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For your diary, for your action, for your participation. If you love Paddington like we do then please join in the activities of this vibrant community. There's more information about a specific event you'd like to attend by contacting the nominated event co-ordinator or the Society Secretary by email link, click here and ask away. Committee meetings are held at Juniper Hall on Oxford Street (entry at the rear) on the third Monday of each month commencing at 6pm. We look forward to welcoming you.

COMING UP SOON

Updated on 07 February 2012

DECEMBER 2010

CHRISTMAS PARTY at Paddington Reservoir Gardens

Sunday 4th December 5.00pm to 7.00pm - rain or shine

Please join us downstairs in the much awarded Paddington Reservoir Gardens for drinks, live music & fine food. Enter via Oatley Rd steps, lift available.

Members: $12.50; concession $10; non-member $15.

RSVP essential by 1st December to Leonie 9380 8327 or email: heritage@ paddingtonsociety.org.au

NOVEMBER 2011

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Thursday 10th November. 7.30pm

St George's Community Hall

245 Glenmore Road, Paddington

Guest Speaker: DR GENE SHERMAN

Chairman of Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation

Light refreshments will be served after the meeting

All welcome!

AUGUST 2011

ANNUAL DINNER at VICTORIA BARRACKS

Thursday 25th August - do join us!

Guided tour of the Barracks: 6.30pm (optional)
Drinks & Canapes in the Ante-room: 7.15pm
Dinner in the Sargeants Mess: 7.45

Guest Speaker: DR ALISON BROINOWSKI
Academic, journalist, writer and former diplomat

Members of the Society: $79; friends $89

Bring your friends, family, business associates, urban activists and share in the conviviality of this community gathering and make it yet another wonderful evening.

Parking is available in grounds, you will be directed at the gates.

RSVP by Friday 19th August
Call Leonie Furber - 9380 8327 or
Francis Walsh - 9360 6159 or
email: heritage@paddingtonsociety.org.au

FEBRUARY 2011

• ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 10th February, 6.30pm

Paddington Town Hall, Oxford Street Paddington, upstairs opposite main hall

Guest Speaker - KATE CLARK: Director of the Historic Houses Trust, has spent 25 years in the UK working in conservation policy and also research into the economic and social benefits of heritage and sustainable development.

Then join us afterwards for a chat, wine and light refreshments at the Chauvel Theatre - through the connecting door.

• A GALLERY AFTERNOON Saturday 12th February, 3.30pm for 4pm

Two architects: Drawings of Paris, Paintings of Paddington

Kenneth Woolley AM & Malcolm Carver

Join us for a drink, meet the artists and listen them talk about their work:

Peter Pinson Gallery, 143 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra (no charge)

• OPEN GARDEN Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th February, 10am - 4.30pm

Paddington's only garden under Australia's Open Garden Scheme

Wander around and enjoy a cuppa in Malcolm & Annie Jones' garden

35 Harris Street, Paddington, entry $6.

DECEMBER 2010

CHRISTMAS PARTY at Paddington Reservoir Gardens

Sunday 5th December 5.00pm to 7.00pm - rain or shine

Please join us downstairs in the much awarded Paddington Reservoir Gardens for drinks, live music & fine food. Enter via Oatley Rd steps, lift available.

Members: $12.50; concession $7.50; non-member $15.

RSVP by 1st December to assist with catering, to Francis on 9360 6159 or email: heritage@ paddingtonsociety.org.au

OCTOBER 2010

OUR VISION & STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP

Saturday 23rd October 10am - 4pm Light lunch will be provided

The Royal Hotel, Five Ways in the Elephant Room

Facilitator: John Mant

Come and help set the Society's aspirations for the future of Paddington - your views on infrastructure, accessibility, one council, a place manager, traffic and much more.

All members welcome! Interested? Become a member on the day and have your say!

For catering, let us know if you are coming by Thursday 21st October
call 9360 6159 or email heritage@paddingtonsociety.org.au

SEPTEMBER 2010

WARD COUNCILLORS PUBLIC MEETING
organised by Woollahra Council

Thursday 9th September (not 16th) 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Share your views and hear the latest on Paddington issues

St Geroge's Anglican Church Community Hall, Fiveways

245 Glenmore Road, Paddington

GUIDED WALKS OF PADDINGTON

Saturday 4th September 10am - 2pm

Start with coffee and scones at the back of Juniper Hall, entrance off Underwood Street: $15

Bookings recommended: 9363 9572 or
email: heritage@paddingtonsociety.org.au

AUGUST 2010

ANNUAL DINNER at VICTORIA BARRACKS

Thursday 26th August

Guest Speaker: Paul Sheehan
Well known journalist and author

6.30pm nbsp;- guided tour of the Barracks
7.15pm - drinks & canapes in the ante-room
7.45pm - 3 course dinner in the Sargeant's Mess
Coffee and mints in the ante-room

Members of the Society: $79; friends $89
Wine is available at very reasonable prices
Silent auction - an excellent range of donated prizes

Everyone welcome - bring your friends

Parking is available in grounds, you will be directed at the gates

RSVP by Saturday 21 August: 9380 8327 or 9360 6159
or email: heritage@paddingtonsociety.org.au

JUNE

SAVE MOORE PARK RALLY

Wednesday 23 June; 7.00 pm
Paddington Town Hall,
cnr Oatley Road & Oxford St, Paddington

PROTEST! PROTEST! PROTEST! Moore Park is Under Threat

Show your opposition to the Government proposal to transfer Moore Park from the control of the Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust to the Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust – the SCG Trust looks after its paying members’ needs. These are our public parklands.

Spread the word! Oppose this outrageous proposal!

Speakers include:

Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP,
The Hon Neville Wran AC QC,
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP
John Walker, Chairman Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust

Hosted by the City of Sydney

JUNE 2010

Community Rally to Save Moore & Centennial Parks!

Saturday 5 June 2010, 12.30 pm,

Kippax Lake, Driver Avenue, Moore Park