Past Events
Anzac Day Glebe 2018
Posted on 4th May 2018
The Anzac Day service was held at Foley Park at 7.30am on Wednesday 25 April. The service was led by Rev Mark Wormell, Rector of St John’s, Glebe. Max Solling addressed the gathering.
The Glebe Society’s 48th AGM
Posted on 7th September 2017
Forty-three members attended the 48th Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 20 August in the Glebe Town Hall.
After the formalities, the guest speaker, Senior Constable Renee Fortuna, spoke to the members about her work with the youth of Glebe.
Max Solling’s 2017 Anzac Day address
Posted on 25th May 2017
This is the speech which Max Solling gave at the Anzac Day ceremony at the Glebe Diggers’ Memorial in April.
ANZAC Day 2017
Posted on 26th April 2017
Soon after dawn on Anzac Day, around 60 early-risers gathered at the Diggers Memorial in Foley Park for the annual Anzac Day Service.
Kate Brennan’s Address to the Glebe Society AGM
Posted on 20th October 2016
My name is Kate Brennan and I am the Facilitator of the Glebe TreeHouse, a community service supporting families with small children. I was hoping to share with you today some of my insights and dreams working in this community.
The Glebe Society’s 47th Annual General Meeting (2016)
Posted on 7th September 2016
Held at Glebe Town Hall on Sunday 28 August. the Society’s 47th AGM was well-attended with around 50 members in attendance. Our special guest speaker this year was Kate Brennan, Facilitator of the Glebe TreeHouse, a community service at Glebe Primary School.
The Glebe Society’s 47th Annual General Meeting
Posted on 29th July 2016
All members of the Society, and especially new members, are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Society at Glebe Town Hall, St Johns Rd Glebe on Sunday 28 August at 11am.
Glebe’s Tribute to Robyn Kemmis
Posted on 7th June 2016
As a long term resident and active member of the Glebe community Robyn was known, respected and admired by all with whom she came into contact. This was made evident by the number and diversity of people who rose to speak about her impact on them and their corner of Glebe, and to offer their condolences to Lynne, her partner.
ANZAC Day Service 2016
Posted on 3rd May 2016
About 60 people gathered on a glorious autumn morning at the Diggers’ Memorial in Glebe, to commemorate Anzac Day 2016.
Josie & the Emeralds perform at Glebe Town Hall 20th March
Posted on 11th March 2016
Josie and the Emeralds in “The Equinox”: Chamber Hall at the Glebe Town Hall, 160 St John’s Road, Glebe, Sunday 20th March at 2pm. Music from 17th century Europe and 21st century Australia, by Hume, Byrd, Morley, Dowland, Edwards, Kats-Chernin, and the premiere of “Reza Barati” by Brooke Green. And celebrating 400 years since Dirk Hartog’s Dutch expedition […]
Glebe Society Anzac Centenary Lecture: “The War Memorial Movement”
Posted on 25th October 2015
The Society’s Anzac Centenary Lecture was organised to complement the theme of its Anzac Centenary Program exhibition Sacrifice, Struggle and Sorrow shown in the Southern Hall at Glebe Town Hall, October 7-23, 2015. The lecture was delivered by Professor Paul Ashton on Tuesday October 13.
The Sunset Soirée for Centipede
Posted on 2nd November 2015
Friends of Centipede catered for over 80 people at the Glebe Rowing Club premises on Friday 9 October at their annual fundraiser for Centipede.
Opening the Glebe Aboriginal Cultural Space
Posted on 8th December 2014
On the afternoon of Tuesday, 11 November, a large crowd gathered at the Glebe Town Hall for this combined event.
Glebe Society Christmas Party – 7th December
Posted on 10th November 2012
Join us for the 2012 Glebe Society Christmas Party. This year’s Party will be held at the new St Barnabas Church (Barney’s), Mountain Street, Broadway. The Upper Foyer is a beautiful architect designed venue, part of the new Barneys created on the site of the church building destroyed by fire in 2006.
Bernard Smith – Symposium & Wake – 9th November
Posted on 5th November 2012
Bernard Smith was one of the founders of The Glebe Society in 1969. He and his wife Kate were responsible for the definitive book on Glebe heritage – “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. We invite all members and non-members to attend an event to celebrate Bernard and Kate Smith’s contribution to ensuring the continued existence of Glebe in face of the threat to bulldoze us out of existence in favour of a free-way.
“From Glebe to Antarctica”, a talk by Grahame Budd – 21st October
Posted on 1st October 2012
An illustrated talk by Grahame Budd: Mawson’s four Antarctic expeditions – and Beyond. A repeat of Grahame’s popular and fascinating talk on Mawson, with new material on Australia’s work in Antarctica since World War II, bringing the story up to the present time.
Launch of the “Friends of Centipede” – 2nd November
Posted on 1st October 2012
Launch of Friends of Centipede. Glebe Rowing Club (Ferry Road), Friday 2 November, 6 – 8.00pm, with support of Glebe Society. An invite to all Glebe Society members and residents of Glebe. Cocktails, art auction. Friends of Centipede is being set up to provide financial support for Centipede, the before and after school care at Glebe Public School.
Cockatoo Island guided tour – Sunday 4th November
Posted on 1st October 2012
The Glebe Society is organising a ferry trip to Cockatoo Island with a guided tour of the heritage industrial architecture that remains on the island from its ship-building days. Date: Sunday 4th November, guided tour starts at 11.45 a.m. Bookings essential, cost is $20 per person. Bookings required by 15th October.
Janet Seidl jazz concert – 19th September
Posted on 25th August 2012
Press release: “I LOVE A PIANO” Tour Janet Seidel Trio – September 2012. (Subtitle “I Love a Venue with a Piano”!) Popular Australian singer and pianist, Janet Seidel has a new and unique Australian tour coming up starting in September. As long-time Glebe residents they'll be kicking off the tour on the 19th September at […]
Biodiversity workshop – 3rd September
Posted on 17th August 2012
Upcoming workshop in the City’s Green Villages series · Biodiversity: indigenous plants & animals o Glebe Community Garden o 132 St John’s Road, Glebe Monday 03/09/2012 o 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Discover how to create habitat in your backyard or balcony during Threatened Species Month. Learn about Sydney’s native plants and animals, what habitat […]
AGM of The Glebe Society – 26th August
Posted on 2nd August 2012
Members are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at Benledi, 186 Glebe Point Road (corner of Wigram Road) on Sunday August 26 from 11.00 am till 1.00 pm. In addition to the usual business activities of the AGM, we are pleased to announce that there will be an an address by Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO
Frank Hurley – a Lecture/Entertainment – 16th Sep
Posted on 1st August 2012
As part of History Week, Robert Dixon, Professor of Australian Literature at the University of Sydney, who has recently published a book about Hurley’s shows, will provide his own “synchronised lecture entertainment” in Glebe, the suburb where Hurley was born in 1885. Date: Sunday 16th September, 5.30pm till 7.30pm. Bookings are essential.
Thirsty Thursday – Lien restaurant – 2nd August
Posted on 20th July 2012
Members and friends are invited to meet in restaurants in and around Glebe, usually on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm, to eat and talk with other people who live in Glebe. We visit a different restaurant each month, with varying cuisines. Our next event will be on Thursday 2nd August when we will share a meal at Lien restaurant, 331 Glebe Point Road.
“Politicians, Pubs & Sinners” guided walking tour – 2nd August
Posted on 18th July 2012
New Members, being those who have joined the Glebe Society in the past 12 months, are invited to join John & Di Gray on a Guided Walking Tour of titled “Politiicans, Pubs & Sinners” in Glebe. This walk for new members will be held on Thursday 2nd August at 11.00 a.m. till 12.30 p.m.
“Glebe Waterfront Walk” guided walking tour – 11th August
Posted on 18th July 2012
New Members, being those who have joined the Glebe Society in the past 12 months, are invited to join Mairead Browne on a Guided Walking Tour of titled "Glebe Waterfront Walk". This walk for new members will be held on Saturday 11th August at 1.30 p.m. till 3.00 p.m. Cost = nil. Bookings are essential to president@glebesociety.org.au
Meet the Candidates for City of Sydney Council elections – 21st August
Posted on 16th July 2012
Another event in the series “Meet the Candidates” will be held on Tuesday 21st August, featuring the candidates in the forthcoming City of Sydney Council elections. The event will be held at Glebe Public School.
“Late Victorian Streetscapes” guided walk for New Members – 29th July
Posted on 18th July 2012
New Members, being those who have joined the Glebe Society in the past 12 months, are invited to join Neil & Jan Macindoe on a Guided Walking Tour of the “Late Victorian Streetscapes”. This walk for new members will be held on Sunday 29th July 11.00 a.m. till 12.30 p.m.
Thirsty Thursday – Mixing Pot restaurant – 6th September
Posted on 2nd July 2012
Members and friends are invited to meet in restaurants in and around Glebe, usually on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm, to eat and talk with other people who live in Glebe. We visit a different restaurant each month, with varying cuisines. Our next event will be on Thursday 6th September when […]
Glebe Local Maker’s Market – 2nd Sep
Posted on 1st July 2012
A Glebe Local Maker’s Market will be held on Sunday 2nd September, 2pm till 5pm. It is an opportunity for local Glebe people to show and sell their own handmade arts, crafts and produce. A joint initiative of the St John’s Centre, Glebe Assistance Partnership Program & the Starving Artists Collective Inc. Venue: St John’s Centre, 132 St Johns Road, Glebe.
New Members Welcome event – 13th July
Posted on 16th June 2012
An event will be held on Friday 13th July to welcome all new members who have joined during the previous 12 months. The event will be held on Friday 13th July at 6pm till 8pm, at the Harold Park Hotel, with some fun entertainment planned for the evening. $20 per head, but no charge for new members.
