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Latest Updates from Cedars of Lebanon Club.

Richard Langston's Poetry Book: Five O'Clock Shadows
14th January 2021

We are delighted to share that Richard Langston's poetry book 'Five O'Clock Shadows' has been published by Cuba Press of Wellington and is now available for purchase.  Below are some insightful words from Richard on his writing process and muses.  Links to purchase his book are also below. "When I …

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Our Beloved Lebanon - Disaster Relief
6th August 2020

To our beloved Lebanon, Our hearts bleed for you amidst the devastation that you are experiencing. Tragedy has visited your country in many ways over time, but on each occasion your resolve shines through and we trust you will similarly surmount this tragedy that afflicts and wounds so …

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The Cedar Personifies Excellence - ODT
20th June 2020

Dr John Hale who is the Otago Daily Times WordWays columnist, wrote this lovely piece called 'The Cedar Personifies Excellence' about our Bronze Cedar Cone at the Dunedin Botanic Garden. Dr John Hale is an Honorary Fellow in the Department of English and Linguistics at the University of Otago.

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Peter George, has achieved international status as a boxing referee.
25th February 2020

One of our community members, Peter George, has achieved international status as a boxing referee. Below is a brief synopsis of the journey that got him there. "Peter been a NZ amateur boxing referee and judge (R&J) for 12 years and has refereed and judged most of NZ’s top …

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President's Report 2019
2nd December 2019
President's Report

Please click the link below for Richard's 2019 President's Report President's Report 2019

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Emma Farry wins at the New York Big Book Awards
13th November 2019

We are so very proud to announce that Emma Farry's books have won at the New York Big Book Awards. "Beloved" has won best book in the grief category and "Freedom Song" has won a distinguished favourite in the spirituality category at the New York Big Book Award 2019 …

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Scattered Seeds Event @ Dunedin Public Library
16th September 2019

Hi Everyone, The Dunedin Public Library is hosting an event this Wednesday 18th September at 12pm. This event is the first in their Spring Talk Series called "Scattered Seeds - not just a pretty website". Click on the below link to find out more information if you would like …

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Excerpt of Interest
7th May 2019

Below is a link to an excerpt from a book called “Montpellier” by Mervyn Smith. It describes houses in this area.  56 Maori Road was owned by Martin George's Grandparents, Michael & Zarifie George (nee Loudos). We thought some of you may find this read interesting.  Thank you to …

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Wreath Laid for ANZAC Day
30th April 2019

Photos of the beautiful wreath laid by the Dunedin Lebanese Community at the ANZAC Dawn Service in Dunedin.

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Photos from the evening with Lebanese Consul for New Zealand, Henriette Nakhle
24th April 2019

Last month we were privileged to have a visit from the (Honorary) Lebanese Consul for New Zealand, Henriette Nakhle (and her assistant Hana Malak). The role of a Consul is to provide assistance with bureaucratic issues to both the citizens of the consul's own country traveling or living abroad …

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