Solutions Storytelling for Planetary Health

Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub Cnr Mort and Bridge Sts, Lithgow

This workshop introduces practices from Solutions Journalism and Constructive Journalism, global movements that are changing the way news is reported.

Chess – Saturdays at Katoomba Library

Katoomba Library 30 Parke Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

  Join the Chess experts every Saturday at Katoomba Library. 11am to 3pm. All ages. Tuition available. No need to book – just drop in.

Video Storytelling for local news platform workshop

Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub Cnr Mort and Bridge Sts, Lithgow

Learn foundational skills for video storytelling from award winning local filmmaker Kalani Gacon. This workshop will explore principles of cinematography, audio design, editing and developing compelling stories. By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped to generate video stories using equipment freely available online and/or accessible in any Read more…

Free

Grow at Home – Spring is Here

Mountains Gourmet – Bullaburra Garden Bullaburra, NSW, Australia

Four hour session of hands-on learning! Increase food security for your household Community connections and increase biodiversity Blue Mountains specific growing calendar Gain location specific knowledge on growing in the Blue Mountains Learn to overcome the harsh growing conditions in the Blue Mountains 9.00 – 1.00 pm Join Rhiannon and Read more…

$140

Mid Mountains Community Garden

Mid Mountains Community Garden 5-17 Queens Road, Lawson, NSW, Australia

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…

Woodford Academy Ghost Tour

Woodford Academy 90-92 Great Western Highway,, Woodford, NSW, Australia

Join Paranormal Pete for an intimate interactive 3.5 hour Ghost Hunt to investigate the claims of Paranormal activity & you be the Judge. Woodford Academy, reportedly Australia’s Most Haunted Inn has many reports of Ghosts & Paranormal activity. Will the apparition of the Lady in White make an appearance on Read more…

$87.41

Woodford Academy Ghost Tour

Woodford Academy 90-92 Great Western Highway,, Woodford, NSW, Australia

Join Paranormal Pete for an intimate interactive 3.5 hour Ghost Hunt to investigate the claims of Paranormal activity & you be the Judge. Woodford Academy, reportedly Australia’s Most Haunted Inn has many reports of Ghosts & Paranormal activity. Will the apparition of the Lady in White make an appearance on Read more…

$87.41

Voices from the past: Valley Heights Rail Museum

Valley Heights Rail Museum 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights

Enjoy this special history week event Listen to voices from earlier times read about people’s lives. See the bicycle used by a call boy to wake train crews from their beds. Check out historic phones. Climb into the cab of a steam engine and listen to a train crew preparing Read more…

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…

Social Stories

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

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…

Natty Needles – patchwork, knitting, crochet

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 @The Hub

Blue Mountains Theatre 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia

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

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

Kookaburra Playgroup

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

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

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 Art – Mosaics 

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

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…

$10

ABC Friends Blue Mountains Monthly Meeting

Grand View Hotel 174 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

ABC Friends Blue Mountains is a local community group dedicated to the defence and promotion of our national broadcaster. Activities include a monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month  and market stalls throughput the Blue Mountains to engage with locals on issues pertaining to ‘Our ABC’. Monthly on Read more…

Tech Savvy Seniors

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

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…

Harmony Friendship Group

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

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.

Free 2 Flow

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

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…

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.

Blue Mountains Drama @The Hub

Blue Mountains Theatre 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia

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…

Reminiscing Group

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

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…

$2

Blaxland East Playgroup

Blaxland East Public School 53 - 85 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland, NSW

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…

Over 60s Social Club

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

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…

Chess Club for All Ages & Abilities

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

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…

Tai Chi Classes

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

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…

Mixed Media Art Class: Abstract Painting

Join art facilitator, Jade Forder on a journey through creativity, messy paintings and fun! This is one of her favourite styles of art because you just never know what you are going to get. It is liberating and takes the pressure of trying to be perfect. Anyone can do this Read more…

Community Cafe

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

Come out and share a cuppa with your local community.   For more information please call 4759 2592

Clak ‘n’ Yak Social Group

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

A group for people interested in knitting, crocheting, crafting, quilting and of course, chatting! During school terms: Fridays 10am to 12pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland A gold coin donation would be appreciated. Tea and coffee are available. For more information: Please call 4739 1164.