& Recreation Association
WELCOME TO YOUR GLASTONBURY HALL COMMUNITY HUB
Located two hours drive from Brisbane, one hour from the Sunshine Coast, yet only 15 minutes from the Queensland township of Gympie, the Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association is a rural community hub for the Glastonbury and surrounding residents to connect, engage and enjoy community events in a welcoming, relaxed, social & inclusive atmosphere.
FOR THE SAFETY, COMFORT & LONG TERM BENEFIT OF YOUR WONDERFUL RURAL COMMUNITY.
GLASTONBURY HALL AIRCONDITIONED!
award-winning artist returns to glastonbury hall
jan lawnikanis art workshops
We are thrilled to have the talented Jan Lawnikanis return to Glastonbury Hall for a series of two weekend workshops in 2025. Space is limited. Book now. Links below.
2 Day Professional Coloured Pencil Workshop: 5-6 April
Join Jan for an immersive workshop where you’ll learn how to use coloured pencils as a powerful fine art medium. Through layering, blending, burnishing, and underpainting, Jan will teach you how to achieve stunning, realistic results with coloured pencils. Jan will share inspiring examples from master artists, offering insight into their unique methods, tools, and materials.
$170 for two days - Book today!
About Jan Lawnikanis Artist
Whether you're just starting out or have some experience, Jan’s extensive knowledge will provide you with a wealth of techniques, tips, and creative inspiration. She will work with each participant individually, helping you refine your technique and encouraging your artistic growth. You'll leave the workshop with not only a completed artwork but also a newfound confidence and passion for using coloured pencils in fine art. Learn more.
2 Day Fun with Pen & Wash Workshop: 27-28 September
Jan is an experienced instructor who will guide you step-by-step, covering essential topics like sketching techniques, line work, adding texture, and creating stunning washes. You’ll experiment with different ink pens, learn how to control the flow of watercolours, and discover how to achieve beautiful contrasts between the boldness of ink and the softness of watercolour.
$170 for two days - Book today!
RETURNING SATURDAY 1ST MARCH!
JASON CHEEL, TENNIS COACH FOR GLASTONBURY weekly clinics
We are thrilled to welcome BACK Jason Cheel, Professional Tennis Coach to our Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association Tennis Court.
Jason is conducting weekly Come & Try Tennis Group Coaching Clinics at Glastonbury Hall Tennis. Beginners or Advanced. All ages. All welcome.
SATURDAYS 3.30PM - 4.30PM FOR JUNIORS 5 - 15 YEARS THURSDAYS 9.30AM - 10:30AM FOR ADULTS 16+ YEARS One-On-One coaching with jason also avaiLable.MORE INFO ON TENNIS COACHING cALL OR EMAIL jason direct
Jason has a wealth of experience playing & coaching tennis on both the international and national circuits. Jason is eager to share his passion, skills and knowledge with anyone, adults or children, from beginners, to intermediate to veterans in our Glastonbury & surrounding communities.
A Glastonbury Connect inititiave by the Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association. Produly supported by Gympie Regional Council Recovery, Wellbeing & Resilience Grant.
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE NEW EVENTS AT GLASTONBURY HALL & Recreation grounds!
WHATS ON?
Your Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association committee aims to keep our thriving community engaged and connected.
DO YOU WANT UNLIMITED ACCESS TO TENNIS, PICKLEBALL & BASKETBALL COURT ? JOIN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TODAY
* NEW fitness class* - 'FIT & FLEX WITH MON' 6.30am wednesdays starting 12th march ony $5 pp. Pilates with Mon - Restore Pilates & Wellbeing - every tues 8:30am & 5pm & thursday 5pm only $10 per session more info DM Mon Hille direct.**TENNIS WITH JASON** - ADULTS EVERY THURSDAY 9:30am & juniors every saturday 3.30pm. UNLIMITED ACCESS OF TENNIS, PICKleBALL & BASKETBALL COURT FOR A WHOLE YEAR!! $34.50* for family of 5 for 12 months $18.50* for individual for 12 months includes use of racquets/paddles & balls
*PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY QLD SPORT & RECREATION ACTIVE CLUBS GRANT.
**proudly supported by gympie regional council recovery, wellness & resilience community grant.
GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK.
book your next event at glastonbury.
Imagine having your next meeting, wedding, birthday, baby shower, celebration or wellnessclasses in a magical rural setting only 15 minutes from Gympie township, yet feel like you are world's away.
EVENT ENQUIRIES: Call Ann 0414 912 809 or Rochelle 0400 253392 or email us
GLASTONBURY HALL FOR HIRE.
YOUR EVENT VENUE.
Our Glastonbury Hall is the ideal venue for meetings, weddings, birthdays, celebrations, reunions, memorials, fitness or art classes as well as community gatherings. Maximum capacity of 60 - 80 for a seated catered event. Book your next event today
IDEAL FOR YOUR OUTDOOR EVENTS.
RECREATION AREA.
Surrounded by majestic shady fig trees, our Recreation Park is a place for outdoor fun, tennis, pickelball, basketball, fitness, activities or relaxation. Ideal space for your next outdoor event. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Enquire today
BE ACTIVE. TENNIS. SPORT. FUN.
TENNIS, PICKLEBALL & BASKETBALL COURT.
12 month unlimited membership is available to access our Glastonbury Tennis Court, Pickle Ball & Basketball Court, including easy online bookings.
Learn more click here. Enormous gratitude to Qld Sport & Recreation CRAARP Grant to make this a reality.
UNLIMITED* COURT HIRE. EASY BOOK ONLINE.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP open FOR GLASTONBURY TENNIS, PICKLEBALL & BASKETBALL COURT USE.
click to JOIN annual tennis mEMbership TODAY.
The Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association (GHRA) Committee are proud to officially announce annual membership is now available.
Family membership - $34* valid 12 months Individual membership - $18.50* valid 12 months Easy Online Court Bookings. - book online or easy access code provided to tennis members. Why not use your Qld Sport & Recreation FairPlay Vouchers to become a member! The Glastonbury Recreation Grounds (incl Tennis Court) is available for hire on an exclusive use basis for community weddings, birthdays & celebrations.
*includes GHRA membership included. (less for existing GHRA members). Maximum 5 x immediate family members. Online Bookings. Two consecutive hour limit may apply at peak times..
Forever grateful to Queensland Sport and Recreation (DTIS) Community and Recreational Assets Recovery and Resilience Program ( CRARRP ) grant success. Plus the Gympie Regional Council recovery, wellbeing & resilience community grant.
GLASTONBURY. RURAL WEDDING CEREMONY. RECEPTION. EXCLUSIVE LOCATION.
LOOKING FOR A WEDDING LOCATION?
Congratulations to Haydn & Kara Mitchell for their recent wedding held at Glastonbury Hall & adjacent Recreation Grounds.
Enormous thanks for choosing Glastonbury Hall for your Reception & the Glastonbury Recreation Grounds for your ceremony & camping option for guests. We sincerely appreciate you sharing the memories of your special day and w e wish you every happiness today & always.
Why not consider Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Grounds for your future celebration?
*Tables & Chairs where hired from Gympie Party World. Tents from Mary Valley Glamping & images from EeVee Photography
ho! ho! ho! thanks to all our elves that made it possible!!
the day santa came to glastonbury
Over 80 community grandparents, couple, families & a gazillion kids attended our annual Glastonbury Christmas Celebration. Thank you to Glastonbury Rural Fire Brigade, Santa, everyone that brought delicious array of food, BBQ chef's Julianne & Glenn plus Shontal - Tickled Pink Face Painting for sharing our magical event! View more images
BEFORE & AFTER CATERING EXPANSION
CHECK it out!
Our Glastonbury Hall Kitchen Expansion is now ready to host your next event!
Thanks to your fabulous community support, we have weddings, celebrations, birthdays, baby showers, awards nights, Pilates & wellness class, art workshops, music groups, workshops (and more) holding their events at Glastonbury Hall this year.
This much needed modernisation IS DESIGNED TO FUTURE PROOF OURCOMMNITY HALL to be transformed into a fully functional disaster hub and/or place of refuge during emergency situations for years to come.
This modernisation was made possible by the generosity of community grants from Gambling Community Benefit Fund, FRRR Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, Suncorp Foundation, NAB Foundation & Gympie Regional Council Community Facilities Grant for preparedness as a future disaster hub as well as a venue that everyone could be proud of, to whom our entire community are extremely grateful for.
Plus enormous thanks to all our superhuman local tradies & suppliers for making it work!!
CONSIDER HAVING YOUR NEXT EVENT IN GLASTONBURY!
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.
BE INVOLVED. be active.
Become an active member of our community to keep up to date on our latest activities and events. Join your Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association today.
thank you to our valued partners.
COMMUNITY stronger together.
As a small, yet vibrant, community organisation, the Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association is extremely grateful for the outstanding support of the Gympie Regional Council, Queensland Rural & Industry Development Authority (QRIDA), Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation & Sport (DTIS), Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF), Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR), Suncorp, NAB Foundation, together with our fabulous local Gympie businesses.
bringing the community together.
for our community.
Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association.
The Glastonbury Hall & Recreation (GHRA)is a not-for-profit organisation that has been servicing the community since the early 1900s. The Glastonbury Hall was originally built in 1920. Incorporated in 1993, it is now the central hub for the Glastonbury community and surrounding residents to gather, unite and engage in a range of regular social events and activities for all age groups, cultures and abilities.
PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT IN GLASTONBURY.
LET'S KEEP OUR ENLIGHTENING COMMUNITY SPIRIT ALIVE!
your 2024/5 glastonbury hall & recreation Association committee.
The Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association is committed to strengthening and supporting our community by the creation of a warm, welcoming and friendly environment to attract and host events for the residents of the Glastonbury and the surrounding regions to enjoy.
President - Gordon Uechtritz, Vice President - Nev Connelly, Treasurer - Ann Austin & Secretary - Rochelle Uechtritz
Event Coordinator - Darcy Maguire
Committee - Warren McEwan, Sarah Whitehurst, Alyce Dymock, Chris Rumsey & Julianne Munn
Youth Ambassadors - Lochie Whitehurst, Ava Goodrich & Connor Bruce
WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK AND SUPPORt.
