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Friends of Randell Cottage Newsletter March 2024
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Plenty has been going on at the Cottage and amongst the Friends since our Open Day in October last year. So, grab a cuppa, or a wine, polish your glasses and settle in for a bit of a read.
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Julien Blanc-Gras features in ‘Le Mois de la Francophonie’ in Wellington
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- During the month of March, the Alliance Française is hosting a range of different events, designed to showcase French-speaking countries and cultures, and the diversity of the French language. Two of these feature Randell Cottage resident, Julien Blanc-Gras.
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New French writer meets Randell Cottage supporters
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- On a perfect Wellington evening, Friends and Trustees of the Randell Cottage Writers Trust, along with French Embassy representatives, gathered at the home of Pip and Simon Murdoch to meet Julien Blanc-Gras and his wife Aurore.
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Do You Still Have Time for Chaos?
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- The latest book by Lynn Davidson, Randell Cottage resident in 2021, was launched on 13 February at Unity Books in Wellington.
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Invitation to Lynn Davidson’s book launch on 13 February
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- We are thrilled that Lynn Davidson is about to launch the memoir she worked on while a resident at Randell Cottage. All are welcome to the launch of Do You Still Have Time for Chaos? at Unity Books on 13 February.
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From snowy Paris to sunny Wellington
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- The 2024 French laureate has just taken up residence in Randell Cottage. Julien Blanc-Gras and his son were welcomed at Wellington Airport by representatives of the Randell Cottage Writers Trust and the Embassy of France.
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Michael King Writers Centre residency for Rose Lu
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Congratulations to Rose Lu, an alumna of Randell Cottage, who has been selected as a 2024 writer in residence at the Michael King Writers Centre in Devonport, Auckland. Rose spent April to September 2022 at Randell Cottage.
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Farewell to Caroline Laurent
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- After a whirlwind two-month stay, Caroline Laurent is on her way back to France via Tahiti, which will be one of the settings of the novel she has been working on during her residency.
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Hinemoana Baker selected as 2024 Randell Cottage Writer in Residence
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Poet and performer Hinemoana Baker has been selected as the 2024 Creative New Zealand Randell Cottage Writing Fellow, and will be residing and writing in the Cottage from July to December 2024.
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Randell Cottage mourns the passing of Renée
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- The Randell Cottage Writers Trust pays tribute to renowned author and playwright, Renée, whose passing on 11 December at the age of 94 has been announced by her family.
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Rachel O’Neill seeks the music of the moment: new video and report
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Our most recent resident, Rachel O'Neill, has reflected on the six months they spent in Randell Cottage in a new video and report to Trustees.
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A night with two Randell Cottage writers
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in person and online on Tuesday at the National Library to hear from 2023 Randell Cottage residents Rachel O'Neill and Caroline Laurent, in conversation with trustee Francis Cooke.
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Join us on 21 November with two Randell Cottage writers
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- Please join us on Tuesday 21 November at the National Library – or via zoom link if you're unable to attend in person.
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Special event on 21 November with two Randell Cottage writers
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- You’re invited to the National Library Auditorium on 21 November to get to know our latest writers. New Zealand poet Rachel O’Neill has just finished their placement at Randell Cottage and will share their experiences in conversation with Trustee Francis Cooke. The French Embassy’s Cultural Counsellor, Eric Soulier, will lead a discussion with newly-returned laureate, […]
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News flash: Randell Cottage events in October and November
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Read the latest newsletter from the Friends of Randell Cottage and find out about events in October and November.
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A Better Place, new wartime novel by past resident Stephen Daisley
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- A newly-launched novel by Stephen Daisley traces the harsh Second World War experiences of twin brothers serving in the Taranaki regiment as it fought in Crete, Egypt and Italy.
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Applications Invited For 2024 Randell Cottage Writers Residency
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- Applications are now open for one of New Zealand’s top writing residencies: the 2024 Creative New Zealand Randell Cottage Writers Fellowship.
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Randell Cottage Movie Night
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Book now for the Randell Cottage screening of the new film, Napoleon.
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Julien Blanc-Gras announced as the French resident for 2024
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- Julien Blanc-Gras now joins the prestigious tradition of writers in residence at Randell Cottage, where he will reside in Wellington from January to May 2024.
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Passing of Anita Woods
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- We mark with great regret the death of Anita Woods, a long-term supporter of Randell Cottage. Anita passed away on 23 August in Wellington at the age of 84.
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Save the dates!
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- Find out about three upcoming events you won’t want to miss.
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Hiwa: Contemporary Māori Short Stories Author Talk
- Wellington City Libraries
- Join us for a very special event at Karori Library on Thursday August 31st, 6 – 7 pm Hiwa: Contemporary… Continue reading Hiwa: Contemporary Māori Short Stories Author Talk →
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Newsletter from the Friends – July 2023
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- Read the July 2023 newsletter from the Friends of Randell Cottage.
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The legacy of Norman Kirk: a fresh view from former Randell Cottage resident Denis Welch
- Randell Cottage Writers Trust
- We celebrate a newly-launched publication, We Need To Talk About Norman: New Zealand's Lost Leader, by journalist, editor and biographer, Denis Welch, who was our writer-in-residence in 2013.
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Bag a Bargain at the Library Book Sale
- Wellington City Libraries
- If you love a bargain and also love literature, music and movies, you won’t want to miss our book sale! Bag a bargain, find a gem! The sale will be held at St Patrick’s College Hall (581 Evans Bay Parade) from Friday 7 July to Monday 10 July, 10am-4pm daily. Come and browse books, CDs and DVDs! Thousands of avid readers and book lovers have used our book sales to find the best book deals, to complete their personal collections or just to rummage and find a gem. Books on every topic imaginable are replenished at regular intervals during the sale ensuring there are always fresh bargains to be found. Prices start from just $1. We’ll see you at the sale!
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Rachel O’Neill talks with Siân Robyns about listening practice
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- After the June AGM, current resident Rachel O’Neill talked with Siân Robyns, journalist and former Trustee of the Randell Cottage.
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Applications open for 2024 French residency
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- The French Embassy, in partnership with the Randell Cottage Writers Trust, invites applications for next year's residency in Randell Cottage, due to run from January to May 2024.
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Watch interviews with Sedef Ecer and Caroline Laurent
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- Two of our French residents Sedef Ecer and Caroline Laurent were by the French Embassy in New Zealand about their time at the cottage and in Wellington.
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NZ Botanical Society Ōtari book review
- Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Trust
- We’re quietly chuffed that the New Zealand Botanical Society was so pleased with our book. Thanks to Bec Stanley for your lovely review.
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Friends of Randell Cottage Writers Trust AGM on 1 June
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- You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of Friends of the Randell Cottage Writers Trust to be held on: Thursday 1 June 2023, at 12 noon in Room 4 of the Alliance Française, Level 3, Dominion Bldg, Victoria St. Wellington.
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