Please note that some of the venue and/or date and time information of the activities listed is subject to change. The most up-to-date information for most of these activities is Page 2 of the latest What’s On.
Dog Owners
Dogs are allowed off-leash at all times in Giba Park in Point Street and Waterfront Park in Bowman Street.
Dogs must be on-leash at all times in Pirrama Park, Cadi Park and Refinery Square.
Council rangers patrol all the parks and respond to complaints, especially in the Pirrama Park playground and Cadi Park.
Under the Companion Animals Act, dogs are required to be under the effective control of their owners at all times, whether they are on- or off-leash. In Waterfront Park (as in all other parks), dogs are not allowed in areas around BBQs and the children’s playground.
You can download a SMH column about dogs in dog parks here, and find lots of useful information about training and caring for dogs here.
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Landcare
Pyrmont Ultimo Landcare welcomes new volunteers: every Wednesday from 8.30 to 10.30am between Jacksons Landing and the Fish Market, ring Deb on 0418 708 221 to find out where; every Sunday from 8.30 to 10.30am next to the Wentworth Park light rail station. And visit our website.
Pyrmont Sings!
Sing in the Harold Park Community Hall at Tramsheds in Forest Lodge every Tuesday from 6.30 to 7.45pm; then come to dinner somewhere local. You don’t have to be good, as long as you can hold a tune – just give it a go! We have choir practice with a professional choir director, and an experienced pianist. We sing at the Christmas celebration and Carols by Candlelight, and have sung at a fundraising concert at St Bede’s Catholic Church, the Pyrmont Food, Wine and Art Festival and other community events. Enquiries Mary 0410 679 204.
Aquarobics
“Feel free to exercise” – Aquarobics sessions are held in the Glasshouse pool on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10-10.50am. Afterwards there is an opportunity to have coffee and a chat. For enquiries, email jlaquarobics@gmail.com
Community Dinners
Pyrmont Community Dinner is held on the last Friday of every month in the Harold Park Community Hall at Tramsheds in Forest Lodge. It is hosted by different community groups, and everyone is welcome. Bring your own drink and a donation. Enquiries Mary 0410 679 204.
Knitting together
Do you like to knit, sew or crochet? A group of residents is knitting squares to make warm wraps. Wrap With Love, an Australian volunteer organisation, sends the wraps where they are needed.
You need 8 ply wool (about 1 ball per square) and size 4mm (old 8) knitting needles. To make a 25cm square, cast on about 50 stitches (depending on your tension). Knit in any pattern except stocking stitch (garter stitch is easiest – all plain). Stripes are fine if you don’t have enough of one colour. If you don’t knit any more, but have spare wool, others will happily use it. And if you’d like to learn, we can help you with that too. We especially welcome people willing to sew up the wraps. Since 2006 we have sent off almost 600 completed wraps – and perhaps we’ve saved almost 600 people from dying of cold!
Ring Mary on 0410 679 204 to contribute your square(s) and/or wool, or have a chat about getting involved. We meet at the Station about every 6 weeks to put the squares together. Check Jacksons Landing What’s On for the next get-together – usually a Saturday morning from 9 to 10am at the Station.
Morning coffee and a chat
Come to coffee at the Zebra Lounge, 1 Harris Street, any Wednesday between 10.30 and 12noon and meet some neighbours. Make new friends and catch up with old ones. Newcomers are especially welcome. Contact Regina on 02 9518 7235, or just turn up.
Social tennis
Join other residents for social tennis – you don’t have to be very good! Everyone is welcome on Thursday and Sunday mornings from 8-10am in summer at the tennis courts in John Street, and you don’t need to book. The first to arrive can pick up the key from the Gatehouse and get started. For enquiries contact Anthony 0404 876 927 .
Dragon boating
Get fitter, stronger and healthier, meet new people and have some fun.
Several dragon boat clubs operate from the Bank Street waterfront, next to the abutment to the old Glebe Island Bridge.
One local club is ACCA Dragon Boat Racing Club, which invites you to come and have a trial session with them. ACCA was established over 25 years ago and are sponsored by the Sydney Fish Market. Everyone is welcome – whatever your fitness level. ACCA train Sundays: 8:45 – 10:30 am and Tuesday/Thursday: 6:45 -8:15pm from 1 Bank Street Pyrmont. If you would like more information please call Sue Durman on 0414 549 003 or just come along to one of the training sessions.
The Flying Dragons Club also meets under the Anzac Bridge in Bank St. They train on Sundays 9-11am Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm, and also welcome new members. Email flyingdragonsau@gmail.com or call Lily on 0432 238 943.
Boot camps
Boot camps in our area include:
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 6.30-7.15am in Refinery Square
Tuesday, 6.15pm, local running group, meet at Zebra Lounge
For more details, see see our Other services contact page, under Personal fitness / Group training.
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Pyrmont Walks
Bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and join the Pyrmont Walking Group on Wednesdays starting at 9am: 50 minutes brisk walk then tea/coffee. Details are emailed weekly. All are welcome. Contact Sue on 0423 717 237, suericesydney@gmail.com.