Welcome to the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside 

Over 50 Years of Community Service to Christchurch

Join us in embarking on an inspiring and fulfilling journey as a Rotarian, where we strive to make a lasting positive impact on our beloved community. We have been supporting our local community for well over 50 years.

With nearly half a century of dedicated support for Bishopdale Burnside and Greater Christchurch, our club is passionately committed to meaningful projects and highly successful fundraising events, driven by our collective desire to uplift and empower those around us.

We eagerly embrace inquiries from those curious about Rotary, extending a warm invitation to visiting Rotarians to join us in our meetings and projects.

Experience the warmth of fellowship at our venue, the esteemed Quality Hotel Elms, every Monday at 5.30 pm. Delight in a delectable meal, followed by a concise business section, and enriching talks by engaging speakers.

Be ready to be inspired!

Where:

Quality Hotel Elms
456 Papanui Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8542

Distributed by our Charitable Trust since 2008

Our Charitable Trust Distribution Breakdown for the Year to 30 June 2025

  • Youth Projects 32% 32%
  • Local Community Projects 57% 57%
  • International Projects 5% 5%
  • The Rotary Foundation 6% 6%
Do you have time? Then Rotary could be for you

We are currently seeking new members

If you have time available to help out in the community and meet with like minded people.

More information also at Join Rotary

People of Action

Rotarians - People of Action

Our club has been active in a variety of Youth, Community and International projects both locally, nationally and overseas

 

About Rotary

We invite those who are interested in learning more about our Rotary Club and the programmes we support

 

BOOKarama 2026

BOOKarama 2026April 17th – 19th 2026
Bishopdale Recreation Centre
Fri/Sat 9am to 6pm
Sun 9am to 2pm

Our Recent Facebook Posts

🌿 More than a wellness centre, a community that understands 🧠💚BrainTree Wellness Centre opened in 2022 with a simple idea: people living with neurological conditions should have a place where they can keep living well 🤝✨Located on Langdons Road in Papanui, it brings together exercise 💪, cognitive support 🧩, nutrition 🥗, and social connection 🗣️ — all under one roof 🏡. Founded by Simon Challies following his own Parkinson’s diagnosis, the centre was built through strong community support ❤️ and continues to grow through partnerships that believe in its mission 🌱.That support includes the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside 🔵⚙️, who have backed BrainTree through hands on volunteering 🙌, car sponsorship, regular gardening days 🌳, manning the BBQ at Braintree's Golf days and fundraising initiatives such as ARTarama and BOOKarama 🎨, with event proceeds donated directly to the centre. Rotary has also formally recognised Simon Challies’ leadership and advocacy for the BrainTree community 🏅.Today, BrainTree operates as a joint initiative between Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson’s Canterbury and Dementia Canterbury, welcoming care partners and whānau 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 alongside those living with diagnosis — because no one should have to navigate this alone 💚💬#BrainTree #ParkinsonsNZ #MSNZ #DementiaCanterbury #Christchurch #PeopleOfAction #RotaryNZ ... See MoreSee Less
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💙 Rotary Meeting Highlight 💙Our most recent Rotary meeting featured an inspiring and informative talk from Tim Webster, who spoke passionately about “Exercise as Medicine.”Tim reminded us that movement isn’t just about fitness — it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to improve physical health, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life. From small daily habits to long‑term lifestyle changes, his message was clear: exercise is something everyone can benefit from, at any age or stage.Thank you, Tim, for sharing your knowledge and motivating us to keep active, informed, and connected as a community. 👏🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️#Rotary #RotaryCommunity #ExerciseAsMedicine #HealthyLiving #Wellbeing #GuestSpeaker #CommunityConnections #ServiceAboveSelf ... See MoreSee Less
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📚 BOOKarama – Easter Weekend Collection Update 📚A quick reminder that most BOOKarama collection bins will be unavailable on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.✅ Bins will be available on:SaturdayEaster MondayTuesday⏰ Final day to drop off donated items:Tuesday 7 April🌟 BOOKarama 2026 🌟📍 Bishopdale Recreation Centre🗓 17–19 April 2026🕘 Opening hours:Friday & Saturday: 9am – 6pmSunday: 9am – 2pmThank you for your continued support — every donation helps! 💙📖#BOOKarama #BookLoversNZ #SupportLocal #CommunityEvents #ChristchurchEvents #DonateBooks #NZEvents #EasterWeekend #BookSale #LiteracyMatters #Bishopdale ... See MoreSee Less
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