Festival of Joy
Blue Mountains Community Gardens 10 Victoria St, Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaCommunity organised, grassroots festival. Music, workshops and play. Get in touch if you would like to be involved. sarahs_not@hotmail.com
Community organised, grassroots festival. Music, workshops and play. Get in touch if you would like to be involved. sarahs_not@hotmail.com
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…
The Mid Mountains Community Garden is a great place to share knowledge and learn new skills. Our regular Saturday morning working bees are an opportunity for everyone to explore the garden, help out with weeding, watering and planting, and share knowledge about growing your own food. Weekly working bees 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…
Join us at RoseyRavelston Bookshop to launch the new novel “The Lost Ghosts of Lawson” by Antony Mann. Aimed at kids ages 9-12, “The Lost Ghosts of Lawson” is set right here in the Blue Mountains and features a bit of adventure, murder mystery and some real cliff-hangers! To celebrate Read more…
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…
A story is read aloud by an expert facilitator, bringing the story to life. During school terms Mondays 1:00pm – 2:30pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, Blaxland The Details At each session an expert facilitator selects a new story and reads it aloud, bringing the story to life. You are guided Read more…
A group for people interested in Patchwork, Embroidery, Knitting, Crochet or other craft project, and join us for a cuppa and some creative fun in this informal crafter’s circle! For more information, please call 4782 1117 Note: For recurring events, please check time and date with the event organiser.
Blue Mountains Drama Principal tutor Georgia Adamson holds weekly drama classes at The Hub! Blue Mountains Drama’s classes are joyful, creative and supportive. In addition to developing skills in the foundations of acting and drama, these classes help students build confidence, physical connection and communication skills. improvisation, scripts, character, performance Classes run for 9 Read more…
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.
For more than 40 years Springwood Toastmasters has been helping members develop skills in public speaking & leadership. Learn how to master your fears & go beyond your comfort zone in a positive, friendly and supportive environment. Springwood Toastmasters meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Time: Read more…
Parents and care givers join in for stories, play and chat, craft, catch up and adult conversation. Best of all a play space you don’t have to tidy. Mondays During School Term 9:30am to 11:00am Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson Newcomers always welcome. For Read more…
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.
Due to demand the group meet weekly, every Tuesday 9:30 -12pm at a cost of $10 per class. To ensure the centre complies with social distancing the group is now broken into 2 groups which means the women can attend on a fortnightly basis. Materials required for mosaics are-adhesive-Weldbond and PREP Multi-Use Read more…
Tech Savvy Seniors Learn to better use your device. •Email •Photos and more One on one, 1 hour sessions together with group information sessions will help you to get the most out of your technology. Tuesday from 10:00pm to 1:00pm Mid Mountians Neighbourhood Centre, 9 New Read more…
A monthly gathering and conversationabout literature. To find out what the group is reading this month or for more information please call 02 4759 2592.
Enjoy music, poetry, book reviews, trivia, outings and guest speakers in this friendly social group for seniors. During School Terms: Wednesday 10am – 12pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland Cost: $10.00 per term. For more information: Please call 4739 1164.
Drama for Students in Years 1-3 An introduction to performing on stage. Students will develop confidence, learn to project their voices, play drama games in preparation for a small performance on the final day of class.
Drama for Students in Years 4-6 Students will improve their skills in public speaking, improvisation and creating dramatic scenes through a mixture of drama games and rehearsals for a small performance on the final day of class.
Join mind, body, fitness coach Mark Latham as he takes you through a variety of movements and techniques from both Eastern and Western health disciplines to help you function and feel better. During school terms: Wednesdays 9:30am – 10:30am Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland $15.00 per session. Read more…
Parents and caregivers join in for stories, play, craft and chatting. Best of all you can use a play space you don’t have to tidy up! Newcomers are always welcome. The details: Wednesdays during School Term 9:30am to 11:00am Blaxland East Public School 53 – 85 Old Bathurst Road Blaxland Read more…
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.
Blue Mountains Drama Principal tutor Georgia Adamson holds weekly drama classes at The Hub! Blue Mountains Drama’s classes are joyful, creative and supportive. In addition to developing skills in the foundations of acting and drama, these classes help students build confidence, physical connection and communication skills. improvisation, scripts, character, performance Classes run for 9 Read more…
Parents and caregivers join in for stories, play, craft and chatting. Best of all you can use a play space you don’t have to tidy up! Newcomers are always welcome. The details: Wednesdays during School Term 9:30am to 11:00am Blaxland East Public School 53 – 85 Old Bathurst Road Blaxland Read more…
Reminiscing Group Do you have stories to tell & memories to share? Reminiscing is an important activity for everyone. We all cherish our happy memories and enjoy talking about them. Come along and enjoy our new discussion group for seniors. It is a great opportunity to make new friendships Read more…
Enjoy a range of activities and social connection. During school terms: Thursdays 10.00am-12.00pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland This group meets weekly to enjoy a range of activities and social connection. Enjoy some light exercise before the games begin! Light refreshments provided. For more information: Please call Read more…
Our wonderful hosts Steve and Bill will be welcoming back players of all ages and experience levels to Chess Club at Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre in Lawson every Wednesday afternoon starting Wednesday 16th February from 3:30pm. Volunteers are available to help those who want to learn the game, develop Read more…
Bush and Social dancing including English country, contra, scottish and others. Beginners wecome . All dances taught and called. Partner not necessary. BYO mug. Tea and bickies provided. First 2 sessions FREE. Location: Lawson Mechanics Hall entrance to hall parking via Yileena Ave Contact: Duncan 0437 102 994 or Caroline 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…
Tai Chi is a gentle but powerful health exercise based on Chinese martial arts, involving breathing and movement. Join mind, body, fitness coach Mark Latham as he takes you through an hour if Tai Chi. During School Terms: Thursdays 9.30am-10.30am $12.00 per session. For more information: Please call Mark on Read more…