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Love Your Park 2 – Mitchell Street Photo Gallery

Posted on 31st July 2011

Love Your Park 2 was a project co-ordinated by the Glebe Society in 2011, undertaken by local youth under the guidance of a community artist, to create a lovely wall mural at the corner of Mitchell and Glebe Streets, Glebe. The project was funded by the City of Sydney.

Glebe Society Christmas Cocktail Party – 2nd Dec

Glebe Society Christmas Cocktail Party – 2nd Dec

Posted on 15th November 2011

The Glebe Society has its annual Christmas event every December, and this year it will be held in the grounds of historic Toxteth House, i.e. St Scholatica’s College. Christmas drinks and canapes will be served on the elegant verandah and (weather permitting) on the lawns of Toxteth House, in Avenue Road, Glebe.

Glebe Art Galleries Tour – 19th Nov

Glebe Art Galleries Tour – 19th Nov

Posted on 14th November 2011

On 19th November The Glebe Society will conduct another of its regular Guided Walking Tours. This walking tour will start at the Inner City Clay workers and then visit take in Art Almanac. Gallery Red, The Glass Artists Gallery, Salerno, The Floral Gallery then conclude with coffee and cake at Yuga.

Death of Bernard Smith – Memorial Service

Death of Bernard Smith – Memorial Service

Posted on 13th November 2011

Bernard Smith was one of the founders of The Glebe Society in 1969. He and his wife Kate were responsible for one of the classic books of Glebe – “The Architectural Character of Glebe”. He was an eminent art historian, writer, professor of fine arts at the University of Sydney, and a beloved member of the Glebe Society. He died in Melbourne this month aged 94 years. A memorial service will be held in Melbourne at the National Gallery of Victoria on Monday 28th November

The Glebe Society AGM – Presidents’ reports & Guest Speaker’s talk

The Glebe Society AGM – Presidents’ reports & Guest Speaker’s talk

Posted on 12th November 2011

The Glebe Society held its Annual General Meeting on Sunday 28th August 2011 at Benledi. The meeting was well attended with some 65 members. The two outgoing Presidents during the past 12 months each gave their President’s Report, and they are now available for reading online. Our guest speaker was Dr Lisa Murray, the City Historian, who spoke on “Local History: making connections in the Digital Age”, and her talk is also available online.

Glebe Youth Service – Film & Fun night 12th Nov

Glebe Youth Service – Film & Fun night 12th Nov

Posted on 1st November 2011

The Glebe Youth Service (GYS) will hold its annual Film and Fun Night on Saturday 12 November, 2011 at the Peter Forsythe Auditorium, Glebe. The night includes performances from local musicians such as hip-hop group Str8 Ballaz as well as artists and film makers. Each year GYS partners with Short Black Films to produce a 10-minute short film based on young people’s personal experiences. Many of these young people have overcome adversity to find a voice through their art.

Brewery tour & Tasting event – 31st October

Brewery tour & Tasting event – 31st October

Posted on 18th October 2011

The Glebe Society will be holding a Brewery Tour & Tasting event at the Malt Shovel Brewery (makers of James Squire beers) at Camperdown on Monday 31st October, from 5.00 p.m. till 7.00 p.m. Cost is $30, which includes tasting of some beers and some finger food. Our host for the evening is Mr Chuck Hahn, who will talk about the how their range of beers can be matched with a variety of foods.

Supplementary Submission to Council re Harold Park

Supplementary Submission to Council re Harold Park

Posted on 14th October 2011

14 October 2011 Silvia Corriera Planning Department City of Sydney Dear Silvia SUPPLEMENTARY SUBMISSION: HAROLD PARK MASTERPLAN AND DAs FOR PRECINCTS 1 & 2, D/2011/1311-2 & 1298-9 The Glebe Society submitted its response to these DAs on 26 September 2011 but noting that the date for responses to the Harold Park DAs has been extended […]

Presentation on the restoration of the Glebe Town Hall

Presentation on the restoration of the Glebe Town Hall

Posted on 17th October 2011

As most Glebe residents will have noticed, the Glebe Town Hall, built in 1880, is undergoing substantial renovations and will not be re-opened until mid-2012. The City of Sydney will make a presentation to Glebe Society members interested in architecture and heritage on the restoration. Representatives from the construction company and the City of Sydney will take part in the presentation. The event will be held on 20th October.

History essay competition

History essay competition

Posted on 10th October 2011

The North Shore Historical Society is holding its biennial competition established by the Society to encourage historical research at the community level and, in particular, to seek out non-professional history enthusiasts who have a story to tell.
The prizes offered are generous: First Prize is $3,000.

“Save Rozelle Bay Association” submission to Council

“Save Rozelle Bay Association” submission to Council

Posted on 6th October 2011

TGSI members might also be interested in the views of another local community group. The Save Rozelle Bay Association' has special interest in this development because of its effects on Annandale, parkland and the foreshores. It has agreed to display its submission on our site. You will see that the submissions are complementary but with […]

Mitchell Street Fete

Mitchell Street Fete

Posted on 29th September 2011

The Annual Mitchell Street Fete will be held on Saturday 29th October 2011 from 11.00 a.m. till 2.00 p.m. in Mitchell Street, Glebe. There will be lots of stalls and activities organised for the event, and it’s a great day for the residents who live nearby. The Glebe Society have been regular supporters of the event.

Wentworth Park Community Games – 16th October

Wentworth Park Community Games – 16th October

Posted on 29th September 2011

Is your family mutt a winner? Find out on 16th October at the Wentworth Park Community Games. The games bring together residents from Glebe and Forest Lodge to compete in a variety of more-or-less serious sports for the GUP Cup – actually one red and one blue gumboot mounted on a piece of wood. Points are […]

Thirsty Thursday, at Spanish Tapas – 1st Dec

Thirsty Thursday, at Spanish Tapas – 1st Dec

Posted on 29th September 2011

Meet old friends and meet new people on “Thirsty Thursday”. These occasions are held monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month and are an opportunity to dine informally at a Glebe restaurant. We aim to slowly rotate through most of Glebe's restaurants. On Thursday 1st December join us at the "Spanish Tapas", 26 Glebe Point Road, […]

Submission to Council re Harold Park Master Plan

Submission to Council re Harold Park Master Plan

Posted on 29th September 2011

The Glebe Society has sent its Submission to the City of Sydney in response to the Harold Park Master Plan as proposed by Mirvac. Please note that the Closing Date for submissions to council closed on 28th September. The Glebe Society’s submission follows.

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