Landcare group working on the reserve located between Glenbrook and Lapstone. Year started: March 2004 Meeting day: Second Saturday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Achievement Avenue, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Elissa McFarlane Local contact: Bob Chapman, phone 4739 1093 Alternative contact: Elissa McFarlane – Bushcare Officer, phone 47805623, email emcfarlane@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Learn new skills, save items from landfill, help charities and have fun! Check out the Blue Mountains and Penrith Woodworking Club. Visitors, and new members aged 18+, are always welcome. Where: The Club meets at the Girl Guides Hall, Bunbinla Ave, Mt Riverview. When: Between 9am and 2pm on the second Read more…
The Gnome Convention is back in the Gardens! Over 1300 gnomes will be frolicking in the gardens over Easter Saturday and Sunday. A great day out for all the family.
We’re finalising our 2024 season which will run from May through to November 2024, on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Watch this space for another programme of topical and fascinating speakers. For more details see our Program Page for 2024 The talks will be held at 4 pm at Blackheath Read more…
With over 60 Growers & Producers Blackheath Growers Market will tantalise your tastebuds with an array of wonderful local & regional foods. A wide range of fruits and vegetables, meats, breads and cheeses (cow, goat and sheep), olive oils and local wines, nuts and honey, free range eggs, spices and Read more…
The Gnome Convention is back in the Gardens! Over 1300 gnomes will be frolicking in the gardens over Easter Saturday and Sunday. A great day out for all the family.
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.
Preserving the local biodiversity of Glenbrook Lagoon using bush regeneration techniques. Year started: April 2006 Meeting day: Second Tuesday of the month, 8:00 am to 11:00 am Meeting point: Lagoon Drive, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Nathan Summers Land manager: BMCC Local contact: Neil McGlashan, mobile 0413 478 325, email neil@mcglashan.com.au Alternative contact: Bushcare Office, phone 4780 5623 Learn Read more…
Free women’s walking group, Katoomba. Meet new people and get exercise.
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…
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!
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.
Learn how to improve your public speaking. Mostly meetings at the Carrington Hotel.
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.
Free women’s walking group, Katoomba. Meet new people and get exercise.
Join us, with your baby (0-2 years) for rhyming and reading at Katoomba Library.
Help grow organic vegetables for those in need.
Monthly classic films at Katoomba RSL. Priority given to CHSP, My Aged Care participants. Contact Belong (Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre).
Blackheath’s celebrated community choir welcomes novices, experienced singers and even people who think they can’t sing! If you like music join in the fun. We perform at concerts, festivals and community events. Wednesdays 3-5 pm during school terms Location: Phillips Hall Cost: $75 per 10-week term More info: Christine Wheeler, Read more…
Free coffee, cakes, toast etc. as well as welfare support (if needed) for everyone.
Bushcare on public land along Bruce Road. Visit this group’s own website Year started: 2001 Meeting day: Second Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Second meeting day: Fourth Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Bruce Road, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Tracy Abbas Land manager: BMCC, Department of Lands, Read more…
Bushcare on public land along Bruce Road. Visit this group’s own website Year started: 2001 Meeting day: Second Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Second meeting day: Fourth Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Bruce Road, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Tracy Abbas Land manager: BMCC, Department of Lands, Read more…
Local Katoomba playgroup. Parents and care givers join in for stories, play and chat, craft, catch up and adult conversation.
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…
Get your hands dirty in soil at the regular working bee of the Katoomba Community Garden
BYO mending, knitting, sewing, crocheting or other crafty projects to work on. Tea and coffee provided. At Good Earth Bookshop, Wentworth Falls.
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…
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.
Free women’s walking group, Katoomba. Meet new people and get exercise.
