Volunteer 2 (Nov 08, 2026)

12 November 2026

THE SUPER DELICIOUS WAY TO SUPPORT
YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ROTARY

Rotary Traditional Christmas Puddings use only the best fruit, spices and wholesome ingredients to a time-proven recipe that everyone loves year after year. $25 each $6 going to the Club.

Gordon is organising this fundraiser, please email him to order

gshields@xtra.co.nz or mobile 027 471 5241 by Thursday 19th November.

These Christmas Puddings are the most delicious and easy way to turn a meal into a celebration. Hot or cold, you just can’t beat them. Simply serve with custard, brandy butter, caramel sauce, cream, ice cream, yoghurt or a piece of cheese and glass of port - yum!

Rotary Christmas Puddings make the best seasonal gifts for corporates and friends.

Rotary Traditional Christmas Puddings make the best seasonal gifts for family, friends and corporates to say thank you to clients or staff. Gift them, share them or hide them until you’re alone – they’re just so good!

Whatever you do, make sure you order yours today. Each one you buy includes a substantial donation to Rotary projects and community projects in your area. Proceeds from sales, shared with participating Rotary clubs throughout New Zealand, exceed $2 million since the project began. So when you're buying Rotary Christmas Puddings, you know that you're making a valuable contribution to those in need.

Rotary Traditional Christmas Puddings are baked in New Zealand and vacuum packed for superb freshness.

$25 RRP INCL GST Weight: 700g Packed: 6 per carton

BBQ AT BUNNINGS Australian Sausage Sizzle- IGA Tasmania

Please sign up for the BBQ at Bunnings Tower Junction on 20th December. Just sign up on the roster by clicking the button below.

SAVE THE DATE CHRISTMAS PARTY

Our end of year Christmas dinner this year will be at the Commodore Hotel on Memorial Avenue on Thursday 10 December at 6:30 pm. We have a private room and the Commodore has very kindly organised a special Christmas meal for us at $50 per person, with a cash bar.

We look forward to an exciting time on 10 December so put it in your diaries now.

LIKE AND SHARE ON FACEBOOK

A reminder that if you are on our Papanui Facebook page please share the posts with your own page followers. We are keen to grow our club and you can tell your friends what we do.

19 November: Matisse Laskey shares his volunteer experience and Outward Bound Program.

26 November:Rotary Foundation night.

Brown paper bag auction to raise funds for the Foundation. Special guest auctioneer!

3 December: Jacob “Fido” Atley

Bikers Against Child Abuse Canterbury

10 December: Christmas dinner this year will be at the Commodore Hotel on Memorial Avenue on Thursday 10 December at 6:30 pm. $50 per person, with a cash bar.

DAYS FOR GIRLS

We all meet for the regular sewing bees and it’s busy, busy, busy getting the sewing and folding and cutting done but not a lot of time for socialising.

So, let’s have an informal get together (without sewing machines or overlockers disturbing the peace).

Could you please advise if you would like to attend :

Date: 15 November 2026 Time: 2pm

Proposed Venue: The Elms, 456 Papanui Rd, Christchurch

RSVP: 8 November 2026

This could be a late lunch or if you prefer just dessert and coffee (or bubbles) at your own expense.

Please reply to ; Judy Franklin,

judeandlex@gmail.com, Please do not reply to Reetah – she does enough organising and has a business to run without getting involved with this

Working bee
Papanui Bush
The 2nd Tuesday of the month
Tuesday 10th November 9-12:30 and 8th December 9-12.30
70 Langdons Road.

Meet by the picnic table under the big oak tree next to the Braintree Wellness Centre and Cancer Society building.
Bring your gardening gloves a hat and sun cream. Morning tea provided.
Hope to see you there
Any questions ask Kathy 027 455 7889

DUTY ROSTER

12 November

Chair:Lois Flanagan

Reception: Glen Brabant

Speakers Host: Gary Brawley

Setup & Tidyup: Keith Mitchell

Raffle Ticket Seller: Jo Butler

19 November

Chair: Lois Flanagan

Reception: Liz Courtney

Speakers Host: Nick Courtney

Setup & Tidyup: Keith Mitchell

Raffle Ticket Seller: Jo Dodgson

A reminder – if you cannot do your rostered duty, it is your responsibility to ask someone else to do it on your behalf please.

ROTARY CLUB OF PAPANUI (INC)
email: secretary@papanuirotary.org.nz
Weekly Meeting held at the Papanui Club
Thursdays 5:30 for 6:00 pm start

Papanui Rotary appreciates the support of local businesses

The Papanui Club Mitre 10 Papanui

Courtney Architects