Home
About
Committee Members Books Miscellaneous Get Involved
The Gathering
The Build Up Cedars of Lebanon Grove More Gathering Info
News
Family Histories
Memorials
Letters From Butch
Recipes
Business Directory
Contact
Home
About
Committee Members Books Miscellaneous Get Involved
The Gathering
The Build Up Cedars of Lebanon Grove More Gathering Info
News
Family Histories
Memorials
Letters From Butch
Recipes
Business Directory
Contact
Home
News

News

Latest Updates from Cedars of Lebanon Club.

Australia Day honours: Abla Amad, Melbourne restaurateur recognised in Australia Day awards
26th January 2015

Many Dunedin Lebanese people visiting Melbourne make eating at Abla's a "must do".  Abla Amad migrated to Australia from Lebanon when she was 17-years-old and opened her own restaurant in Carlton in 1979. We send our congratulations to Abla for the wonderful achievement of being part of this year's …

Read More

Another Wonderful Christmas Lunch
2nd December 2014

Another wonderful COL Christmas Lunch was held at Glenfalloch in Dunedin last weekend. Click on the photos beside this post to scroll through them.  (Thank you to Margaret Woodford who took these photos for us to enjoy). This year we had a 'Balloonologist' making balloon animals for the …

Read More

Dr Matthew Farry Wins Prestigious International Award
24th November 2014

Dr Matthew Farry recently won a very prestigious international award called the International Racial Equity Leadership award which was presented to him in New Orleans. For anyone who knows Matthew this award is no surprise, he exudes passion for equality of all types but none more so than human …

Read More

Lebanese Independence Day - Flag Flying in Dunedin
14th November 2014

Hi All, Just a note to remind those in Dunedin that the Lebanese flag will be flying from the Mayoral balcony on 22nd November to commemorate Lebanese Independence Day. So, if you're passing through the Octagon, remember to have a look. I will post photos of the flag …

Read More

Congratulations Richard & Christine Farry
7th October 2014

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 …

Read More

NOTIFICATION OF A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
11th September 2014

Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting will be held at 6.30 pm on Thursday the 9th October (venue to be advised) to consider the following motion: It is proposed the Cedars of Lebanon Club Dunedin Inc, makes a donation not exceeding sixty five thousand dollars ($65,00000), …

Read More

Wayne Anderson - Memories of Carroll Street
25th August 2014

Hi Everyone, We received this email from Wayne Anderson who remembers growing up in Carroll Street, he retells some stories here.  If you know of/remember Wayne, please get in touch with me via this email address vixjoseph@gmail.com - and I will give you his contact email address should you wish …

Read More

Eulogy for Yvette Peters
4th August 2014

To read the beautiful Eulogy that Maree Peters wrote for her Mother Yvette Peters, please click here.  

Read More

AGM - President's Report
21st May 2014
President's Report

Greetings Folks, Last night we held our 2014 AGM at the Dunedin Club.  Thank you to those who made it, it was great to see you all.  A special thanks to Prof. Bill Harris for giving us an update on the Syrian situation.  We were very saddened …

Read More

Scattered Cedars - Now Available for Purchase
7th May 2014

The much awaited “Scattered Cedars” is now available for purchase. A lot of hard work, dedication, and precious memories have gone into this wonderful historical book, and we are proud of the final product. It is a celebration of our heritage, our families, and all those who …

Read More