This catchment group meets to plan and discuss conservation and ecological restoration of the catchment. Meeting day: Fourth Saturday of the month, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Meeting point: Contact bushcare officer James Bevan Started in 2012 Overview: Fitzgerald Creek runs from Springwood through Sun Valley and down to the Nepean Read more…
Opened in 2015, Springwood Growers Market proudly hosts more than 50 growers and producers. A selection of what’s on offer: Organic fruit and vegetables Beef, pork and bacon Olives and antipasto Vegan bakery Polish kransky Trunkey bacon from Orange Tibetan Momos (dumplings) Location: Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub 104-108 Read more…
Bush regeneration along the creek line Year started: October 2004 Meeting day: Fourth Thursday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Wright Street Bushcare officer: Steve Fleischmann Land manager: Private Local contact: Vicki Hersey, phone 4739 5891 Alternative contact: Cecily Trist, phone 4739 3343 Learn about Bushcare Blue Mountains
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learn how to improve your public speaking. Mostly meetings at the Carrington Hotel.
Bush regeneration along the creek line Year started: October 2004 Meeting day: Fourth Thursday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Wright Street Bushcare officer: Steve Fleischmann Land manager: Private Local contact: Vicki Hersey, phone 4739 5891 Alternative contact: Cecily Trist, phone 4739 3343 Learn about Bushcare Blue Mountains
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…
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…
This group works on rehabilitation of a riparian corridor using bush regeneration techniques. New volunteers are welcome. Visit this group’s own website Year started: 2015 Meeting day: Fourth Saturday of the month, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Meeting point: Raymond Street, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Tracy Abbas Land manager: BMCC Local contact: Diana Walker, phone 4739 Read more…
Bush regeneration in Benoit Park, Valley Heights Started: March 2006 Meeting day: Fourth Saturday of the month, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Meeting point: Cambridge Street, Valley Heights Bushcare officer: Jane Anderson Land manager: BMCC Local contact: Haidee Roper, phone 4751 4053 Alternative contact: Bushcare Team, phone 4780 5623 Learn about Bushcare Blue Mountains
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…
Bush regeneration in Cross Street Reserve, Warrimoo, and the area around the oval on Rickard Road. Visit this group’s own website Started: 2002 Meeting day: Fourth Saturday of the month, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Meeting point: Contact Bushcare Officer Bushcare officer: James Bevan Land manager: BMCC Local contact: Steve Barratt, phone 4753 6339 Alternative Read more…
This catchment group meets to plan and discuss conservation and ecological restoration of the catchment. Meeting day: Fourth Saturday of the month, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Meeting point: Contact bushcare officer James Bevan Started in 2012 Overview: Fitzgerald Creek runs from Springwood through Sun Valley and down to the Nepean Read more…
Opened in 2015, Springwood Growers Market proudly hosts more than 50 growers and producers. A selection of what’s on offer: Organic fruit and vegetables Beef, pork and bacon Olives and antipasto Vegan bakery Polish kransky Trunkey bacon from Orange Tibetan Momos (dumplings) Location: Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub 104-108 Read more…
Come early for a bookish chat about what you’ve been reading lately.
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.
Learn how to improve your public speaking. Mostly meetings at the Carrington Hotel.
Monthly classic films at Katoomba RSL. Priority given to CHSP, My Aged Care participants. Contact Belong (Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre).
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…
Local Katoomba playgroup. Parents and care givers join in for stories, play and chat, craft, catch up and adult conversation.
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.
