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Acknowledging Members

Acknowledging Members

Our 1st of July 2024, changeover function was also a chance to honour two of our members. You might recall at our recent 50th Anniversary our remaining founder member Robin Mundy had the pleasure of cutting the birthday cake. Robin has at the end of June decided it...

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Contributing to a Vision

Contributing to a Vision

It's great when you see humble people with passion and focus can see their dreams come true. An example of this was our guest speaker at our Club's Annual Changeover meeting last night. Dame Sue Bagshaw (accompanied by her husband Phil) gave the club an update on...

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No Horsing Around Here

No Horsing Around Here

During May, our Club through its Charitable Trust donated 12 horse blankets to Christchurch Riding for the Disabled (CRDA) to keep their horses warm during our chilly days and nights. CRDA is a non-profit organisation providing riding sessions for people with...

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Why I Joined Rotary

Why I Joined Rotary

While the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside recently celebrated 50 years, it also celebrated 50 years in Rotary for Founding Member Robin Mundy. We took the time out to ask Robin a few questions. Why did you join Rotary? My father was a Rotarian at Belfast Rotary so...

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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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📚✨ BOOKarama 2026 – Donations Closing Soon! ✨📚We are still happily accepting donations of books, DVDs, and jigsaws for BOOKarama 2026, but please note the final day for collection is Tuesday 7th April.If you’ve been meaning to have a clear‑out, now’s the perfect time to pass your pre‑loved items on so they can find a new home and help make BOOKarama 2026 a huge success! 💙Thank you for your incredible support — every donation makes a difference.📅 Last day for donations: Tuesday 7 April #Bookarama2026 #RotaryBishopdaleBurnside #CommunitySupport #DonateBooks #ChristchurchEvents ... See MoreSee Less
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✨📚 BOOKarama 2026 is nearly here! 📚✨Celebrating 20 years of BOOKarama with thousands of amazing bargains for the whole family!🗓 17–19 April 2026📍 Bishopdale Recreation Centre, Bishopdale Mall⏰ Opening hours:• Friday 17 April: 9am – 6pm• Saturday 18 April: 9am – 6pm• Sunday 19 April: 9am – 2pmStock up on books, DVDs and jigsaws and support Rotary projects that make a real difference in our community and beyond.📦 Donations still welcome!Good‑quality books, DVDs and jigsaws are still being accepted at our collection bins, with locations listed on our website. Every donation helps make BOOKarama a success.👉 Find donation bin locations and full event details here:🌐 bishopdale-burnside-rotary.com/bookarama-2026Thank you for supporting 20 years of community generosity — we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️📖 #RotaryBishopdaleBurnside #CommunitySupport #Bookarama2026 #DonateBooks #Rotary ... See MoreSee Less
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🐴💙 Supporting Our Community This Winter 💙🐴The Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside is proud to support the Christchurch branch of New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (NZRDA) with a recent donation to help purchase winter horse covers for their wonderful horses.Christchurch Riding for the Disabled (CRDA) provides life changing therapeutic riding and horse related activities for children and adults with physical, intellectual, emotional, and sensory challenges. Their programmes build confidence, coordination, independence, and wellbeing — all made possible through the incredible partnership between riders, volunteers, and their horses.As winter approaches, keeping these hardworking horses warm and comfortable is essential, so they can continue supporting riders throughout the colder months. We’re especially pleased to once again assist CRDA, having supported their valuable work in the past — a cause that aligns closely with Rotary’s commitment to community wellbeing.Thank you to the CRDA team and volunteers for the amazing difference you make every day. We’re proud to ride alongside you in supporting our community 🐎✨It is thanks to fundraisers like our upcoming BOOKarama 2026 that we can help make a difference in our Community.#RotaryBishopdaleBurnside#PeopleOfAction#CommunitySupport#ChristchurchRDA#NZRDA#WinterCare ... See MoreSee Less
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