Past Events
“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.
