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Announcing BOOKarama 2026

Announcing BOOKarama 2026

Get Ready, book lovers — BOOKarama 2026 is officially on its way! We’re excited to share that this year’s event will return 17-19 April and its shaping up to be one of our best yest. Whether you're a collector, a casual reader, or someone who simply loves the buzz of...

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50 Years of Rotary Involvement in Bishopdale Burnside

50 Years of Rotary Involvement in Bishopdale Burnside

As we embark on a new calendar year, 2024 holds great significance for the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside as we celebrate 50 years of devoted Rotary Service in Christchurch. Back in 1969, the Papanui Rotary Club established an offshoot club in Belfast, which...

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Generous Support for Cancer Society’s New Home

Generous Support for Cancer Society’s New Home

Heather Locke Fundraising Manager and Nicola Coom Chief Executive, receiving the cheque from Rod Finch, President and Keith Walker from Bishopdale-Burnside RotaryAt the end of September the Canterbury West Coast Cancer Society officially opened their new support...

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Rotary provides vehicle for Dementia Canterbury

Rotary provides vehicle for Dementia Canterbury

During the month the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside officially handed over keys  to a new motor vehicle for Dementia Canterbury. Club President Rod Finch did the honours and handed the keys to Chief Executive of Dementia Canterbury Darral Campbell and is pictured...

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Supporting Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch

Supporting Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch

The Rotary Club of Bishopdale  Burnside Charitable Trust recently donated funds for a new computer for Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Christchurch.Citizens Advice help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the...

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School Students Benefit from New Tables

School Students Benefit from New Tables

Earlier this year the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside through its Charitable Trust were able to assist Bishopdale Primary School. We were able to partly fund the purchase of two additional outside tables for the students to sit at during their morning, lunch and...

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Rotary Interplast: Do Our Programmes Work?

Rotary Interplast: Do Our Programmes Work?

Since 1983, Interplast and Rotary have been repairing bodies and rebuilding lives across the Asia Pacific region  As a direct result of support from Rotary clubs and individual Rotarians, before the pandemic Interplast:  Worked in 17 countries across the Asia Pacific...

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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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