Community
Mind the GAPP – supporting those in need in Glebe for the last 20 years!
Posted on 28th August 2024
The Glebe Assistance Partnership Program (GAPP) has been supporting those in need in Glebe and the surrounding suburbs for 20 years. Now the Anglicare grant that has been its lifeblood for 10 years, will no longer be available.
2024 Glebe Art Show and September Art Walk
Posted on 28th August 2024
So said Henri Matisse, but Ralph Waldo Emerson believed that ‘every artist was once an amateur’. You may not have the skills of Matisse, but the Glebe Art Show in October offers prizes for local artists.
35th Annual Glebe Music Festival
Posted on 25th August 2024
If you survived the 60s you won’t forget their version of “Mr Tambourine Man”. This year’s Glebe Music Festival has a concert celebrating the music of Gene Clark, one of the Byrds’ founding members .
Glebe Music Festival Special Concert on 17 August
Posted on 31st July 2024
A program of magic and mystery. That’s the promise of the Glebe Music Festival special concert on 17 August
A community united: at the Old Fire Station
Posted on 1st July 2024
Cheryl brings us up to date with some of the opportunities for community interaction available at the Old Fire Station. Volunteers are being sought for Glebe Community Projects Group and the computer lab.
‘Set in Stone’ – music for piano four hands
Posted on 1st July 2024
This is a special Glebe Music Festival concert by Michael Tsalka and Diana Weston performing music for piano four hands on harpsichords and piano.
Max Solling’s 2024 Anzac Day address, Part 2
Posted on 1st July 2024
In this second extract from his 2024 Anzac Day address, Max Solling looks behind the public commemoration of WWI dead to the private grief of the many Glebe women who lost sons, brothers and husbands. As the bodies of WWI war dead were rarely repatriated, Glebe’s War Memorial in Foley Park became the focal point for remembrance and processing grief.
Letter to the Editor: June 2024
Posted on 29th May 2024
We welcome letters as a means of addressing current issues of relevance to Glebe and Forest Lodge. This month, a letter calls for support for our wonderful local businesses, especially the small businesses along Glebe Point Road and elsewhere. The architectural heritage of Glebe is critical, but the overall character of Glebe is in its diversity and the ‘vibe’ provided by small business.
Gleebooks has moved back to its original premises, now renovated
Posted on 1st May 2024
Gleebooks took possession of the fine freestanding building at 49 Glebe Point Road in 1989, drawing a line under the chequered history of one of Glebe’s largest commercial buildings. The Glebe Society was a staunch and active supporter of the bookshop, aiding negotiations with Council. The re-opening is a significant occasion.
Glebe Annual Book Sale
Posted on 28th March 2024
Annual Book Sale in support of Glebe Public School. Donations of books are welcome.
Meet the new Convenor of the Community Liaison Subcommittee
Posted on 27th March 2024
Cheryl is one of three new management committee members and is now heading up the Community Liaison Subcommittee. Cheryl introduces herself to members and tells us a little about her many community-based volunteer activities and her thoughts on how she can help the Glebe Society further engage with the local community
Next Players in the Pub
Posted on 27th March 2024
The next Players in the Pub features a 1946 play with particular relevance to current world events. First performed in March 1946, The Shepherd and the Hunter deals with British/Jewish/Arab relations at that time, two years before the State of Israel was declared.
Glebe Music Festival 2024 and Autumn Concert
Posted on 27th March 2024
The Glebe Music Festival starts early this year. The main Festival takes place as usual in November, but this year, a Special Autumn Concert of works by Spanish composers – played on guitar and cello by Duo Evocaciones – is scheduled for April.
Visit to Glebe Youth Service
Posted on 29th October 2023
The Glebe Youth Service has been delivering projects and services with significant community engagement in the local area for over 30 years. Meet the new CEO.
Seniors Christmas Reception
Posted on 30th October 2023
A Christmas reception for over 65s held by the City of Sydney. Enjoy canapes, live music, dancing and entertainment. You can register for up to two tickets. You and your guest must be 65 years or older and live in the City of Sydney’s area.
Glebe’s artistic community
Posted on 1st November 2023
There’s a long list of famous names, iconic films, and popular TV series associated with Glebe. As Wendy Blackett reminds us, even Cliff Hardy, the fictional detective of Peter Coriss’s novels lived in Glebe.
The Centipede Online Shop
Posted on 29th October 2023
Check out some ideal Christmas gifts on the Centipede online store.
The 2023 Glebe Art Show
Posted on 29th October 2023
What is the Character of Glebe? Fourteen artists attempted an answer to that question at the 2023 Annual Glebe Art Show.
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2022-2023
Posted on 5th October 2023
The Community Development Subcommittee is planning a silent auction with proceeds going to Centipede, the out of school hours care program operating at Glebe Public School.
Next Players in the Pub – 17 October 2023
Posted on 5th October 2023
‘The Admirable Crichton’ will be performed at the next Players in the Pub. Tuesday 17th October.
34th Annual Glebe Music Festival
Posted on 5th October 2023
In its 34th year, the Glebe Music Festival is just around the corner. Check out the Festival’s website for information about this year’s bumper program (nine concerts!). The Glebe Town Hall is the venue for three of the concerts.
The Glebe Art Show 2023
Posted on 28th August 2023
A prize of $3000 will go to the winner of this year’s Glebe Art Show. And there’s $500 to be won for the Character of Glebe competition.
Players in the Pub: The Shadow of a Doubt
Posted on 28th August 2023
Next production from Players in the Pub: The Shadow of a Doubt, by Edith Wharton
In focus: members’ photo competition
Posted on 2nd August 2023
Shutterbugs rejoice! The Glebe Society announces an annual photo competition. Here’s a chance for Society members with a camera to enter a competition for the best photo of Glebe or Forest Lodge.
Care finders available to help with aged care
Posted on 30th July 2023
Do you or anyone in your family need help understanding or accessing aged care? It’s available.
NAIDOC Week 2023
Posted on 27th June 2023
NAIDOC in the City is a free, family-friendly outing. Experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance, song, food and more in the heart of Sydney. NAIDOC week runs from 2 to 9 July 2023.
The Glebe Community Op Shop
Posted on 30th May 2023
Jude Paul reveals the history of the St Phillips estate’s community op shop.
Community Development Report
Posted on 31st May 2023
Louis Taborda, our Community Development Convenor, has been working on five Glebe-based projects with postgraduate students from the University of Sydney.
St Helen’s Open Day
Posted on 30th April 2023
St Helen’s Community Centre Open Day Friday 12 May: Enjoy a light lunch and hear from local community groups and organisations about services and activities you’ll want to know about.
2023 Glebe Annual Book Sale
Posted on 27th March 2023
Support Glebe Public School by buying some books at the Glebe Annual Book Sale, 1-2 April
