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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 28 March 2024

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ANNUAL  DINNER  2021

on Wednesday 23rd JUNE at 7pm

at Cipri Italian Restaurant  10 Elizabeth Street Paddington
Reviewed as "One of Sydney's reliably outstanding Italian restaurants"

Our Guest Speaker:
DR JOHN VALLANCE, STATE LIBRARIAN
Cambridge scholar, former Headmaster of Sydney Grammar, lived
in Paddington for 18 years, an entertaining and delightful speaker.

7pm for drinks followed by delicious three course dinner

Don't miss this winter get-together... there are just 80 precious places available.

Members: $90, Friends: $95 (wine with dinner additional)
Dress: Cocktail wear

Bookings: email: Heritage@paddingtonsociety.org.au  or
phone Francis on 0417 475 669. 

RSVP essential by FRIDAY 18th June

Bring your friends and join in the conviviality. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS  PARTY  at  JUNIPER  HALL  2018

Sunday 16th December  5 - 7pm

Join the committee, members and friends for conviviality and good cheer
in the front garden of Juniper Hall, 248 Oxford Street Paddington.

Our long awaited book Paddington A History will be available for purchase
on the day - just in time for Christmas gifts.

The Moran National Portrait exhibition will also reamin open for our guests.  

RSVP essential by Wednesday 12th December
email: heritage@paddingtonsociety.com.au or
Robyn Attuell: 0412 41 41 44 

Members: $12;  Concession $10;  Non-members $15. 

Bring your friends, all welcome.  See you there!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    The Paddington Society Inc

Thursday 8th November 2018, 7pm

      St George's Church Hall,
   245 Glenmore Road Fiveways

       Refreshments on arival.

          All welcome!

 

 

And please save this date:

Sunday 3rd December at 5pm

for our CHRISTMAS PARTY 2017

details to follow as soon as all arrangements are confirmed.

 

 

 

MEET THE CANDIDATES  2016

Woollahra Council Elections September 9th - Paddington Ward

In conjunction with Saint George's Anglican Church we have organised
this Meet the Candidates Forum

Wednesday 30th August,  7 - 8.30pm

Saint George's Anglican Church,
Glenmore Road, Fiveways Paddington

Participants: all parties including their leading candidates

•     Peter Cavanagh (Liberal)
•     Matthew Robertson (The Greens)
•     Adrian Churchill (Labor)
•     Harriet Price (Residents First) 

Moderator:  Geoff Ludowyke - Paddington Society Committee Member.
Geoff is not a member of any party and has not endorsed any candidates or parties.

Light refreshments available. 

All welcome, bring along your friends and neighbours.

 

 

 

ANNUAL  DINNER  2017             BOOK FORM here

We have MOVED our ANNUAL DINNER to MAY 

Tuesday 9th MAY at 7pm
Cipri Italian Restaurant  10 Elizabeth Street, Paddington
"One of Sydney's best regarded authentic Italian restaurants"

7pm Drinks and canapes, followed by dinner

Our Guest Speaker this year :    PHILIP THALIS 
City of Sydney Councillor and much awarded architect.
Come along and find out what really is happening in our city.

Society members $90, friendsd $95 (wine with dinner additional)

Bookings: Email heritage@paddingtonsociety.org.au  or
phone Francis on 0417 475 669  BOOK FORM here
RSVP essential by Thursday 4th May.

All are welcome! Bring your friends and join in the conviviality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DECEMBER 2016

CHRISTMAS PARTY  at  JUNIPER HALL

Sunday 4th December 5 - 7pm

Join the committee, members and friends to enjoy conviviality and good cheer in the front garden of Juniper Hall at 248 Oxford Street Pddington.

RSVP essential by Wednesday 30th December to
Francis Walsh: 9363 9572  or  Robyn Attuell: 0412 41 41 44 or
email: heritage@paddingtonsociety.com.au

Members: $12;  Concession $10;  Non-members $15.  

See you there!

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 2016

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of The Paddington Society Incorporated

Thursday 10th November, 7pm

St George's Church Hall, 245 Glenmore Rd, Fiveways Paddington

Refreshments on arrival.

All welcome!

 

 

AUGUST 2016    -   ANNUAL DINNER 2016        


Tuesday 2nd August  7pm for 7.30      BOOK HERE!

Cipri Italian Restaurant  10 Elizabeth Street Paddington
"One of Sydney's best Italian restaurants"

7pm drinks and canapes, followed by dinner

Guest Speaker:  Paul Dyer, Artistic Director of the
AUSTRALIAN BRANDENBURG ORCHESTRA

Society members $90, friends $95 (wine with dinner additional)

Bookings: Email heritage@paddingtonsociety.org.au or
phone Francis on 0417 475 669.  Download the booking form here.
RSVP essential by Thursday 28th July

All welcome!  Bring your friends and family and join in the conviviality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 2015

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of The Paddington Society Incorporated

Wednesday 11th November, 7pm

St George's Church Hall, 245 Glenmore Rd, Fiveways, Paddington

Refreshments on arrival

All welcome!

 

DECEMBER 2015

CHRISTMAS PARTY at JUNIPER HALL

Sunday 6th December 5-7pm

Do join the committee, members and friends and enjoy conviviality and good cheer in the front garden of Juniper Hall at 248 Oxford Street Paddington

RSVP essential by Wednesday 2nd December to
Francis Walsh: 9363 9572,  Robyn Attuell: 0412 414 144 or
email: heritage@padddingtonsociety.org.au 
Members $12;  Concession $10;  Non-members $15

 

AUGUST 2015

ANNUAL DINNER  2015

Thursday 6th August,  7pm for 7.30

 Cipri Italian Restaurant  10 Elizabeth Street Paddington

"One of Sydney's best Italian restaurants"

7pm drinks and canapes, followed by dinner

Guest Speaker:

GREG MEDCRAFT, Chairman of ASIC and former Mayor of Woollahra

Society members: $90, friends: $95 (wine with dinner additional)

Bookings: Simply download the Booking Form (go to our 'News & issues' page), fill in the details and return.  For further enquiries email heritage@paddingtonsociety.org.au or phone Francis on 0417 475 669.

RSVP essential by 30th July

All welcome! Bring your friends and family and join in the conviviality.

 

 

 

 

 Regardles of the RAIN and THUNDER

The Paddington Society's

CHRISTMAS PARTY IS ON TODAY

Sunday, 7th December 2014  5pm -

In the front garden at Juniper Hall Oxford Street

See You There!

 

 

August 11th   August 11th   August 11th   August 11th   

THE PADDINGTON SOCIETY is 50 YEARS OLD this year... 2014!

Celebrate the past & future life of this unique Australian village with us in the beautifully restored Paddington Town Hall at an Anniversary Celebration Dinner on Monday 11th August 2014.

Former resident His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove is our Guest of Honour, and son of the Society's founding members John and Pat Thompson actor Jack Thompson, is our guest speaker.

Meet like minded people who are passionate about Paddington, renew old friendships, share a drink and a delicious meal to celebrate 50 years of issues fought to save this unique place in a rapidly changing Sydney. Do join us.

BOOK TODAY! 
Monday 11th August,
7pm  
Paddington Town Hall     
cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd

Society members $110 each and friends $115 - the cost includes pre-dinner drinks, canapes and wine with dinner.  There will be tables of 10, but come by yourself, with a friend or gather together a group. The Town Hall has wheelchair access.  See you there!

To reserve your place, simply download the Booking Form, fill in the details and return  click here and complete your booking.  For further enquiries email heritage@paddingtonociety.org.au

RSVP essential by Wednesday 30th July 2014

 

 

CHILDREN'S PHOTO COMPETITION

If you live or go to school in or around Paddington,
Enter this Competition!

Opens: Tuesday 15th July
Closes:  Thursday 21st August

Age divisions: 5-8 years  &  9-12 years
Categories are: My Favourite Building
                        My Favourite Street
My Favourite Shopkepper

Email photos to: photocomp@daybukharchitects.com.au
Add your name, age, school, category and brief description.

Prizes will be given to each category and age group.
Winners will be notified on Saturday 13th September. 
Prizes will be awarded at your school assembly.

There will be an Exhibition of winning photos and runners-up at
Juniper Hall, 250 Oxford Street Paddington.
Free admission.  10am-4pm Monday to Friday.
Weekend openings: 13-14 Sept; 11-12 Oct.

See submissions plus information at:
http://paddophotocomp.tumblr.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL  DINNER  2013

Wednesday 7th August,  7pm for 7.30

Cipri Italian Restaurant renowned for its food from the region of
Basillcata in Southern Italy - 10 Elizabeth Street, Paddington
7pm drinks and canapes, followed by dinner

Guest Speaker: Peter Moran of the Moran Trust - lessee of Juniper Hall

Society members: $85, friends $90 (wine with dinner additional)
All Welcome!
Bring your friends and family to join in the conviviality.

Bookings essential - RSVP Friday 2nd August:  Leonie Furber or 9380 8327
Cipri
is renowned for its food from the region of Basillcata in Southren Italy.

 

Two Free Community Events    Thursday 15th August, 6pm

Come and listen to Stories of Paddington by renowned storey-teller
and long-time Paddington identy Warren Fahey.
Meet inside the Uniting Church at 395 Oxford Street.

 

Saturday 17th August 10.30am

Join an Historical Walk around Paddington guided by Bill Fraser
local historian and racounteur. 
Join Bill for a cuppa in the Uniting Church at 395 Oxford Street
before starting the walk which will take about 1.5 hours.
Informtion & bookings: lfurber@ozemail.com.au or 9380 8327
These events are the Society's contribution to the church's August Kulcha-Fest.

 

NOVEMBER 2013      ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday 11th November, 6pm
The Imperial Hotel 252 Oxford St Paddington
All welcome!

 

MAY 2013    MEMBERS' GET-TOGETHER

Wednesday 15th May, 6pm to 8pm at
Centennial Parklands Office
(behind the restaurant)

Paddington Society President Will Mrongovius will outline current issues with which the Society is involved.  Historical archives from Centennial Parklands Trust will be available for perusal.

Light refreshments will be served.
Members $10; Guests $15;  RSVP Monday 13th May: Leonie Furber - lfurber@ozemail.com.au or 9289 8327

Entrance / Exit will be via the Paddington Gates on Oxford Street and only accessible by car, from the direction of Bondi Junction.

 

DECEMBER 2012

CHRISTMAS PARTY at JUNIPER HALL
Sunday 2nd December  5.00 to 7.00pm

 
Please join us in the front garden of historic Juniper Hall, 248 Oxford Street Paddington for drinks, food, cheer and live music. 

Hear Robbie Diamond sing accompanied by Ignacio Lusardi on guitar.

RSVP essential by 26th November to Francis on 9363 9572 or email: heritage@paddingtonsociety.org.au
Members $12.50;  Concession $10;  Non-members $15

 

 

NOVEMBER 2012

  ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  Wednesday 7th November,   6.00pm at

The Imperial Hotel, 252 Oxford Street Paddington

Guest Speaker - Kim Ellis: Director and Chief Executive of Centennial and Moore Park Trust

Then join us afterwards for a chat, wine and light refreshments.