GLEBE GARDEN CLUB (IPSWICH)
The Glebe Garden Club (Ipswich) was formed in November 1999. While it is an outreach ministry of the Glebe Road Uniting Church, Eileen Street, Booval, it’s primary role is that of a community garden club servicing the community and open for anyone in the community to join and become a member. The club operates in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, is multifunctional in its activities and does not specialize in any particular area or plant species. It is a general garden club!
Origin of Club Name: The club got its name from the term “Glebe” – that being an old term originally used to describe a plot of ground used to grow garden produce. It was also used to describe land granted to a clergyman as part of his benefice – an old practice of providing a permanent income for particular church positions. History has it (1880) that there was such a “Glebe” situated on Glebe Road in Ipswich – at the time known as Albert Street. “Glebe”, being tied to the ground and the fact that the Uniting Church is on Glebe Road, the Glebe Garden Club (Ipswich) was given its name.
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