Yearly Archives: 2010
At last – an upgrade for the Fish Market
Posted on 29th April 2010How things can change when there is an election in the offing! On 7 April the Government announced that it would contribute $20 million to the redevelopment of one of Sydney’s iconic locations – the Fish Market at Pyrmont. Together with $20 million from the company that runs the market, this will provide improvements to vehicle access, parking, additional wholesale and retail facilities and, from the public’s perspective a waterfront park and promenade along with a repaired sea wall and a reduction in the market’s characteristic odour.
Wentworth Park – the walls come tumbling down
Posted on 29th April 2010Sydney City Council and the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust are about to finalise plans to rebuild the eastern (Wattle Street) entrance to the complex, and planning is proceeding to replace the northern (Blackwattle Bay) wall. By 2013 the last remnants of the concrete block and barbed wire battlements should have disappeared.
Harold Park walking tour – 10am Saturday, 8 May
Posted on 29th April 2010Many residents of Glebe and Forest Lodge are unaware of the heritage Tramsheds to the north of Harold Park. To help people gain a better understanding of what is at stake in the proposed redevelopment of Harold Park, the
Society has organised a familiarisation tour.
Open House at Lyndhurst with Afternoon Tea – 18th April (Bookings now Closed)
Posted on 12th April 2010Visit the house and gardens of Lyndhurst, a grand Regency villa designed by colonial architect John Verge, built in the 1830s, saved from demolition in the late 1960s, used by the Historic Houses Trust until 2004, and now in private ownership and recently restored. Lyndhurst is on the State Heritage List. Enjoy afternoon tea on the wide verandahs overlooking beautiful gardens.
Meeting to discuss Harold Park – 21st April
Posted on 11th April 2010You can help decide the future of one of the largest land developments to occur in Glebe. Attend the meetings to discuss the future of Harold Park organised by the Glebe Society on Thursday, 8 April (Society members), and a public meeting on Wednesday 21 April.
Listen to Nigel Helyer talk about the Wireless House
Posted on 21st March 2010Dr. Nigel Helyer is the renowned sound artist who is responsible for the redevelopment of the Wireless House at Foley Park. An event was held at Foley Park on 21st March to mark its opening and Nigel Helyer spoke about how it was saved from demolition and then brought back to life. You can hear his talk here.
Watch the “puppies” run and help a good cause
Posted on 15th March 2010A cocktail party was held at Wentworth Park on Thursday, 25 March, to raise funds for the annual Christmas lunch for the less privileged members of the Glebe community.
Listen to John Newton’s talk at the Glebe Point Diner
Posted on 21st March 2010John Newton, journalist and restaurant reviewer, was The Glebe Society’s guest speaker at a dinner at The Glebe Point Diner on 16th March. He gave all those present a fascinating talk describing many of the early and recent restaurants in Glebe. You can now listen to John’s talk here.
Re-Launch of the Foley Park Wireless House – 21st March
Posted on 11th March 2010A re-launch of the Foley Park Wireless House was held on Sunday 21st March.
Plans for Harold Park unveiled – have your say!
Posted on 2nd March 2010Click on “read more and comment” (below) to read about plans unveilled recently (February) by the Sydney City Council for the future development of Harold Park, and learn how to make your views heard. Also read about current developments with regard to the Bays Precinct (Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays).
Tour of Glebe’s places of worship – 28th March
Posted on 10th February 2010This walking tour will provide a guided visit to four religious buildings in Glebe: a Chinese Temple and Joss House dating from 1898; a Chapel with fine acoustics in the grounds of historic St Scholastica’s College; and two churches, St James’ and St John’s, each with an interesting history and beautiful features including stained glass windows. A guide associated with each building will show us around. Afternoon tea will be served at St John’s at the end of the tour.
Harold Park consultation – Community Workshop – 17th & 20th Feb
Posted on 3rd February 2010The City of Sydney is preparing planning controls for the Harold Park Site in Glebe. A ‘Community Workshop’ was held on: Wednesday 17 February 2010, 6.30pm till 8.30pm, AND Saturday 20 February 2010, 2.00pm till 4.00pm, At St Scholastica’s College, 4 Avenue Road, Glebe
John Newton dinner at Glebe Point Diner
Posted on 1st February 2010We were overwhelmed with interest in the John Newton dinner at Glebe Point Diner on 16 March. It proved to be a very popular and successful event.
Australia Day Honours List recognises Glebe Society member
Posted on 26th January 2010The Australia Day Honours List 2010 has recognized Robin Lawrence for her work as an artist by awarding her the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Robin is a member of The Glebe Society.
Dinner at the Glebe Point Diner – 16th March
Posted on 20th January 2010The Glebe Point Diner will open specially for us on Tuesday 16th March for dinner and a “conversation” with John Newton. John Newton, a food critic, food writer and co-editor of the annual Sydney Eats and the Foodies’ Guide to Sydney, will reminisce on food and the history of Glebe’s cafes and restaurants.
