Join the Chess experts every Saturday at Katoomba Library. 11am to 3pm. All ages. Tuition available. No need to book – just drop in. NOTE: For recurring events, please check dates and times with event organiser.
Learn foundational skills for video storytelling from award winning local filmmaker Kalani Gacon.
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…
Spring has truly sprung and that means there’s no better time than now to Get Ready for the fire season! Join us Saturday 16th from 10am-2pm for Get Ready 2023. There will be firefighting demonstrations, kids activities, and the all important talk on preparing your home and family for the Read more…
Join us at the special springtime opening of Woodford Academy, celebrating the property’s historic link to nature. Woodford House was renowned for its orchards and pleasure gardens. The Academy is celebrating this long history with displays of garden memorabilia from the collection in conjunction with local garden groups. The house Read more…
Magic happens whenever we gather intentionally. There’s the stuff we “do” – seasonal yoga, nature immersion, gentle ceremony, silence, meditation, journaling, sound vibration, voice activation …. And then there’s the unique alchemical process that happens in the underground world of our souls. A few drops of soul medicine – a Read more…
This weekend we will be holding a Get Ready event for Hazelbrook residents to discuss the approaching bush fire season. Specifically, we want to talk with you about: The bush fire risk in your part of Hazelbrook and the importance of being BUSH FIRE READY Issues to consider when preparing Read more…
This group works at several sites around Wilson Glen including the swamp edges and behind houses in Pimelea Avenue and Buena Vista Road, Woodford. Visit this group’s own website Year started: January 2003 Meeting day: Third Saturday of the month, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Meeting point: various locations Group members receive Read more…
Come and check out one of the largest model railways in the Southern Hemisphere. Up to 5km of track! Roslyn’s Model Railway at Valley Heights is having a Public Open Day. When: Sunday 17 September 10am-1pm Where: 39 Green Parade Valley Heights More information: 0400 976 131 or 4751 6161 Read more…
Come and check out one of the largest model railways in the Southern Hemisphere. Up to 5km of track! Roslyn’s Model Railway at Valley Heights is having a Public Open Day. When: Sunday 17 September 10am-1pm Where: 39 Green Parade Valley Heights More information: 0400 976 131 or 4751 6161 Read more…
Markets held at Lawson Public School. 3rd Sunday of the month
Bush regeneration at South Lawson Park Visit this group’s own website Year started: 1995 Meeting day: Third Sunday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: contact the Bushcare Officer Bushcare officer: Karen Hising Land manager: BMCC Local contact: Erst Carmichael, phone 4759 2058 Alternative contact: Karen Hising, phone 4780 5623, email khising@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Come and hear Georgina Kenyon read out her book “Saving the Flying-Fox”, a story about the endangered flying-fox. We rely on this fascinating animal to keep so many of our forests healthy. In fact, whole ecosystems depend on the Flying-fox and other bats for their survival. Learn how so many Read more…
The Blue Mountains Bipolar Support Group offers a safe space for people to meet give adn gain support, share challenges, strategies and success stories. This group is for people living with Bipolar and for those living with or caring for someone with Bipolar. The Blue Mountains Bipolar Support Read more…
This group meets monthly to aid the site with regeneration by removing weeds from the area using bush regeneration techniques. Year started: November 2014 Meeting day: Third Sunday of the month, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Meeting point: Genevieve Rd Originally started in December 1993, (Bullaburra Township Committee Feb1992), recessed in 2012 then Read more…
Our very own published author Andrew Geoffrey Kwabena Moss will be coming to our bookshop for a special event on Sunday 17 September at 2pm! Come and meet him as he reads some of his poetry and from his debut novella “Nicked Names”. A free event.
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…
A men’s group where mateship is fostered, life skills are shared and practical help is given back to the community. When: Fortnightly, Tuesdays (during school terms only) 10.30am-11.30am Where: Blaxland The group is hosted by Adam. For more details and the meetup location (which changes) phone 4739 1164.
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…
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.
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…
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…