Events
The Glebe Society’s 2021 AGM
Posted on 14th September 2021
Find out what the Glebe Society has been doing over the past year. The annual reports of our subcommittees can be found on our AGM 2021 page. You’ll also find the AGM agenda, minutes from last year’s AGM and financials.
Glebe Public School brightens up Glebe
Posted on 6th October 2021
Glebe Public School fence display on Glebe Point Road.
32nd Annual Glebe Music Festival
Posted on 6th October 2021
The 2021 Glebe Music Festival will take place in November, under the direction of artistic director, David Mcintosh.
Do you have a photo of this Glebe sign?
Posted on 4th October 2021
Do you have a photo – taken before 2008 – of the eye-catching sign on the side of Glebe Point Pharmacy?
Paintings of Glebe by artist Sonia Mattson
Posted on 6th October 2021
A series of oil paintings inspired by places in Glebe, by local artist Sonia Mattson.
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 1st October 2021
The big news from the Communications Subcommittee for 2021 is the upgrade of the Glebe Society’s website, which is now looking fantastic. It has also supported the Planning Convenor in producing a series of six videos about the issues affecting Glebe – see our YouTube channel. The subcommittee has also been busy with the Bulletin, Facebook and Twitter.
Planning Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 1st October 2021
Glebe is a special place. Its survival owes much to contingency. Social diversity created a remarkable architectural and cultural legacy. The year 2021 has reminded us that we cannot take the protection of Glebe’s social and urban character for granted. The City of Sydney’s well-considered Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plans are being undermined by State and Local governments.
Things to do in lockdown – one of our self-guided Glebe Walks
Posted on 8th September 2021
Why not try one? Each walk is based on a theme: Politicians, Publicans and Sinners, The Pocket Parks of Glebe, Glebe Waterfront Walk, Early Glebe Architects, Late Victorian Streetscapes, The Rocks of Glebe Point, and Sydney University – the early Science precinct.
2021 Annual General Meeting: 10 October
Posted on 8th September 2021
The Glebe Society’s 2021 AGM will be held at 11 am on 10 October by Zoom. All members are welcome. Nominations for membership of the Management Committee should be submitted by 1 October.
New artwork on Glebe Foreshore Walk
Posted on 11th August 2021
A wonderful new artwork highlights the special place of Glebe Rowing Club on Blackwattle Bay and adds a new point of interest to the foreshore walk.
Glebe Society Events update for August 2021
Posted on 3rd August 2021
The Glebe Society’s events, including the AGM, have been impacted by the second Sydney lockdown. Here are the details.
EVENT: Meet the Lord Mayoral Candidates Forum – Postponed
Posted on 6th July 2021
The Glebe Society will host a Meet the 2021 Sydney Lord Mayor Candidates Forum on 15 August 2021. Open to all local residents and businesses
Gleebooks offers free postage during lockdown
Posted on 12th July 2021
In City of Sydney and Inner West LGAs
Biodiversity lecture, 2021
Posted on 8th July 2021
The Glebe Society’s annual biodiversity lecture this year focussed on the fascinating creatures in Sydney harbour and along the coastline
