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Malcolm Farry receives New Zealand Order of Merit - Services to the community

20th January 2012

A huge congratulations to Malcolm Farry for being awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit - Services to the community. The community is very proud of all your work. Enjoy this prestigious award. Here is a link to the article that was in the Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/192827/achievements-work-many-farry

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John Farry's speech at St Joseph's Cathedral - The Gathering

12th December 2011

Copy of speech delivered by John Farry prior to the special Mass at St Josephs Cathedral Dunedin on 27th November 2011 in celebration of “The Gathering,” organised by The Cedars of Lebanon Club. Click here to read.

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Congratulations Richard & Christine Farry

1st December 2011

Congratulations to Richard and Christine Farry who have been married for 50 loving years. This is a true love story and one day we hope to be able to bring it to you in full. "Love gives naught but itself, and takes naught but from itself. Love possesses …

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Post Gathering

10th November 2011

It was years in the planning. Years of eager anticipation, punctuated with moments of nervousness, doubt, and ‘what ifs’. I didn’t dare imagine it was going to be anything like the momentous occasion it turned out to be. A couple of weeks on, and the afterglow gently lingers as a …

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COL Dunedin is now on Facebook.

10th November 2011

We are now on Facebook! It is the 21st Century, so we thought what better platform than Facebook for you to share your own photos and stories from The Gathering. Click on the following link to be taken to our Facebook page, once there click "Like" and then feel free …

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Ben LaHood - Achievements in his field

1st November 2011

We have a lot of talent in our community, and Ben LaHood is certainly testament to this. Please see the accompanying picture to read the article on Ben LaHood in the Magazine of Ophthalmic Optics. It covers the fact that Ben was the first person ever to be …

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Alex Coory Celebrates his 96th Birthday

21st October 2011

Congratulations and many happy returns to Alex Coory who has recently reached the wonderful age of 96. On behalf of the Cedars of Lebanon Club and our community we wish you many more to come.

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The Dunedin Lebanese Community Matriarch Passes Peacefully

10th October 2011

It was only 17 days ago that we were proud to post the news that the matriarch of our community, Alma Betro, turned 100 years of age. It is with great sadness that we now advise Alma passed away peacefully in the company of her son Denis, literally with …

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Matriarch Reaches Milestone: Alma Betro celebrates her 100th birthday

23rd September 2011

It is with great pride that we congratulate Alma Betro on reaching the wonderful milestone of 100 years. We look forward to formally acknowledging Alma and her significant birthday at The Gathering next month. Please click on the below link to see the article in the ODT celebrating …

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Denis Betro - Musical in London: "Daughters of Abraham"

9th June 2011

Denis Betro devised, wrote and composed a very successful musical called Daughters of Abraham, in London that showed during March this year. Denis has received some wonderful reviews from The London Arts Review, a note from the Embassy of Lebanon in London, and a theatre-goer. To read these reviews, click …

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