. A great family fun day where you can enjoy a wide range of performances, stalls, activities and food. The event is held at Bishopdale Park and includes entertaining stage performances from local school groups, artists and organisations. There will be numerous information stalls, have a go activities, arts and crafts. There is food for sale on the day and local groups will be selling their wares for fundraising.Again this year we will be running the Bishopdale Skate Jam on the same day. So join George and his team from Skate Skool and learn how to skateboard at this energising event for the kids! Aimed at eight to 15-year-olds but suitable for younger or older audiences or for a family to attend. Good opportunities for youth who have not skated before or have just started. Have-a-go youth skateboard event with skate demonstrations, competitions, learn to skate with the Skate Skool team. Free skateboard hire and prizes up for grabs. ... See MoreSee Less
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Citizens Advice Bureau or CAB as it is often referred to has been around for a number of years. In Christchurch there are 3 branches and in recent weeks the City branch moved round the corner to a new office situated at 133 New Brighton Mall. They put out a call for funding for fitout of the new premises and the Rotary Clubs of Bishopdale Burnside and Christchurch South answered that call. Congratulations to the volunteers who each week give up their time to support this well used Community Service. It certainly fits the Rotary motto 'Service above Self'. ... See MoreSee Less
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