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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
Browse and buy Craft Items, Baked goods and Preserves at the Country Women’s Association’s regular market days.
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).
By donation Story Time for little ones aged up to about 5 years old, at Good Earth Bookshop, Wentworth Falls, every Thursday during school terms.
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…
Regular meditation, chanting, yoga and sound bath in Katoomba with Rita.
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.
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…
Hang out with other youth and learn some dance moves at Katoomba Street University
Learn music recording techniques and hang out with youth at Katoomba Street University. For local youth aged 12-25 years.
Join the fun of regular trivia, Thursday nights at Katoomba RSL.
Come out and share a cuppa with your local community. For more information please call 4759 2592
FREE Touchpoints Community Suicide Prevention Workshops As part of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network’s community-wide approach to suicide prevention, free workshops are being held in the Nepean Blue Mountains region. The workshops will be delivered by Roses in the Ocean, Australia’s national lived experience of suicide organisation. It Read more…
Browse and buy Craft Items, Baked goods and Preserves at the Country Women’s Association’s regular market days.
Browse and buy Craft Items, Baked goods and Preserves at the Country Women’s Association’s regular market days.
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.
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.
Join a social group focused on learning and playing the ukulele. During school terms: Fridays 10:00am – 12.00pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St Blaxland A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information: Please call Belong Blue Mountains 4739 1164.
Hang out with other youth and learn some dance moves at Katoomba Street University
