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.

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.

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.

Help grow organic vegetables for those in need.

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

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.

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…

Springwood Acoustic Club is a friendly group open to all who want to sing, read poems or just enjoy listening. It runs on the 4th Thursday of the Month, at 7.30pm until 10.30pm at Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall. It’s $7/$5 for refreshments.

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

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…

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…

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.

Art Social is a friendly group of budding artists who meet up to develop and/or share skills and connect with other artists in a warm social environment.

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…

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…

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.

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.