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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 – 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 of  community and over many years has displayed a desire, both privately and publically, to ‘help’ 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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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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