Christmas in Pyrmont
November 14, 2019 News
It is no surprise that we get in early to celebrate Christmas in Pyrmont on Sunday 24 November – but you will be amazed by the range and appeal of the street stalls on John Street and John Street Square. Not only can you finish your Christmas shopping: local and national performers – including Taikoz!…
Congratulations Peter Devoy!
July 2, 2019 News
A JL resident again features in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Peter Devoy received a richly deserved Order of Australia Medal (OAM). Peter was co-founder and a tireless worker for Pyrmont Cares (pyrmontcares.org.au). Their volunteers do wonderful work collecting and recycling furniture and whitegoods to help those who need them most. For many years Peter was…
Celebrate Pyrmont
June 10, 2019 News
Christmas in Pyrmont will be even bigger and better this year: On Sunday 24 November, from 1pm to 7pm we will occupy and animate John Street, Pyrmont Community Centre, and John Street Square. We invite local businesses to take stalls to display and sell their wares, and we are extending the entertainment for another hour.…
Glebe Society Celebrates 50 Years!
The Glebe Society invites us all to its 50th birthday events this month. Like Pyrmont and Ultimo, Glebe has a lively history of poverty and wealth, a tradition of radical politics and dramatic events. To celebrate this heritage, the Glebe Society is organising events from 24-30 June. They include Max Solling leading a history walk…
No More Hunger – Enjoy New Eateries
Calla has opened in John Street Square, next to Pyrmont Point hotel. Its coffees and meals are well reviewed in Zomato and Urban Spoon. So far, it is open from 8am to 3pm, but may extend. Bar Clementine, on the corner of Harris and Scott Streets, is open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner,…
TALE OF TWO BUS ROUTES
February 1, 2019 News
Bus 389 is far less convenient that the older 443 to Circular Quay. We now have to catch the ferry via Balmain and North Sydney or use 2 buses or the light rail + bus to get to the Quay. Would you rather a similar route to 443, (perhaps down Macquarie or Elizabeth St from…
TRY MY SOCCER CLINIC!
Hi, my name is Beckett. I am 11 years old and passionate about soccer. I’ve played soccer for 6 years and I love teaching what I have learned. I run a clinic for kids aged 3+ where I help boys and girls understand the fundamentals of the game, important skills and techniques in a fun…
Providence and Christmas in Pyrmont
December 9, 2018 News
In the calm interval between red dust storms and record-breaking rain storms, Christmas in Pyrmont enjoyed perfect weather on 25 November for the annual street fair, Santa’s visit and lots of live music. Thanks to sponsors, fabulous raffle prizes and a wide range of stalls, the organisers will distribute $91,200 – $30,000 each to Barnardos,…
Photo, Art and Craft Exhibition Best Yet
October 31, 2018 News
The annual Pyrmont Photo, Art and Craft Exhibition featured many beautiful photos, as well as the work of several local artists, and wraps made for Wrap With Love. Regatta Wharf resident Trish Curotta won the People's Choice prize with her stunning photo of Winter Sunrise at Coogee:
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
October 29, 2018 News
The recent Community Association AGM elected Mary Mortimer (chair), Neville Monk (secretary), Amanda Cook (treasurer), Carol Limmer, Pat McVean, Cam Seccombe and Louise Sylvan as its Executive Committee for 2018-19. Some stratas nominated no-one, and some nominees declined to serve. It is disappointing that only seven people are willing to do the work involved in…