What's on and ways to Have Your Say this May
From sustainability events to local artist opportunities and community consultations, here are our highlights for ways to get involved in all things Waverley this May!
Did you know that composting can help reduce carbon pollution by keeping organic waste out of landfills? Using compost also significantly improves the quality of your soil, which our plants love!
This Compost Awareness Week, join us for in-person and online workshops to explore the wonders of composting and worm farming. Or start composting like a pro today by joining the Compost Revolution, and get 70% off your worm farm or compost bin!
When: 12 May
Where: Tour runs from Ben Buckler to Bondi Icebergs
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
This extremely popular and fascinating coastal walk tour returns with one of Australia's leading coastal scientists, Bruce Thom. Walk with Bruce to explore the geological wonders of Bondi's coastline and learn along the way!
When: 19 May
Where: The Boot Factory, Spring Street, Bondi Junction
Time: 6 – 7.30 pm
Celebrate National Bee Day by learning how to create a pollinator paradise at our Native Bee Workshop. Which native bees may be visiting your garden? How can you identify them? Which plants do they prefer, and do bee hotels actually work?
Ecologist Amelia Vanderstock will have all the answers!
Image: Cassandra Hannagan via City of Sydney
When: 24 May
Where: Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Rd, Alexandria
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Recycle It Saturday is back for round two in 2025. This event is operated by City of Sydney, Waverley, and Woollahra Councils and offers residents the chance to correctly dispose of tricky household waste that is otherwise difficult to recycle.
We will also be accepting furniture in great condition at this Recycle It Saturday event, as part of a furniture reuse trial. Let us know if you are interested in bringing furniture to this Recycle It Saturday event by completing the trial survey here.
When: 10 May
Where: Bondi Pavilion, Garu Courtyard
Time: 5pm (movie starts at 6pm)
It’s our last Movies in the Park screening and we are ending with an all-time family favourite - Despicable Me 4, at Bondi Pavilion! It looks like the weather will hold out this time around, but make sure to pack your blanket and a picnic for a comfortable evening under the stars. Free popcorn for everyone!
When: 10 May - 29 June
Where: Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Souter’s Bondi returns a beloved local artifact to Bondi Beach, for contemporary viewing. The project celebrates Souter as a pivotal figure of the Art Deco style in Australian illustration. Featuring four of his iconic murals, the exhibition will explore social changes and themes of leisure, gender, local identity, and mythology.
National Volunteer Week
When: 19 - 25 May
National Volunteer Week celebrates our collective power to drive change and ensures volunteering is inclusive of all members of the Australian community. This year’s theme is ‘connecting communities’, and we are proud to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to help residents connect with others in their community whilst actively helping to better Waverley.
EOIs open until 18 May
Bondi Festival invites local businesses and artists to take part in Waverley Council's annual winter arts festival.
Develop your event, ticketed or free, and we'll promote it in our 2025 festival program. For artists, this could mean finding an unexpected venue to perform, running a workshop or exhibiting your work. Businesses can host a performance in their store, present a special offer to festivalgoers, or surprise locals with a unique event.
When: 14 May
Where: Bondi Pavilion High Tide Room
Time: 1.30 - 2.30 pm
At this month’s lunchtime concert, we will be treated to a performance from Miriam Lieberman, whose songs are often compared to the folk melodies of Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon! Seamlessly blending African influences with blues-infused melodies and soaring vocal harmonies to make a sound that is distinctly her own, Miriam's performances are truly transformational.
Her songs are soulful collections of stories, beautifully told through kora, guitar and an exquisite voice – you won’t want to miss it!
Ways to Have Your Say this month
Consultation open until 11 May
Christmas Day at Bronte Park is one of the busiest days of the year, and we want everyone’s input on how we can better manage this day and its impact on residents. Council has developed four options for managing our beloved Bronte Park and Beach at this time of year. We are listening to residents’ concerns, especially regarding litter.
You can have your say online or attend an in-person community consultation on 5 May at Bronte SLSC.
Consultation open until 31 August
At Council's meeting on 5 September 2023, Barracluff Park was declared a timed dog off-leash area between 3 pm and 10 am daily, except for areas within 10 metres of the playground and on the sports field during organised sports use and community events.
Council invites the community to submit their feedback on how the timed dog off-leash arrangement suits all park users.