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…
Come out and share a cuppa with your local community. For more information please call 4759 2592
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.
Ghost Story Writing Thursdays after school, in Term 4. 3:30-4:30pm Ages 8-12 A creative writing workshop with a spooky twist, just in time for Halloween. Over 5 weeks students will work on creating creepy characters, writing suspense and dread, and crafting scary stories fit for a late night campfire. 5-weeks: $75 Read more…
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.
Have a free beer and meet up with other local tradies. When: Friday 13 October 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Where: Lapstone Hotel,15 Great Western Highway, Blaxland Details: October is small business month in NSW. In Blaxland there are many businesses engaged in the construction industry. To celebrate this Read more…
The Lower Mountains Writers’ Group is an opportunity for anyone interested in writing to get together and meet with like-minded people. During school terms: Fridays 4pm to 6pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland. The details Finding a community of writers that support one another can be a Read more…
Woodford Glen Landcare Group Woodford Ecological restoration of a privately owned Wildlife Refuge. Visit this group’s own website Year started: November 2007 Meeting day: Second Friday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Meeting point: 20 Mile Hollow Café Bushcare officer: James Bevan Land manager: Private Local contact: Gay Ford, phone 4758 9026 Alternative contact: Bushcare, Read more…
Art for Seniors Learn art skills or develop new ones. Be guided on different art process. All art abilities welcome. A place to socialise with others. 11:00am – 1:00pm Fridays during school term. Mid Mountains Neighborhood Centre, 9 New Street, Lawson Ph: 4759 2592 $2.00 Client Contribution Per Read more…
Facilitated by Marilyn, this chair yoga class is a gentle seated class designed to develop inner strength. Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street Lawson For more info call 4759 2592
Come along to our friendly Community Games Group. Wonderful company and conversation in a warm and friendly environment. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information call 4759 2592
Weekly trivia at Hazelbrook Bowling Club.
Landcare group working on the reserve located between Glenbrook and Lapstone. Year started: March 2004 Meeting day: Second Saturday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Achievement Avenue, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Elissa McFarlane Local contact: Bob Chapman, phone 4739 1093 Alternative contact: Elissa McFarlane – Bushcare Officer, phone 47805623, email emcfarlane@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
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.
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…
Bring the kids for the free Mid Mtns Kid’s Book Club! Local writers will be coming in and reading from a variety of kid’s books, with art and craft activities as well!
Join us for a reading of the newest book by local author Sharon Baldwin: “What Is It?” is a celebration of art and creativity, aimed at kids 3-6 but the whole family is welcome to come paint and play! We’ll have some painting activities set up in the garden – Read more…
Bring your current project and join us at Lyttleton Stores, to craft in company over a cuppa!
As a part of #SydneyCraftWeek, this will be an informal social event – simply come along, bring a project, craft in company, and connect with fellow crafters. Our goal is to welcome people in and encourage inclusiveness, so if you love to create, please don’t hesitate to come along. And Read more…
Everyone is creative. We may be holding on to limiting beliefs from our childhood believing we don’t have it in us. Your inner critic is lying! This is more than just an art class. It is a space for fun, for the unexpected to come out on the page, for 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
Suitable for all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by guardian* Be surrounded by books while you join tutor Fiona Howle in a fun session of creative book construction, where you can choose your materials from a wide variety of papers, cardstock and fabrics. You can try concertina, ring-bound, 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…
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…