Blackheath Community Farm

Thirroul Avenue Blackheath, NSW, Australia

10am-1pm Pop in to learn about how to grow food in our climate. We work together then share the day’s harvest before a joint shared luncheon in the garden. All welcome. Ph. 0407 437 553.

Introduction to bowls – Friendship Day

Panthers Glenbrook Bowling Club 1 Hare St, Glenbrook

Panthers Glenbrook Bowling Club: Enjoy the fun of lawn bowls – no matter what your ability. When: 2pm followed by a barbecue at 4pm, the last Sunday of the month. It’s free and everyone is welcome! Enquiries: 0434 594 894.    

Women’s Walking Group

Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre 124 Lurline st, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Free women’s walking group, Katoomba. Meet new people and get exercise.

Seated Yoga

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub building at 104-108 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Seated Yoga is a weekly class of gentle yoga movements while seated facilitated by Carly Rowe. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. The class runs on Mondays 10am until 11am at the Green Room in the Hub, Springwood. The cost is FREE.  Bookings are a MUST, Read more…

Natty Needles Craft Circle

Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre 81-83 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Grab your patchwork, embroidery, knitting, crochet or other craft project and join us for a cuppa and some creative inspiration in this informal crafter’s circle! 

$2

Shine Choir

Springwood Uniting Church Hall 4 Lewin St, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Shine Choir is for all ages and voices, where everyone is welcome! It runs on Mondays during school term. From 6.30pm until 7.30pm at Springwood Uniting Church Hall. It costs $3 a session.

$3

Katoomba Toastmasters

Carrington Hotel 15-47 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Learn how to improve your public speaking. Mostly meetings at the Carrington Hotel.

FUNctional Fitness

Faulconbridge Community Hall 9-9A Home St, Falconbridge, NSW, Australia

FUNctional Fitness is a Movement to Music for older people at your own pace in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It runs on Tuesdays from 9.30am until 10.30am at Faulconbridge Community Hall, 9-9A Home St, Faulconbridge. Sessions are $10 per person.

Women’s Walking Group

Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre 124 Lurline st, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Free women’s walking group, Katoomba. Meet new people and get exercise.

Katoomba Library Babytime

Katoomba Library 30 Parke Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Join us, with your baby (0-2 years) for rhyming and reading at Katoomba Library.

Blackheath Community Kitchen Garden

Blackheath Catholic Church Hall 165 Wentworth Street, Blackheath, NSW, Australia

Help grow organic vegetables for those in need.

The Wool Gatherers

Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre 62 Whitecross Rd, Winmalee, NSW, Australia

Free knitting, crochet craft and conversation group meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre. Bring your own project or come and learn a new skill. Morning tea is provided. Contact: Sandy on 02 4754 4050.

RRR Revolution

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub building at 104-108 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia

RRR Revolution is a recreate-recycle-reuse-redesign-re-imagine-revision sewing group. This is an unfacilitated group of creative people who work on their own pieces in the company of others. It meets once a fortnight, on a Wednesday at 1:30 until 3:30pm, in Springwood Neighbourhood Centre.

Life, The Universe and Stories Social Group in Blackheath

Life, The Universe and Stories EVERY THURSDAY – 10am to 12pm, Presbyterian Church Hall 125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath A different kind of social group. ‘Life, the Universe and Stories’ is a relaxed social group that centres around the reading, reflection and discussion of great short stories. Our facilitated story groups Read more…

Katoomba Playgroup

Local Katoomba playgroup. Parents and care givers join in for stories, play and chat, craft, catch up and adult conversation. 

Book Club for Seniors

Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre 81-83 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Book Club for Seniors Share your love of reading and stimulating dialogue with others in this monthly group for book lovers. Time & Location Last Thursday of the Month 10:00pm – 12noon Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre 81-83 Katoomba Street Katoomba The Details Share your love of reading and stimulating dialogue with Read more…

$2

Art Space for Young Women

Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre 124 Lurline st, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

A free creative workshop and social group for young women, hosted at the Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre in Katoomba.

Yoga in a Chair

Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre 124 Lurline st, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Returning to Yoga after a long spell or have limited mobility? This course is for you!

$90

MAKE and MEND

Good Earth Bookshop Renae's Arcade, 28-30 Station Street, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

BYO mending, knitting, sewing, crocheting or other crafty projects to work on. Tea and coffee provided. At Good Earth Bookshop, Wentworth Falls.

Pizza on Fridays -FREE

Blackheath Presbyterian Church 125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath, NSW, Australia

Join your community for a relaxed and enjoyable dinner! Free BBQ and wood-fired pizza available. A great way to make new friends and wind down from the week. All ages and all abilities are welcome. Come solo or bring the family. 5pm-7pm First Friday of the month 125 Wentworth St Read more…

Fridays at 125

The Hub 125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath, NSW, Australia

Join your community for a relaxed and enjoyable evening of music, games, and free wood-fired pizza. A great way to make new friends and wind down from the week. All ages and all abilities are welcome. Come solo or bring the family. Thanks to Vinnies for the financial support allowing Read more…

Youth Group – Blaxland

Blaxland Gospel Chapel 36 Rusden Rd, Blaxland

Blaxland Gospel Chapel hosts a youth group for high school aged children to have fun, make friends and to learn more about following Jesus. When: 7.00pm-8.30pm Fridays during school term Where: Blaxland Gospel Chapel, 36 Rusden Rd, Blaxland Find out more: M: 0417 271 890 Website: Contact – Blaxland Gospel Chapel What’s Read more…

Cox Reserve Bushcare Group, Lapstone

Darwin Drive, Lapstone

Restoration of gully vegetation using bush regeneration techniques Visit this group’s own website Year started: October 1998 Meeting day: First Saturday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Darwin Drive, Lapstone Bushcare officer: Tracy Abbas Land manager: BMCC Local contact: Deb Atkins, phone 4739 3270 Alternative contact: Bushcare, phone 47805528 Learn about Bushcare Read more…

ArtPlay with Lindena

Blackheath Presbyterian Church 125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath, NSW, Australia

Have fun exploring your creativity with these monthly workshops. No artist skill required. Art materials and inspiration supplied. 125 Wentworth Street. $5. Bookings essential – Call Lindena 0410310205.  

Bellata Park Bushcare Group, Glenbrook

Bellata Court Glenbrook

Ecological restoration of Bellata Park, Glenbrook Join fellow bushcare volunteers, of all ages and backgrounds, helping to reverse the damage done to the environment by invasive weeds and stormwater runoff. Learn about Bushcare Blue Mountains Visit this group’s own website Year started: 1996 Meeting day: First Saturday of the month, 1:30 pm Read more…

Long Angle Gully Landcare, Warrimoo

Rickard Rd, Warrimoo

We work in the valley along Long Angle Creek and Cripple Creek. Visit this group’s own website Started: June 2006 Meeting day: First Saturday of the month, 1:00 pm to 4 pm Meeting point: End of Rickard Rd Bushcare officer: Steve Fleischmann Land manager: Private Local contact: Karleen Waldron, phone 4753 6636 Alternative contact: Steve Barratt, phone Read more…